Where to do Yoga in Tulum: Top 10 Tulum Yoga Studios
by Emily Harman & Julienne C. Raboca
Yoga is at the heart of many places in Tulum. There’s something about that organic, island vibe that draws people to the meditative practice. That’s why it shouldn’t surprise that many people come to the Riviera Maya for the sole purpose of joining one of the Tulum wellness retreats. If you’ve spent a few days here, you can understand why… it can be a perfect setting to disconnect and relax. Whether or not you’ve ever tried yoga in your life, you should definitely get to a class while in the destination, there’s sure to be a few Tulum yoga hotels within walking or biking distance from you.
After trying a handful of classes in Tulum, we’ve put together our recommendations alongside those of our yoga-loving friends and fellow instructors:
Holistika. If you’re looking for the place with the most variety of Tulum yoga classes, head to Holistika in the jungle of La Veleta. Their styles range from Ashtanga to Vinyasa, as well as other mind-body practices and off-the-radar experiences like Tuning Fork Sound Meditation or Nei Qi Gong. They also have daily workshops like Hula-hoop, Capoeira, Reiki Sound Healing… the list is exhaustive. Located in La Valeta, Holistika is worth the trip from Aldea Zama or the Hotel Zone. Stay after class for a bite to eat at their vegan restaurant, Tierra. Classes are usually around MXN$250.
Yoga at Amansala Chica’s beach front deck
Amansala. Amansala is known as one of the original Tulum hotels with yoga. An authentic and long-standing establishment, the resort is focused on health and wellness. Their yoga and Pilates instructors specialize in a range of styles, having trained and taught all over the world from Asia and Australia to the Americas. Amansala’s owner Melissa Perlman created a program called Bikini Bootcamp, and every week groups come down to spend six days of classes, healthy food, massages, and rituals, etc. Amansala has four fully equipped yoga shalas and also offer fitness and dance classes including Afrobeat Aerobics, Salsa Dancing, HIIT, circuit training, Wim Hof breathwork (ice baths on weekends!), and more. You can view their schedule here; yoga classes from US$20 and fitness/dance from US$35. More on Amansala.
Sanara. This hotel is another Tulum yoga hotspot focused on a holistic approach to health and wellness. Their yoga studio has a glass wall that face the beach, making it a pretty breathtaking view to take in throughout your class. Afterwards, you can stop for brunch at Sanara’s restaurant The Real Coconut. The menu is 100% free of gluten, dairy, grains, soy, and corn. Check out their rotation of alternative events like Vedic Astrology & Indian Night; experiences range from US$40-$141.
Azulik. If you’ve ever been to Azulik’s restaurant or resort, or have seen photos, you know that the place has shaped the famed Tulum aesthetic. The whole property has an organic-fantasy ambiance about it, the yoga space included. They hold daily classes at 8:00am at their dome for US$35. For couples, they offer a unique “Forgiveness Ceremony”, a private 75-minute experience allowing partners to connect through music in synchrony with herbs and the copal cleansing.
Nomade. This well-appointed property is always a safe bet – everything they do is to their exquisite standard. Aside from their Yoga Shala, Nomade also holds sessions in their Gratitude Tent, and weekly talks in the Nomade Nest. Regular yoga classes are held daily at 8:00am, while special classes at 9:30am could come in the form of “Yoga with a live DJ set”, Kundalini, or “Clarity Breathwork.” Fitness classes are held at 11:00am, while talks and workshops happen in the afternoon. Couples could be interested in events like “Love Languages & Authentic Connection”, “Sex & Intimacy”, while friends would have a blast in “Improvisational Movement”!
Papaya Playa Project. Papaya Playa’s yoga is one of the dreamiest settings to do yoga in Tulum. Their classes take place in Casa Palapa, a huge palapa that overlooks the water. Their weekly experiences are hosted by local & resident artists that encompass yoga practices, workshops, and more. Classes are around $20.00 USD + Tax per person.
Om Collective. This spot in town is a grassroots venue for long-staying visitors or residents in Tulum. If you’re looking to connect with the local yoga community in a humble space, it’s worth signing up for one of their sessions, some of which are donation-based. They have daily classes from Monday to Sunday at 8am, 10am, 6pm and 8pm. Their updated schedule is on Instagram - check their stories and highlights. instagram.com/om.collective.tulum/
Be Tulum x Yäan Wellness Sanctuary. Home to Tulum’s tree top yoga studio overlooking the jungle canopy, Yäan offers varying styles of yoga everyday from Hatha to Vinyasa flow. Their 75-minute yoga en Tulum classes are held daily at 10am, suited for all levels. They also hold Sound Journeys every Thursday at 5:00pm as well as Biodynamic Breathwork every Friday at 5:00pm.
Ahau. This oceanfront property offers seaside yoga daily at 9am for US$20. They also hold Aerial Silks or Aerial Stretching classes several times per week at US$30 per class. If you’re lucky, they’ll be holding Salsa Nights with live music on Thursdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm free of charge. Check their calendar for the updated schedule
Zenses Resort. This yoga retreat Tulum center in town holds classes every morning at 8:30am; non-guests need to book one day before at US$8 per session. Their Tulum yoga retreats incorporate several modalities from healing and therapeutic to power and pranayama.
We hope our list has narrowed down the options for your yoga getaway! Bear in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list of all there is to offer in Riviera Maya; we’ve just highlighted some of the more renowned spots to practice. Other studios you can add to your list include: Tribal Tulum, Phoenix Studio , Tulum Yoga School, Jungle Yoga Tulum, La Casa Surya Freediving & Yoga School, Studio Sol, Sonido del mar, Studio One, and Alumbra.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Emily Harman is a travel and lifestyle blogger based in the West Village of NYC. She relocated to Mexico in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and stayed for seven months, splitting her time between Tulum and Mexico City. Emily launched her blog, EverythingEm.co, in 2020 out of her passions for solo travel, photography, and boutique hotels. She studied finance and entrepreneurship at Fordham University and now works full-time in private equity in NYC.
Julienne Raboca is a traveling writer and yoga instructor teaching Vinyasa and mobility classes at Amansala Wellness Resort in Tulum. She was certified to teach mobility-based Vinyasa at Seattle-based Awakening Yoga. Prior to Mexico, Julienne was living in Hong Kong and New York where she worked in digital communications, content management and lifestyle editorial.