What is Yoga in Ishigaki Island?
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Hello everyone! Have you ever experienced yoga?
Ishigaki Island offers yoga on the beach or on a SUP.
Yoga, which can renew your mind and body, is very compatible with Ishigaki Island, which is rich in nature.
This article introduced yoga on Ishigaki Island.
What is Yoga on Ishigaki Island?
Yoga is now popular not only in Japan but around the world, and originally became popular as a health practice among Hollywood celebrities.
Nowadays, there are yoga studios all over Japan, where you can experience various types of yoga, such as hot yoga and aerial yoga.
Of course, the popularity of yoga has skyrocketed on Ishigaki Island in the past few years.
Speaking of yoga unique to Ishigaki Island, you can experience yoga on a white sand beach or yoga on the crystal clear ocean, where you can become one with nature.
It is now becoming a standard early morning and evening activity on Ishigaki Island.
Relax your body and mind through yoga in the tropical resort of Ishigaki Island.
Characteristics of Yoga on Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Island, a tropical resort island, is a great place to do yoga.
The crystal clear ocean, white sand beaches, and primary-colored green trees covering them.
Yoga in a completely different environment from a studio in the city is a unique experience on Ishigaki Island.
On Ishigaki Island, with its mild climate, you can also stretch your muscles more efficiently and without strain.
In addition, the hot and humid subtropical climate has the advantage of promoting perspiration and enhancing the benefits of yoga, making Ishigaki Island the perfect environment in which to enjoy yoga.
Why we recommend yoga on Ishigaki Island
Yoga in Ishigaki Island is not only done on white sand beaches.
You can also experience Yoga SUP, which is rapidly gaining popularity, where you can experience yoga on a SUP board.
Although it may seem difficult at first to do yoga on a SUP board, the instructor will carefully support you through the experience.
Because Yoga SUP is performed on water, which is more unstable than on land, and poses are done while balancing, it stimulates the inner muscles more than regular yoga and improves the shaping effect.
In addition, yoga on a SUP board is currently very popular among women because it is fashionable and photo-worthy.
Of course, men and couples can enjoy SUP yoga, so please try it for yourself.
5 Yoga Spots on Ishigaki Island
(1) Kawahira Ishizaki
Kabira-Shizaki is popular for its clear emerald green ocean, small islands with rich green color, and world-class beauty of Kabira Bay that spreads out before your eyes. It is one of the places you should visit at least once when you come to Ishigaki Island. The feeling of yoga in the great nature with the morning sun and this beautiful scenery in front of you is exceptional. In the morning, there are few people and it is quiet, so you can spend a pleasant time feeling nature. Kabira Bay is the only spot in Okinawa that has been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide. Of course, you can see beautiful stars at night, so you might want to try yoga under the stars. Why don't you try a special yoga experience at Hirakawa Ishizaki, which boasts three stars in Ishigaki Island?
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Address: Aza Kabira Ishizaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 42 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport.
Parking: No (spaces available for parking)
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Marine activities: snorkeling, diving
Habu Jellyfish Net: - Habu Jellyfish Net
(2) Maesato Beach
Maesato Beach in Ishigaki Island is a secluded beach operated by ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort. ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort offers several island yoga programs, so it is highly recommended to plan your stay and experience them directly.
Although managed by the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, it is of course open to non-guests. There are several yoga programs at the resort, including Ishigakijima Sunrise Yoga and Starry Sky Healing Yoga. Ishigaki Island Sunrise Yoga is a program held early in the morning while listening to the sound of waves at Maesato Beach. It is highly recommended for those who want to refresh their body and mind with morning activities.
The morning program starts at 6:30 a.m. and lasts about an hour, and is open to participants ages 10 and up. The fee is 3,500 yen. There is also a nighttime program, called "Starry Sky Healing Yoga," which takes place from sunset to night when the sky is filled with stars. It has a high relaxation effect, relieves fatigue from the day's work, and leads to a good night's sleep. The program starts at 18:30 in the evening and lasts about 90 minutes. The fee is 5,000 yen. There are a variety of programs to choose from depending on your preferences, so please come and join us.
For more information about Maesato Beach, click here↓.
Address: ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort, 354-1 Maesato, Ishigaki City
Access: 10 minutes by car from the city center, 25 minutes from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 15 minutes from the terminal
Phone number: 0980-88-7111
Hours of operation:- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Sunset Beach, Ishigaki Island
Located on the west side of Kuura village in Hirakubo peninsula that extends to the northern part of Ishigaki Island, the beach used to be called Kuura Beach. About 10 years ago, the beach was improved, a lifeguard was stationed, and jellyfish prevention nets were installed, so it became "Ishigaki Island Sunset Beach" where children can play safely. Looking to the right, you can see Hirakubozaki, the northernmost point of Ishigaki Island, and to the left, you can see Datehuzaki. As the name suggests, it is a very beautiful beach with white sand and clear water perfect for watching the sunset.
