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In Southern California, we’re lucky to have warm, sunny days nearly year-round—the perfect setting to find Outdoor Yoga in San Diego!
San Diego is known for being a super active, outdoorsy city, with tons of beautiful parks, beaches, and other natural settings. And now that Covid is also a high concern, outdoor yoga in San Diego is becoming more popular than ever. There are tons of options throughout the city, and with nearly 365 days of perfect weather it’s almost always a good day to take your practice outside!
I know this firsthand, because I actually teach a popular public Outdoor Yoga class in San Diego myself, at Sunset Cliffs (see details below to join!). We’re so blessed here to have that option, even in winter months. Doing Yoga also outside takes the practice to a whole other level—you’ll find it’s even easier to feel more grounded and centered while being out in nature. The health benefits of being outside along with doing yoga easily makes this a must-do activity, whether you live in San Diego or are visiting!
To have the best experience possible, don’t forget to bring these important items with you to your Outdoor Yoga Class:
- Yoga mat
- Towel to put underneath your mat (esp. for sandy/dusty situations)
- Sunscreen
- Hat or a visor
- A jacket (in case it turns chilly—you’ll want to stay warm during Savasana!)
- Water
- Towel for sweat
And here’s how to clean your mat when you’re done!
Now that you’re prepped and ready to go, let’s get to the list of class options…
Where to find Outdoor Yoga in San Diego in 2022:
I’ve searched all over and reached out to my network of yogis here in San Diego to come up with the most comprehensive list of all the Yoga Teachers and Studios who are currently offering Outdoor Yoga in San Diego in 2022.
As a yoga teacher myself, you might think it’s weird that I’m promoting other options besides my own. But I believe in collaboration over competition—the more access to yoga the better, right? When one succeeds, we all do. If you want to practice with me, you can join me at Sunset Cliffs (listed below), or click here to work with me online or for a private session.
I divided the options into two categories: Donation classes offered by independent teachers, and Studios that have outdoor studio spaces. I’ll continue to update this list as I learn of more options. Be sure to let me know anything I missed in the Comments section at the end of this post!
Donation Outdoor Yoga in San Diego
On a budget? San Diego’s got your back with plenty of Donation classes that are open to the public. It’s okay if you can’t pay—you’re always welcome at these classes (just bring good vibes and help support the teacher by telling others about the class). Most teachers have a suggested donation, so be sure to ask if you’re unsure, and bring cash. Every donation is welcome and helps support the teacher to keep the class going!
Saturday All Levels Donation Yoga at Sunset Cliffs
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Don’t mind me while I do a little shameless self-promoting. 🙂 I honestly list this first because I know this is an awesome experience! Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in Ocean Beach, San Diego is one of the most magical spots in SoCal. Picture yourself doing yoga on a cliff overlooking the ocean, listening to the sounds of the crashing waves below. You may even spot a whale or dolphin while you’re doing Tree Pose. (We’ve seen both!)
Come enjoy my Donation All-Levels yoga flow at Sunset Cliffs every Saturday morning 9-10 am! This is an accessible Hatha yoga class, and everyone is welcome, including beginners. It’s the perfect balance of feel-good stretching and strengthening. Class is limited to 50 attendees, so be sure to sign up beforehand!
Sign Up: Get Tickets on Eventbrite / More Information
Yoga Jawn
Jacqueline, the gal behind Yoga Jawn, is a good friend of mine, and she also offers incredible Donation classes at Sunset Cliffs: Fridays at 11 am and Sundays at 9 am and 11 am. Jackie is an O.G. and has been teaching on the Cliffs for years—she’s an awesome teacher. Class space is limited, so be sure to sign up beforehand.
Yoga Jawn also hosts paid yoga events throughout the city, including Springtime Yoga in Carlsbad Flower Fields—a must! (pictured)
Sign Up: Get Tickets on Eventbrite / More Information on Yoga Jawn
Additional Sunset Cliffs Yoga Classes
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You can find the full current list of awesome teachers offering Donation classes at Sunset Cliffs on the O.B. Yoga Facebook Group! The complete schedule is updated there regularly and includes mine and Yoga Jawn’s classes.
