Nama-stay at These Hotels with Yoga

Where better to celebrate International Day of Yoga than India, the birthplace of yoga. Amidst the majestic Himalayan foothills, Ananda has attracted wellness seekers from around the world who wish to practice Ayurveda, meditation and yoga in a sacred space. The sanctuary offers The Yoga Program, a comprehensive 14-night program led by gurus from the traditional Bihar School of Yoga dedicated to recharging the body through yoga’s therapeutic poses. Beyond personal yoga and meditation classes, guests can partake in therapy sessions, physiotherapy consultations and daily hydrotherapy activities.

Sipping green juices from Erewhon, rollerblading down Venice Beach, hiking (read: celebrity spotting) on Runyon Canyon—for health enthusiasts with luxury lifestyles, Los Angeles is the ultimate destination. But when it comes to practicing yoga in the City of Angels, there’s no better place than L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. Overlooking the Hollywood Hills on one side, and the Downtown skyline on the other, the hotel’s weekly yoga flow led by Soha Panah, the founder of Dryp By Soha, provides a peaceful retreat exclusively for hotel guests. Yogis of all levels can expect an upbeat and inspiring Vinyasa-style class that links breath to movement, a true exercise of mind and body.

Beach, yoga, repeat is every yogi’s dream schedule, and at Mirihi Island Resort, it’s a reality. Yogis can swap that typical studio setting for one that is completely unique (and right next to the clear azure waters of the Indian Ocean). The Bageechaa Pavilion, also known as the Yoga Pavilion, is inspired by “Odi Haruge,” the boat houses of Maldivian villages. Here, resident teacher Danushka guides guests in complimentary Ashtanga yoga lessons each morning and meditations in the evening. In between those sessions, yogis are welcome to work on their golden tans or retreat to their water villas for a little rest and relaxation.

Calling all thrill-seeking yogis: ready to flow through a vinyasa 69 floors up? High above the iconic Dubai skyline, SLS Dubai invites yoga-goers to kick start their weekend mornings in the most thrilling way with Yoga in the Sky sessions. Hosted on Ciel Spa’s terrace, this 60-minute sky-high practice will have you feeling like you’re downward dogging through the clouds. Your reward for conquering your fear of heights is complimentary access to the chilled pools and spa facilities, plus juices and luxury goodie bags post-class.

Looking to take your yoga class on a little field trip? Look no further than the heart of the Namib Desert. Upon arrival at Zannier Hotels Sonop, you immediately feel like you’ve been transported back in time to an old-world safari. Awe-inspiring desert views create the perfect backdrop for your group yoga session. Whether you and your group of up to 12 want to break in a new day with a sunrise flow or cap off the night with a sunset wind down, classes here commence at the spectacular open-air infinity pool. If group settings aren’t your thing, private yoga classes can be held in the comfort of your spacious tent.

The Barai at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is about one thing and one thing only: relaxation. So, naturally, yoga is the right activity to partake in here. Located in the perfectly named Tranquility Court, with its 30-meter saltwater swimming channel and views of the Gulf of Thailand, daily yoga classes offer the utmost relaxation. Continue your wellness experience with a meditation or tai chi session.

Your mat neighbor at Alila Jabal Akhdar is the breathtaking Al Hajar mountains. Stretch, breathe and take in the beauty of Oman at this holistic retreat focused on nourishing the soul. Before a day of indulging in Balinese massages and mountainside meditations, wake up with sunrise yoga overlooking the dramatic gorge and towering peaks of the area. For night owls, the 24-hour state-of-the-art gym also has a dedicated yoga and meditation studio so you can practice whenever you please.

For those looking to fall in love with yoga in a faraway destination, there’s no better place than Six Senses Fort Barwara. A beautiful 14th-century fort sensitively converted to become a sanctuary of well-being, this historic retreat offers a program dedicated to the discovery of yoga. Novices looking to develop their understanding of postures are guided through a series of hatha classes by a seasoned yoga practitioner. In between guided meditations, breathwork practices, massages and wellness screenings, yoga newbies are invited to explore the surrounding lakes, forests and temples.

Known for its deep commitment to holistic wellness, COMO Hotels and Resorts around the world make finding balance and connection during your yoga practice an experience unlike any other. In Bali, situated at the edge of the Ayung riverbank, COMO Shambhala Estate includes a yoga bale and pavilion where a number of classes are offered throughout the day, from a deep flow practice to a restorative wind down. Down in the Maldives at COMO Cocoa Island (pictured), resident yoga instructor Amornrat ‘Nok’ Thonglim encourages guests to embrace the natural ease of the island with sunrise yoga on the resort’s secluded sandbanks. And in Italy, at COMO Castello del Nero, yogis can ground themselves in the Tuscan sun with twice-daily yoga sessions overlooking the groves and vineyards of the area, led by the Curry Sisters.

Take your yoga practice to the water at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, located on the state’s largest and most diverse island. Here, yogis can grab a paddle board and head down to the beach for a SUP yoga session. Practiced on an anchored stand up paddle board, SUP is the ultimate test of balance and resistance. If working through a sun salutation on land is more your thing, meet your yoga instructor at the beach shack for morning seaside yoga or at Spa Without Walls, the resort’s outdoor thatched hales (huts) tucked between orchids, lily ponds and streams for a sunset practice focused on breathing and stretching.

Resting on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung, Amankila is a wellness gem that is sure to have all yogis wanting just a few more minutes laying in shavasana. Here, stretching your body and soul is the best way to start the day. The retreat’s yoga instructor guides yoga and meditation at the Yoga Pavilion, conveniently located down by the perfectly verdant Beach Club. If looking to put your balance, posture and strength to the test, the Beach Club also encourages yogis to give the slackline a shot.

Forget hot yoga. When you have the white sand, turquoise water and blazing sun of Antigua, you’ll forget your local studio ever existed. At Carlisle Bay, yoga-goers can get their sweat on in the comforts of the oasis’ yoga pavilion, located in the tropical gardens with views of emerald green rainforests. This serene space, designed exclusively for meditative pursuits, offers both private and group yoga lessons, from sunrise to sundown. The classes and private instruction cater equally to veteran students as much as beginners looking to experience the flows of yoga for the first time.