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Best yoga destinations in North America

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Los Angeles
The city of stars, beaches and dreams
8.8
Salt air and morning sun fill the beachside classes in Santa Monica. Yoga Works started there in 1987 and grew to dozens of studios. Yogananda arrived in 1925 and is credited with starting yoga in the city. The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute has taught precise alignment here since 1984.
Highlights:
  • 🎡 Spend a sunny afternoon at Santa Monica Pier and beach
  • 🥾 Hike to the Hollywood Sign for sweeping city views
  • 🎬 Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite stars
Nosara
Serene beachside village with lush rainforest
8.9
A jungle town on the Nicoya Peninsula is about two hours by car from Liberia airport. The area is part of the Nicoya Blue Zone, a region known for long-lived residents. Studios cluster near Playa Guiones. Many students pair classes with surf lessons on its long beach.
Highlights:
  • 🧘‍♀️ Take a sunrise yoga class on the beach
  • 🌿 Explore rainforest trails in Ostional Nature Reserve
  • 🏄‍♂️ Ride waves at Nosara's legendary Playa Guiones
Tulum
Ruins, reefs and boho beaches
6.8
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO site, begins just south of town. Jungle yoga studios line the road to the beach. Many offer a temazcal, a steam bath ritual with roots in Mesoamerica. Cenotes, freshwater sinkholes, are nearby for a cool swim after class. The dry season runs November to April.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the pristine white sands of Tulum Beach
  • 💧 Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Gran Cenote
  • 🏛️ Explore ancient Mayan ruins perched overlooking Caribbean Sea
Kauai
Lush Landscapes and Secluded Beaches
8.9
Yoga Hanalei opened on the north shore in 1999. Its studio has a rope wall with 21 stations for deep stretches. Metamorphose in Kilauea holds classes in a historic stone building. Oceanfront Yin classes meet on a hotel lawn in Kapaa. Beach sessions are held at Poipu.
Highlights:
  • 🤿 Snorkel at Poipu Beach with vibrant marine life
  • 🚤 Take a boat tour along the Na Pali Coast
  • 🌄 Hike the breathtaking trails of Waimea Canyon
Asheville
Blue Ridge arts, brews and views
7.7
Yoga hikes from Asheville Wellness Tours climb to a Blue Ridge mountaintop. The trail is about two miles. In town, Whistle Hop Brewing hosts goat yoga. Hi-Wire Brewing runs pop-up classes. Asheville Community Yoga has donation-based sessions. The Salt Spa has a Himalayan salt cave room for yoga and breathwork.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Admire art collections at Asheville Art Museum
  • 🌄 Drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway for mountain views
  • 🏰 Tour the magnificent Biltmore Estate and gardens
Sedona
Red Rocks, Vortexes and Starry Skies
7.5
Cooler than Phoenix, a two hour drive south, Sedona has red rock walls ideal for outdoor practice. Four sites are called vortexes, places believers link to special energy. They are Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa and Boynton Canyon. Sunrise sessions on the rocks are popular. Spring and autumn are mildest.
Highlights:
  • 🚙 Take a scenic jeep tour through rugged canyons
  • 🌅 Experience sunrise at Airport Mesa vortex viewpoint
  • 🏜️ Hike to Cathedral Rock for breathtaking red rock views
Puerto Vallarta
Beaches, sunsets and vibrant streets
6.5
Humpback whales visit Banderas Bay from December to March, the dry and sunny months. That is also a good time for outdoor classes. Yoga retreats there often run on open air decks above the water. The small town of Yelapa has no roads and is reached only by boat.
Highlights:
  • ⛵ Take a boat trip to hidden Majahuitas and Yelapa beaches
  • 🤿 Go snorkeling or diving in Los Arcos Marine Park
  • 🌅 Watch the sunset from the Malecón boardwalk and street art displays
Santa Fe (New Mexico)
Ancient adobe charm meets artistic soul
7.5
Locals fill an annual three day yoga festival with classes, live music and film screenings. The city is about 7,200 feet above sea level. Thin dry air makes breath work feel different. Adobe buildings and wide desert skies set a quiet mood. Spring and autumn bring mild days.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and explore her iconic works
  • 🏡 Admire traditional adobe architecture along Canyon Road
  • 🎨 Stroll through the historic Santa Fe Plaza and browse local art
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