Whether you’re hoping to align your chakras on a mountaintop at sunrise or find inner peace in ancient forests, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for at one of North Carolina’s many yoga retreats.
A meditative weekend at the Prama & Wellness Center (Photo: BookRetreats.com)
Squeezed between the serene Appalachian Mountains and the wind-whipped Atlantic coastline, North Carolina has become a go-to destination for those seeking the perfect yoga retreat. From Asheville’s vibrant wellness community to the tranquil shores of the Outer Banks, the state provides a diverse array of retreats catering to both seasoned yogis and beginners. With its pristine landscapes, rich spiritual heritage, and thriving health-conscious culture, North Carolina offers natural beauty and soulful serenity in spades. To help you choose the right retreat for you, we’ve cherry-picked three of the best yoga retreats in North Carolina, based on value for money, itineraries, facilities and amenities, customer feedback and reviews.
3 Day Silent Meditation and Yoga Weekend Retreat
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise of daily life? This weekend retreat could be just the ticket. Located at the renowned Prama & Wellness Center, this silent meditation retreat invites guests to dive deep into personal reflection through powerful meditation practices and twice-daily sessions of restorative Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Vipassana Yoga. Suitable for all experience levels, the programme is enhanced by healthy, nourishing meals to support your journey and two nights’ accommodation in a peaceful natural setting. From £518 per person, multiple start dates.
5 Day Juice Cleanse and Yoga Retreat
This five-day retreat is ideal for those looking to experience the full benefits of the “Prama Wellness Method”, designed to reduce stress through an integrated approach to health through plant-based diet, yoga, meditation and stress management. Designed for all yoga levels, the programme incorporates a gentle style of yoga, with small classes to allow for a deeper focus on personalised care. Guests can also benefit from daily meditation sessions, juice cleanses and healing vegetarian meals. There’s a hot tub for use during free time and options to pay extra for one-on-one consultations. From £910 per person, dates throughout the year.
5 Day The Art of Living Yoga and Meditation Happiness Retreat in Boone
This Beginners’ programme is designed to help guests to “tap into a bigger vision of themselves” through daily yoga and meditation, wisdom tools and techniques, and contemplative silence and mindful guided meditations. The retreat centre offers a serene escape with breathtaking mountain views, Ayurvedic treatments, and peaceful forest walks, welcoming both community groups and solo travellers. The price includes delicious plant-based meals and four nights’ accommodation in spacious apartments. From £1,178 per person, multiple start dates.