Yoga On Holiday

It’s holiday season yay!!! By the time you read this post I should be soaking up the rays (safely and responsibly of course) on the beach or cooling off at the Pool Bar (again responsibly) but I will always find time for yoga while I’m away.

If you like to do yoga while you’re away but aren’t going on a yoga retreat you may have to take some equipment with you because even if certain resorts run yoga classes they don’t necessarily have yoga mats or the yoga accessories we’re used to.

When I travel I always make sure I pack the following essentials.

Yoga Mat

If like me you don’t always travel light and take way more clothes than you actually need on holiday you definitely don’t want to take up additional space or add more weight to your suitcase. A regular yoga mat will be too big and too heavy to pack but there are a variety of travel yoga mats on the market that do the job.

Travel yoga mats are much thinner than regular mats and you don’t need to roll them up as they can be packed flat. Some travel mats however can be a little slippery so make sure you test a few out before deciding which one to buy.

Yoga Towels

Yoga towels are great for putting on top of your yoga mat so its less slippery. Like travel yoga mats there are slightly lighter ones on the market that you can pack in your suitcase. If you don’t want to take a yoga mat and towel you can always choose one or the other.

Yoga Clothing

Depending on where you’re going make sure you take sensible clothing with you. Whatever you choose to wear you should always feel comfortable and your clothing should not get in the way of your practice. If you’re on the beach and out in the sun ensure you have cool lightweight clothing and put on plenty of sun lotion!

Yoga Mat Wipes

When you’re doing yoga outdoors whether it’s on the beach or out on the grass your mat will get sandy or dirty. Taking a small pack of refreshing wipes is ideal for wiping down your mat and also for wiping your hands if they become hot and sticky.

Whatever you’re doing over the Summer I hope you have a great time! Stay safe and keep well