Where to Do Yoga in Tonga
The stunning islands of Tonga with their golden sands, clear blue waters and swaying palms provide an idyllic environment to relax and recharge. No wonder Tonga is a growing destination for wellness retreats! An exclusive selection of resorts in Tonga have dedicated yoga pavilions while providing all the equipment and aid you need to find your zen. Find out more in the list of beautiful places to experience yoga in Tonga below.
1. Serenity Beaches Resort (Ha’apai)
One of the most popular resorts for yoga retreats in Tonga, Serenity Beaches Resort provides a relaxing environment to relax and rejuvenate. The resort is nestled in a quiet corner of Uoleva Island in the Ha’apai Group, an island group famous for having more uninhabited islands than inhabited ones. While the resort has frequent yoga retreats, guests can also indulge in some self-guided yoga with yoga mats provided in the large octagonal yoga pavilion. Massages are also available from the inspirational owner who is a qualified therapist and yoga instructor still rocking this resort in her 80s. Learn more about the resort, as well as others in the island group, in the 10 Best Resorts in Ha’apai.
Location: Northwest coast of Uoleva Island, Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.com2. Sea Change Eco Retreat (Ha’apai)
Another eco-resort on the island of Uoleva in Ha’apai, Sea Change Eco Retreat provides a stunning place to practice yoga in their dedicated yoga pavilion. The pavilion is nestled in the shade of coconut trees to allow you to escape the heat but immerse in nature. The resort offers informal yoga classes in the pavilion. Needless to say, Sea Change is also a favourite for yoga retreats when the resort is open between May and November. In terms of accommodation, the resort has wooden fales scattered throughout a coastal forest, as well as glamping tents. Learn more about the resort in The Top 30 Resorts in Tonga.
Location: Northwest coast of Uoleva Island, Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.com3. Tanoa International Dateline Hotel (Tongatapu)
There’s always something going on in Tonga’s capital, including yoga classes! The poolside gardens of the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel offer a glamourous setting for yoga classes that are typically free for guests or a small fee for casual attendees. Check the Facebook Page of Yoga with Deb or at reception for upcoming yoga classes. Plus, learn more about the hotel in the 25 Best Hotels in Tonga.
Location: Tanoa Hotel, Vuna Road, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu.
© TongaPocketGuide.com4. Mandala Resort (Vava’u)
A beautiful place to do yoga in an alternative island group in Tonga is the Mandala Resort in Vava’u. This premium resort on its very own private island is the ultimate place to unplug and recharge. The Mandala Resort features a beachfront yoga deck; a no-better setting for some self-guided sessions. Note that the resort is exclusively for TradeWinds customers and can be coupled with sailing packages around Vava’u. Find out more about the resort in the 10 Best Resorts in Vava’u, as well as more about resorts with yoga facilities in the 5 Best Yoga Resorts in Tonga.
Location: Fetoko Island, Vava’u.
© TongaPocketGuide.com5. At Tonga’s Beaches…
Often boasting some of the most beautiful locations across Tonga, there are always breathtaking spaces to practice yoga at Tonga’s beaches. Not to mention, they are almost always deserted, so there’s certainly room to practice some independent yoga. Bring your own yoga mat and you are good to go!
Location: All over Tonga! Get recommendations from the 20 Stunning Beaches in Tonga.
© TongaPocketGuide.com6. … And Tonga’s Lookouts
As you travel around the islands of ‘Eua and Vava’u, in particular, you’ll notice that some of their main natural attractions are lookouts featuring commanding views. What’s more, lookouts are accompanied by either elevated decks or levelled clearings almost as if they were made for yoga! You can hardly find a more dramatic and beautiful setting for yoga in Tonga. Some lookouts ideal for yoga include Utula’aina Lookout, Esi ko Salote, Esi o Lupepau’u and Matamahina Hopo Lookout.
Location: All over Tonga! See lookouts and their locations listed in the 50 Best Things to Do in Vava’u and 50 Best Things to Do on ‘Eua.
© TongaPocketGuide.com7. [UPDATE] Matafonua Lodge (Ha’apai)
[Update: Matafonua Lodge no longer offers SUP yoga classes. Their SUP boards are still available to enjoy some self-guided SUP yoga – along with the 10 Best Resorts for Paddleboarding (SUP) in Tonga].
Also in the Ha’apai Group, Matafonua Lodge is located at the northern tip of Foa Island on the edge of the beautiful Houmale’eia Beach. The boutique resort offers two options for yoga, either on land with the yoga mats provided or on the water on a stand-up paddleboard. SUP fitness and SUP yoga classes are the resort’s speciality providing a new challenge for the keen yogi.
Location: Top of Foa Island, Ha’apai.
(c) Matafonua Lodge8. [UPDATE] Sandy Beach Resort (Ha’apai)
[Update: Sandy Beach Resort no longer offers SUP yoga classes. Their SUP boards are still available to enjoy some self-guided SUP yoga].
Matafonua Lodge’s sister resort, Sandy Beach Resort, offers slightly more modern fales (beach huts) for couples. They offer the same SUP fitness and SUP yoga classes as Matafonua Lodge, but in an arguably more secluded and serene beach location to do yoga from.
Location: Top of Foa Island, Ha’apai.
© TongaPocketGuide.comMore About Yoga in Tonga
That’s it for our list of the best places to experience yoga in Tonga. For more about relaxation and rejuvenation in The Kingdom, take a look at more of our guides:
- The Guide to Wellness & Yoga Retreats in Tonga
- 5 Best Yoga Resorts in Tonga
- 10 Glorious Ways to Relax in Tonga
Finally, complement your yoga retreat with some of the 101 Best Things to Do in Tonga: The Ultimate List.
