South Ari Atoll — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerSep 1, 2026

Asanas at Sea? The Best Places for Yoga Around the World Are Also the Most Unconventional

From a rocky mountainside to the middle of the ocean, explore these singular places to practice your suryanamaskars.

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Lux* South Ari AtollHotelPractice asanas while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow.
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Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWellness center opens to panorama of the golden Liwa Desert.
The KyagarHotelNubra Valley, IndiaBoutique hotel on the ancient Silk Route in Ladakh.
Haritha Villas and SpaRestaurantHikkaduwa, Sri LankaOpen-air jungle yoga pavilion overlooking forest canopy.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar ResortHotelAl Jabal Al Akhdar, OmanSpectacular deck for yoga with breathtaking canyon view.
Keemala Resort and SpaHotelPhuket, ThailandTwo outdoor yoga spaces, one amid lush foliage.
Aro Hā Wellness RetreatHotelQueenstown, New ZealandYoga classes in the Aro Hā Room with lake views.
Jumeirah Olhahali IslandHotelOlhahali Island, MaldivesOceanic Balance Retreat on a private sandbank.
Acro SuitesHotelCrete, GreeceRestorative retreat with studios overlooking the Aegean Sea.