Rhodes Yoga Class

A Rhodes yoga class is a guided yoga session on the island of Rhodes, held outdoors in the Medieval Moat of the Old Town or on a deck by the sea at sunset. Classes suit all levels and end with meditation. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours.

The sections below cover the classes, the moat setting, the morning and sunset sessions, the styles and who they suit. They also cover what to bring, durations, timing, getting there, studios and booking, with links into the Rhodes pages. The classes shown are checked on GetYourGuide.

What is a Rhodes yoga class?

A Rhodes yoga class is a guided group session held outdoors or in a studio on the island. Teachers lead breathing, poses and rest. The two GetYourGuide classes meet in the Medieval Moat of Rhodes Town and on Kremasti beach.

Each class mixes three parts. It starts with pranayama, which means breath control. Asanas, or poses, come next. Savasana, a rest lying flat on your back, closes the session.

A Rhodes yoga class outdoors uses the island as its room. One class sits below medieval walls. Another faces the sea as the sun goes down.

Studio classes on the island follow the same plan indoors. At Base and Fly, a class lasts 75 minutes. Breathing takes 10 minutes, poses 50 and rest 15.

Which Rhodes yoga classes can you book?

You can book four Rhodes yoga class listings on GetYourGuide. Two run in Rhodes Town, one at Kremasti and one at Monolithos. Island studios add Iyengar yoga at the Art Park and aerial and acro yoga with Base and Fly.

• Morning Yoga in the Medieval Moat: Rhodes Town, 1.5 hours, small group.
• Sunset Yoga Flow by the Sea: Kremasti beach, 1.5 hours.
• Outdoor Yoga at Grand Masters Garden: Rhodes Town, 2 hours, small group.
• Yoga and Sunset: Monolithos, 2.5 hours, small group.
• Shakti Yoga Studio: Iyengar yoga at the Art Park, on the Pastida road.
• Base and Fly: yoga, aerial yoga and AcroYoga in Rhodes.

The garden Rhodes yoga class meets at the new Akantia gate. A 30-minute brisk walk through the moat leads to a spot under trees. About 60 minutes of breathing, yoga and meditation follow, facing the Palace of the Grand Master.

Shakti Yoga Studio teaches Iyengar yoga with Haris Lyroni. This slow style uses props, or support aids, to ease each body into a pose. The studio moved from Athens to the Art Park in late spring, after 17 years of teaching.

Base and Fly adds aerial yoga, done in a hanging hammock. Its Yoga on Wheels tour pairs a bike ride with a Rhodes yoga class inside the walls. The tour lasts 3 hours.

What is the Medieval Moat, the setting of a Rhodes yoga class?

The Medieval Moat is a deep, dry ditch along the land side of the Old Town walls. The Knights Hospitaller built and widened it. Today a Rhodes yoga class rolls out mats on its floor, below the towers.

The walled Old Town is the Medieval City of Rhodes. UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage Site. Its walls run for about 4 kilometres, with towers, bastions and gates.

The Knights built these defences between the 14th and early 16th centuries. They widened the moat when cannons changed warfare. The trench runs for about 2.5 kilometres.

A dry moat holds no water. It was a gap that kept attackers away from the walls. Its floor has little shade, so heat builds by midday.

What happens in the morning Rhodes yoga class in the moat?

The morning Rhodes yoga class in the moat lasts 1.5 hours for a small group. It opens with breathing exercises and moves into an energising flow. A guided meditation and the sound of a singing bowl close it.

• Breathing exercises: you slow and steady your breath to settle in.
• Yoga flow: poses link one to the next in an energising sequence.
• Guided meditation: the teacher talks you into stillness and calm focus.
• Singing bowl: a metal bowl rings out a long, soft tone.

The listing marks this Rhodes yoga class as open to all levels. A flow means you move from pose to pose in time with your breath.

One summer start time on the listing reads 9:00. The session runs in a small group. Old stone walls rise above the mats as you practise.

What does the sunset Rhodes yoga class at Kremasti offer?

The sunset Rhodes yoga class at Kremasti beach is a 1.5-hour flow by the sea. You move through an energising sequence as the sun sets over the water. A relaxing 10-15-minute guided meditation ends the session.

Kremasti sits on the northwest coast, about 15 minutes’ drive from Rhodes Town. It lies between the airport and Ialysos. The village streets lead down to its long shore.

• Length: about 3 kilometres of shore.
• Surface: pebbles mixed with sand.
• Facing: west, towards the setting sun.
• Wind: a steady breeze that draws kitesurfers.
• Extras: sunbeds, umbrellas and a tree-lined promenade.