On a fine day, you may want to lay out a yoga mat and do yoga or lie down in the calm ocean, which is like a lake. The crystal clear ocean is soothing just by looking at it, and the sound of the waves is pleasant to listen to. In the evening, it is the perfect place to do yoga and relax in peace and quiet while watching the sun set. It is very important to consciously spend time away from cell phones and smart phones once in a while to relax in nature. Watching the sunset and doing yoga while being soothed by the sound of the waves will heal your body and mind.
For more information about Ishigakijima Sunset Beach, click here↓.
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For more information on sunset kayaking in Ishigaki Island, click here↓.
Address:Hirakubo, Ishigaki City
Access: 25 km from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 50 minutes by car
(4) Husaki Beach
Fusaki Beach, facing Nagura Bay in front of Fusaki Resort Village, is located very close to the city center, but it is a natural long beach with white sand and beautiful ocean that you would not believe it is near the city center. The shallow beach offers a good view and is especially recommended for tourists and families. If the weather is good, Iriomote Island can be seen on the opposite shore.
Doing yoga early in the morning under the beautiful sky that is gradually changing colors is a great way to calm your mind. Various plans are available, including morning yoga and SUP yoga, and no matter which plan you choose, you are sure to have a wonderful experience. As you gently close your eyes against the beautiful gradation of the sky and the emerald blue ocean, you will hear the soothing sound of the waves. When you feel such a connection with nature, you will feel as if you yourself are melting into the majestic nature.
How about experiencing a yoga plan that suits you in such a situation?
For more information about Husaki Beach, click here↓.
Location: 1625 Shinkawa-Tomizaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Approximately 19 km from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 35 minutes by car
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
(5) Kawahira Tabaggar
Kabira Taba-ga is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ishigaki Island and the most beautiful in the Yaeyama Islands. It is a popular spot among people in the know because there is almost no current, it is shallow, and rich in biota. Kabira Taba-ga is also a place whose popularity has grown rapidly due to its popularity on Instagram. Kabira Tabagaa has a handmade wooden swing called Tabagaa Swing, which has become a famous beach because of the pictures of people on the swing.
Yoga in such a beautifully landscaped spot will bring out your body and soul. There are fewer tourists than in leisure spots, and even if you do visit, you can enjoy yoga with a high degree of freedom and leisurely pace because you spend less time there. The road to the location is steep, and sometimes you may lose track of whether you are really going to the beach or not. However, you will find yourself on a beautiful emerald beach like paradise when you get there.
For more information about Kabira Bay, click here↓.
Yoga Tours in Ishigaki Island
(1) Beach Yoga
You can experience healing yoga on Ishigaki Island with the sound of rippling waves and refreshing breeze at the Beach Yoga for Healing Time. The most attractive point of this yoga is "comfort". First of all, let's relax your muscles that you usually don't use while breathing in the clean air and enjoying the beautiful view. Yoga helps strengthen the inner muscles and relaxes the body to a good degree. You will also feel a sense of freedom as you do yoga while looking out at the horizon and the blue sky in front of you. Even if you are new to yoga, you will be supported by a professional instructor, so anyone can enjoy yoga. Why don't you try the yoga experience in Ishigaki Island to get energy from the sea and the sky? It is a very popular activity not only for women but also for families and couples.
(2) SUP Yoga Experience! Sunset & Starry Sky
SUP yoga is a combination of two fascinating activities: SUP, which is popular as a stylish activity, and yoga, which offers healing time. Depending on the plan, SUP yoga may be held during sunset or starry sky hours, so you will definitely be impressed by the scenery. SUP yoga is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance because it takes place on the water, unlike on land. Meditating on SUP yoga can bring about relaxation. SUP yoga is a fitness activity that uses the inner muscles of the whole body as it is done while balancing on the water. It is a unique experience to enjoy an activity that will make your body and mind healthier while having fun. After yoga, if you have time, you can enjoy a SUP cruise with elegance while feeling the sunset and starry sky. SUP in Ishigaki Island surrounded by nature will give you the happiest feeling. Also, most of the participants have never tried SUP and yoga before, so it is easy to join the class.
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summary
How was it? Yoga in Ishigaki Island is a unique experience surrounded by nature. There are a wide variety of activities that can be tailored to your preference, so it is highly recommended. Most of them are also suitable for first-timers, so you can easily participate. Why don't you try yoga in Ishigaki Island to refresh both your mind and body?
