Waikiki Beach Yoga & Yoga Hikes (*several Waikiki locations) — Attraction in Hawaii

This 9am yoga class did not work well for me.

PROS: The instructor was very nice, the directions to the class were clear, and the venue on the beach is amazing.

CONS: (1) There was a group with a speaker playing drum and bass super loud about 50 ft away, which made it difficult for me to focus on my breath and find an internal rhythm (and at times, to hear the instructor). (2) The instructor moved between poses way too quickly for me; maybe this is just personal preference, but it felt like more of an aerobics or stretching class, less like a breathing-based yoga class. (3) Lastly, and this may also be a personal preference thing, but there were a lot of digital devices involved, which I find distracting (students in the class were taking cellphone photos during class and there was a young woman sitting immediately behind the instructor using an iPad during most of the class). All in all, this class did not...

We did a sunset yoga session and a mindfulness hike with Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii and I'm so glad we did!

The yoga session was a great experience, even for a beginner like me—Olivia was super welcoming and easy to follow.

The mindfulness hike was next level! Immersing ourselves in nature with Karen’s thoughtful insights brought a new perspective and calmness that stayed with us for days after. She even led us through a meditation at the waterfall which was amazing! She is such a kind and warm soul. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you’re looking to add serenity and a deeper connection to nature to your...

I had the pleasure of enjoying a sunset yoga session on the beach. The location is ideal with palm trees, the breeze, and a great instructor. I am not a pro, so I was a little nervous going in, but there was no reason to be as the class has people of all age groups and levels. I had a great time strengthening my core, focusing on my breathing, and trying new poses. There was no pressure to push too hard and just being there brought me back to my center. Recommend...