Yoga & Wellness
Yoga
Yoga is a daily part of life at Bird Island Bungalows. Whether it's a restorative yin session in our yoga shala as the soft light of dawn illuminates the surrounding jungle, or a Vinyasa flow at sunset, on our front deck, with waves crashing and pelicans gliding past, our certified yoga instructors offer a variety of classes designed to meet the needs and experience of all participants. We offer an all-levels flow class every morning in the Shala at 8 am, and our evening "sunset" classes typically start at 6 pm. Guests can reserve a class at the sign-up board in the bar area by writing their room name and number of participants.
Yoga facilities at Bird Island include:
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Yoga Shala in the jungle with a capacity for up to 24.
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Main Deck overlooking the ocean with a capacity for 30.
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Roof Deck with yoga capacity for 6.
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Several decks and platforms around the property for meditation.
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Jade yoga mats.
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Blocks, bolsters, and straps.
Mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters are provided for free.
Classes are $6 per person for guests and $10 for visitors.
Massage
Bird Island offers highly skilled massage therapists, trained in multiple massage techniques and modalities. Offerings include nurturing massage, deep-tissue massage, Thai massage, and detox massage. Our massage therapists are happy to schedule sessions with guests at their convenience, massages are typically conducted on the roof deck, with gentle Caribbean breezes and stunning views.
A one-hour massage is $65, and a 30-minute massage is $40
Our Teachers
Victoria
Victoria embarked on her yoga journey in 2007, in Italy, under the guidance of an Indian guru. In 2019 she formalized her approach through Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (the birthplace of yoga). Since then, she's shared her passion through private and group classes in London. In 2023, she hosted her first yoga retreat in Spain, combining her background in psychology to facilitate emotional well-being through yoga. Drawing from diverse experiences and skills, she offers comprehensive wellness support, blending various modalities for holistic health.
Nils
Nils comes from Germany and is a follower of the traditional Yogic Path of Patanjali and Babaji Maharaj, practicing Kriya and Vinyasa Yoga. He got to learn from different teachers from India, Indonesia and Germany the Styles Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga. He is primarily focused on challenging his students on their level as well as giving them room to explore poses.
Anna-Lenah
Anna-Lenah likes to guide gentle and slow vinyasa flows while consciously connecting to the breath and feeling into the movements of the body. She invites students to drop into their body and feelings and empowers them to create space and awareness within themselves.