Connecting Mind and Body: Yoga on the Beach in Los Angeles

yoga on the beach

Connecting Mind and Body: Yoga on the Beach in Los Angeles

Discovering Yoga

My first time trying yoga was a couple years ago. I was in search for a new workout and had heard great reviews from friends. I learned quickly why so many people love this exercise. Leaving my first class I felt amazing physically and mentally. It was easy to see why so many swear by doing yoga to better themselves. Since then I try my best to fit in a yoga class every so often. I’ve never gotten to a point of doing anything too advanced, though there has been some improvement in my flexibility. My main reason for continuing a yoga practice has always been for the mental clarity it leaves me with after each class. Each time has felt like a moving meditation that allows me to clear my mind and release any stress.

Putting My Mat On The Sand

I’ve always stuck to classes in a studio, so when I heard about a group that meets on the beach to practice yoga, I became intrigued. A calming yoga practice by the ocean sounds like the absolute perfect way to find some zen and refresh, so I was quick to sign up. I went to a free class on the bluffs of Long Beach. A group meets there every Saturday morning to do yoga on the grass near the ocean. The experience was exactly how I imagined. Relaxing, empowering, and rejuvenating. Being able to hear and feel the ocean while connecting to your mind and body is a luxury we are fortunate to have! Especially with it still being summertime, there’s no better way to get moving than on the beach.

Finding a Group

LA has tons of groups that meet for yoga on the beach. Whether it’s your first time trying yoga or you’re a full blown yogi, these groups welcome all levels. Any of these below classes are great or going to meetup.com to check out some more groups that get together.

YOGAqua
4101 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Yogalution on the Bluff
3141 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Beach Cities Yoga
2nd Street (Class meets at 2nd Street lifeguard tower)
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Beach Yoga With Brad
Marine St & Water’s Edge
Santa Monica, CA. 90405

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *