Find Your Zen: Beach Yoga in San Diego
Yoga has become a widely-practiced art in recent years, and it’s not hard to understand why. Not only is the ancient Indian practice exceptional for maintaining balance, fitness, and flexibility, but it also famously helps center the mind and calm the soul.
Southern California is a particularly active center of practice for yogis of all skill levels given our relaxed attitude and reputation for embracing all things spiritual in nature. As you can well imagine, practitioners who wish to feel a special connection to nature often flock to the beaches of San Diego to enjoy a session in the sun and sand.
If you’re looking for a little “namaste” during your stay, here are some great places to get started.
Bird Rock Yoga (0.3 miles from the hotel)
Bird Rock Yoga offers relaxing and invigorating San Diego beach yoga sessions in beautiful Palisades Park during the sunset hour. Their independent instructors operate on a suggested donation system, so these sessions would be ideal for beginners who may be trying to decide if yoga is right for them. Bird Rock’s teachers also offer personal and private sessions by appointment, so be sure to reach out to them if you’re interested in some one-on-one instruction after your session.
4960 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Mission Beach Yoga (1.1 miles away)
Mission Beach Yoga (located in its eponymous oceanfront neighborhood), offers yoga classes of every skill level, from novice to experienced to instructor-enrichment classes. Their dedicated staff offers several different yoga styles, so any practitioner is certain to find something perfect within their varied schedule. Of course, beach Yoga is always among their offerings, with classes taking place just a stone’s throw from the water.
3788 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92019
Ocean Fitness CA (1.9 miles away)
Ready for a challenge? Ocean Fitness offers traditional beach yoga classes at sunset on Mission Bay, as well as a hybrid form that’s taking SoCal by storm: SUP, or stand-up-paddleboard yoga. As you may guess from the name, SUP yoga blends traditional yoga forms with the added facet of performing the poses on a paddleboard in the water. The fusion of balance, upper-body-strength engagement, and classic yoga relaxing-flow asanas makes for a workout that’s unlike anything else you’ll find.
Santa Barbara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
Yoga and Sound Healing With Soultry Yoga (6.1 miles away)
The soothing power of sound has long been used by spiritual healers to foster inner calm. Soultry Yoga’s donation-based Monday sessions at Sunset Cliffs combine yoga with elements of sound healing in order to bring peace. The flow and intention of the session changes weekly, so no two classes will be the same. Grab your mat, head toward the water, and get ready to absorb the vibrations of solace.
1352 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Tuesday Morning Yoga at Coronado (20.6 miles away)
Join instructor and health coach Jennifer Butler at Coronado Cays Park every Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a weekday morning session. Her holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit is sure to cleanse your energy and offer an invigorating start to your day. The focus is on tranquility and grounding, and the sessions are open to practitioners of all skill levels — beginners included. Surround yourself with positivity, sunlight, and the gentle sounds of waves lapping on the nearby shoreline as you find your center.
99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, CA 92118