Published on July 9, 2025 9:55
Health And Wellness
Yoga on Mallorca
Why practise yoga on Mallorca?
- 300 + sunny days per year, allowing beach‑side and open‑air classes almost year‑round
- Direct flights from 100 + European cities and a dense public‑transport network on the island
- Multilingual teachers – most studios offer classes in Spanish & English, many in German and French
- Rich wellness scene with vegan cafés, massage, hiking and SUP right next door
Major styles you will encounter
| Style | Essence & pace | Typical benefits | Where to try |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatha | Classic, moderate tempo, focus on basic postures and breath | Solid foundation, stress relief, flexibility | Offered island‑wide; good first class for beginners |
| Vinyasa / Flow | Continuous movement synchronised with breath (“vinyasa”) | Cardio, strength, mind‑body cohesion | Earth Yoga, Yoga del Mar, Sadhana Works |
| Ashtanga | Set sequences, progressive intensity; Mysore self‑practice option | Stamina, discipline, precise alignment | Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca, Mysore House |
| Iyengar | Precise alignment, extensive use of props | Injury rehabilitation, posture, body‑awareness | Parampara Yoga (Port de Pollença) |
| Kundalini | Kriya‑based, chanting and breathwork for energy release | Nervous‑system reset, emotional balance | Sadhana Works School of Consciousness |
| Yin | Long passive holds targeting connective tissue | Joint health, deep relaxation, meditation | Hot Yoga Mallorca (warm Yin); Sanuk; Yoga del Mar |
| Bikram / Hot | 26 Hatha postures in a 40 °C room | Detox, endurance, focus | Hot Yoga Mallorca (Palma) |
| SUP Yoga | Flow on a stand‑up paddle board anchored in the bay | Core stability, fun, ocean connection | Parampara Yoga, MallorcaYoga (Cala Nova) |
| Aerial / Hammock | Poses supported by silk hammocks | Decompression of spine, playfulness | Yoga Alcúdia |
Studio & retreat directory (A–Z by region)
Palma & Bay of Palma
- Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca / Mysore House – Villalonga 41, Palma. Traditional Mysore, led Primary, workshops with KPJAYI authorised teachers.
- Bikram / Hot Yoga Mallorca – Carrer Albó 5‑6, Santa Catalina. Bikram 60/90, Warm Yin, Inferno Hot Pilates. Showers & rental mats.
- Earth Yoga – Santa Catalina – Carrer Despuig 34. Vinyasa, Hatha, Sivananda; English & Spanish; community events. Sister shala in Portals.
- Escuela Internacional de Yoga, Palma – Central teacher‑training hub since 2009; 200‑ & 500‑hour YTT in Spanish.
- Sanuk Thai Massage & Yoga – Carrer Can Campaner 5. Yin & Hatha classes complement holistic Thai bodywork.
- Sadhana Works (ex‑Zunray) – Carrer de Sant Feliu 17. Kundalini, Vinyasa & conscious‑living events plus boutique café.
- Yoga del Mar – Paseo Portixol 11, seafront shala. Flow, Yin‑Yang, breathwork & massage with Mediterranean views.
West Coast & Portals Nous
- Bodhana Wellness Centre – C/ Benito Jerónimo Feijóo 2, Puerto Portals. Daily mixed‑level Hatha & Yin, plus massages and SUP excursions.
- Earth Yoga – Portals Nous – Ctra Andratx s/n (Sporting Fitness). Saturday Vinyasa & kids’ yoga.
Tramuntana Mountains & Sóller Valley
- S’Espai 6, Sóller – C/ Manuel Carrascosa 6. 100 m² loft offering Hatha, Vinyasa, Jivamukti and Pilates.
- Natur Yoga Studio, Port de Sóller – Garden setting; English‑language Hatha Tue/Thu 08:30.
- Lisa Axelsson Yoga – Fornalutx & Sóller; small‑group Vinyasa and retreats.
North (Alcúdia & Pollença)
- Alcúdia Yoga Studio – New indoor space plus daily beach classes. Multi‑style and cacao dance journeys.
- Yoga Alcúdia – Aerial Yoga, Reiki & alternative therapies in old town.
- Parampara Yoga – Outdoor Vinyasa, Iyengar & SUP in Port de Pollença.
- Punk Yoga Studio – Community‑driven Vinyasa & therapy sessions in Pollença.
- Be Happy Yoga / Madison Elyse – English Vinyasa schedule across Pollença studios.
South & East
- Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat – Santanyí. Boutique retreat hotel with daily multi‑level morning yoga open to non‑guests by booking.
- MallorcaYoga Santanyí beach classes – Sunrise sessions year‑round; mats provided.
- Vida Mágica SUP & Yin – Ses Salines; sunset paddleboard yoga and cacao ceremonies.
- Surya Yoga Retreats – Week‑long immersive retreats (Felanitx & Sóller) combining twice‑daily practice and plant‑based cuisine.
Note: Many villa hotels (e.g., Hotel Corazón Deià, Bikini Port de Sóller) and coworking hubs host pop‑up classes—check their guest schedule on arrival.
Beach & outdoor hotspots
- Playa de Muro sunrise flow – daily 07:00 (Alcúdia Yoga team)
- Portixol sunset Yin – Yoga del Mar, April – October
- SUP platforms in the Bay of Pollença – Parampara Yoga & MallorcaYoga
- Serra de Tramuntana retreat decks – Seasonal pop‑ups by Sadhana Works & Cal Reiet
Retreats & teacher trainings 2025
| Dates | Program | Venue | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21–22 Jun | Summer Solstice Kundalini | Finca Miramar | Sadhana Works |
| 24–28 Apr | 5‑Day Ashtanga Intensive | Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca | David & Jelena |
| Oct 4‑11 | 8‑Day Self‑Care Retreat | Pollença | Madison Elyse |
| Nov 6‑9 | Autumn Alignment Ayurveda & Yoga | Finca Son Gener | Sadhana Works |
Practical tips
- Booking: July–August classes fill quickly—reserve online where possible.
- What to bring: Lightweight mat, reef‑safe sunscreen, reusable water bottle. Studios usually rent mats for 2–3 €.
- Languages: “Inhala” = inhale, “Exhala” = exhale, “Esterilla” = mat.
- Transport: EMT buses connect Palma with Portixol & Santa Catalina; TIB line 302 serves Alcúdia & Pollença.
Enjoy your practice and feel free to suggest additions as the island scene evolves!
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