Be sure to join and support all the teachers on the Cliffs and around Ocean Beach throughout the week!
NamaSteve Yoga
NamaSteve offers yoga overlooking the ocean at Palisades Park on Ocean Blvd in Pacific Beach, San Diego. These Donation classes tend to be very busy, so arrive early to get parking and claim your spot!
Learn More: NamaSteve
The Om Experience
Enjoy Donation Outdoor Yoga in Balboa Park every Sunday 11 am – 12 pm at Laurel & 6th Ave with The Om Experience, led by Olivia and Matthew Hughes. This is a weekly Vinyasa-style Yoga class combined with Live Music. First-timers are encouraged to attend, as well as seasoned yogis. Everyone is welcome to join this practice, no matter what your level or experience.
Learn More: The Om Experience
Studios Offering Outdoor Yoga in San Diego
Listed in alphabetical order:
AwareWolf
This newer studio space is located on the Rooftop of Spin nightclub in Old Town, right by the San Diego Airport. AwareWolf offers unique yoga and fitness classes during the week, and transforms on the weekends into an intimate event space with a goal to cultivate community.
Sign Up: AwareWolf
Pier to Point Yoga & Wellness
Pier to Point in Point Loma is where I did my Yoga Teacher Training in 2016, back when it was called Elka Yoga & Wellness It’s easily one of my favorite studios in San Diego. They have a beautiful outdoor deck where they host both Mat and Aerial Yoga classes of all varieties, with some of the top teachers in the city. I can’t recommend this place highly enough for their good vibes, great classes, and community.
Sign Up: Pier to Point
Riffs
Riffs has a couple locations, but the studio in Bird Rock, La Jolla, is the one to go to for their awesome outdoor yoga studio space. Enjoy the nearby ocean breeze and beautiful live music as you practice any of their yoga class styles including Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, Restorative and Yin yoga. (more about the different types of yoga here)
Sign Up: Riffs Studio
Trilogy Sanctuary
I’ve talked before about how Trilogy Sanctuary in La Jolla is one of my favorite studios in San Diego, and they just keep getting better. They’ve recently expanded their rooftop space and built an incredible new Outdoor Yoga dome space. You can also still take Aerial Yoga on their nearby outdoor rig. You’ll get incredible rooftop views of La Jolla and the ocean, and it’s truly a magical sanctuary. Be sure to shop their chic boutique Totem, and get a bite to eat in their amazing vegan cafe. (Trilogy really has it all!) You might even catch me on the schedule, as I still teach there!
Sign Up: Trilogy Sanctuary
Tyto Yoga & Wellness
Tyto Yoga & Wellness is a new studio located in the Turquoise Business District of North Pacific Beach, San Diego. They offer a variety of classes, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Pilates, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra in their outdoor studio space
Sign Up: Tyto
The Yoga Bus
The Yoga Bus is a mobile studio that brings both Donation and Ticketed yoga classes, as well as Conscious Events like silent discos, to different outdoor locations all throughout San Diego! They offer a pay-what-you-can model so you can join no matter what price point you’re looking for. I’ve had the opportunity to teach a couple of classes for them in Mission Beach and can attest it’s a great time. Just look for the peach-colored VW bus!
Sign Up: The Yoga Bus
Yoga Deck
This new indoor-outdoor yoga studio in Banker’s Hill, San Diego gives you the best of both worlds—the open air and a roof! This beautiful space design was inspired by the lush retreat centers of Tulum and Costa Rica. Yoga Deck hosts yoga, meditation, movement, and spiritual growth classes.
Sign Up: Yoga Deck
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Do you know of any other teachers or studios currently offering Outdoor Yoga in San Diego? Let me know—drop a Comment in the Disqus section below and I’ll add it to the list!
xo,
Amy
Note: All images belong to the Teachers and Studios listed in this article.