National Yoga Month: 10 Yoga Retreats & Events to Try

Canyon Ranch in Lenox – Lenox, Massachusetts: Jennifer Pastiloff, E-RYT, leads the destination spa’s Manifestation Yoga retreat, September 28-October 1. Expect everything from karaoke yoga to journaling to restoration yoga. Learn more here. Canyon Ranch follows up its Manifestation Yoga retreat in Lenox with one at its Tucson location (this one’s scheduled for October 9-12), also guided by Pastiloff. Learn more here.

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Keystone Resort – Keystone, Colorado: Imagine doing yoga atop a mountain, against the backdrop of the majestic Rockies. Colorado’s Keystone Resort makes that dream a reality. Ride a gondola to the top of Dercum Mountain, then take a 60-minute yoga class that we can only assume will lift you to new heights. Through September 13; starting at $25/person.

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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa – San Diego, California: The Respire & Aspire Yoga Workshop accommodates exercisers of all levels and is led by yoga director Anna Spalding. September 6, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; complimentary to spa members and $40 for non-members.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa – Paradise Valley, Arizona: This southwestern desert resort takes yoga seriously not just during National Yoga Month, but all year round. Offerings include Sunrise Yoga, held Sundays at 6:30 a.m., overlooking Mummy Mountain and the McDowell Mountains; flow, hatha, and restorative yoga classes throughout the week; and Zennis, a combination of yoga and tennis spearheaded by the resort’s tennis pros, Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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Spa Anjali at Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa – Avon, Colorado: Open to all levels, the resort’s Uplift, Elevate & Excel – a Kundalani Yoga & Meditation Workshop with Onkar, September 18-20, follows the schedule shown here: Thursday, September 18 – Awaken Your Potential, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, September 19 – Becoming the Real YOU, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; and Saturday, September 20 – Heal, Serve, Love, Excel, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Learn more here.

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Spa at The MODERN Honolulu – Honolulu, Hawaii: The MODERN Honolulu’s Glow Flow Yoga event, part of its Modern Yogi series, takes place Saturday, September 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Held in the hotel’s ADDICTION Nightclub, the event, in collaboration with Power Yoga Hawaii, invites yogis to indulge in a black light yoga class—complete with glow-in-the-dark paint. $30; learn more here.

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Sundara Inn & Spa – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: Enjoy $10 off group yoga sessions or $15 off one-on-one yoga sessions during the month of September.

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Terranea Resort – Rancho Palos Verdes, California: September 21 marks what’s been called L.A.’s largest outdoor yoga event; held at Terranea, it includes tips from fitness experts, fashion finds, healthy light bites, a complimentary sunset yoga class, and more. The Spa at Terranea will also offer complimentary yoga class at its oceanfront movement studio throughout September, beginning September 8. Learn more here.

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The Mayflower Grace – Washington, Connecticut: Help The Mayflower Grace usher in the full moon with a 45-minute Moon Salutation Yoga ritual. Complimentary to in-house guests on night of full moon; private session available for $110. From 6 p.m.

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Tower23 – San Diego, California: The boutique-style Tower23 has partnered with Lululemon Athletica to celebrate National Yoga Month, kicking off the celebration with SunsetYoga Sessions, Tuesday, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on the hotel’s lofty tower deck. Class concludes with healthy cocktails at the property’s JRDN restaurant. Reservations recommended; learn more here.

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