Best Yoga Retreats for May 2026

Embrace the season of vitality. Discover the best yoga and wellness retreats in May 2026 — a month of balance, light, and movement.
Experience longer days, blooming nature, and mindful travel across Europe’s most inspiring landscapes.

May is when everything feels alive again — the air is warm but not heavy, flowers are in full bloom, and travel carries a sense of possibility.
It’s one of the best months to plan a yoga or wellness retreat, with ideal weather, fewer crowds, and the freshness of early summer energy.

Our curated collection of yoga and wellness retreats in May 2026 features sea-view escapes in Portugal, island programs in Greece, and countryside sanctuaries in Italy and Spain.
Each retreat blends movement, mindfulness, and nourishing food, offering the space to reset before summer begins in full.

All listings are personally verified and part of the Om Away curated collection.

Best Yoga & Wellness Retreats – May 2026

Luxury Yoga Retreat – Morocco

Six nights of soulful relaxation in a luxury Moroccan retreat center — where the rhythm of yoga meets the poetry of Marrakech.

Begin each day with guided yoga and meditation, and unwind in the evenings with sound healing, Yoga Nidra, and authentic Moroccan entertainment under the stars.

A traditional spa ritual completes the journey — an immersion in scent, texture, and timeless calm.

2026 – May 18 – 22
From USD2690

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African Safari Yoga Retreat

Journey through Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes — Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia — on a yoga retreat that blends adventure, culture, and awe.

Morning yoga as elephants roam nearby, e-bike rides at Victoria Falls, safaris at sunset, and fireside dinners under the stars. A soulful immersion into the wild beauty of Africa.

2026 – May 24 – 31
From USD3850

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Portugal Yoga Retreat

Overlooking the Atlantic coast, this boutique retreat in Ericeira blends mindful practice with Portugal’s slow coastal rhythm. Mornings begin with yoga and meditation, evenings unwind with sound baths and local wine tastings.

Between sessions, enjoy nourishing brunches and dinners prepared with fresh regional ingredients.

Thoughtfully designed for those seeking balance, connection, and a touch of coastal serenity.

2026 – May 18 – 22
From €1720

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7 Day Private Healing Retreat with Movement, Breathwork and Meditation in Playa Los Cocos, Mexico

If you are looking for personal downtime, need help to break through and heal from a difficult issue, want to reconnect with yourself, and would like professional therapeutic support, then join this retreat! This is the time and place for you to really come alive and thrive.

2026 – All year round
From € 7,106

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5 Day 1-On-1 Luxury Couples Retreat, Rivera Maya, Mexico

Are you ready to come to this paradise that is the Mayan Rivera with your partner? Come to connect on a soul level with them. All the problems you see in your marriage are projections of your inner world.
Come and heal all parts of yourself from the darkest recesses to the lightest points of joy, pleasure, and equilibrium.

2026 – All year round
From € 9,872

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11 Day Detox Retreat with Yoga, Meditation, and Spa in Monda, Spain

This Shanti-Som detox retreat in Spain is the program for those seeking wellness from the inside out.
The specially created colon cleanse regimen can increase energy levels, balance hormones, improve digestion, and help break cravings.
Indeed, this is the ultimate health retreat and will get you to detox your way back to full health and see great results.

2026 – All year round
From € 4,780

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5 Day Design it Yourself Luxury Yoga Holiday in Algarve, Portugal

Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness is thrilled to announce their DIY yoga retreat Portugal concept – design it yourself – for those seeking a balance of structure and freedom in their wellness journey, yet still want to be a part of a group wellness experience. This will be your chance to restore and receive support in a yoga retreat setting overlapping their world-renowned yoga teacher training immersion. Everything will be optional

2026 – All year round
From € 3,299

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Why May Is Perfect for Yoga and Wellness Retreats in 2026

The best yoga and wellness retreats in May 2026 balance vitality and calm.
With comfortable temperatures and bright days, this month is ideal for outdoor yoga, meditation in nature, and gentle travel between sessions.
Retreats often combine daily movement with coastal walks, workshops on nutrition, or mindfulness practices that reconnect you to seasonal rhythms.
As spring turns toward summer, May offers the sweet spot — warm enough for adventure, quiet enough for peace — making it one of the most rewarding months to invest in your wellbeing.

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