Yoga Studios
in Popoyo, Nicaragua
From oceanfront shalas to jungle retreats, Popoyo offers a variety of yoga spaces and styles for every kind of traveler. Here’s your guide to where to practice.
Mag Rock
This yoga studio arguably has the best view in town (and maybe in all of Nicaragua). Take aerial classes, a surf stretch class, or simple slow flow class and watch the waves roll in to Beginner’s Bay below while being soothed by the sea.
Cost: Normal Classes - $12 a class for hotel guests / $15 for non guests
Aerial - $20 a class
Website: https://magnificrock.com/
📍Beginner’s Bay
Waves and Wifi
Located in the heart of Guasacate, Waves & Wifi is home to the area's only hotel with a regular yoga schedule. The rooftop palapa offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding mountains, and lush forest, making it an inspiring place to practice whether you're greeting the sunrise or flowing into the colors of sunset.
The schedule features a mix of Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Pilates, Breathwork, and special workshops led by a rotating group of instructors. Classes are open to both hotel guests and visitors, with mats and blocks provided. After class, stick around for brunch or a coffee at the on-site café.
Cost: $10 per class
Website: https://wavesandwifi.com/yoga/
📍Guasacate
Ola Studio
Ola Studio offers one of the most diverse movement schedules in the Popoyo area, with something for just about every mood and energy level. Classes range from Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to HIIT and surf-focused yoga, along with Sound Healing, Kids Yoga, and other special offerings.
Led by a rotating group of experienced instructors, Ola is a great option if you like variety or want to mix up your practice while you're in Popoyo. Whether you're looking to build strength, stretch out after surfing, slow things down, or try something completely new, there's usually something on the schedule to suit you.
Cost: Locals/Iguana Residents - $12, Visitors - $20
Website: https://www.olastudioplayacolorado.com/
📍Iguana
El Bosque
Rancho Santana offers one of the most serene yoga settings in Popoyo. Surrounded by rolling hills and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the open-air shala feels peaceful from the moment you arrive. Whether you're joining a community class or booking a private session, you'll find a welcoming space for all levels. Mats, blocks, and straps are provided, making it easy to simply show up, breathe, and enjoy the experience. You might even get lucky and spot a monkey in the trees!
Cost: $25 per person
Website: https://ranchosantana.com/wellness/yoga-fitness/
📍Rancho Santana
Sunflower Wellness
Tucked away in Popoyo, Sunflower Wellness offers a quiet, intimate space for those seeking a slower, more personalized approach to yoga and healing. Founded by Judy—a trauma-informed yoga teacher with a background as both a nurse practitioner and psychotherapist—the studio blends mindful movement with a focus on nervous system regulation and somatic awareness.
The schedule includes Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Aerial Yoga, with both group classes and private sessions available. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, unwind after surfing, or explore a more therapeutic style of yoga, Sunflower Wellness provides a welcoming environment for all experience levels.
Cost: Private Classes, $10
Website: https://www.instagram.com/sunflower_wellness_yoga/
📍Buena Onda, Popoyo
Hide & Seek Resort
Though no beach view, Hide and Seek is a destination of its own. Get the whole spa experience. Every class experience includes a 1-hour sauna and ice bath after. Just make sure to bring your own towel for the sauna. Afterward you can nourish yourself in Oasis cafe.
Cost: $15 per person for outside guests / Free for guests - Cash Only
Website: https://www.hideandseekresort.com/
📍Buena Onda, Popoyo
Surf 99
The newly expanded yoga deck is the perfect place to get some relaxation. Currently offering a variety of yoga classes for various levels, Pilates, breathwork, and sometimes even Zumba or Boxing. It’s easy to drift into savasana when you have the sound of the sea soothing you. Every class booking include a free coffee or juice after.
Cost: Classes are $12
Website: https://www.99surflodge.com/
📍Beachfront, Buena Onda, Popoyo
Solar Power Yoga
Solar Power is a welcoming, community-focused yoga space built on the belief that yoga should be accessible to everyone. Classes are beginner-friendly, donation-based, and open to anyone who wants to practice—simply pay what you can, if you can.
The weekly schedule is shared on Instagram, and there's no need to reserve—just show up. Mats and blocks are provided, making it an easy option for both locals and travelers looking for an inclusive, laid-back practice.
Cost: Free for Finca guests and donation-based for non-guests
Website: linktr.ee/solarpoweryoga
📍Finca Popoyo
Pilates Popoyo
If you're looking to build strength, improve mobility, or add variety to your wellness routine, Caro offers welcoming Pilates classes just steps from Guasacate Beach. With options ranging from Gentle Pilates for beginners or low-energy days to more challenging Power Pilates classes using props and optional weights, there's something for every experience level.
All classes are beginner-friendly, and Caro creates a supportive environment where visitors and locals alike can feel comfortable joining in.
Cost: C$370 (approximately $10 USD, cash only)
Website: https://www.instagram.com/pilates.popoyo/
📍Guasacate Beach
Surf & Yoga Nicaragua
Surf & Yoga Nicaragua offers an open-air shala where yoga and surfing naturally go hand in hand. Whether you're looking to loosen up after a session in the water, build strength and balance, or simply slow down and reconnect, the studio offers a welcoming space for practitioners of all levels.
The schedule includes a variety of classes such as Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative Yoga, along with breathwork, meditation, mindfulness workshops, and surf-specific yoga designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and recovery. With experienced instructors and both sunrise and sunset classes, it's a great choice for surfers and anyone looking to balance movement with relaxation.
Cost: Yoga classes are $15 and Workshops are $20 and both include pool access :)
Website: https://www.instagram.com/surfnyogaretreats/
📍Guasacate
Low Tide Training
Set in a jungle studio where monkeys may provide the soundtrack, Low Tide Training offers a mix of Pilates, HIIT, and yoga designed with Popoyo's surf lifestyle in mind. Classes are scheduled around the tides, making it easy to fit in a workout before or after hitting the water.
Led by Meghan, sessions blend strength, mobility, and conditioning through creative sequences that keep things challenging and engaging. It's an especially good option for surfers looking to cross-train, build strength, and complement their time in the water—but you definitely don't need to be a surfer to join.
Schedule: Varies according to the tides
Cost: $10
Website: https://www.instagram.com/p/DblsjsdxMIg/
📍Buena Onda, Popoyo