Stretch Out in Southeast Asia on International Yoga Day

June 17, 2024

Friday 21 June marks International Yoga Day, when some of Southeast Asia’s most luxurious hotels and resorts will encourage guests to ditch their breakfast buffets and hit the yoga mat for some mindful movement.

Here are some top resorts where you can celebrate Asana Day in style.

Salute to the Sun in Koh Samui

Introducing its Wellbeing Sanctuary programme in 2021, Banyan Tree Samui is expanding as a luxury wellness retreat as many guests take advantage of the holistic activities on offer. Yoga is a cornerstone of the programme and on the morning of 21 June, International Yoga Day, Bikram, the resort’s Ayurvedic and Wellbeing Practitioner, will treat all guests and staff to a complimentary one-hour yoga session on the beachfront lawn. With 88 pool villas set on a hillside, Banyan Tree Samui is an idyllic and tranquil place to rejuvenate and find inner peace.

For more information and reservations, please visit https://www.banyantree.com/thailand/samui.

Sunrise yoga overlooking Long Beach on the Cam Ranh Peninsula

Overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s beautiful Cam Ranh Peninsula, Anam Cam Ranh will mark International Yoga Day by providing 70 yoga mats for guests to join in on yoga classes from 6 to 7 a.m. Led by the resort’s resident yoga instructor Umesh, the classes will take place on the resort’s expansive, lush lawn area, bordered by buttermilk sands and aquamarine waters still plied by traditional coracle boats and sampans and dotted with islands offshore. To commemorate the day, the resort will also print T-shirts bearing both the International Yoga Day logo and the Anam logo. For more information, visit theanam.com.

Downward facing dog under the dragon’s gaze in Da Nang

To mark International Yoga Day, TIA Wellness Resort will be taking yoga classes out of its studio and into downtown Da Nang with the “TIA Pop-Up Yoga Flow” event. The event will start early, from 5am to 6am, allowing locals and TIA guests to watch the sunrise together. The wellness team will set up 30 yoga mats at the waterfront Da Nang Dragon Bridge Westside Park, overlooking the iconic bridge and the city skyline, and lead guests in a yoga practice to greet the sun and the day ahead.

Enjoy the sand dunes at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh

Perched atop a 28-metre sand dune overlooking Cam Ranh Bay and featuring Fusion’s signature “All Spa & Wellness Inclusive” and sparkling wine breakfast available any time of day, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh is a stunning destination for holistic rejuvenation all through June. The resort offers a full yoga programme, and the on-site Mya Earth Lab invites you to indulge in some self-care with an organic body scrub, followed by a menu of wellness dishes featuring organic herbs and vegetables from Fusion Farm to revitalise body and mind. On June 28th, you can take part in a host of rejuvenating yoga sessions throughout the day, including Surya Namaskar, dynamic Vinyasa Flow and tranquil Yoga Nidra practices to cultivate inner peace and balance.

For more information and reservations, please visit https://camranh.fusionresorts.com/

Balance your mind and body while looking out at the Andaman Sea

Phuket resort Trisala will celebrate International Yoga Day with complimentary yoga classes amidst serene views of the Andaman Sea. Join an instructor in the resort’s luxurious yoga sala for a transformative journey that harmonizes body and mind through energizing flows and healing practices. This exclusive event invites guests to join a global celebration of the pursuit of health and inner peace for millions of people around the world. After class, enjoy traditional snacks and herbal juices to further enhance your rejuvenating experience. Whether you’re a seasoned yoga veteran or a beginner, this event will uplift and restore, offering a moment of reflection and connection amidst natural beauty.

For more information, visit https://trisara.com/special-offers/.