Kremasti is one of the long west-coast beaches on Rhodes. The listing shows a 19:00 start on summer evenings. The meditation at the end of this Rhodes yoga class lets you rest as the light fades.

Which yoga styles does a Rhodes yoga class teach?

A Rhodes yoga class in the moat or at Kremasti teaches a yoga flow. In a flow, each move links to a breath. Island studios add Iyengar yoga, aerial yoga in a hanging hammock and acro yoga with a partner. Each trains the body differently.

Iyengar yoga focuses on exact alignment, meaning each joint sits in the right place. Shakti Yoga Studio teaches this style at the Art Park in Archipoli. Teacher Haris Lyroni taught yoga classes in Athens for 17 years before moving to Rhodes.

• Vinyasa flow: poses joined in one smooth chain, led by the breath
• Iyengar yoga: slow, exact poses that train posture
• Aerial yoga: poses done in a hammock that hangs above the floor
• Acro yoga: partner work mixing yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage
• Pranayama: breathing exercises that open a studio class

Base and Fly calls itself the first studio on Rhodes to teach acro yoga. One person, the base, lies on the floor. Another, the flyer, rises into the air, while a spotter keeps both safe. Roles swap during the session.

Who suits a Rhodes yoga class?

A Rhodes yoga class suits beginners and experienced students alike. The morning moat session is listed for all levels. Base and Fly teaches everyone from first-timers to advanced students. Children join studio classes too. Fitness fans find real strength work in aerial and acro yoga.

Base and Fly lists its yoga, aerial yoga and acro yoga classes for adults and children. That makes studio yoga an easy pick for families. More family ideas sit on the Rhodes with kids page.

Aerial yoga builds core strength, according to the studio. Upside-down poses, where the head hangs below the hips, can take pressure off the spine. The hammock also supports deeper stretches than the mat allows.

Pregnant guests tell the teacher before any Rhodes yoga class starts. Iyengar sessions at Shakti are shaped to each person’s needs. Its teaching stresses breathing and careful body alignment.

What do you wear and bring to a Rhodes yoga class?

For a Rhodes yoga class, wear soft, stretchy clothes that let you bend freely. Bring water, sun cream and a hat to the outdoor sessions. The Old Town outdoor class supplies mats, though you can bring your own for comfort.

• A full water bottle for the summer heat
• Sun cream and a cap for the morning sun
• A light top for the evening breeze at Kremasti
• Your own mat, if you prefer a familiar one
• Sandals that slip off quickly before practice

An evening Rhodes yoga class at Kremasti faces the open west coast, where the wind rarely drops. The beach mixes sand with pebbles. A light layer keeps you warm during the final meditation.

The moat is a deep trench, largely dry, along the inland side of the walls. Wear shoes for the walk along the moat to your spot.

How long does a Rhodes yoga class last, and what is included?

A Rhodes yoga class runs from one hour to 2.5 hours. An Old Town outdoor class lasts one hour. The moat and Kremasti sessions each last 1.5 hours. The Grand Masters Garden class takes 2 hours. The Monolithos yoga and sunset outing lasts 2.5 hours.

A studio Rhodes yoga class at Base and Fly lasts 1 hour 15 minutes. Its acro yoga classes run for 1 hour 30 minutes. Here is what each format contains.

• Moat class: breathing, a flow, guided meditation and a singing bowl
• Kremasti class: a sunset flow, then 10 to 15 minutes of meditation
• Base and Fly yoga: 10 minutes of breathing, 50 of practice, 15 of rest
• Base and Fly acro yoga: warm-up, main class and cool-down
• Old Town outdoor class: mats, music, meditation and savasana, a lying rest

Small groups fill the moat, Grand Masters Garden and Monolithos sessions. A separate sunset class on Rhodes includes a mat, a yoga blanket, water and a local snack. The same 1.5-hour sunset format runs on other islands, as the Mykonos yoga classes show.

When does a Rhodes yoga class run?

A morning Rhodes yoga class in the moat starts at 09:00. The Kremasti sunset class starts at 19:00 in the high summer months. Both times avoid the hottest hours of the day, when outdoor practice gets tiring.

An Old Town Rhodes yoga class meets Sunday to Friday at 08:00. Guests arrive ten minutes early to settle in. The early start leaves the full day free for sightseeing.

Temperatures stay steadier around sunset, notes one sunset class page, so evening practice feels comfortable. Match your dates to the weather by checking when to visit Rhodes.

How do you get to a Rhodes yoga class?

