Great Escapes: Yoga
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This updated collection of yoga retreats by Angelika Taschen presents the world’s most inspiring restorative destinations, from Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, regarded as a birthplace of yoga, to Santani, a 48-acre former tea plantation in Sri Lanka where wellbeing meets sustainability.
This beautifully curated guide travels across the globe, showcasing exceptional retreats ranging from luxury escapes in Bhutan and spiritual ashrams in India to beach resorts in Mexico and hidden sanctuaries deep in Brazil’s tropical forests. Highlights include Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, a sacred city on the Ganges and famed pilgrimage site where The Beatles attended Maharishi’s ashram in 1968; and Santani in Sri Lanka, celebrated for its eco-focused philosophy and serene setting.
The journey continues to Santa Maria del Sole in Puglia, which blends yoga with the sensual Italian lifestyle, and Alto Paraíso in Brazil, a secluded haven nestled in lush tropical forest rich in unique flora and fauna. It also features the legendary Esalen Institute in Big Sur, a renowned New Age center offering more than 500 spiritual and physical workshops; Kretashala, one of Europe’s most popular destinations for Vinyasa Yoga, known for authentic Cretan cuisine and sweeping views of the Libyan Sea; and Amansala’s Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum, Mexico, where beach life and yoga come together in a vibrant tropical setting.
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- 360 pages
- Dimensions: 12" W x 9.5" D
- Hardcover
About The Author
Edited by Angelika Taschen, who earned her doctorate in art history and German literature at Heidelberg and has worked with TASCHEN since 1987, the book’s texts are by Kristin Rübesamen, a certified senior yoga teacher, Berlin-based writer, and editor-in-chief of Yoga Easy. She is the author of Everyone Is Enlightened. Confessions of a Yoga Teacher, Das Yoga ABC, and the novel Außer Atem (2019), a psychological thriller set in the world of yoga.
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TASCHEN began in 1980 as Benedikt Taschen’s small comic bookstore in Cologne and has grown into one of the world’s leading art-book publishers, celebrated for its dazzling, boldly designed volumes across art, architecture, photography, fashion, design, and pop culture. From pocket-sized books that helped democratize visual culture to SUMO-scale Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN remains committed to diversity, innovation, and treating every subject—whether a $10 title or a $10,000 masterpiece—with equal respect and craftsmanship.
Working closely with acclaimed creatives, the privately owned publisher has released thousands of titles in dozens of languages and now operates globally through an e-commerce site, international distribution network, and 12 flagship stores from Beverly Hills to Hong Kong. With teams spanning cultures, generations, and creative disciplines, TASCHEN fosters a down-to-earth, collaborative spirit while continuing to shape books that feel less like publications and more like immersive, museum-worthy experiences.
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