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10 Relaxing Yoga and Wellness Retreats

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Wellness retreats offer a break from everyday life. To find the health and wellness program that will make you feel like a brand-new human, read on for our list of relaxing retreats.

Lake Austin Resort Spa

Set on 19 acres of lakeside property about a half-hour outside of Austin, Texas, Lake Austin Resort Spa is a world-class wellness retreat. Choose from 20 free scheduled activities a day from morning to night.

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BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia

BodyHoliday Saint Lucia is all about reconnecting and refreshing amid the warm sun and secluded surroundings. Golf, archery, tennis, scuba diving, Pilates, tai chi, spinning, cycling and fencing are all included in the rates.

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Canyon Ranch

The 70-acre Canyon Ranch in north Tucson near the Santa Catalina Mountains offers fitness classes with yoga professionals, therapy sessions with psychotherapists and dozens of treatments at the 80,000-square-foot spa complex.

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Red Mountain Resort

Nestled in the red rock cliffs of southern Utah, this 106-room resort focuses on wellness, adventure and healthy living. A nutritious restaurant serves three meals a day, while day trips to national parks and guided hikes and bikes make fitness fun.

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Travaasa Hana, Maui

This rainforest-like setting in the remote wilderness of eastern Maui is a natural wonder with coastal cliffs, gulches and waterfalls within miles of the resort. Travaasa Hana's spa is one of the most beautiful in all of Maui.

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Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

This clifftop beach resort is set on 20 acres of tropical gardens filled with colorful flowers and kamboja trees. A five-minute drive from central Nusa Dua, Samabe has a gorgeous spa and a wonderful infinity pool.

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MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa

For travelers looking for well-being far away from civilization, this stunning 30-villa spot in Seychelles offers unlimited scuba diving, water sports and snorkeling from the white sands of the Anse Louis beach.

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Cocoa Island by COMO

This luxe resort has a peaceful, all-natural vibe and 33 high-end bungalows located 35 miles from Male on a small island in Maldives. The pricey spa features two free yoga classes each day.

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Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nusa Lembongan

This 7-day adventure in the paradise island of Nusa Lembongan in Bali is open to beginners in both surfing and yoga. The instructors at the Rama Garden Retreat are passionate about teaching in a fun, safe way.

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Yoga Weeks Barcelona

This six-day urban yoga retreat in Barcelona is the perfect active getaway. A beautiful modernist house in the heart of Barcelona provides aCC0mmodations, while international teachers provide quality yoga classes.