We spend fortunes on pampering ourselves. Whether it be manicures, pedicures or massages. We have all been guilty of indulging in such activities at some point in our pasts. Why not save the money you spend on fixing our chipped nails and hot stone massages and spend it on something that will protect you from on going stress and make life a little easier to deal with. Yoga retreats may sound elaborate and expensive, but below is a list of five fabulous yoga retreats that won’t cost you a fortune.

La Platriere in France
While the Auvergne region is studded with spa-towns and lavish shops, La Platriere hangs back on the country road. Guests are welcomed into a 300-year-old stone farmhouse with bright rooms that are equipped with en suite facilities, electric kettles and fluffy duvets. Guests also have access to a in ground pool and a country side bike trail. Owners Jackie and Andrew cater to all of their guests’ needs. Jackie is a trained psychotherapist who runs de-stress workshops and life counseling sessions while Andrew is an experienced builder and fisherman who can help purchase property in France, choose fish at the market and show you around the region’s lakes and streams. A four-day de stress weekend costs about $540 and includes daily relaxation sessions, an Ayurvedic head massage and freshly prepared meals.