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1. Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
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2. The Omega Institute - Rhinebeck, NY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Omega Institute - Rhinebeck, NY
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3. Drala Mountain Center - Colorado Rockies

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Drala Mountain Center - Colorado Rockies
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4. Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health - Berkshires, MA

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Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health - Berkshires, MA
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5. Feathered Pipe Ranch - Montana

Feathered Pipe Ranch - Montana
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6. The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, PA

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The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, PA
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7. Kalani - Hawaii

Kalani - Hawaii
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8. Spiritual Retreat: Insight Meditation Society - Barre, MA

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Spiritual Retreat: Insight Meditation Society - Barre, MA
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9. Retreat in the Pines

Retreat in the Pines
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10. The White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara - Yoga Retreat, California

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The White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara - Yoga Retreat, California
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11. Big Sky Yoga Retreats - Montana

Big Sky Yoga Retreats - Montana
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12. Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, San Francisco

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Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, San Francisco
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13. Mount Madonna Center, California

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Mount Madonna Center, California
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14. Southern Dharma Retreat Center - NC

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Southern Dharma Retreat Center - NC
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15. Miraval Resort & Spa - Tucson, Arizona

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Miraval Resort & Spa - Tucson, Arizona
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16. The Raj Ayurveda Center - Iowa

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The Raj Ayurveda Center - Iowa
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17. Yoga Retreat: Lake Shrine Temple - CA

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Yoga Retreat: Lake Shrine Temple - CA
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18. Art of Living Retreat and Center

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Art of Living Retreat and Center
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19. Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat - Oregon

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Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat - Oregon
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  • Visit for a day, check in for a weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation, or plan a longer stay at one of these beautiful spiritual retreats.
  • Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway where you can practice yoga, a meditation retreat to re-connect with nature, or want to take classes to learn about an ancient healing technique from top practitioners in the field, there are many incredible getaways to choose from in the United States for nearly every taste and budget.

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