When you’re on the road it can be hard to keep up your usual wellness routine. Lugging a backpack around takes its toll on your body. Navigating planes, trains and dodgy buses can leave you frazzled. Finding a great yoga centre is the ideal panacea. Here are the top 10 yoga studios in the world for when you’re travelling. Meet like-minded people, stretch those tired muscles and calm your monkey mind by visiting one of these heavenly yoga places.
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1. The Sanctuary, Koh Phangan, Thailand
The first in my list of the top 10 yoga studios in the world is my absolute favourite. The Sanctuary Thailand, is a true paradise and one of the most beautiful resorts I’ve visited. This is a beachside resort on the island of Koh Phangan.
You can choose from three yoga class times a day, as well as pilates. There’s also a weekly schedule of workshops, healer sessions and courses.
This sociable wellness resort offers cleansing detox retreats or, if you’re happy to feast, a comprehensive international vegetarian menu.
Set in a secluded bay only reachable by boat, make the journey here and you’ll forget the rest of the world.
Read my full review of The Sanctuary Thailand here.
2. The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
The Yoga Barn is at the centre of Ubud’s sizable yoga community in Bali, set in attractive grounds with a wide range of popular daily classes and workshops for lovers of all kinds of yoga.
Every week, they hold ecstatic dancing, kirtan, movie nights and meditation, as well as regular cleansing and Ayurvedic retreats. One of the Yoga Barn’s founders is behind Ubud’s BaliSpirit Festival, an annual international celebration of yoga, dance, and music that takes place every March or April.
Read my full review of The Yoga Barn here.
3. The Power of Now Oasis, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
Also in Bali is the Power of Now Oasis, a little gem of a yoga and holistic centre, located close to the ocean for blissful beachside yoga in Sanur.
It truly is an oasis, welcoming you in to its shop, library and organic juice and coffee bar, in a relaxed and informal space. They run daily classes in vinyasa flow and hatha yoga, as well as meditation and movie screenings.
Find out more about The Power of Now Oasis here.
4. Bhakti Kutir, Palolem, Goa, India
This wellness resort in Goa is a secluded oasis for experienced yogis or beginners looking to drop by for an open-air yoga class.
Hidden among the jungle groves behind Palolem beach, the serene atmosphere, relaxed staff, excellent organic food and great WiFi connection at Bhakti Kutir make it an ideal place to spend time. Read my full review here.
Bonus tip: Meditation fans will also find plenty of courses and classes in nearby Arambol.
Find out more and book your accommodation at Bhakti Kutir here.
5. HIYOGA, Auckland, New Zealand
If you’re flying to New Zealand and hot yoga is your thing, pay a visit to Auckland’s HIYOGA, previously known as Bikram Yoga Britomart.
Here you can sweat your heart out, before enjoying a revitalising shower with complimentary toiletries in their super-stylish studio.
Bonus tip: For practitioners of Hatha, Ashtanga and Bhakti yoga at the nearby Loft Yoga Lounge a tasty communal vegetarian meal is served after class. For the full retreat experience, head to the north of Auckland to the divine Kawai Purapura, set on 19 acres of verdant land.
Browse and book the nearby accommodation in the heart of Auckland here.
6. Bikram Yoga Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia
In Sydney, Australia, there’s a fantastic studio where I first discovered Bikram yoga, called Bikram Yoga Darlinghurst.
The studio is a modern, colourful and calm place with well-appointed changing rooms and a friendly, relaxed vibe. The teachers are clearly passionate about what they do and attend each other’s classes.
I liked the warm welcome at reception, as the teacher makes an effort to remember your name. Newcomers are given special attention in class, to ensure you understand the routine and feel comfortable.
Read my full review of Bikram Yoga Darlinghurst here.
7. Lalitana, Lagos, Portugal
In Portugal, I spent a few nights at Lalitana, located on a quiet street in Lagos. Run by the fabulous owner Lita Santos, this guest house has an on-site vegetarian restaurant and yoga studio.
I really enjoyed getting to know Lita and her family and friends. Each of the rooms is beautifully styled in different colours, themed around the chakras.
Book your room at Lalitana here.
8. Valletierra, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Located in the vibrant Palermo Soho neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Valletierra is a contemporary and welcoming yoga centre with a roster of yoga and meditation classes six days a week, including Kundalini and Iyengar.
Indulge in a massage in the on-site spa or let yourself go with a lively 5Rhythms dance class set to music – an uplifting and liberating experience for the body and mind.
Read my full review of Valle Tierra here.
9. Lula Hotel Tulum, Mexico
This is one of the most beautiful yoga studios I’ve ever been to. It overlooks the the Caribbean Sea and you can hear the waves as you practice.
Kickstart your day with yoga classes at 9am or 10:30 am, which are suitable for all levels. The kind and friendly teachers will make sure you’re comfortable and support your positions. There are also workshops including sound healing, dance and more.
Book your room at the superb Lula Seaside Boutique hotel here.
10. Wanderlust Festivals, various locations
The final entry in the top 10 yoga studios in the world is in fact a festival, not a studio. It’s good to know about when you’re travelling in case your destinations align. The Wanderlust Festivals take place annually across North America, Asia and Europe. Despite the name it’s not just for travellers, but for all lovers of mindful living.
The festivals celebrate all things yoga, with large open classes run by teachers on stage, who are adored like celebrities. There’s a separate tent for thought-provoking speakers, while catering tents supply festival goers with local, sustainable food.
The event is concluded with lively music performances by talented singers and bands for a dance-induced high as the sun sets. The aim of Wanderlust is to leave you a more enriched person than when you arrived — “with new ideas, new friends, newly discovered abilities, and greater peace”.
Read more about the Wanderlust yoga festival in my review.
Final thoughts on the top 10 yoga studios in the world
These remarkable yoga studios and wellness retreats across the globe offer a wide variety of experiences for every level of yogi.
Whether you’re looking for secluded tranquility, beachfront yoga or a vibrant community atmosphere, there’s a perfect destination waiting for you.
From the serene sanctuaries of Thailand and India to the lively festivals and urban escapes in Bali, Mexico and beyond, each location provides not only physical rejuvenation but also opportunities for personal growth and connection.
So, whether you’re seeking detox, meditation, or simply a revitalizing practice, these yoga havens promise to help you find balance and peace, leaving you refreshed and inspired.
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