On holiday with the mat

Sep 10, 2019

The sun is shining and the air smells like summer. It's the best time of year for a holiday out in nature. Maybe it's to the fresh North Sea in Sylt, to Mediterranean Bari or to the picturesque mountains of the French Alps. No matter where the trip goes, the destination remains the same: Relaxation. Want to let go and unwind, but a yoga retreat isn't an option for you or your travel partner right now? Then create your own yoga vacation.

In our article we show you how to find the most beautiful yoga places and continue your routine on vacation. Whether you like to dance barefoot in the sand and listen to the sound of the sea or climb mountains and enjoy the wide view - yoga fits into every holiday. All you need are your yoga essentials, a desire to relax and the right place.

5 reasons to continue your yoga routine even on vacation

Not without my mat!

Of course you know that yoga is good for you and your body. That's why you've long since converted to a faithful yogi in your everyday life. But what if you can't go to the yoga studio on vacation and your daily routine suddenly looks completely different? Isn't it better to just take a break then? On the contrary, yoga is a wonderful addition to your holiday routine:

Yoga loosens up your body. A little yoga and the stresses and strains of a long journey are forgotten.
Yoga lets you arrive at your destination so you can enjoy your vacation experience from the start.
It gives you a sense of routine and home, no matter how foreign a new place seems.
Yoga works always and everywhere. You only need your mat and little space.
Yoga makes you calm when things don't go according to plan.

The right place and how to find it

Yoga with a view

To really get in the mood for a yoga session at your destination, you should find a place where you feel undisturbed and comfortable. Preferably a peaceful spot outside in nature. Yoga connects you not only with your inner self, but also with your surroundings.

Step 1: Find the right accommodation

For some it's the homely Airbnb, where you feel at home, for others it's the wellness hotel, where every wish is read from the lips. In the meantime, there is a wide range of yoga-friendly hotels and yoga holiday programs where everyone can find what they are looking for.

If you'd rather stay in local areas this summer, you're sure to find a favorite among yoga hotels in Germany. Want to go abroad after all? Check out the best yoga hotels in Europe or search for a suitable yoga holiday on the international platform of Yoga Escapes.

Yoga connects

If you prefer the group dynamic of yoga classes, Airbnb Yoga Experiences are for you. They offer unique yoga classes in great and unusual locations that will make your yoga heart beat faster.

Step 2: Discover Yoga Spots

You've chosen your accommodation and now you're thinking about where to do your sun salutations in the morning. Once you've arrived at your holiday destination, it's time to explore. It can be really fun to explore your temporary home and look for great yoga spots. For the perfect yoga spot, look out for the following elements:

quiet environment
protected from view / undisturbed
pleasant ground
Foresight
Nature sounds (birds, jungle sounds, ocean sounds)

Don't know where to start looking for places?

Here are a few ideas for inspiration:

Public parks like the Parc de Luxembourg in Paris
Viewing platforms on cliffs or mountain tops
Forest clearings
River banks like the city beach in Hamburg
jetties or piers like on Usedom...

Step 3: Choose the right time

The early bird ... has the best yoga morning routine. Especially at publicly accessible places like parks or piers, it's worth showing up early to be undisturbed. Often you'll even be rewarded with a sunrise and a beautiful play of colors in the clouds. Maybe you take a little time on the first day to observe the happenings at your favourite place. Then you know at what time you have your peace there.

Yoga in the luggage

Travel relaxed with light luggage

You know where you want to go and have checked off all the logistical points. Now all you need is the right equipment for your perfect yoga holiday:

Comfortable and weather appropriate yoga clothing

Before you arrive, find out about the climate (dry or high humidity) and the temperatures at different times of the day and pack long or short yoga clothes accordingly.

Yoga mat

The motivation to do yoga stands and falls with the right mat. If you want to save space in your luggage, take your travel yoga mat with you. With the ultra-slip travel mat you even save the extra towel.

headphones or speakers

If you're one of those who likes to listen to music while doing yoga or prefer to be accompanied by audio instruction, don't forget to pack some headphones or a portable speaker.

Water bottle

Stay hydrated! A summer with record temperatures makes the cool wet indispensable. Not only during yoga, but also during all other activities on holiday, you should always drink enough. As a particularly environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bottles, there is the sustainable LUVIYO drinking bottle made of glass.

Yoga in the morning, yoga by the sea and yoga for two

The beauty of travel is that we encounter new places with great curiosity. This makes us much more aware of their beauty. What exactly your yoga practice looks like on vacation depends entirely on what motivates you and which places fascinate you. You can do your morning yoga as usual or try yoga exercises on different ground to train your balance. Or you can meditate in particularly secluded places to the sound of nature.

Is your travel partner also interested in yoga? Then why not try partner yoga? Yoga for two is a great experience for couples or friends. It connects and puts a smile on both your faces.

And remember, it's your vacation. You're supposed to have fun and relax. Don't overwhelm yourself with long sessions, but rather incorporate a short yoga session here and there. Yoga shouldn't be an item on your to-do list that you have to do. It is a philosophy, a lifestyle.

We hope you now feel inspired to take yoga on holiday with you....

...and don't forget your LUVIYO!