10/03/2026
Last November, I was fortunate enough to spend a beautiful week in Rarotonga, moving and breathing beside the ocean. 🌊
There’s something very special about practising yoga outdoors.
A couple of beach yoga learnings…
You don’t actually need a mat — the sand works just fine 🏝️
Although it’s not quite as easy as it looks! Soft sand definitely keeps your balance honest (LOL) 😅
What I loved most was the gentleness of the sand beneath you and the warmth of the environment around you ☀️ Practising outside like this reminds you how connected yoga can feel to nature.
One thing I’m very aware of now is that practising yoga in a mature body isn’t the same as practising in a younger one — and that’s actually a beautiful thing.
It’s why I love Hansa Yoga. We practise within our own mobility and functionality, meeting the body where it is. The shapes might look a little different, but the feeling and the benefits are still very much the same.
If you'd like to join us for a class, head to: bit.ly/HansaWellness
Melanie Morris Hansawellness
