Gili Trawangan Yoga Classes

Whether you’re an expat living on the island, a traveler in need of a bit of exercise, or a yogi looking to deepen your practice, you’ll have a variety of options on Gili Trawangan. Not only are there beautiful studios to get your flow on, but there are an assortment of yoga styles to get a unique experience while on the Gilis. Read on for the best of Gili Trawangan yoga:
Note: Prices and conversions updated May 2019.
 

Gili Yoga: Daily Classes + Teacher Trainings

Right in the middle of the main strip on the east side of Gili Trawangan is Gili Yoga. With a yoga studio, freediving school, accommodation featuring nine beautiful bungalows, and a vegetarian restaurant, you could spend your entire holiday at Gili Yoga. Just steps from the sand, Gili Yoga has daily yoga classes open for anyone to join. Alternating hatha and vinyasa classes, the 5:30 p.m. class is the perfect end to your beach day before you start your evening out. For those staying longer, join one of their month-long 200-hour teacher trainings to deepen your practice. The lead teacher, Kate Middleton, is incredibly knowledgeable and leads an intimate class, catering to all levels.
 

Sunset Beach Yoga: Fly High Yoga Classes

You won’t find a better view from a yoga shala than the one at Sunset Beach Yoga. Situated on the west side of Gili Trawangan overlooking the ocean, this treehouse yoga studio has a bird’s eye view of the beach and turquoise water just across the road. Join the morning vinyasa flow or try out “Fly High Yoga” where you use suspending straps to assist you with various poses. No prior experience is required and beginners are welcome to try this unique yoga style. Not only does Fly High Yoga utilize gravity to deepen certain positions, but it allows you to get into a variety of upside down poses, which provide a ton of health benefits. Plus, it’s super fun and allows you to challenge yourself in a different way! Class finishes just in time for sunset where you can enjoy a post-yoga juice on the beach.
 

Fly Gili SUP Yoga: Sunrise Paddle Board Yoga

Experience the best of Gili Trawangan yoga by practicing your chaturangas on a stand up paddle board. This sunrise flow is easily the best way to start your day on Gili Trawangan. You’ll paddle out on the clear, glimmering water, tie your boards together, begin with some meditation and breathing exercises, and then try out some simple poses. Practicing basic postures like plank and downward dog allow you to challenge yourself by testing your balance on the water. The teacher, Marki, will guide you through the flow and ensure that people of all levels are given direction and alternative poses if desired. After the flow, you can play around on the board and see if you can master other challenging poses and inversions on the water!
If you prefer beach yoga, you can join the daily 8:30 a.m. morning flow or request in advance to have a 4 p.m. class any day of the week.
 

Coco Cabana Yoga: Mind + Movement Medicine Classes

Check out Coco Cabana Resort’s new yoga shala, with its palm tree views and refreshing breeze. Join one of the Mind + Movement Medicine classes three times a week with instructor, Carolina. After the 90 minute flow, enjoy a juice and go for a dip at the beautiful Coco Cabana pool. With 15+ years of experience, Carolina specializes in chronic stress, trauma, and PTSD-sensitive yoga therapy. With a huge focus on breathing, Carolina’s trauma healing extends to those who suffer with anxiety and panic attacks. She also offers private classes including gong sound bath guided meditation, yoga nidra ceremonies, somatic healing, thyroid therapy and more. Soon, Carolina will be offering Headphone Yoga Sessions, a unique “silent disco”-esque type of class where students will each have their own headset to cut out any distractions. The instructor’s voice will be right in their ears to guide them on their own personal journey.
 

Soraya Yoga: Sunrise Beach Yoga

Start your morning with a beach yoga sesh at Pearl of Trawangan. Soraya Yoga hosts three sunrise yoga classes a week, right on the sand. You’ll catch the east side at the most beautiful time of day, watching the sun come up while enjoying a relaxing flow. Starting with some meditative breathing exercises, this class is perfect for all levels. The Soraya Yoga Wellness Center is situated in the middle of the island and hosts retreats and other special events. Check out their website for more details!
 

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Did you enjoy this article about Gili Trawangan yoga? Are you looking for more yoga studios and classes on the island? Then check out these other articles we’ve rounded up about Gili Trawangan yoga!

• The Ultimate Guide to Yoga on the Gili Islands from Happy Yoga Travels
• Your Island Escape — Yoga on the Gilis from Bask

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