5 Best Yoga Studios in Madrid, Spain
If you’re in the midst of a hectic Madrid trip and you’d like to take a moment to slow down and relax, check out one of these fantastic yoga classes to get a little bit of zen back into your life.
Zentro Yoga
The Natural Yogi
The Natural Yogi offers spring, summer and fall classes in the Parque del Buen Retiro. There’s nothing better than stretching and strengthening your core as birds chirp and the wind blows through your hair. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about not understanding Spanish instructions, as the classes are taught in English. Founded by Eliza Coolsma, the focus of these Vinyasa classes is on energy building, flow and movement. She offers options for beginners, advanced practitioners and even prenatal yoga for those expecting a little one. In the winter, classes are held in a charming little studio in the neighborhood of Malasaña. Eliza emits a sense of calm that makes you feel safe and well looked-after, and luckily she has a YouTube channel, so once you leave Madrid you can still do her classes at home.
City Yoga
Viva Yoga Sculpt by Stacy Viva
Stacy Viva is a Californian living in Madrid, offering a very unique type of class: yoga with weights! Passionate about fitness, Stacy believes yoga should be about relaxation, but also about sculpting and toning your body. Her dynamic Viva Yoga Sculpt classes (offered in English and Spanish) work every muscle in the body over the course of just one hour. Stacy offers these classes at a few different studios around Madrid, like House of Beauty and iQtra, among others. Her unique energy will uplift you during class and inspire you to strengthen both your mind and body.
Tortuga Soul
Tortuga Soul offers dynamic Vinyasa yoga classes taught Melanie Maness Iznaola in both English and Spanish. Melanie, who spent many years working as an ER nurse, really understands the body and emphasizes form and injury prevention during her classes. Don’t be surprised if she identifies your ailments just by looking at your posture or stance, and of course, offers a pose or stretch that can help fix them. Melanie will challenge you to push your limits, but never in the name of sacrificing form. You can find her classes at Centro Namaste in the Northeastern part of town.