September is National Yoga Month—who knew?! Back in 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services decreed this be a month dedicated to sharing the health benefits of yoga and inspiring a healthy lifestyle.
Throughout September, there will be nationwide yoga events that individuals of every skill level can participate in, culminating in “The Time for Yoga,” a global community yoga session taking place on September 30.
Everyone can also sign up for one free week of yoga through the organization’s website. Basically, you have a month to get zen (for cheap)—don’t squander it! Even if you’re on vacation. Hotels sometimes come equipped with the best fitness spaces you’ll find, yoga mats included, and we’ve picked out our favorite hotels where finding your inner peace is made just a tad easier.
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa, Maui
With one of the best pools in Hawaii, a top spa, and a prime location on one of Maui’s best beaches, its hard to find a flaw at the opulent Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa, where beach-side yoga is free every morning.
Is there a more perfect way to greet the day?
The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn, Cape Cod
History meets luxury at this Cape Cod getaway. The property underwent extensive renovations in 2010, upgrading its amenities and decor to fit a modern clientele.
But even so, peace and quiet are still front center at the Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn—and nowhere more so than at the secluded yoga studio tucked into the inn’s grounds. It’s a perfect spot for some isolated meditation.
Natura Cabanas, Dominican Republic
Offering just 10 stone-walled, thatched-roof bungalows, Natura Cabanas is an eco-friendly option in the Dominican Republic.
Delicious, fresh food, a gorgeous private beach, and a fabulous spa create a serene, rustic stay—sans TV or AC units. Daily yoga and pilates classes in this “temple” overlooking the beach cap off the peaceful experience.
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