The perfect place to retreat and meditate
Tenerife is an island with many facets. It is a natural treasure, a first-class holiday destination and a privileged place for the practice of numerous outdoor and adventure sports. But it is also an environment full of well-preserved corners, where traditional life runs its course. They are privileged spaces to do yoga in Tenerife.
In Tenerife you will find privileged corners to indulge in the practice of yoga.
You will discover from the moment you arrive that here the body and spirit ask you for relaxation. It has a lot to do with the serene pace of life typical of the Canary Islands. The goodness of the climate also points in that direction. The landscapes of Tenerife, both the arid and volcanic terrain and the wetlands and wooded areas, are extremely inspiring.
Yoga came hand in hand with the first wave of European tourism, but it would not be until the boom of wellness tourism that yoga would flourish in Tenerife. This ancient practice involves meditation, breathing, movements and postures that seek to harmonize the body and spirit in search of well-being. And we know a lot about well-being, in Tenerife.
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for pilates classes, tai chi classes, or yoga classes; Tenerife offers its visitors a wide range of alternative therapies to choose from. And within the world of yoga you will find a large number of different disciplines and specialties. From complete neophytes to more advanced practitioners, there’s a place on the mats for everyone.
Yoga in the north of Tenerife
The greenest area of Tenerife is the ideal place to practice yoga and other alternative therapies, and spaces designed for this abound.
Pura Vida Tenerife: In this center located in Tegueste there is much more than yoga: workshops on conscious breathing, rebirthing or self-esteem are among the most outstanding activities on its menu. And of course, you can also come to do hatha yoga and prenatal yoga at the various weekly appointments that are available to you. You will love the green environment and the well-equipped centre.
Yogasastra: They are true yoga specialists in Tenerife. They have two centres, one in Santa Cruz and the other in Puerto de la Cruz, where you can practice different types of yoga, always guided by experts. They will prepare you to enter this wide world and help you internalize different postures and sequences.
Masca mandala: This is much more than a yoga center. It is a retreat space nestled in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Masca, in the Teno Natural Park. In addition to a varied panoply of yoga exercises in small groups, they offer accommodation facilities, food (on ecological and slow bases) and other leisure activities. Yoga professionals are also welcome.
- Calm and Relaxed
- Individual
- In Group
- Various locations
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Between 1 and 2 Hours
- Economic
Yoga in the south of Tenerife
If you are looking for places close to your holiday destination to do yoga, Tenerife south offers numerous possibilities; These are just a few.
Abora Yoga: From its base in Los Cristianos, this association offers you a close and fuss-free practice of yoga in Tenerife. Specializing in kundalini and chi kung, they also carry out hatha activities, postural gymnastics and guided meditation, and carry out varied monthly workshops, always with a holistic orientation. If you’re interested in exploring your inner self, it’s the place to go.
Tai Chi Tenerife: Just so that you can see the diversity of possibilities, we present you one of the spaces specialized in tai chi in Tenerife. It is located in Alcalá, between Los Gigante and Playa San Juan. They offer different courses in tai chi (sports, breathing, self-defense), as well as the so-called Taoist yoga. You can also choose to do a spiritual retreat with them.
Runachay Center: This is a holistic space where you will come across numerous activities and courses within the broad spectrum of personal exploration. Yoga, tai chi, reiki, meditation, karate, massages… As for yoga specifically, they offer 11 different specialties, from hatja yoga to acroyoga, through therapeutic yoga, ashtanga or kundalini. It is located in the village of San Isidro, halfway between El Médano and Granadilla de Abona.
"Yoga is a light, which once turned on, will never dim. The better the practice, the brighter the flame." – B.K.S. Iyengar
He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, straightens his back...
In some of the centers that we have shown you (and this applies to those that did not fit here) yoga is one more part of their offer to relax and get to know yourself better; in others, it is the fundamental tool to follow that path, almost a way of life. Are you coming to try, or can’t you live without yoga?
From the most spiritual retreats to the most sporty sessions, you can indulge in this relaxing practice in the modality and intensity you prefer. In Tenerife you will find hundreds of ways to complement yoga with other wellness, sports, cultural or leisure activities. Beach? Museums? Kayaking? Spa? Here there is everything, and time for everything…
Choose spaces away from the world, hidden among the vegetation or with phenomenal views; or opt for simple and modest centers, true oases in the midst of a turbulent civilization. Include yoga in a wider wellness programme or make it the centre of your daily activity. You choose your level of involvement. The important thing is that the experience makes you feel better, inside and out.
What we are sure of is that the practice of yoga in Tenerife will not leave you indifferent. After just one session you will begin to see the island with different eyes. Its breathtaking landscapes, its charming people, its placid customs… Be careful; You wouldn’t be the first to decide to change course and stay on the island of eternal spring…