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Jan 23
2019
Why a yoga retreat with IY is more than just a yoga getaway By Tary...
“Life is not what I expected,†Bokara Legendre stated over our lunch of sautéed prawns and a cool beet soup under a canopy of trees several hundred feet abov... more >>
Nov 1
2018
The IY Journey, Celebrating 10 years
I can hardly believe it's been a decade since I created International Yoga out of my belief in the transformational nature of yoga and travel, and the desire to f... more >>
Nov 1
2018
Paying respect to Ancient Indian Artistry
Deep in the heart of Rajasthani culture is a traditional craft that requires precision, patience, and stamina. Generally produced by male artisans and passed down... more >>
Aug 3
2018
Returning Home - A Summer Journey to Southeast Asia by Stephanie Mc...
Stephanie McNamara, our Director of Operations just returned from a month-long journey to Laos, Cambodia, and Bali. Hilary, a past retreat participant and collabo... more >>
Jul 9
2018
The Edge of Transformation: The Power of Retreat by Erika Chau
A friend once told me that she felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff – take a step back, and there was the safety in remaining in a loveless and bor... more >>
Jun 17
2018
Tread Lightly: Tips from a Yogi for Eco-friendly Travel by Jazz Braden
Growing up in Yellowknife, northern Canada, travel has always been a big part of my life as the closest big city was nearly 1500 km south and ‘getting away’ w... more >>
May 22
2018
A Teacher Training Retreat Immersion in Goa India by Joan Hyman
Why India?
Why Goa?
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COURAGE
LETTING GO
TRANSFORMATION
SPIRITUAL LESSONS
EMBRACING CHANGE
SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE
TRUST
LOVE
PLAY
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This is how ... more >>
May 5
2018
The Eight Limbs of Yoga as a Path to Authentic Self-Care ~ by Beth ...
Perhaps the only desired side effect of dealing with chronic health issues is that it has made me a master of self-care. I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE with a rhe... more >>
Mar 21
2018
Transitioning from Bliss to Reality By Joan Hyman
I have been leading international retreats for well over a decade and love seeing people embrace the magic and joy that retreats offer. Yoga retreats are truly ... more >>
Jan 29
2018
Manifest Your Way to Maui by Hillary Skibell
Just imagine... You are lying on a lounge chair feeling the soft breeze on your skin, soaking in the warm caress of the late morning sun. You are savoring your P... more >>
Jan 13
2018
Why Japan? By Ann Dyer
As a young woman of 21 I went on a blind date with Japan. Unworldly and naive, I moved to Japan having never eaten sushi or seen a Kurozawa film, knowing little o... more >>
Dec 11
2017
Rhythm, Beauty, & Bliss in Bali by Dave Larot
Whenever traveling, especially to a new country, I like to think of it as plugging into someone else's playlist; I want to see and feel what they got, what makes ... more >>
Nov 16
2017
Why go on a yoga retreat? By Jeanne Heileman
Since becoming a yoga teacher, I have continued to give myself the gift of a yoga retreat, even though my budget has been limited. What I gain in new wisdom, new... more >>
Oct 17
2017
Hello From the Other Side by Sarah Ezrin
Do you believe in magic? I do. There are places in this world with magical energy. Energy to heal people, energy to access the divine, and energy to communicate... more >>
Sep 25
2017
The Value of Yoga Retreats and Spiritual Vacations By Matt Champoux
As we calm our minds and begin to unravel the knots of the stress that is wound throughout our bodies, we can ask, “what do I really want from this life, and wi... more >>
Sep 19
2017
Welcome to the IY Blog!
It is with great excitement that we are announcing today the official launch of the International Yoga Blog!
International Yoga is rooted in the belief that yog... more >>