Kauai Yoga on the Beach

I found this place on SpaFinder website and I am so glad I did! Yoga on the beach with Anya at Kauai Shores hotel was definitely one of the highlights of my recent trip to Kauai. The morning class starts directly on the beach, in the sand next to the water (which was my favorite part), then it moves to the grassy area nearby. You can see and hear the ocean the whole time. What a great way to start your day in Kauai!
The instructor Anya makes the class accessible to all levels, so you will have a good experience whether you are a beginner or experienced yoga practitioner.
During my week in Kauai Anya also took a group of interested students to Kauai’s Hindu temple. The temple is located in the mountains overlooking Wailua River, and it is honestly one of the most amazing and beautiful places I have ever seen! Amazing experience with Kauai Yoga On The Beach!

I took Anya’s class twice while staying at Kauai Shores. She adapts her class to the level of the participants, so one was gentle yoga and the other more challenging. The setting is idyllic and she encourages each student to find a happy place within themselves from which to grow & be thankful. I highly recommend this yoga experience and thank Anya for sharing her expertise with me!

While on vacation in Kauai, I wanted to surprise my wife with something related to Yoga. Anya was great in helping me organize the perfect plan! Sunset yoga in a peaceful beautiful beach and a visit to the hindu temple in kauai (a hidden gem!). Anya is very knowledgable and friendly. I would totally recommend her for any yoga activity in kauai. Private yoga sessions, group yoga in the beach, guide for temple and sacred forest visits… Anya will help you make a great experience of it.

She is awesome! Every single yoga class, a private yoga class on the beach (my favorite in the island) with an amazing sunset and a tour to the Hindu temple made my vacation in Kauai unforgettable. If you are looking for a yoga teacher, she is the best option!

The setting on Shipwrecks Beach was beautiful. I took an 8 am class with Lakshmi. She was very knowledgeable and sweet. She chose to do Svaroopa yoga which is restorative and very slow. It was fine, but I really wanted Hatha or a flow.

Butterflies, rainbows, and Kauai Yoga On The Beach with Anya– these are a few of my favorite things! Anya is a wonderfully gentle and knowledgable instructor– she welcomed me into her class and guided me through some of the most powerfully healing meditations and yoga that I’ve ever experienced. If you are a beginner or expert, Anya makes her class open to everyone. Being at the beach on Kauai, giving my body the time to relax and stretch, and feeling grateful for this opportunity– her yoga classes made my time in Kauai unforgettable. I am so excited to come back for my next trip and practice more. It is great that Kauai Shores offers complimentary yoga classes to their guests– that by itself was worth the cost of the hotel in my opinion. I also went on an incredibly peaceful tour with her at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, another highlight of my time on the island. I felt so happy to learn about the history and traditions of such a sacred place. I even returned to the temple a couple more times to soak in all of the beauty!
So fortunate to have this time and thank you Anya for everything! Mahalo

The highlight of my Hawaii vacation was taking Anya’s sunrise yoga classes I’m not a morning person so getting up that early on vacation is not something that I would normally do but I’m very glad I did it was the best yoga class I’ve done. The class is right on the beach the views are amazing I saw a monk seal and a rainbow during the class. You will leave feeling awakened, grounded, refreshed and rejuvenated :) Anya has a wonderful energy and is very knowledgeable of many types of yoga.

My husband and I took a sunrise class with Anya at Hanalei Bay in late September. It was truly a memorable experience! Despite having to nag him to get up that early, he said he enjoyed it too! The setting is beautiful (literally steps from the water!). The class would be appropriate for any level — she asked also if we had any special needs or injuries she should know about. She had a wonderful positive energy! You can tell she is passionate about what she does! This was one of the least expensive and most memorable things we did on the island this trip. Thanks Anya!

I went to the 9am class. Anya is excellent. She responded to my email quickly to confirm there was room available in the class the day before, which was great for me to plan my day.
During the practice on the beach, it was very calming and she taught me things I hadn’t learned in other classes. She also went over uses for the poses so they could be applied for specific needs in daily life.
I took another class in a studio during my visit to Kauai, but it didn’t compare to yoga on the beach with Anya. Thanks again.

This is a must-​do if you’re in Kauai. It’s a bit hard to get up so early, especially when it’s still dark out, but this was by far the best part of our trip. Definitely worth it! Anya is the best.

