Health and relax

Yoga and Meditation

Mindfulness and balance among tropical landscapes

ChillDry 1–2 hours (sessions) / 3–7 days (retreats) Year-round, best time — morning or sunset 4 places

What it is and why

Yoga in Vietnam smoothly weaves into daily life. Morning practices on beaches of Mui Ne or Da Nang under noise of waves help to tune for the day, and meditative classes in cool pine forests of Da Lat — restore internal resource.

Many schools offer both single drop-in classes and deep retreats with included healthy nutrition and lectures on mindfulness. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, find a class can be almost in any tourist center of the country.

Where to do it in Vietnam

Points on the map are real places where this activity can be done. Numbers in the list match the markers.

Da Lat — mountain calm
Da Lat
Cool air and pine forests create meditation atmosphere in 'zen' style.
Mui Ne beaches
Mui Ne
Popular dawn groups on sea shore, many studios for expats.
My Khe beach, Da Nang
Da Nang
Many professional studios with ocean view.
Phu Quoc island
Phu Quoc
Secluded yoga retreats away from noisy hotels.

Tips

Practice at dawn (from 6:00 to 7:30): while sun is not too active, and air is maximally fresh.
Choose studios with good reviews that provide mats, as humid climate requires their frequent disinfection.
Try 'Aerial Yoga' classes (yoga in hammocks) — in Vietnam very developed and accessible direction.
Always carry water with you and use light, breathable clothing from natural fabrics.

Caution

Avoid direct sun in daytime hours (from 11:00 to 15:00) — intensive yoga at such humidity can cause overheating.
Carefully check cleanliness of public halls in cheap guesthouses.