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Breathe. Stretch. Recharge.
Take a break from your busy life and rejuvenate your mind and body with a yoga holiday. We offer a variety of yoga classes to fit your schedule while staying at one of our Beach Clubs in Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Sardinia, Sicily and Mauritius. Whether you want to relax and unwind or build strength and flexibility, we have something for everyone.
In addition to yoga, we provide fitness Pilates classes to strengthen your core and improve your mind-body connection. Our mobility stretch class uses dynamic movements to get your body moving, while our slower-pace classes are perfect for stretching out your tired muscles at the end of the day.
Our yoga and holistic classes are designed to prepare your body for a week of activities. We focus on your flexibility, body awareness, and overall well-being. Our gentle, calming, and low-impact approach to well-being ensures that you leave feeling refreshed and energized. We offer yoga for beginners and more experienced yogis.
Get in touch to speak with our team and book your yoga holiday with Neilson today.
Yoga with us
All your classes, one idyllic location
Yoga with us
All your classes, one idyllic location
Slow things down and press reset with a Neilson yoga holiday. Across our Beach Clubs you'll find a full timetable of Fitness Pilates, Yoga, Mobility sessions, and Sound Baths. All included in your price. All designed to help you feel relaxed.
Fitness Pilates classes
Want to add a little intensity to your yoga holiday? Our fitness Pilates classes provide an invigorating mind-body workout. Classes will target muscles to enhance posture and strengthen the core and back, reducing the risk of injuries. Fitness Pilates involves mobilizing the spine while performing exercises that lengthen, tone, and strengthen muscles, making it ideal for the core and back.
Our classes are led by certified fitness Pilates instructors and are mat-based. They are suitable for all fitness levels and can be a valuable addition to a well-rounded exercise routine. This 45-minute class is available in all Beach Clubs, so why not give one a go during your yoga holiday?
Yoga classes
Whether you're new to yoga, using it to improve your sport, or you're a committed yogi seeking yoga retreats for inner peace, we have a class for you. Our classes are varied so you will get something out of your yoga holiday whatever your aim.
Each yoga class lasts 1 hour and will prepare your mind and body for the day ahead with a mix of stretching, balancing, strengthening, and relaxation exercises.
We offer a variety of yoga styles, with options for all abilities. If you have any areas of discomfort, like a bad knee or lower back, let us know and we'll provide safe modifications. Take things at your own pace, never forcing yourself to do moves beyond your ability.
All you need for class is a water bottle and comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement. We'll provide mats, props, and calming music.
Don't wait, join us on the mat today.
Stretch and relax classes
Join us for a 45-minute stretch and relax class at the end of a busy day. This evening class will prepare your muscles for the next day's activities while promoting relaxation.
The class is designed to combat muscle exhaustion, prevent heavy tired legs, and improve energy levels through 30 minutes of full-body stretching. Then, you can enjoy 15 minutes of guided meditation and music in the natural surroundings of our Beach Clubs.
Our focus is on improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension and stress, and promoting relaxation. This class is perfect for people of all fitness levels, including beginners.
Mobility Stretch Classes
Looking for a way to work through tired muscles and get your body moving? Try our mobility stretch classes, which use dynamic stretches and movements to help you make the most of all our activities.
Dynamic stretching involves active movements of muscles and joints through a full range of motion, rather than just holding a position for a prolonged period like with static stretching. By performing stretches in a continuous and flowing manner, you can increase blood flow, heart rate, and body temperature, which makes it a great warm-up routine before any physical activity. That's why we recommend integrating yoga and mobility into your fitness holiday.
Some examples of dynamic stretches include leg swings, walking lunges, high knees, and Spiderman lunges. This type of stretching is particularly effective before activities that involve explosive movements or agility, such as water skiing or tennis. So why not make it part of your day? Your body will thank you.
Sound Baths
Need a proper switch-off? A sound bath might be just the tonic.
Using the gentle hum of resonant sounds, this full-body listening experience soothes your senses and settles your mind. Instruments such as gongs, chimes, or singing bowls are used to induce a dreamlike state, primarily for deep relaxation. Let the sound waves roll over you and leave you feeling lighter, calmer and ready to take on the world (after a little nap, of course).
