easy
2–3 hours per day
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should have basic mobility and be comfortable with gentle to moderate physical activity.
Recharge your body and mind with a transformative 5-day outdoor yoga and breath work retreat in Charleston. Join Vita Pura Yoga for an immersive experience designed to renew your wellness through mindful movement and deep relaxation.
Hatha Yoga & Breath Work • Meditate in Enchanting Gardens • Private Room & Meals!
Join a transformative luxury yoga and hiking retreat in Charleston from March 27-31, 2025. Experience rejuvenating yoga in stunning gardens, mindful beach hikes, and gourmet meals, all while connecting with expert teachers and like-minded peers. Recharge your body and soul in a serene, supportive environment designed for personal growth and renewal.
March 27-31, 2025 has TWO SPOTS LEFT. Join the adventure before it sells out.
Transform yourself amidst the incredible Southern charm of Charleston with this powerfully healing retreat by Vita Pura Yoga. Give back to yourself and spark your excitement with a heart-centered, luxury yoga and hiking experience that will send you home renewed of body and soul.
Experience the deep peace and stillness of Yoga in nature. Release stress and worldly tension with cathartic Pranayama (Breath-Work), and learn to move energy through your body for optimal wellbeing.
Surround yourself with the support you need to grow working with expert yoga teachers. Create deep, lasting friendships with fellow students as embark on the journey together. Learn, share and grow. Come home transformed.
If you're burning out, spinning your wheels and know you need time to come to center, this is your retreat. Or if you're ready to launch yourself forward to deeper levels of mental & physical health, and spiritual peace then this is your university.
Day 1 - Welcome to Charleston! 4pm - Check In @ Middleton Place 4:15pm - Meet and Greet 4:30-5:30pm - Breath Work & Sunset Yoga 5:30pm - Wine, Cheese & Conversation 6:30pm - Rest, Relax & Grab Dinner
Day 2 - Breathe into Being 7 - 8:30am - Breakfast at the Lake House 9am - Hatha Yoga & BreathWork in The Gardens 11:30 - Quick rest 12:30 - Group Lunch @ Middleton 2pm - Break (Rest, Reflect & do Some Journaling!) 3pm - Mindful Walk Through Middleton Gardens 5pm - Sunset Yoga on the Ashley River 6:30pm - Free Time to Explore & Dine Out
Day 3 - Toning the Body, Clearing the Mind 7 - 8:30am - Breakfast at the Lake House 9am - Hatha Yoga & BreathWork in The Gardens 11:30 - Quick rest 12:30 - Group Lunch @ Middleton 2pm - Break (Rest, Reflect & do Some Journaling!) 3pm - Trip to Folly Beach & Beach Walk 5pm - Sunset Yoga on the Beach 6:30pm - Free Time to Explore & Dine Out
Day 4 - Uniting the Self 7 - 8:30am - Breakfast at the Lake House 9am - Hatha Yoga & BreathWork in The Gardens 11:30 - Quick rest 12:30 - Group Lunch @ Middleton 2pm - Break (Rest, Reflect & do Some Journaling!) 3pm - Forest Bathing in Middleton Gardens 5pm - Sunset Yoga on the Ashley River 6:30pm - Group Dinner @ Middleton
Day 5 - Full Circle 7 - 9am - Breakfast at the Lake House 9:30am - Morning Breath Work 10am - Hot Cocoa & Share Circle 11am - Check Out
Enjoy luxury accommodations at the Middleton Place Inn. Each room is furnished with either one king or one queen bed, handcrafted furniture, hardwood floors, warm cypress paneling, and walk-in showers with seasonal wood-burning fireplaces, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden shutters.
Enjoy your meals at the Middleton Place Restaurant featuring traditional Low Country favorites made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The Middleton Place Restaurant has Low Country lunch options that include fried chicken, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, and collard greens. Experience a more formal dinner menu featuring fresh-caught local seafood, organic chicken, select cuts of meat, and seasonal vegetables.
