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Resort Yoga

Shambhala Spa Retreats at Parrot Cay Resort, Turks and Caicos
THE VIBE Peaceful yoga oasis tucked into an impeccable Caribbean resort. THE SETTING A 1,000-acre private island with pristine beaches and turquoise ocean. WHERE YOU SLEEP In one-bedroom ocean-view suites in the main building or one-, two- or three-bedroom villas on the beach. THE YOGA Visiting superstars teach everything from ayurvedic medicine to Iyengar postures. Daily classes are held in the open-air Yoga Pavilion overlooking the sea. ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES Bond with your teen—though children of all ages are welcome here, only those 16 and up can attend yoga workshops. BEYOND YOGA In between Reiki and reflexology, guests float in the 5,500-square-foot infinity pool; go kayaking, bonefishing, and snorkeling; or hit the tennis courts or 18-hole golf course. (877/754-0726; www.parrot-cay.com; ocean-view room $590, including breakfast and daily yoga classes; $130 for each additional person over 12.)

Spa Yoga

Your full-length exercise menu awaits, with yoga options for all appetites.

Canyon Ranch Lenox, Massachusetts & Tucson, Arizona
THE VIBE Spa-to-the-max—more than 10 types of massage (including reflexology), ever-multiplying exercise options, and dining choices that range from tofu to tiramisù. THE SETTING Southwestern desert hideaway or New England mountain retreat. WHERE YOU SLEEP In Lenox, in large rooms or suites in a 126-room inn; in Tucson, in standard and deluxe rooms in one-story, desert-colored cottages (or rent the Casa Grande, a 2,700-square-foot house). THE YOGA Yoga cycling, power yoga, yoga turned upside down, and yoga basics are among the nine offerings in Tucson, seven in the Berkshires. ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES Kids 12 and up can participate in all Canyon Ranch programs. BEYOND YOGA Try watsu (in-water therapy combining shiatsu, stretching, dance, and yoga), take a spin on an underwater treadmill, or get in a round of golf or tennis. (800/742-9000; www.canyonranch.com; from $2,780 per person for a four-night doubles package in Tucson, and from $1,670 per person for a three-night doubles package in the Berkshires, including meals, access to fitness facilities, daily yoga classes, guided hikes, and health and fitness consultations.)

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