What to Pack for a Yoga Vacation
Plenty of Yoga Pants, Tanks and Tees Are Essential for a Yoga Retreat
It is a given that you will need to bring your yoga clothes with you on your yoga vacation. What many novice yoga vacationers may not realize is that you will need plenty of back up clothes. While many yoga resorts offer laundry services some do not and those that do are typically expensive. It is much wiser to bring three or four yoga outfits for yoga retreats that are five to seven days in length. You can hand wash your yoga clothes in your room, but with many yoga retreats offering two yoga classes a day you may not have much time for your yoga clothes to dry between classes.
Yoga Mats and Yoga Equipment Are Most Likely Provided by the Yoga Resort
Most yoga resorts will provide yoga mats, blocks and straps, but if you are attached to your particular yoga mat then you may want to bring your own. Another item that I highly recommend that you bring on your yoga vacation is a skid less yoga towel like the ones made by Yogitoes. Yoga towels make it much easier to hold positions like yoga favorite "Downward Facing Dog".
You Will Need More than Yoga Clothes on Your Yoga Vacation
While many yoga resorts provide you with slippers and a terry cloth robe, there will be times when you want to wear something other than your yoga clothes or towel. The type of clothing you will need will depend upon the location of the yoga resort, time of year you are travelling and the level of formality. Those who are vacationing at a yoga resort located in a warm climate or at the beach, may want to bring a swimsuit, sandals and some comfortable sundresses. If your wellness retreat includes hiking in addition to yoga you will need hiking clothes and boots.
Additional Items You May Need for Your Yoga Vacation
If you have long or medium length hair you will want to make sure to pack plenty of hair bands in your makeup bag in order to pull your hair back during yoga classes. You may also wish to include some sweatbands if your yoga vacation includes bikram or "hot" yoga classes.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI have never heard of a yoga vacation before but it sounds relaxing and rewarding, cheers ;)
a really good article, but I think I might need to pack a new body, too.
great suggestions!