ME TIME: 10 best yoga retreats

10Best got these picks from Kimberly Snyder, a best-selling author, daily yoga practitioner and nutritionist-to-the-stars.

Exhale Spa, Venice, Calif. Make sure you stay in beachside Venice and take any of Shiva Rea's workshops.

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge, Mass. With its mountain views and beautiful lake, this is ideal for summer. Take a swim between classes.

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, N.Y. Yoga, meditation and wellness classes, with mostly vegetarian food that is organic and sourced as locally as possible.

7 Centers Yoga Arts, Sedona, Ariz. This accommodating center is known for its amazing teacher trainings. Stay as long as you like or as briefly as you can: This is a wonderful option for people with hectic schedules.

Self Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles or Pacific Palisades, Calif. For those who want to delve deeper into meditation and learn to live a balanced, peaceful life, the "How-to-Live Retreats" focus on meditation and philosophy.

White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara, Calif. White Lotus offers ocean views, good food and an eclectic underground temple.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat, Pahoa, Hawaii. You're in the middle of the jungle, with access to great classes.

Esalen Institute, Big Sur, Calif. This place is famous for its meditation and spiritually focused retreats. It also has a great farm and gardens.

Rolling Meadows, Brooks, Maine. The small campus offers gorgeous walking paths, a pond and views.

Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colo. Gives you that "in the woods" vibe, with beautiful hiking trails (and gardens) to explore.