A morning Rhodes yoga class in the moat sits beside the Old Town walls, so you walk in through an Old Town gate. The sunset class is at Kremasti, about 11 km from Rhodes Town, and buses and taxis run there.

To reach the morning Rhodes yoga class, use the moat entrance by the petrol station at Liberty Gate. A second way in lies near the town bus station.

For Kremasti, take a RODA bus from the terminal on Averof Street. Buses leave one to three times an hour, from 6:10 in the morning until midnight. The ride takes 20 to 25 minutes, and the Rhodes getting around page lists taxi and bus options.

Which Rhodes yoga studios and hotel classes run outside the tourist season?

Town studios run a Rhodes yoga class on a weekly timetable, not on a tour calendar. Shakti Yoga Studio, Base and Fly and Clare Lee’s Yoga in Rhodes teach local students as well as visitors. A Kallithea hotel runs daily classes for its guests.

• Shakti Yoga Studio: Iyengar yoga with Haris Lyroni, Monday to Saturday, in Archipoli and Rhodes Town.
• Base and Fly: classes at Attavirou 46 in Rhodes Town, for adults and children.
• Yoga in Rhodes: classes, camps and retreats with Clare Lee, who also promotes Art of Living seminars.
• Elysium Resort and Spa: one-hour classes daily at Kallithea Bay, plus beach sunset yoga twice a week.

Iyengar yoga puts exact body alignment first. Shakti teaches in Greek and English. Its Level 1 class suits beginners, older people and people with physical challenges.

AcroYoga mixes yoga with partner acrobatics to build strength, flexibility and trust.

What can you pair with a Rhodes yoga class on the same day?

After a morning Rhodes yoga class, the Old Town walls and the 2.4 km moat path sit right beside you. Before the sunset session at Kremasti, try a valley walk or a horse ride on the beach.

• Moat walk: follow the dry moat for about 2.4 km, from the Nea Agora end to the commercial harbour.
• Butterfly Valley: Petaloudes Valley lies about 15 minutes by road from Kremasti.
• Horse riding: a sunset ride on Kremasti Beach lasts 75 minutes to 2 hours.
• Hiking: a guided sunset hike climbs Profitis Ilias, and more trails sit on the Rhodes hiking page.
• A base nearby: the where to stay in Rhodes page compares areas close to both classes.

Stay in the moat after a Rhodes yoga class to see the walls from below. The floor shows their full height and small tunnels under the city. Stone cannonballs still lie along the route.

How do you book and cancel a Rhodes yoga class?

Book a moat or Kremasti Rhodes yoga class on its GetYourGuide listing. Pick a date, a start time and a group size. Both classes come with free cancellation. You get a full refund up to 24 hours before the start.

Shakti Yoga Studio takes bookings for each Rhodes yoga class by phone and email. Private classes run on request. Base and Fly takes bookings through a Book a Class page on its website.

Shanti Now books private yoga, meditation and sound bath sessions across Rhodes. Its certified instructors come to you and bring all the equipment. A sound bath is a rest session where you lie still and listen to bowl tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you keep practising yoga after your trip to Rhodes?

Yes. Shakti Yoga Studio streams its hybrid classes live on the Zoom platform, so you can join from home. The studio also sells online courses. Shakti began in Athens before it moved to Rhodes. The live stream follows the same timetable as the studio, so your Rhodes yoga class goes on from home.

When does Shakti teach breathing technique classes?

Shakti teaches pranayama, which means breathing techniques, in the last week of each month. The studio says these sessions do not suit a first introductory class. Newcomers start their first Rhodes yoga class at Level 1 instead. General and restorative classes sometimes run in silence, with no spoken cues.

Will planes disturb the sunset Rhodes yoga class at Kremasti?

Kremasti sits about 3 km from Diagoras, the main airport on Rhodes. Planes land close by, so aircraft noise reaches the village. Rhodes Airport is the fourth busiest in Greece, and the bulk of its flights run in summer. The village is one of the largest on Rhodes.

Is there a residential yoga retreat on Rhodes?

Drolma Ling, about 500 m from Theologos village, runs seven-day retreats in a private pine forest. Each one starts on a Monday and mixes Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Guests sleep in cottage rooms or tents, a short walk from the beach. It suits those who want more than a single Rhodes yoga class.

Where else in Greece can you join a yoga retreat?

Crete hosts Art of Living courses. Teacher Areti runs breathing and meditation courses in Heraklion. Art of Silence courses have run at Triopetra, on the south coast. Sudarshan Kriya, the group’s own breathing method, is part of these courses. The Crete yoga retreats page covers longer stays after a Rhodes yoga class.