As a digital nomad it can be hard to maintain a regular yoga practice, when you don’t have a set routine, you’re moving from place to place and you can’t keep a regular teacher. Having a teacher who’s classes you can attend consistently is one of the most beneficial things for deepening your yoga practice. These days a really great option for that is to have lessons on skype - one on one time for you and your guide to really delve into your practice. Vicky Lynne is a great online teacher to work with.
However, there is also something to be said for attending different studios and meeting and practising with new teachers. Just like every person is unique, so is every yoga teacher and they all have something distinct to share with you. I love to try out different studios near where I’m staying, not only is it great to meet new teachers but it’s often also a good way to start getting into the local community. If you’re into yoga you’ll meet like-minded people and there may be more events you can attend at the studio, or they might advertise local community events.
So for all you yogi nomads out there, I have put together a list of AMAZING yoga studios around the world so you can get focused on your travels and deepen your practice… and make yoga friends on the way.
Europe
Kindred Yoga Life - London, United Kingdom
Kindred Yoga Life
A lovely little studio in the South East of the city, with a full timetable of exciting classes, plus a little hang out area in the front where you can sip on a juice post class.
Abhyasa Yoga - Belfast, Northern Ireland
It’s a little outside the centre of the city but worth hopping on a bus for if you want to learn more about movement and your body, with classes based in somatic movement as well as traditional yoga.
Little Yoga Space - Lisbon, Portual
A community focused small yoga studio, with just a few people in each class so the teacher can give each practitioner the attention they need.
The Garage - Barcelona, Spain
A very chic studio, with experienced teachers offering classes, workshops and regular events.
Zem Yoga Studio - Rome, Italy
Located in the centre of town this studio is popular with travellers, with Fridays being dedicated to creating a sense of community.
India
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram - Chennai
The yoga studio most closely affiliated to the grandfather of modern yoga- Krishnamacharya. Offering yoga therapy so you can be given the tools of a practice designed exactly for your body.
Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute - Mysore
Set up by Pattabhi Jois, a student of Krishnamacharya and the developer of ashtanga yoga, you will be put through your paces here.
Mysore Mandala - Mysore
This studio offers a wide range of classes, from Ashtanga to Hatha, and you can even study Sanskrit, or yogic philosophy with the Sutras.
The Yoga Institute - Mumbai
The oldest studio in India’s capital city, regular classes are offered 4 days a week and there are numerous different programs you can get involved in from a weekend commitment to a teacher training.
Yoga Darshan - Kerala
Set on the rooftop of a hotel in Kovalam, you can attend open classes in different styles of yoga, and delve deeper with workshops.
Southern AND Eastern Africa
Yoga Life - Cape Town, South Africa
A schedule full of fun and uplifting classes will keep you coming back for more at this city-centre studio, and best of all if you’re new you can take advantage of a free week of unlimited classes.
Africa Yoga Project - Nairobi, Kenya
A beautiful project built around yoga to help young people gain employment skills and learn to be leaders in their community. Attend a class, or even spend some time volunteering and be a part of it.
Middle East and North Africa
Zen Yoga - Dubai
This is the oldest yoga studio in Dubai. They offer classes ranging across different styles of yoga all in their light and relaxing studio.
Yoga Shala - Morocco
Located on the beach of Casablanca this beautiful yoga studio offers daily classes, workshops and retreats retreats to really deepen your practice.
South America
Svadharma, Rio, Brazil
Svadharma Yoga School runs in a beautiful cozy house and has quiet rooms for yoga and therapies in a quiet and comfortable environment.
Healing House - Cusco, Peru
A yoga studio that isn’t afraid of a few props! You will find all kinds of aids to your practice here, to make sure you get the most out of your class. With offerings of yoga, reiki, sound healing and meditation, you leave feeling relaxed.
North America
The Green Yogi - California
An ecologically minded studio, you will find a wide range of classes here among the recycled goods and eco-friendly yoga mats.
Practice Yoga Austin - Texas
A sweet downtown studio with high quality classes based on donation, you’ll feel right at home here.
Australia
Jessica Dewar Yoga - Melbourne
A donation based yoga studio where you pay what you feel or what you can afford, Jessica Dewar Yoga is opening up the practice to all people regardless of your income level or body shape.
W1ll Yoga - Sydney
Every time someone signs up to this studio they make a donation to the Human Kind Foundation which supports projects in impoverished communities around the globe.
Core Yoga - Cairns
A bright and airy studio, the team here pride themselves on welcoming new yogis to the fold, so if you’ve been thinking about trying a yoga class but feel a bit intimidated, let this studio allay your fears.
Asia
Yoga Barn - Bali
Set in the city of Ubud, this yoga centre offers more than just incredible classes taught by expert teachers from around the world. You can also stay here, as an individual guest or as part of a retreat and relax in their healthy yet delicious cafes and make use of the Ayurvedic spa.
Power of Now Oasis - Bali
A full bamboo structure with views over the sea from the studio, this place is very close to bliss. They offer 3 classes a day plus a free daily meditation session. They also run teacher trainings and if you happen to be around at the end of one of these there will be an extra few classes a week, with no charge, taught by recent graduates.
The Sanctuary Thailand - Koh Phangan
This place started off small in the late 80s and has grown into an incredible retreat centre complete with amazing classes, food, views and accommodation.
Enso Healing Space - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A delightful place to escape the noise of Cambodia’s capital city. You will be spoilt for choice by the many amazing workshops on offer here.
Nomad Yoga - Hoi An, Vietnam
This studio is aimed at nomads- it’s all about making connections and to that end there are many fulfilling yoga classes on offer, teacher training programs for those who want to take it deeper and a cafe for chilling out and getting to know your fellow students.
After all, what is yoga for if not to help us feel better. So now you can keep up with your practice whilst you travel and dedicate time to healing your body whilst you travel. It’s something that I am always aspiring to do as a way to connect with myself, my body, and a community of wellbeing focused humans. I invite you to do the same.