OKINAWA BEACH YOGA 沖 縄 ビ ー チ ヨ ガ
OKINAWA BEACH YOGA 沖 縄 ビ ー チ ヨ ガ
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First time?
You will be fine

"I am not flexible." "I am not athletic." "I have never done yoga." Those are exactly the people beach yoga in Okinawa is for. Here we cover what beach yoga is, how the day unfolds, what to wear and bring, and answers to the worries we hear most often.

What is Beach Yoga

Nature itself
becomes the studio

Beach yoga simply means practising yoga on a mat laid out on the sand. Unlike a studio closed in by four walls, there is the sound of the waves, the sea breeze, the soft light of dawn and dusk — wrapped entirely in Okinawa's nature, you notice your breathing has deepened before you thought about it.

The style favours comfort, caring more about breath and sensation than executing a fixed form perfectly. Because groups are small and nobody is watching you, it is in fact especially well suited to people new to yoga. Do not overthink it — start with one deep breath. That is enough.

Beach yoga in Okinawa, practised on a mat laid out on the sand
For You

Give your trip a moment
that unwinds body and mind

For a trip that stays with you

For those who want more than sightseeing. An hour you can only have at dawn or dusk in Okinawa.

New to exercise or yoga

No experience and no flexibility required. Unhurried movement, nothing forced.

Travelling alone

Solo participants are very welcome. We take care to keep the atmosphere easy among whoever happens to be there.

With someone who matters

With family, a partner or friends. Time spent inside the same view brings people closer.

Making the most of an early start

A day that begins moving in clear air and morning light becomes something out of the ordinary.

To settle body and mind

As you lay your breathing over the rhythm of the waves, a tightly wound mind slowly comes loose.

How it Works

Booking is simple,
and you arrive light

  1. 01

    Book

    Bookings are open until 17:30 the day before. All you do is choose a date, time and beach. Once your travel plans are set, book early.

  2. 02

    We contact you the day before

    We email you the details of the meeting point. If the weather looks doubtful, we confirm whether the session is going ahead by one hour before the start at the latest.

  3. 03

    Arrive 10 minutes early

    We check names, so please reach the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start. Wear something you can move in and, in summer, bring something to drink. Mats are provided.

  4. 04

    A 60-minute lesson

    From the warm-up through the Okinawa-original poses to the cool-down. The photos we take along the way are yours to keep.

The lesson itself and the poses you will not find anywhere else are covered on the original poses page.

What to Bring

Come in clothes you can move in. In summer you will be moving in strong sun and heat, so please bring something to drink. These also make it more comfortable.

—Clothes you can move in (a T-shirt, leggings, shorts, yoga wear)
—A face towel, for wiping off sweat
—Sunscreen and a hat — the sun is worth guarding against even at dawn and dusk

Yoga mats are provided, so there is no need to bring one. They are included in the price.

Rainy Day

Sessions are cancelled in rain. If we cancel, we contact you at least one hour before the scheduled start, so there is nothing to worry about. When we cancel the session, there is no charge at all.

You can also change your plans after booking, free of charge until 17:30 the day before. Book freely and fit it around the weather and your schedule while you travel.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I am not very flexible. Is that a problem?
Not at all. The poses are not something to perfect; they are a way to notice what is happening in your own mind. If you feel stiff, you are often the one who notices the change most. Your instructor guides each person according to how they feel that day.
I am not athletic and I do not have much stamina.
Beach yoga is not a strenuous workout. It centres on unhurried breathing and movement, so it suits people who do not usually exercise and those who are unsure of their stamina. About half of our participants are beginners.
Can I join on my own?
Of course. Solo participants are very common, so there is nothing to worry about. Your instructor makes sure everyone who happens to be in the same session feels at ease together.
Can I join with my children?
Yes, children are welcome. We adapt the session to their age and to what you would like, so please tell us when you book. It makes a lovely family memory.
What should I wear? Will I need to change?
Anything you can move in is fine — a T-shirt, leggings, shorts, sportswear or yoga wear. If you arrive ready to move, there is no need to change on site. Yoga is practised barefoot, so you do not need to think about shoes either.
What happens if it rains?
Sessions are cancelled in rain. We contact you at least one hour before the scheduled start, and a cancelled session costs you nothing. Changes and cancellations you make are also free until 17:30 the day before.
How much does it cost?
A group lesson is ¥4,000 and a one-to-one lesson is ¥6,000, tax included. Both are per person and include the 60-minute lesson, our Okinawa-original program, photo files from your session, and yoga mat rental.
How many people are needed for a session to run?
Group lessons run with two or more participants. If you are the only one booked, we will offer a one-to-one lesson if you would like it, or cancel the session if you would not. After bookings close at 17:30 the day before, we email to ask whether you would like to attend one-to-one.
How late can I book?
Bookings close at 17:30 the day before the session, and we cannot accept requests after that — so once your travel plans are set, please book early. Changes and cancellations are also free of charge until 17:30 the day before.
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Summary

Pricing and session times

Price
Group lesson ¥4,000 / one-to-one ¥6,000(tax included, per person, mat and photo files included)
Payment
Pay your instructor in cash on site on the day(no credit cards)
Session times
Morning 6:00–7:00 / evening 17:00–18:30(60 minutes each, held daily. Times shift with the season — in August sessions start at 6:00 and 18:30)
Where we run
Okinawa main island: 21st Century Forest Beach, Nago Civic Beach, Nabee Beach, Zanpa Beach, Araha Beach, Senaga West Beach
Ishigaki Island: Fusaki Beach, Maesato Beach
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All you need to bring
is yourself

Leave anything you are unsure about to your instructor on the day. All you need to do is pick a date, time and beach.

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