This retreat is uniquely designed to help you arrive at your center of peace, truth and alignment. Each day you'll clear away stress, healing from the past so that you can live with greater presence and joy.
The secrets of Hatha Yoga have been passed down for a Millennia from teacher to pupil, illumining a clear path to self realization. You'll explore these techniques under the careful guidance of passionate teachers In rejuvenating group workshops - held outdoors amidst stunning scenery. Learn powerful yogic tools to charge the body and calm the mind, ultimately arriving that sweet place of stillness and clarity that we all yearn for.
Explore 65 acres of America's oldest landscaped gardens each day. Apply mindfulness and forest bathing techniques as you immerse yourself in stunning Southern beauty.
Take a trip to the beach as well! We'll visit the Atlantic Ocean for a delightful stroll up Folly beach with yoga near a Historical Lighthouse. Experience sublime peace and harmony with yoga in nature.
Vita Pura Yoga is one of the top rated retreat companies in the entire US. Through their soulful, heart-centered teachings and mastery of authentic, Hatha Yoga they have guided countless students through self transformation, personal empowerment and spiritual attainment. As a husband and wife team, they embody love, acceptance and support - wherever you may be on your journey.
Embark on an inward journey with the love and support of some amazing peers. Connect with fellow high level people who share the intentions of self growth, wellness and self-realization.
Each day is expertly curated to bring a beautiful harmony between rejuvenating yoga and hiking activities, with time in between to rest, reflect and enjoy life. Come find your center!
"Amber, Lance, and their family are truly beautiful people, and this beauty radiates through every moment of this retreat experience. The retreat format, which combines yoga, hiking, amazing scenery, and luxury accommodations, is one that truly works. I gained so much knowledge about pranayama, and now have new breathing tools that are already serving me in my daily life." -Wendy F.
"There wasn't one second or one thing I did not like about this experience. If you are considering doing something for your physical, mental, or spiritual health, or just for fun...THIS IS THE ONE. I went in with expectations of a high-end, relaxing 5 days of yoga and hiking, I left with SOOOO much more than that. Will be booking a second retreat with them for 8 months from now. BOOK IT!" -Stacy F.
"I prefer small boutique hotels but staying here was lovely, the setting and service superb. Amber and Lance are a great team, the Hatha yoga in the morning, and then spectacular hikes to the beach were wonderful, I left feeling restored, rejuvenated and so so happy." -Patsy T.
"I’m not sure I can even express in words how wonderful this yoga, hiking and relaxing retreat experience was. Joy and peace radiated...provoking thoughtfulness with each yoga breath and pose, helping us to understand if we truly immersed ourselves in the moment we can find our quiet place." -Brook J.
"From the moment of first contact I was treated in a special way, and it continued through a reflective and zen weekend...I prayed for a peaceful journey somewhere to start 2022 and my prayers were answered." -Rosanna B.
"The yoga retreat was an unforgettable experience, we were able to relax our mind and souls and bring wellness back in to our lives." -Kyle & Tom
"No words can sufficiently describe the experience Lance and Amber created. Whether you are looking to connect with nature, connect with others, or connect to your higher self - you will find what you need." -Laura A.
Bring a reusable water bottle to every session to keep your body well-hydrated during yoga and breath work practices.
Choose lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics that allow full range of motion and keep you comfortable in outdoor conditions.
Arriving 10-15 minutes early helps you settle in mentally and physically before each session begins.
Charleston’s coastal sun can be strong; wear sunscreen, hats, or light long sleeves to protect your skin.
Charleston’s coastal area played a significant role during the colonial era and retains rich historical architecture and culture.
Local efforts focus on protecting coastal wetlands and marine habitats to preserve biodiversity and support sustainable tourism.
A comfortable, non-slip yoga mat enhances stability and cushioning during practice.
Keeping hydrated is essential, especially during breath work and physical activity outdoors.
Layering clothes help adapt to varying temperatures during morning or evening sessions.
spring specific
Protect your skin during outdoor yoga and breath work sessions from sun exposure.
summer specific