"The location was perfect and so beautiful! Our instructor was very kind and calming and was encouraging to beginners to do what feels best."
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This one-hour open-air yoga class brings you closer to nature—literally. Held beachside under swaying palms, it begins with a gentle warm-up and builds into a core-activating vinyasa flow designed to awaken your body and mind. You’ll move to the rhythm of crashing waves, feel the ocean breeze on your skin, and finish in a restorative savasana under the trees. It’s a grounding, heart-opening way to greet the day—no studio walls, no distractions, just you and the sea.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For all ages
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Gentle to moderate vinyasa flow on the beach — all levels welcome.
WHAT TO BRING
Yoga mat, sunscreen
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 48 hours prior via email.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.7★ from 30+ reviews on Google
Guests love the laid-back, friendly vibe of these open-air beach classes. Many say practicing yoga with the sound of the waves and the shade of the palms is a highlight of their Waikiki stay. Reviewers praise the instructors for balancing gentle encouragement with energizing flow, making beginners and seasoned yogis feel equally at home.
Group Size & Style
- Small groups, welcoming all levels from beginners to seasoned yogis
- A gentle yet energizing vinyasa flow to wake up your body, then ease into a restful savasana under the palms
What You’ll Do:
- Warm up with mindful stretches and breathwork while listening to the ocean
- Flow through an energizing vinyasa sequence designed to activate your core and calm the mind
- Conclude with a peaceful savasana in the shade, soaking in the sea breeze and morning sun
Inclusions & Notes:
- Instruction by friendly, certified local teachers
- Unmatched beachfront setting on Waikiki’s sand
- Please bring your own yoga mat — rentals are not provided for beach classes
- Bring water, sunscreen, and an optional towel for extra comfort
Accessibility:
- Suitable for all fitness levels and agesYoga Under the Palms is a beloved local yoga community with studios on Oʻahu and Maui. Founded by Adrienne Smith, the project brings yoga outdoors — under swaying palms and next to the ocean — making practice accessible, casual, and rooted in Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty. Their beach classes are taught by experienced local instructors who mix mindful flow with a warm, welcoming vibe for all skill levels.
Meet at: Queens Beach, Waikiki Beach, near the lifeguard tower by the big palm trees.
Check-in: Arrive 10 minutes early to find your instructor and set up your mat in the sand under the palms. Look for the Yoga Under the Palms sign and laid-back gathering.If you must cancel your booking, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the start of class. If you cancel after this time frame, you will be charged the FULL PRICE of the class per person. There are no exceptions.
All class cancellations must be done via email to yogaunderthepalms@gmail.com. Include your name, reservation date and number of students on your reservation.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
A Morning Yoga Flow Beneath the Palms
There are no mirrors here. No polished wood floors or incense wafting through the air. Just a stretch of sand, the whisper of palms, and the rhythmic pulse of the Pacific. You lay your mat down beneath the trees, sunlight dappling the ground in warm patches, and begin to breathe with the ocean.
The class starts slowly, gently coaxing your muscles awake. A vinyasa flow begins to build, drawing you deeper into your body and the present moment. You lunge, reach, twist—your breath syncing with each movement as seabirds glide overhead and your heartbeat rises to meet the pace.
"You lay your mat beneath the trees, the ocean breathing beside you—and the day begins in rhythm."
And then, just as your core begins to burn and your thoughts begin to slow, the class softens. You lower to your mat, and the world narrows to sky and leaves. A soft breeze moves over you in savasana, and the sound of waves becomes your final teacher—reminding you to let go, to settle, to begin again.
When the class ends, there’s no bell or door to pass through. Just the sun on your face, salt on your skin, and a sense of stillness you get to carry with you the rest of the day.
