4 Day Desert Hot Springs Yoga Relaxation Retreat with Hiking in California, USA

The desert has its own way of creating stillness. Add warm mineral springs, and slowing down becomes even easier. Set in Desert Hot Springs, California, this three-night retreat combines yoga, meditation, desert hiking, and time in naturally heated mineral pools for an experience that moves comfortably between activity and rest. Each day includes Vinyasa and Yin yoga, bringing together more energetic movement with slower, restorative practice. Guided meditation sessions add another layer of quiet, while classes welcome everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners. Two guided hikes take wellness beyond the studio and into the surrounding desert, with opportunities to explore the landscape, native flora, and wide-open views on foot. With approximately five hours of scheduled activity each day, there is enough movement to feel active without making the retreat entirely about fitness. Then there are the mineral springs. Free-flowing hot mineral pools provide a particularly inviting place to unwind between activities—whether that means a long soak after hiking or simply enjoying the warmth and desert air with nowhere else to be. Plant-forward meals are served throughout the retreat, with fish and poultry available as well as accommodations for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary preferences. Optional time in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree National Park can add another dimension for those interested in exploring farther afield. This is desert wellness at its most elemental: move, hike, breathe, soak, eat well, and repeat. **Best suited for:** Solo travelers, friends, yoga enthusiasts, hikers, and wellness seekers who enjoy balancing active days with restorative downtime and are drawn to desert landscapes, mineral-spring soaking, meditation, nourishing food, and the option for nearby exploration.