This may not seem like such a treat, but very few yoga studios in the Mayan Riviera have yoga classes on Sundays. Many yoga studios in the area are owned by the teachers themselves, so a day off is necessary. Some are Mexican yoga teachers so Sunday is family day, others are European teachers who take Sundays as their day of rest.
Tulum yoga studios are a bit different, with many teachers working out of one yoga studio. This means YOGA ON SUNDAYS as there is plenty of time for days off without a disruption in your yoga practice. When on vacation, every day is Sunday, and Tulum yoga teachers teach every day. There is also a great demand for yoga classes in Tulum so classes are throughout the day, and in some cases a few times a day, with different teachers hosting each class.
Having different yoga teachers can deepen your yoga practice
Many of us get attached to our teachers, whether it be a language teacher, scuba instructor or yoga teacher. As a student, we seek out a teacher that speaks to us, a person who we can build a relationship with and who understands who we are. When you build multiple relationships with many yoga teachers, your yoga practice will deepen as each teacher will find different areas in your practice that you both can connect with. Changing or trying new teachers can be a big stretch for some yogini’s but we encourage the development of multiple relationships with many yoga teachers.
Sunday Yoga pratice in Tulum
Here are a list of a few yoga studios in Tulum that hold Sunday classes. Class times can differ throughout the year, so check with the studio to double check the exact time of their classes that week.
1. Maya Tulum – This is a great place to practice yoga, on the ocean, huge yoga studio with a high roof and open windows. Buy a weekly pass or a day pass during your visit. Maya Tulum has 4 or 5 yoga teachers that host classes regularly. They offer a variety of disciplines from Ashtanga to Kundalini, Hatha and Vinyasa. Wednesdays offer a Yoga relaxation class in the afternoons. If you attend their classes regularly during your vacation you will gather so much information from each of their teachers.
2. Yogashala – located 7.5 kilometers on the beach road, this yoga studio is gaining followers from near and far. The yoga teachers are local residents of Tulum who have been teaching yoga classes for many years. There is a weekly pass for 50 USD or 15 USD a class. Classes are three times a day with classes on Sunday!
There are yoga teachers who conduct classes in the town of Tulum at the Casa de Cultura in the heart of the Tulum pueblo. At the time of writing we could not determine the schedule so check out the Casa de Cultura behind the Municipal building and see what yoga classes are offered on Sundays.
Looking for other activities or adventures while you are in Tulum? Check out some of the sustainable tourism activities that are offered in Tulum and the surrounding area.
