This year is the year where you finally decide to treat yourself to that oh-so-desirable bucket list item ? the luxury yoga retreat hosted in a dreamlike setting.  But where to go when you can easily find a yoga studio on every corner of every city of the world. Somewhere wild and beautiful of course! Yoga escapes are not just about transitioning from downward dog to cobra or from mountain pose to warrior one, they are about connecting with your inner-self by aligning your body, mind, and soul with the energic flow of Mother Earth.
Practicing yoga between four concrete walls in a small studio above a popular lunch venue is probably not what the original yogis had in mind when they unleashed their teachings to the world. Obviously, practicing yoga anywhere is better than not practicing at all, but when it comes to rewarding yourself with a luxury yoga retreat, allow yourself to dream of calming natural vistas, soothing flower smells, and inviting chirpings sounds in a peaceful and serene setting. Let your yoga mat whisk you away to an intoxicating distant land. Maybe go even as far as India, Peru, Mauritius, Austria or Botswana. And remember, a luxury yoga retreat is not about snapping Instagram selfies nor about browsing the web to stay up to date with the Kardashians. To maximize your yoga escape, and make it a trip of a lifetime, you first need to commit to disconnecting from your digital self. Leaving that cell phone home, or at the very least, hiding it in your hotel s...