Everywhere we turn, we see advertisements, posters, Instagram hashtags and yogi-adventurers bragging about their upcoming yoga retreats. As the retreat trend takes over the international travel scene, teachers and resorts are forced to take drastic measures to stand out in a hyper-saturated yoga crowd. Here are some of our most fascinating finds for yoga and wellness retreats across the globe.

889 Yonge is an eco-conscious Wellness Clinic + Yoga Community located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Nestled in a late 1800's historic Victorian home, 889 offers the convenience of an Integrated Wellness Clinic, Holistic Spa, Yoga Studios, and a Lifestyle Boutique all under one roof. The membership-based community provides comprehensive support, education, and inspiring experiences to members, guests, and the local community.

It was mid-November in downtown Toronto when I was invited to spend a month at the breathtaking Ti Kaye Resort and Spa in St. Lucia to develop their yoga and wellness programming. With the dream of elevating a 4-star resort and spa to one of the world’s most sought-after go-to spa destinations, complete with wellness and yoga programming, I got to work. Read on for a quick snapshot of my top 3 #dreamjob priorities at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa!

Hosting a company retreat has the great potential to positively transform and significantly boost the morale and connectivity of your team. Deciding to host a healthy, wellness-inspired retreat can transform the people themselves and the relationships each of your staff members has with one another in an even more powerful and impactful way. This could be one of the most important and ultimately profitable investments that you make! Read on for our top five tips on planning a healthy company retreat.

Our team of expert retreat hosts have put together a top ten list of must know tips on hosting a successful wellness getaway. We hope our guidelines can spare you hours of headache and lost revenue while simultaneously helping to ensure you are en- route to hosting the retreat of your dreams!

As we approach the busy holiday season we wanted to share a couple of highlights from some of our favorite blog posts featured on MindBodyGreen. These articles do a wonderful job of communicating the value of carving out time for self-care and some of the incredible benefits that can be deeply absorbed while on retreat. Hold these thoughts with you as you navigate through the next couple of months, perhaps setting the intention that 2016 might just be the year of you!

As the sun rises each day, we are presented with an auspicious time to engage in our daily yoga practice. Practicing at sunrise presents the opportunity to harmonize yourself with the environment around you, set intentions, and fluid rhythms for your day ahead, and all the while connect more deeply with the natural pulsations of life around you.

Establishing a daily meditation practice is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself. We all dedicate a tremendous amount of time to building and nurturing our relationships with others, yet often sacrifice and forget the importance of self-love. Creating impactful and sustainable lifestyle shifts requires planning to ensure we carve out the time, space, and support tools required for lasting change. Setting a permanent meditation alter in your home will serve as a powerful reminder of your commitment to self-love and will also be a ready-made space that you can easily float into and out of daily.

Live a healthy, happy, inspired and vibrant life with YOGASCAPES! "YOGASCAPES revolutionizes the age-old “yoga retreat” by combining today’s most vibrant and energetic yoga and wellness teachers with in-tune guides, local culture, tasty food, inspiring adventure and a crew of similar minded fun-loving people from across the globe. Best of all, the party always goes down at one of our hand picked, off-the-beaten path destinations amidst breathtaking natural beauty."

Imagine This: You are relaxing on the terrace of your beautifully converted century old farmhouse room which overlooks fields of green as far as the eye can see. The sun is setting and the sky is painted in a fantastical array of radiant colour. You take a sip of wine, that is truly local, for you visited the winery down the road just this afternoon. You release a deep sigh that almost catches you off guard for it comes spontaneously and with a resonance of utter peace and ease...

Welcome to Part II in our blog posts about Secrets to Longevity. This week we're talking about the six common lifestyle characteristics shared by those dwelling in “longevity hotspots”. It's VITAL information—quite literally! We're also challenging YOU to get started on your journey of longevity!

Take a peek at our favourite yoga studios from around the world! Learn about their core commitments, why we love them and how to find out more information about each studio.

From yoga mats to yoga pants and some inspired jewelry… take a peek at our favourite Yoga and Wellness apparel and teaching essentials!

From yoga to wellness to wanderlust…Take a peek at our favourite Yoga Industry Associations, Organizations & Suppliers!