Envision this: you step outside your private villa, roll out your mat, take a deep breath of crisp fresh morning air and commence your sun salutations just as the sun is coming up over one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. After your practice, your personal butler arrives with your customized morning meal and your daily schedule for exploring the terrain, or for your day of relaxation with custom spa services and meals. There is truly nothing more magical than transporting your yoga practice to a stunning locale. Pair the experience with the attention to detail and exceptional service of some of the world’s top 5 star resorts, and you have a wellness experience that can transform your life. Below are some of the best properties in the world for a sunrise yoga practice. Each of these resorts is a secluded sanctuary where you can flow with awe-inspiring landscapes as your backdrop.
Maldives - Niyama Private Islands
The Maldives are arguably the world’s best locale for sunrise yoga. Practicing yoga on the porch of your private villa on one of Niyama’s private islands is exhilarating, to say the least. Following your practice, jump into your private pool or take a dip off your personal deck into the inviting emerald waves of the Indian Ocean - it is a beautifully symbolic moment of washing away all that you let go of when you set your intention as the sun rose. Later, spend your day relaxing at your villa, rejuvenating with custom spa services, setting sail for a water sports adventure. In the evenings, head to Edge, only accessible by speedboat, for an exquisite meal in the middle of the ocean.
Oman - Six Senses Zighy Bay Resort
Stepping outside of your private, Omani dwelling inspired villa and practicing yoga as the sun rises over the gulf of Oman is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Six Senses Zighy Bay is one of Six Senses’ most breathtaking resorts. This property is nestled in a private bay, an accessible two hour car journey from Dubai. Guests revel in spectacular views of both the mountains and the sea. This property also offers one of the most incredible spa experiences, including treatments inspired by Omani traditions. As is to be expected from a Six Senses resort, the service at this resort is impeccable. A journey to Six Senses Zighy Bay inspires a full replenishment of spirit amidst own private desert oasis.
Torres del Paine - Awasi Patagonia
Roll out your yoga mat on your private deck and inhale the fresh, crisp air and solitude as the sun rises over the peaks of some of the most majestic mountain views in the world. Awasi Patagonia is one of Patagonia’s finest resorts, with jaw-dropping views of one of the Torres del Paine Mountain Range, the Patagonian Steppe, and Lake Sarmiento. After tucking away your yoga mat for the day, you can join your private guide for a tour of Torres del Paine National Park or enjoy an in-room massage with a local masseuse. Awasi Patagonia offers all of the splendors of the great outdoors paired with the service, attention to detail, and gastronomy that are notorious traits of Relais & Châteaux properties.
Bali- COMO Uma Canggu
No nod to the global best sunrise yoga destinations would be complete without mention of Bali. Practicing yoga as the sun rises over the crashing waves of Bali’s coast is synonymous with the perfect wellness vacation. COMO Uma Canggu goes above and beyond in its wellness offerings with fitness and yoga lessons, a spa menu with soul soothing services, a juice bar, tranquil beach views, and the thoughtful inclusion of locally sourced, healthful dishes on their menu. The thoughtful touches of the immaculate property design instantaneously usher in a calming of the sense. Further this sense of relaxation by booking a penthouse, which secures a rooftop pool and personal butler service to assist in soaking in all of the rejuvenating vibes that Bali has to offer.
New Zealand - Aro Hā
Should you find yourself ready to dedicate your entire vacation to yoga at sunrise, may we suggest a visit to Aro Hā. Aro Hā is an incredible wellness spa tucked away in the solitude of the New Zealand alps overlooking Lake Wakatipu, known for its unparalleled beauty. Aro Hā offers 6-day all-inclusive programs which incorporate features of nature, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga, and functional movement to jumpstart your health. With clearance offered to only 16 visitors on site at once, an intimate wellness adventure awaits. Aro Hā’s facilities and staff are some of the best in the wellness world, making a trip to this next level property a truly transformational experience.
Utah - Amangiri
Marvel at the splendors of the Utah desert as the sun rises over this secluded canyon resort. Aman hotels are hailed as some of the most gorgeously designed hotels in the world and Amangiri is no exception. Enjoy the desert nature walks that are components of the resort’s trail system, yoga atop a monolithic rock formation with Amangiri’s yoga specialist, Navajo inspired spa treatments, and total restoration: either in the flotation pavilion or in their thermal therapy system complete with sauna, steam room, and plunge pool. This stunning resort spares no luxurious amenity.
Practicing yoga from your own home can be a transcendent experience on its own. Just imagine how transformational it can become when combined with awe-inducing landscapes and first class service. Are you ready to schedule your sublime wellness experience? Book today.