Yin Yoga Retreats

Yin yoga aims to relax internal organs and muscles and help the body achieve inner peace. In contrast to dynamic yang yoga, this type of yoga is a calm and predominantly passive form of yoga. Yin yoga is characterized by the fact that the exercises are mainly performed in a seated or lying position. The name for this style of yoga was coined in 1981 by Sukadev Bretz, the founder of Yoga Vidya. The term Yin comes from the well-known Yin and Yang of Chinese medicine.

135 curated retreats 4.9 (118 reviews) from €115
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
  • 6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat
9 People interested

6 Day Summer Immersive & Culture Retreat

Marrakech, Morocco

$1,565 / 6 Days

  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
  • Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation
6 People interested

Vision and yoga retreat in Mallorca – Clarity & Manifestation

Montuïri, Spain

$1,832 / 8 Days

  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
  • Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca
12 People interested

Inner Flow – Yoga & Journaling Retreat Mallorca

Montuïri, Spain

$1,832 / 8 Days

  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
  • 9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat
5 People interested

9 Day find your inner strength & explore Desert Retreat

Marrakesch , Morocco

$1,959 / 9 Days

  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
  • 7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco
15 People interested

7 Day Return to Your Roots & Hiking Retreat, Imlil, Morocco

Marrakech, Morocco

$1,484 / 7 Days

  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
  • 8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia
15 People interested

8-day yoga adventure retreat in Namibia

Swakopmund, Namibia

$4,057 / 8 Days

  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
  • Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance
5 People interested

Fascia Flow: summer retreat for flexibility & balance

Altenfelden, Austria

$1,507 / 8 Days

  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
  • Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga
14 People interested

Inside Flow® meets Yin Yoga

Montuïri, Spain

$1,832 / 8 Days

  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
  • 13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
11 People interested

13-Day Yin Yoga, Meditation & Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakesch, Morocco

$1,565 / 13 Days

  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
  • A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.
13 People interested

A break for the soul! Reconnect & Recharge. Experience summer bliss, inner strength, clarity, and tranquility.

Garz/Rügen, Germany

$881 / 4 Days

  • Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel
  • Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel
  • Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel
  • Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel
  • Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel
10 People interested

Yoga journey through the 5 elements in the Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$904 / 5 Days

  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
  • Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery
7 People interested

Weekend Retreat in Hamburg with a View of the Alster – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Discovery

Hamburg, Germany

$300 / 3 Days

  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
  • Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows
18 People interested

Yin Yoga & Nature – Between Silence and Mountain Meadows

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$834 / 5 Days

  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
  • ♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡
13 People interested

♡ Back to Your Lightness: A 4-Day Yoga and Energy Booster in Ibiza—in German & with ♡

Eivissa, Spain

$492 / 4 Days

  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
  • Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel
10 People interested

Pure yoga for men in the Mühlviertel

Altenfelden, Austria

$904 / 5 Days

  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu
7 People interested

4-Day Yoga Retreat on the Outskirts of the Allgäu with Manu

Bad Wurzach, Germany

$624 / 4 Days

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  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
  • Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements
9 People interested

Elemental Flow – the retreat of the five elements

Altenfelden, Austria

$817 / 5 Days

  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
  • Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness
9 People interested

Retreat week on the Greek Blue Zone island of Ikaria - yoga, meditation, breathing & mindfulness

Armenistis, Greece

$568 / 8 Days

  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
  • Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest
14 People interested

Summer retreat of the 5 elements with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in the beautiful Black Forest

Wolfach, Germany

$510 / 6 Days

  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
  • Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage
7 People interested

Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage

Lenzen (Elbe), Germany

$284 / 3 Days

  • Full of energy into the new year
  • Full of energy into the new year
  • Full of energy into the new year
  • Full of energy into the new year
  • Full of energy into the new year
6 People interested

Full of energy into the new year

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$1,397 / 8 Days

  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
  • Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece
7 People interested

