Mallorca’s mild climate is optimal for outdoor training all year round and because of Covid, people prefer to train outside. The options are many, especially as the training industry is always in constant development. New training trends are establishing themselves, especially now that we have had to completely change our training habits due to the pandemic. Of course, paddle is very popular here on the island and Mallorca has many fantastic paddle courts. But this Mediterranean gem offers also a versatile wellness industry and many different types of yoga. In addition, personal training continues to dominate and gain even more ground as many gyms have had to close or change their concept. We want to decide where, when and how we want to work out. Flexibility and quality is extra important in our stressful everyday lives. Start the new year with healthy habits and establish a routine, but do it correctly and with the help of an expert. Take the step and treat yourself to a few weeks of training with a personal trainer. You get such an incredible kick and perform that little extra that is difficult to achieve when you work out on your own. There is so much to choose from in Mallorca, but here are some tips on different trainers and yoga teachers outdoors that we highly recommend.
Yoga del Mar: Yoga & Meditation with sea view, fresh island breeze and the sound of the waves
Yoga del Mar was founded by Yasmin and Nina-Gyana. They wanted to offer a place that feels like home, where you don’t only do Yoga, but experience Yoga and find love in every detail. It’s also the first Yoga Studio in Portixol, that’s right by the sea. Yasmin grew up in Mallorca. She practices Yoga from a young age and life has taken her to live in South Africa, Tanzania and Costa Rica. She is a mother of three and a forever student of Yoga & life. Nina-Gyanas journey has led her to Bali, Australia and an Ashram in India where she learned from great teachers. Both Yasmin and Nina are certified Yoga & Meditation teachers.
Yoga del Mar offers Yoga & Meditation with a sea view, fresh island breeze and to the sound of the waves. You can walk or cycle along the boardwalk to your class, jump right into the sea before or after a session or freshen up in the studio showers. Every yoga practice is finished off with a fresh organic lemonade, smoothie and fruits.
Yoga del Mar is a place that has a holistic approach for body, mind and soul. They offer nurturing massage, a healing session, or the Yoga del Mar experience combining a personal Yoga session with a massage treatment. Their vision is to be more than just a Yoga Studio, to become a Lifestyle which stands for creativity, a like minded community that shares its love for this island and the ocean. They offer a variety of classes that are run daily at 9:45 and again 18.30, with the duration of 75 minutes. They have outdoor yoga classes that run whenever weather permits it, the classes are done on a yoga platform. It’s important to register before joining a class and you can do so by looking at the schedule where you also can register; yogadelmar.es
Coach Lotta: A personal trainer who makes training a pure pleasure
Lotta Asmussen is Coach Lotta who many may have seen training in the park in front of the Cathedral. She offers different versions of training and there is something to suit everyone: group training, private training and training adapted for seniors. A fun initiative is Workout & Network where you can meet new people and train together. The place and the event will vary and in January the place is Skaparkraft Palma on Plaza Progreso where you will be able to be creative, paint and enjoy.
Aurelio Ruiz: Personal training in a fantastic environment
Aurelio is a personal trainer who originally comes from the football world but who has “re-saddled” and now engages in personal training. His focus is different types of outdoor training; running, yoga, stretching, core training, functional training and complementary training for golfers, cyclists, runners and tennis players. You can train alone, in a couple or in a group. At his fast-paced and fun functional group training, you work out listening to good music with fantastic views over the Golf Son Muntaner’s green areas. For more information contact Aurelio (speaks English) via mobile 0034 646793009.
Yoga MariSol: Ensure overall physical and mental health
Is your new year resolution to connect to yourself, slow down your mind and body? Then yoga is your answer! Yoga is self-care, -acceptance and self-love. Maria Diehn is the founder and main Yoga teacher at Yoga MariSol Mallorca. And yoga has been a major part of her life since a young age. She started with Hatha yoga and was stunned by the intense impact of this ancient tradition.
Maria says that with regular yoga practice we can ensure overall physical and mental health. At Yoga MariSol Mallorca you are working with dynamic Yang elements, calming Yin Yoga elements, the subtle body, chakras, bandhas, mudras and the 5 elements. Their aim is to offer a yoga flow where you not only nourish your body but connect to yourself, feel yourself and express yourself with all that you are. Maria has travelled and lived in many countries around the world. She did her teacher training program in Rishikesh, India, home of yoga. There she didn’t only learn about the different asanas, the correct alignment of the poses and pranayama, but also lots of the ancient Indian tradition and the philosophy of yoga. And soon after her training in India she founded Yoga MariSol in Mallorca, 2017. Yoga MariSol also offers prenatal yoga training, yoga circles & yoga for Women as well as yoga for Stress and Anxiety, both groups and private classes.
Bootcamp Mallorca: Personal training and training in small groups
If you love training in a group and on the beach, Bootcamp Mallorca is the thing for you. They offer HIIT training and functional training in various forms in beaches and places around the southwest of Mallorca; Palma Nova, Portals and Illetas. You can train 7 days a week and the training is adapted to each person’s level. Exercise, get to know new friends and take a dip in the Mediterranean afterwards, can exercising be more tempting?
Johanna Andersson
Team Assistant @ BO Mallorca
