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Most winter yoga retreats chase the sun. But what if you decided to revel in the cold rather than evade it? There’s something profoundly therapeutic about snow-covered lakes and icy wildernesses, whether you want to venture into winter’s more introspective side or explore your more adventuresome side. The following getaways—whether domestic or international, rustic or glamorous—entice you to do exactly that.
8 Winter Yoga Retreats
- Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, Alaska
- Norway Wellness Retreat, Norway
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada
- The Lodge at Blue Sky, Utah
- Amangani, Wyoming
- Valle Nevando, Chile
- Six Senses Courchevel, France
- Beryl Retreat, Colorado
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Tordrillo Mountains, Alaska
Nothing says winter adventure quite like taking advantage of a heli-skiing playground comprising one million acres of rugged Alaskan backcountry. Accessible only by sea plane, the off-the-grid destination co-founded by Olympic downhill skiing legend Tommy Moe features expert guides and pilots on deck.
Back at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, which is within sight of Denali, you can cold plunge in Judd Lake or linger in the lakeside hot tub beneath a starlit sky in between yoga classes where you stretch out your aches. Depending on your definition of wilderness luxe, you can opt for a private cabin or a lodge suite. Did we mention it’s only a 40-minute flight from Anchorage?
Norway Wellness Retreat
Manshausen, Norway
Imagine staying in a sea cabin set above wintry ocean waters with the Northern Lights dancing beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This bespoke Scandinavian adventure from Norwegian wellness brand InRetreats and travel outfitter Up Norway is the first in a series of wellness retreats that immerse travelers in the local culture. The debut retreat, which takes place in late February 2025 on the secluded Nordic island of Manshausen, delivers twice-a-day yoga practices led by Nina Butler. The rest of the time, you can opt to kayak through local fjords, hike to a Norse cave, stare into a fire, or linger over local, seasonal meals, depending on your preferred definition of koselig (Norway’s answer to hygge).
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Located in Banff National Park amid the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is designed in a style reminiscent of the grand European resorts. A seat on a ski lift is a 10-minute drive away (beginners are welcome) although there’s also ice skating, sleigh rides among snow-draped trees, guided forest meditations, sound baths, and yoga in studios with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the scene outside to tempt you. When it’s not covered by snow, the namesake lake is a startling turquoise hue due to mineral-rich runoff from Victoria Glacier. The Chateau offers bottle refill stations with purified water from the lake and engages in negative environmental impact practices as part of its lease with Parks Canada.
The Lodge at Blue Sky
Park City, Utah
Located just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake City Airport, the mountain resort comprises 3,500 acres of Utah’s stunning Wasatch Range. Named Travel + Leisure’s number-one destination in Utah, The Lodge at Blue Sky delivers rustic elegance, open spaces, and expansive views of snow-dusted mountains and serene valleys.
Outdoor adventures let you commune with nature any way you like, whether horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing, winter fishing, nordic skiing, even taking yoga in a yurt mid-snowshoe outing. There’s also the property’s Edge Spa, an aptly named cliffside facility perched on a precipice overlooking Alexander Creek. Locally inspired treatments and utilizes bloom-to-bottle ingredients sourced directly from the resort’s grounds or wild-harvested nearby. Its extensive schedule includes indoor and outdoor yoga classes, guided meditation, breathwork classes, and sessions at the Edge Sanctuary, dedicated to energetic and vibrational healing sessions.
Amangani, Wyoming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Framed by panoramic views of the Snake River Valley, Amangani captures the spirit of the Old Wyoming West with its sandstone architecture and untamed winter adventures, including an array of skiing and snowboarding options, fat tire biking, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and guided snowshoe wildlife expeditions. There’s also ice skating and sleigh riding to round out the options.
From a more restorative perspective, the resort’s Wellness Centre offers the anticipated amenities including includes four redwood-paneled treatment rooms and eucalyptus steam rooms as well as a heated outdoor pool with views of the surrounding mountains. It’s truly a choose-your-own-adventure approach to finding your peace.
Valle Nevado, Chile
Andes Mountains, near Santiago, Chile
Located in Chile’s Andes Mountains, Valle Nevado averages 230 inches of snow during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter and delivers world-class slopes. Located an hour and a half from Santiago, the resort delivers a spa, yoga and stretching classes both before and after hitting the slopes, and a heated outdoor pool with an enviable view.
There are three properties that comprise Valle Nevado: Hotel Valle Nevado boasts ski-in/ski-out access directly from the lobby, Hotel Puerta Del Sol offers family-friendly accommodations and entertainment, and Hotel Tres Puntas offers friend-friendly lodging where you can bunk with up to three of your friends.
Six Senses Courchevel
Courchevel 1850, French Alps
Experience the single largest linked ski area in the world, with ample uncrowded expert runs and terrain that accommodates every skill level for skiers and snowboarders alike at Six Senses Courchevel. Off the mountain and its renowned powder, Six Senses helps you relax via the unexpected, including an Alchemy Bar to create sensory-minded elixirs, a Kneipp foot bath therapy, and an outdoor hot tub. You can also receive a personalized yoga and pranayama (breathwork) program tailored to your personal schedule. The property also draws on yoga nidra to help ensure guests experience proper sleep and has rigorous sustainability policies in place. Plus, it being France, you can trust that there will be no need to complain about the food.
Beyul Retreat
Meredith, Colorado
Tucked away on 23 acres of pristine wilderness, this backcountry lodge an hour from Aspen is a common destination for yoga retreats and invites guests to explore quiet, snowy landscapes through led excursions on snowshoe and cross-country ski and snowmobile. Recovery here can also include contrasts, such as alternating sessions of hot and cold therapy sessions, wood-fired saunas and invigorating cold plunges.
Beyond everyday yoga and physical rejuvenation, guests can engage in transformative cacao ceremonies, tap into creativity through art classes, and explore dream-focused workshops.With Wi-Fi-free cabins, the lodge offers a proper digital detox, giving guests a much-needed break from the demands of modern life.
