If you're feeling the need to pause, I’ve been there—and trust me, taking time for yourself can be life-changing. These mindfulness retreats helped me slow down, breathe more deeply, and reconnect with what really matters. I think you’ll feel the same once you experience them.

Highlights:

  • I reconnected with nature in a powerful way at Plum Village in France. Founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, it’s where you’ll learn to live more gently with yourself and the world around you.
  • At Wat Suan Mokkh in Thailand, I immersed myself in silence and stillness—if you’ve never tried a silent retreat, this one will shift your perspective.
  • You should try unplugging at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California. I left feeling more grounded and aware than I had in years.
  • I found peace high in the Himalayas at Tushita Meditation Centre in Dharamkot, India. You’ll feel like time slows down up there—it’s the perfect place to reset.
  • If ocean breezes and gentle movement call to you, Gaia Retreat & Spa in Byron Bay is my go-to. You’ll relax, restore, and carry that calm back home with you.

Unique Mindfulness Retreats:

Practice yoga and reflect deeply during a rejuvenating wellness weekend.

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Massachusetts

- Practice yoga and reflect deeply during a rejuvenating wellness weekend.

Volunteer on the land and enjoy an unusual spiritual experience.

Krishna Eco Farm

Krishna Eco Farm, Scotland

- Volunteer on the land and enjoy an unusual spiritual experience.

Rest, heal, and connect with others on a gentle postnatal trip.

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Mamaheaven - Relaxing Retreats for New Mothers

- Rest, heal, and connect with others on a gentle postnatal trip.

Sit in silence and explore inner peace through affordable group retreats.

Gaia House Buddhist Meditation

Gaia House Buddhist Meditation

- Sit in silence and explore inner peace through affordable group retreats.

Attend mindfulness programs and support exciting artistic and contemplative work.

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Hemera Foundation, Colorado

- Attend mindfulness programs and support exciting artistic and contemplative work.

Meditate in nature and admire the quiet beauty of this spiritual getaway.

Buddhist Retreat Center

Buddhist Retreat Center, Ixopo, South Africa

- Meditate in nature and admire the quiet beauty of this spiritual getaway.

Join workshops and discover practical tools for an easier daily life.

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The Center for Mindfulness, Massachusetts

- Join workshops and discover practical tools for an easier daily life.

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