Mother-Daughter Retreat | Greece

Mpoufalo, Greece

$1,275 / 7 Days

  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
  • 4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)
8 People interested

4-Day Yoga Retreat on Hiddensee - Spring Awakening with Yoga & the Sea (Certified Prevention Course)

Insel Hiddensee, Germany

$394 / 5 Days

  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
  • Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation
6 People interested

Autumn magic in Rheinhessen – your Yin Yoga retreat of transformation

Sankt Johann, Germany

$300 / 3 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Yin Yoga retreat?
A Yin Yoga retreat is a getaway dedicated to the gentle and meditative practice of Yin Yoga. Poses are held for several minutes to target deep connective tissue, fascia, and joints. Unlike more dynamic yoga styles, Yin Yoga focuses on letting go, stillness, and turning inward. A retreat offers the perfect setting to immerse yourself in this practice and experience deep relaxation. You'll currently find 135 Yin Yoga retreats on Retreat Urlaub.
Who is a Yin Yoga retreat suitable for?
Yin Yoga retreats are suitable for almost everyone – from complete beginners to experienced yogis. Since the practice is gentle and passive, it is especially well-suited for people who are dealing with stress, want to release tension, or are looking for a complement to more active sports. Even if you've never done yoga before, you can easily join a Yin Yoga retreat. Teachers adapt the poses individually and offer props such as cushions and blocks.
How much does a Yin Yoga retreat cost?
The prices for Yin Yoga retreats vary depending on duration, location, and amenities. On Retreat Urlaub, prices start from €170, the average price is around €1.098, and more comprehensive retreats can cost up to €4.699. The price usually includes accommodation, meals, and the full yoga program. It's worth comparing individual offerings to find the perfect retreat for your budget.
What is the difference between Yin Yoga and other yoga styles?
The biggest difference lies in the pace and intensity. While dynamic styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga Yoga focus on flowing movements and muscular strength, Yin Yoga is a calm, passive practice. Poses are typically held for three to five minutes or longer to stretch the deep fascia and connective tissue. Yin Yoga doesn't rely on muscle engagement but rather on gravity and time. This makes it a wonderful complement to active yoga styles and promotes flexibility, serenity, and inner peace.
What can I expect at a Yin Yoga retreat?
At a Yin Yoga retreat, you can expect a nurturing program featuring several Yin Yoga sessions per day, often complemented by meditation, breathwork (Pranayama), and sometimes sound healing or massages. The daily schedule is intentionally calm, with plenty of free time for rest and relaxation. Many retreats also offer healthy vegetarian or vegan meals. The goal is to provide a safe space where you can find stillness and deepen your practice.
Do I need prior experience for a Yin Yoga retreat?
No, you don't need any prior experience. Yin Yoga is one of the most accessible yoga styles and is excellent for beginners. The poses are practiced on the floor and can be individually adjusted using props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks. Experienced retreat leaders will gently guide you through the practice and ensure you feel comfortable in every pose. For experienced yogis, Yin Yoga retreats also offer a valuable opportunity to deepen their practice.
What are the health benefits of Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga offers numerous health benefits. By holding poses for extended periods, fascia and connective tissue are gently stretched, improving flexibility and joint mobility. The calm practice activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting stress relief and deep relaxation. Many practitioners also report better sleep, reduced anxiety, and improved body awareness. In a retreat setting, these effects can be amplified by the relaxing environment and holistic program.
How do I find the right Yin Yoga retreat for me?
On Retreat Urlaub, you can choose from 135 Yin Yoga retreats and filter by criteria such as destination, duration, price, and additional offerings. Think about what matters most to you: Would you prefer a retreat in nature or by the sea? Do you want a pure Yin Yoga retreat, or would you like a combined program with meditation or wellness treatments? Read the descriptions and reviews carefully to find the offering that perfectly matches your needs. Prices range from €170 to €4.699.