Revisit Your Inner Peace Outside: Serene Yoga Destinations to Stay and Namaste

Pack your yoga mat and escape to the coast of North Carolina, where the place (and the pose) help you feel centered. Lay out a mat on the sand, pier or park – or even in your own vacation rental – and find your flow. When you do, connect with nature by following the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, which help ensure you have the knowledge to protect North Carolina’s natural beauty so others can experience it in the same way.

Destinations you'll find in this article:
Island Retreat Spa and Salon on Bald Head Island | Longwave Yoga in Wilmington
Momentum Yoga and Wellness in Morehead City | Nauti Dog Brewing Co. in Winterville
NC Coastal Life on the Crystal Coast | Rebel Soul Yoga in Southport
Village Yoga in Duck | Yoga Village in Wilmington

1 Island Retreat Spa and Salon

Bald Head Island

1 Island Retreat Spa and Salon

Bald Head IslandSee on map

Reached only by private boat or ferry, Bald Head Island in North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands doesn’t allow cars, so slowing down and feeling centered is a part of the vibe here. Island Retreat Spa and Salon (the island’s only professional yoga, Pilates and barre studio) offers beach yoga classes plus popular outdoor barre classes on its deck. To balance your getaway with a little more relaxation, sign up for the Yoga & Mimosas on the Deck class.

Website(910) 454-0333Directions

2 Longwave Yoga

Airlie Gardens

2 Longwave Yoga

WilmingtonSee on map

Just as Wilmington offers an eclectic range of experiences, Longwave Yoga matches that with all sorts of varied outdoor yoga opportunities. The Seaside Yoga series at Wrightsville Beach takes place on Blockade Runner Beach Resort’s seaside lawn amid lush gardens and salty air. They also team up with Airlie Gardens for a Yoga in the Garden series, which typically kicks off on Earth Day. Plus, when the water warms up in the spring, Longwave Yoga works with Wrightsville SUP to offer stand-up paddleboard yoga. For pier yoga, check out Wilmington Yoga Center.

Website(910) 769-3494Directions

3 Momentum Yoga & Wellness

Crystal Coast (Instagram: @thecrystalcoast)

3 Momentum Yoga & Wellness

Morehead CitySee on map

Momentum Yoga & Wellness in Morehead City offers beach yoga in addition to a wealth of indoor classes. Momentum also offers specials for those visiting for just a week or only the summer.

Website(252) 247-9642Directions

4 Nauti Dog Brewing Co.

Nauti Dog Brewing Co. (Instagram: @nautidogbrewingco)

4 Nauti Dog Brewing Co.

WintervilleSee on map

With warmer weather comes Pints & Poses at Nauti Dog Brewing Co., which is an ideal class for learning new poses – and then toasting those accomplishments. Held on select days, the cost of each class includes a pint of one of Nauti Dog’s unique and varied beers like the blackberry sour or milkshake IPA. While in the area, pick up a PassPork and sample more beer (plus barbecue) on Pitt County’s Brew & ‘Cue Trail.

Website(252) 227-4231Directions

5 NC Coastal Life

Atlantic Beach

5 NC Coastal Life

Crystal CoastSee on map

The instructors at NC Coastal Life are passionate about yoga, and along with teaching indoor studio yoga, they hit the road along the Crystal Coast for outdoor beach yoga. For a more intimate setting, opt for a private or semiprivate class and take your pick of possible backdrops, including vacation rentals, the beach, parks and many other natural settings.

Website(252) 368-9642Directions

6 Rebel Soul Yoga

6 Rebel Soul Yoga

SouthportSee on map

Are you an early bird or night owl? Either way, there’s a memorable beach class for you at Rebel Soul Yoga. Classes range from super early on the sand to midmorning on a waterside dock, plus a once-a-month experience where you’re invited to breathe to the sound of gentle ocean waves during a full moon beach yoga class. Depending on the length of your stay, you can register for one class at a time or purchase five or 10 classes.

Website(910) 975-9426Directions

7 Village Yoga

7 Village Yoga

DuckSee on map

Village Yoga, located in Duck’s bustling Waterfront Shops, offers yoga retreats, virtual classes and more. While you're on your vacay, book a private yoga session on the beach so you can enjoy the ocean views even when you're getting a workout in. Post-class swims are highly recommended.

Website(252) 564-2219Directions

8 Yoga Village

Battleship North Carolina (Instagram: @bashanicolephotography)

8 Yoga Village

WilmingtonSee on map

Close out your hectic day with a peaceful sunset yoga class on the historic Battleship North Carolina with Wilmington's skyline as a backdrop. Open to all levels, this yoga series is just one of the many ways Yoga Village cultivates the community and brings yoga to places it’s needed most, such as community centers, shelters and hospitals. The nonprofit also offers discounts for veterans, educators, healthcare worker and others helping their “village.”

Website (646) 221-0170Directions