Private Island Yoga and Wellness Retreat Off the Coast of Belize

Royal Belize is a private island off the coast of Belize, and it runs yoga retreats on a whole-island basis. The island sits on the edge of the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Guests share the water with fish, rays, sharks, turtles, starfish, dolphins, manatees and pelicans. The island is run as a sustainable property and uses energy and water carefully.

Each retreat is handcrafted by the retreat leader together with a wellness expert from Royal Belize. The two of them build the schedule together, so the yoga, the food and the time on the water are arranged around the group that is coming. There is no fixed public timetable to slot into.

Yoga happens over the water, and there is an overwater net for lying out between sessions. Paddleboards are on the island, and the reef is right there for snorkelling and diving. There is a private bartender for cocktails, and the food is cooked on the island.

The island has both cell service and internet access. Guests are encouraged to unplug, but the connection is there if you want it. The island can hold up to sixteen adults, and retreats need a minimum of eight participants to run.

Special pricing is available for retreats in August through November. The island is a wildlife sanctuary, so the animals are part of the setting rather than something you go looking for.

What's included

- Accommodation on the private island - Yoga sessions over the water - Use of the overwater net - Use of paddleboards - Food cooked on the island - Private bartender for cocktails - Access to the reef for snorkelling and diving - Cell service and internet access

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Transfers to the island (not stated on the page) - Optional excursions (not stated on the page)