Only available at our Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy, Neilson x Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort and Neilson x Ravenala Attitude. This holistic therapy will soothe, relax, recharge and help bring on that Good Energy feeling.
SUP Yoga
Experience the magic of sunset and sunrise SUP Yoga on our floating yoga platform.
Our paddle boards form a circle to create a stable, serene space to improve balance, flexibility, and core strength. From first light to the golden glow of sunset, you flow through guided yoga sequences. This is perfect for an unforgettable practice - peaceful, energising, and deeply grounding. Available at Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy, Neilson x Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort and Neilson x Ravenala Attitude.
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From expert tips and travel stories to guest favourites – here's where the energy lives on, long after the beach towels been packed away.
10 of the best yoga poses for two
The days of partner yoga are here, and while it may sound like a bit of a gimmick, there are serious benefits to it. Better posture, improved levels of communication, trust and increased strength – what’s not to like? After all, yoga roughly translates to union. Granted, it’s the practice of uniting mind, body and spirit, but that doesn’t mean the two of you (couples, friends and total strangers) can’t pair up, leave your worries at the door and channel some collective mindfulness. We’ve spoken to our instructors, and here are their 10 favourite yoga poses for two.
Different yoga styles and how to find the right one for you
With so many different types of yoga classes out there, all with their own benefits, challenges, and enthusiastic devotees, how do you know where to start?The good news is there’s a yoga class for everyone, whether you’re looking for an energetic workout, a spiritual experience or some help recovering from an injury. What they all have in common is a focus on bringing mind and body into harmony, improving your flexibility, strength and wellbeing – all in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.Sound good? We’re here to help you sort out your hatha from your vinyasa and find the yoga class that’s right for you.
10 reasons why runners should do yoga
They may seem worlds apart but running and yoga are a fitness match made in heaven. While running is undoubtedly fantastic for cardiovascular fitness and stamina, it can be hard on our bodies. The impact of running puts pretty intense strain on our muscles and joints, often leading to every runner’s worst nightmare: injury. The good news is that yoga can play a brilliant supporting role in your training, helping you develop the strength, flexibility and mindset you need to achieve your running goals – whether that’s a marathon or your local Parkrun. Complementing your running with a regular yoga class will help you:
Yoga benefits and beginners' tips
Always wanted to give yoga a go? Daunted at the prospect of contorting yourself into impossible poses? You’re not alone, but the truth is that it’s super easy to get started - and just about everyone can benefit from a little yoga in their lives. There are many yoga fans on the Neilson team, and for many different reasons. Some practise yoga to maintain strong and flexible for specific sports, while others are simply full-on yoga devotees who love a bit of zen in their lives. So here are some common yoga questions answered – take note: they might give you a gentle nudge to give it a go.
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Frequently asked questions
There are endless benefits to yoga and other forms of mobility-focused exercises.
Yoga can improve your flexibility, posture and coordination. It can also be hugely beneficial to those who regularly do other types of exercise, from climbing to road cycling. You can use it to stretch out tight muscles and help prevent injuries.
Then, of course, the mental health benefits of yoga are invaluable, particularly when you incorporate meditation and breathing techniques.
At our Beach Clubs, you'll have the opportunity to try a few different styles of yoga.
Vinyasa: If you're keen on an energetic practice, this style of yoga is perfect. Its purpose is to get your heart pumping and the sequences are designed to build strength rather than to help you relax.
General yoga: Combining elements of Hatha yoga and Yin yoga, our yoga classes offer the perfect introduction to yoga with a gentle and slow practice. You'll typically hold poses for longer, allowing you to achieve an all-over body stretch.
We've been offering active escape holidays for over 40 years so you can bet we will make yours one to remember.
Find out what hundreds of our holidaymakers have said on our Feefo page. We've received several British Travel Awards across a range of categories, plus our flight-inclusive trips will be ATOL protected.
Before your yoga holiday to Greece, Croatia, Turkey or Sardinia, make sure you check out the Neilson Hub to gather insight on breathing techniques and more. To get started, contact our team today.