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Whether you're stretching in the South Island or 'ohmming' overseas, yoga retreats are a fantastic way to recharge your batteries and come back home feeling fitter, stronger and more relaxed.

The positive health benefits of yoga are countless so it's no wonder more and more travellers are turning this spiritual discipline into a holisitic holiday to remember.

No matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, we at Zoom Travel Insurance would love to cover your revitalising retreat. Keep reading to find out more about our cover for yogis.

Medical expenses

Should you pull a muscle mastering a pose we will ease the pain by covering your medical fees, doctor’s appointment, x-ray and the cost of any medicine your require. If your condition is severe we would also cover the cost to bring you home to New Zealand.

Cancellation cover

Having to cancel your trip due to an unforeseen reason would be disapointing enough, let alone having to forego all those travel costs! Yoga retreats can be a costly investment so thankfully, we would cover your out-of pocket expenses should you have to cancel your trip.

Lost or stolen luggage

Finding your zen can be extrememly tricky when you're busy worrying about your lost or stolen belongings. You can take full respite knowing that in the event that your luggage does go missing, Zoom would have you covered.

Pickpocketing

Theft can put certainly disrupt your chakras but you can safely recover knowing that Zoom would cover you for any lost or stolen items and in some cases, reimburse you for cash stolen too.

Personal liability

Should you cause bodily injuries or damage to property of other persons you can stretch, stress-free knowing your legal expenses would be covered should a claim be made against you.

Lost or stolen passport

Hold on to your yoga mat as Zoom will cover the cost of organising an emergency passport should it be misplaced!

What's not covered?

Unattended items

Even in a blissed-out yoga haze, it's essential to keep you eyes on your belongings to ensure they are secure and protected. We would not cover theft if you did not take reasonable care to protect your belongings. Your stuff is important, so look after it.

Reckless behaviour

If you are intentionally putting yourself in harms way and injure yourself we cannot be expected to cover you for reckless or dangerous behaviour.

Change of mind

Travel insurance exists to cover you for unforeseen situations, if you have a change of heart about your holiday, we would be unable to cover your cancellation costs should you decide not to go anymore.

Scooter riding without a helmet

You would only be covered to ride a motorbike or scooter if you wearing a helmet and holding the relevant and valid licence for the bike you are riding.

THE LOWDOWN ON YOGA COVER

Combining your holidays with a reviving and relaxing yoga retreat can be hugely restorative. A yoga retreat can be a major turning point for those seeking a life change or simply needing some down time. Yoga retreats can offer you the opportunity to delight in beautiful destinations while perfecting your practice with some like-minded yogis.

Nevertheless, packing up and embarking on a yoga experience can be a costly experience. Making sure you have travel insurance for your yoga holiday can ensure you make the most of your mind and body retreat.