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Hotels
The best hotels for a yoga retreat
From the forests of Umbria to the rice fields of Portugal, via the iodized air of the Bassin d’Arcachon, these hotels place yoga at the heart of the art of travel. A variety of classes, immersive retreats, fully-equipped studios and exceptional settings: a selection of inspiring places to recharge your batteries, where you’ll be supervised and accompanied by passionate professionals. Certified Good vibes only!
1. Paris : Hotel Hoy
The spirit: a sanctuary that blends the energy of the city with the serenity of holistic practices.
The hotel: conceived by Charlotte Gomez de Orozco, HOY, which means "today" in Spanish, but also House of Yoga, is a UFO on the Parisian hotel scene. The lobby alone is worth a visit, with floral creations by Japanese artist Chiaki Kokami. Guests, yogis and visitors mingle in a stimulating atmosphere. The architecture is seductive in its simplicity: 21 uncluttered rooms where light wood, soft tones and natural light mingle, while zellige bathrooms add a Moroccan touch. Everything here has been conscientiously thought through, from the air purification system to the Binchotan charcoal-filtered water jugs. And let's not forget the Mesa restaurant, serving healthy, locavore cuisine with a Latin-American accent.
The yoga offer: Hélène Duval, the papess of infrared yoga, imports her Yuj Yoga concept into a subdued room on the second floor, equipped with an infrared light that heats to 30°C to intensify the benefits of the postures, and illuminated with string lights. A dream setting in which to enjoy a daily variety of classes for all levels: gentle flow, yin detox, infra pilates and sound healing.
Hotel Hoy
21 keys from 190 euros per night
68 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris, France
2. Portugal: Quinta da Comporta
The spirit: an eco-chic haven nestled between rice paddies, pine trees and sand dunes.
The hotel: just an hour from Lisbon, this yoga hotel is the hype address where stressed-out city dwellers come to recharge their batteries in a former rice farm transformed into a boutique hotel where bohemian interiors, solar-heated pools and natural materials make up a decor that's both zen and inspiring. Comprising around 70 accommodations, the establishment offers a variety of options: from comfortable double rooms to private three-bedroom villas, each with its own pool. The Comporta location has even inspired a cosmetics brand, Oryza, based on active rice ingredients.
The yoga offer: the hotel is renowned for its wellness retreats led by renowned instructors from all over the world. Themes include pilates, different types of yoga (ashtanga, kundalini, yin), holistic approaches such as the Feldenkrais method, sound baths and personalized coaching sessions.
Quinta da Comporta
Prices from 288 euros per night
Rua Alto de Pina 2, Carvalhal 7570-779, Portugal
3. Corsica : La Villa Calvi
The spirit: a luxurious Corsican hotel where well-being takes center stage.
The hotel: high above the town, the 5-star hotel founded by the Pinelli family is the place to be in Calvi. Breathtaking views of the citadel and bay from the pools and terraces, luxurious villas and rooms nestled in fragrant gardens, an exceptional gourmet restaurant and an ephemeral art gallery... La Villa Calvi has it all. What's less well known: it's also a mecca for wellness, with yoga retreats curated by leading practitioners of the discipline.
The yoga offer: a light-filled room, equipped with exceptional Hercules mats, regularly hosts retreats led by Pilates expert Eva Winskill and Hélène Duval, the emblematic founder of Yuj Yoga. Between sessions, you can take advantage of the spa, which includes a Pilates reformer studio, a pool for aquabike classes, a hammam and treatments by leading brands such as Thémaé, Dermalogica and Mimétique, the new nugget in the clean beauty world. The program includes 4 hours of daily practice, ranging from energizing flow yoga to a gentler blend of yin yoga and meditation. The wellness stay also includes guided hikes.
La Villa Calvi
48 keys and 3 villas from 370 euros
Chemin Notre Dame De La Serra, 20260, Calvi, Corsica, France
4. Italy: Eremito Hotelito del Alma
The spirit: a contemporary hermitage where silence and nature are the watchwords.
The hotel: in the heart of the Umbrian forests, between Rome and Florence, this former 14th-century monastery has been reinvented by fashionista Marcello Murzilli into a modern retreat dedicated to well-being and spirituality. With just 14 rooms, nicknamed "celluze", the yoga hotel cultivates a spirit of exclusivity and absolute calm. The atmosphere, halfway between monastic sobriety and subtle refinement, is embodied in details such as the hand-embroidered hemp sheets. No TV, Wi-Fi or telephone, and healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by monastic traditions.
The yoga offer: immersive retreats combining yoga, meditation, nature walks, meals in silence... led by experts for a digital detox and a reconnection to oneself.
Eremito
14 keys from € 290
Localita Tarina 2, 05010 Parrano, Italy
5. Bassin d'Arcachon: Villa La Tosca
The spirit: a luxury lodge in symbiosis with the natural elements.
The hotel: on the Atlantic coast, this beautiful Italian-Arcachon building dating from 1903 welcomes guests in five refined, peaceful guest rooms and three suites, available for privatization. Founded by Marc, a native of the region, and his Dutch wife Karin, the place boasts a natural setting ideal for getting back on your feet: pure, ionized air, direct access to the beach, ecological swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, vast wooded park and large terrace.
Yoga: integrated into the hotel in Gironde, the Yuliæn wellness center offers a rich and diversified program ranging from yoga and meditation to reiki, ayurveda, hypnosis and sound travel. Nutrition, mindfulness, art therapy and tea ceremonies are also offered in the form of workshops, dedicated days or multi-day immersive retreats.
Villa La Tosca
8 keys from €187
10 allée du Bassin, 33138 Lanton, France
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