Highly recommend Anya’s sunrise yoga class. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I love that you can text her the day before and get a quick response. She’s a genuine yoga instructor who loves what she does and loves getting you in touch with the island’s energy. I definitely felt great all day long. She works with your needs and abilities giving you options and poses for those areas you need to work more. The timing of her poses with the sunrise is fantastic, and she will take pictures when the sun rises and send them to you.

If you’re looking for a great way to start your day, make sure you attend one of Anya’s sunrise yoga classes! You’ll have the opportunity to take in a beautiful sunset on the beach as you breathe in all of the positive energy around you. Anya times the session perfectly so that you experience the entire sunrise to its fullest. I walked away with my chakras rejuvenated and body completely re-​energized. I would recommend Anya to yoga lovers of all ages and levels. In fact, even if you are new to yoga, you will find Anya guides you through each pose at a soothing pace. Most importantly, taking the time to fill your body with the energy of Kauai is priceless. Mahalo, Anya!

I’ve never done yoga outside let alone on the beach in Kauai when the sun is coming up. I love it!
Anya’s style isn’t Type A (which is fine with me! I’m just warning those of you who are looking for that). In February, we’re starting at 6 a.m. (she also offers some 9 a.m. classes) and finishing at 7 a.m. just a few minutes before the sun rises.
It really was amazing to start at 6 a.m. when the stars were still out. She can provide the yoga mat, you bring the beach towel and it’s a good idea to wear sweats. It’s warm but the winds can be a tiny bit chilling and I’m pretty sure it’s always windy!
Give it try… nothing like it! $ 20 and Anya is lovely.

This class exceeded my expectations. The sound of the waves was very soothing and helped me to pay attention to my body. Anya is a patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable teacher. I would highly recommend giving this class a shot, even if you are a beginner.

Such a special time doing yoga on the beach… What an extra special day it was, magic in the sky!

Anya is a wonderful teacher. She is intuitive and her teaching is well paced
and accessible to all.
I was the only one who signed up for class so I got a private prenatal yoga lesson!
Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to practice yoga in front of the most beautiful view you could imagine.
This is a must-​do when you are in Kauai.

I enjoy yoga but cannot find time for it at home. :(
My wife and I did yoga with Anya three beautiful mornings at sunrise last week. Each class was a little different and clearly geared to the people participating that day. You owe it to yourself to call her if you are staying in Kapaa! She will even rent you a mat (and you will be surprised how much easier certain poses are in the sand).
A great way to start a vacation morning. REALLY.

This is a wonderful Yoga class. I went twice while on my vacation in Hawaii. I was lucky that the class was held right where we were staying so I could literally stumble out of bed and do yoga.
Imagine doing sun salutations while the sun is rising. How dreamy is that? To top it off, the ocean is peacefully crashing and splashing you in the face every now and then.
This is an amazing experience. Anya is a great instructor! Just give her a call the day before so she can give you directions and prices. She has mats for rental. You have to put a towel down on your mat (she lets you know this too!).
I really wish we had this here at home. It’s amazing, try it!

I have one word for Anya and Yoga on the Beach — Perfection! Imagine practicing yoga on a private section of the beach with gentle waves crashing in front of you and the sun glistening off the rocks. It doesn’t get any better than that. We even had a Humpback whale breach right in front of us. Magical! If you are in Kauai and looking for the perfect way to start your day then you must call Yoga on the Beach!
Anya is a very skilled instructor and customizes each class to your unique needs. She provides the perfect balance between the physical and the spiritual elements of yoga. I will definitely be a repeat customer during my next trip to Kauai!

There is no better way to practice yoga. The beach setting was idyllic: the sound of the ocean waves gently crashing against the stones that marked the front of our «studio», the sun glimmering across the sea surface, the salt sea air invigorating our lungs, and the soft sea breeze keeping us cool throughout our morning workout. We even saw a whale breach in the middle of sun salutations! The setting is so much of a joy to behold that you’d think any instructor would do, but Anya makes it that much more enjoyable.
Anya was very thoughtful and accommodating, and is a very skilled instructor. She tailored each session to our wishes and skill level. Her voice and presence transmit serenity effortlessly. I practice yoga regularly and have to say that while the physical workout seemed typical, the whole experience was entirely unforgettable. I went three times during our week stay on Kauai, and it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip– even with the 1 hour+ drive it took to get there from where we were staying!