Whether you a long-standing yoga enthusiast or just starting out with this stress-reducing activity, we hope you'll find this list of places on the Isle of Man to practice yoga helpful.
Here's to improved flexibility, increased strength and better life balance!
Why practice yoga on the Isle of Man
Although Island's pace of life can be slower than in other places in the British Isles, especially in cities, you may still find yourself in need of a well-deserved savasana after a busy and demanding day. Daily demands and grind for sure deplete both physical and mental energy and yoga is a tonic that offers a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including:
Improved Flexibility: Practicing yoga helps to improve flexibility and range of motion, which can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve posture.
Increased Strength: Yoga poses require the use of your body weight as resistance, which helps to build muscle strength and endurance.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Yoga includes breathing exercises and meditation, which can help to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
Improved Balance: Many yoga poses require balance and concentration, which helps to improve coordination and balance.
Better Sleep: Practicing yoga can improve sleep quality and quantity by reducing stress and anxiety and promoting relaxation.
Enhanced Mood: Yoga has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Improved Cardiovascular Health: Yoga can help to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and improve cardiovascular health.
Increased Mindfulness: Yoga emphasizes being present in the moment and paying attention to your breath and body, which can help to improve mindfulness and self-awareness.
Overall, practicing yoga on a regular basis can lead to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle, both physically and mentally.
Now that we covered its many benefits, where does one get their yoga fix on the Island?
Shine on with Shine Om in Douglas
Shine Om is a yoga studio on the Isle of Man that offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, and retreats. The studio is located on Second floor, 8 Victoria Street in Douglas and offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere for yogis of all levels.
The studio offers classes in various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Ashtanga yoga. In addition, Shine Om offers workshops and retreats to deepen your yoga practice and connect with other like-minded individuals. The community in Shine Om makes this studio a lovely and welcoming space.
The Space Studio in Central Douglas
Located in central Douglas on Bucks Road, the Space Studio offers a variety of classes for all levels, including Yin, Rope Yoga and Stretch and Unwind classes.
In addition to these, there is a choice of regular events and workshops on offer, from Sleep is Magic course to a luxury art & yoga retreat in France.
Did we also mention Space is the studio where you can experience the healing sound of tibetan bowls, thanks to Soundology, another wellness offering on the Isle of Man?
Shee Studio in Peel
For those living on the West Coast, there is gorgeous Shee Studio, a wellness and yoga studio located in Peel on the Isle of Man.
The studio that is run by lovely Sian Coleman offers a range of classes and day events, perfect for yoga lovers, sea dippers and those who appreciate a clean scandi aestetic.
Somehow slipping into a savasana surrounded in a beautiful setting accentuated with wood and textures is that much easier!
National Sport Centre
The National Sports Centre (NSC) on the Isle of Man is known for a variety of fitness classes, including yoga. The NSC's yoga classes are open to all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and are taught by experienced and qualified instructors.
The yoga classes at the NSC typically include a combination of traditional yoga poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. The classes are designed to help improve flexibility, strength, balance, and overall well-being.
The best thing about practicing at NSC is free parking so you won't be rushed of your feet and the price is only GBP 4 per class!
Vault Yoga
For those Down South who don't want to miss out on the benefits of yoga, the Vault Yoga is the place to be. Located at the old kipper house, Port St. Mary, the studio is known for its relaxing yin yoga that works as a deep stretch class that revitalises the body's tissues. y holding postures for an extended period, it lengthens, hydrates, and releases deep connective tissues. As you sink into the pose, your connective tissue responds by stretching, twisting, squeezing, and compressing. After yin practice, you may be left feeling as if you've had a massage! Add to this the picturesque views of Port St Mary, that's a nirvana guaranteed!
Where do you get your weekly yoga fix?
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