Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman
This rocky mountain resort is one of the highest hotels in the world and has a spectacular deck which can be booked for a yoga session (based on weather and availability). Diana’s Point is a platform where Diana, Princess of Wales, once stood back in 1986 and has a breathtaking canyon view of the fabled Green Mountain. Anantara offers hatha, sarvanga, meditation, and monthly full-moon yoga classes, but this spot is not for the fainthearted, as it juts out into a valley with a steep drop-off. March to May is rose season in this region, and the entire valley below erupts into unbelievably fragrant Damask roses.
The Kumaon, India
The exquisitely-designed Kumaon is located in a remote part of the Himalayas, and its most magical setting for yoga is the rooftop terrace located at the highest point of the property. Views extend to the valley of the Kosi River on one side and the Binsar Forest on the other, all under the watchful gaze of the upper Himalayas, including the divine Nanda Devi peak. With reclaimed Himalayan slate as the cooling floor of the terrace, a wispy breeze scented with pine and carrying birdsong, Kumaon’s yoga space feels magical. It offers traditional hatha yoga along with basic pranayama, and guests describe them as rejuvenating and peaceful.
