In a world filled with stress and anxiety, a luxury retreat can be the answer to a relaxed mind and body. With a wide range of benefits, yoga makes your body flexible and strengthens your core, toning your muscles along the way.
Unlike other Provinces, Ontario boasts some of Canada’s most luxurious yoga retreats with beautiful open spaces for individuals and groups, which might just be what you need after a hectic holiday season.
So, what are you waiting for? If you are ready to roll out your mat, open your heart and mind and sink into one of these luxurious yoga retreats for a tantalizing experience like no other.
Grail Springs – Bancroft Ontario
Just a two-hour drive from Toronto lies the pristine town of Bancroft. Filled with many tourist attractions, it is home to one of the province’s best yoga retreats. Located close to the lakeside sanctuary, the Grail Springs retreat offers several health and wellness packages, which include yoga, spa treatments, and hot and cold-water therapy pools.
The wellness packages can be booked online for a minimum of two nights. Each package comes with several perks. Boasting beautiful accommodations and a wide range of cuisine options, including delicious plant-based menus and several treatments, the Grail Springs retreat offers a unique and rejuvenating wellness experience like no other.
Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre – Wyebridge, Ontario
Once a bustling commercial centre, Wyebridge has transitioned into a quiet and pristine town with several inns and hiking trails. The Sugar Ridge retreat is located on 150 acres of majestic cedar forests surrounded by lush meadows.
Each program at the retreat includes a themed schedule with a variety of topics like yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction exercises, and dietary cleanses. If pampering is what you are after, you will find it here. Open and spacious, guests can also step away for a while and build their own yoga getaway in the woods.
Ste. Anne’s Spa – Grafton Ontario
Just 90 minutes away from downtown Toronto, Ste. Anne’s Spa provides an array of soothing wellness treatments to pamper you during your stay. Enjoy the charm of the old world and the variety of pristine accommodation options.
Besides yoga, the spa offers fitness, meditation, therapeutic hydrotherapy pools, and other wellness classes. It has a wide range of accommodation options to suit the needs of each individual, couple, or group. If you want to improve your mental well-being and unwind, the spa has a tailor-made package just for you.
Whispering Springs – Northumberland County
Set against 200 acres of pristine wilderness, the Whispering Springs retreat bridges the gap between comfort and wellness. It allows you to experience the great outdoors in style and sophistication while experiencing the joys of a unique wellness experience. Unlike other retreats, you could become one with nature. Get ready to substitute your sleeping bags for a king-sized bed and your flashlight for a mood light, in their ingenious and creative camping experience.
To top it all off, you can enjoy a group yoga lesson taught by an experienced certified instructor. Each safari tent is equipped with an outdoor dining area and barbecue. The retreat’s wellness experience extends to its fresh farm-to-table cuisine, which uses seasonal local produce, making you feel good inside and out.
Strathmere – Southend of Ottawa
Quaint and cozy, Strathmere is the perfect place to unwind, thanks to its expansive landscape of trails, flower and vegetable gardens, and farmland. Choose from various activities like guided nature walks, winter treks, an evening under-the-stars expedition, along with private yoga sessions.
Offering both a day and overnight spa and yoga experience, the property provides the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The 200-acre property also hosts weddings, meetings, and events. Strathmere has several yoga holiday packages to choose from, including daily drop-in classes for visitors. Guests who stay overnight can enjoy breakfast and a wide range of amenities.
Undoubtedly, Ontario has no shortage of luxury retreats to relax and unwind. When considering your next yoga or wellness holiday, choose Ontario. The natural landscape of this incredible province can be the antidote to your stress!
Aaron Levinson | Staff Writer
