Are you planning a trip and want to combine your yoga practice with nature? Combining yoga with traveling can make for an unforgettable experience. Our LIFEAID team compiled a list of the best places in the world to practice yoga! So pack your mat and get ready to check these awe-inspiring places off of your bucket list.  Yoga is indeed a form of self-care and self-love. After all, it has so many benefits for the mind and body. It can help you de-stress both mentally and physically. Not only does it improve your overall well-being and health, but it can also help enhance your quality of life. A lot of people practice daily yoga to take a break from the daily busyness of life and spend some time with their inner-self. It is very much like travel that fuels the mind, body, and spirit. This is why people around the world organize yoga retreats to give people the opportunity to connect with themselves in healthy and natural atmospheres. While you can practice yoga anywhere, some yoga destinations in the world can give you an incredible experience. Below are 4 of the best places in the world to practice yoga.

1. Rishikesh, India

Rishikesh is a beautiful place nestled under the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. It is one of the top yoga destinations for various reasons, but especially because it happens to be the birthplace of yoga. This is the reason Rishikesh is also known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World.’ Naturally, any yoga enthusiast will want to visit the place and practice some yoga. Rishikesh has a serene environment. The place is home to some of the world’s most renowned yoga retreats as well as teacher training classes.

2. Kauai, Hawaii

Hawaii has its own yoga culture that is big on ‘Aloha.’ Aloha refers to greetings of compassion, love, gratitude, and positive vibes. If you prefer a soothing and calming environment to practice yoga, you can’t miss out on a trip to Kauai. It’s a great place to relax as you try your favorite poses among the softly blowing palm tree leaves and cool ocean breeze against your skin. Yogis from all around the world enjoy the peaceful island lifestyle of Kauai with its tropical rainforest and stunning Na Pali Coast.

3. Sedona, Arizona

Native American yoga enthusiasts consider Sedona to be a holy yoga destination. Yogis suggest that the sacred locale offers the most opportunity for healing and recovery through restorative yoga. Not only this, the medicinal spa treatments, crystal shops, and energy vortexes also add to the spiritual benefits of yoga when practiced here. This is possible due to the calming surrounding and spiritual atmosphere of Sedona. People from all around the world visit Sedona, Arizona, to experience spirituality and healing at its best. Sedona yoga festival also takes place in the Red Rock State Park that offers yoga workshops, classes, and performances.

4. Ibiza, Spain

What comes to mind when you think about Ibiza, Spain? For most people, it is visuals of nighttime parties, clubs, and techno music. While Ibiza is a fantastic place to experience the dynamic nightlife, it is no less when it comes to yoga. On the other side of the Island, you may experience unforgettable yoga spots with unmatchable relaxation and peace. One interesting thing about Spain’s relation with yoga is that it was one of the first European countries to address the importance of yoga. Even now, it embraces yoga practices by welcoming yogis with its beautiful year-round weather, tasteful cuisine, and calming sounds. Whether or not you can tick off the above-mentioned yoga destinations any time soon, make sure to add them to your list. And don’t forget to share your experience on social and tag @fitaid