May 27, 2026
Amelia Island offers some unexpected, highly inspired backdrops for yogis from absolute beginners to power practitioners. Here are five perfect places to begin, or continue, your health and wellness journey.
ON BOARD
Leave your mat on the shore and hop onto a stand-up paddle board (SUP) for a floating class led by Amelia Island’s original SUP yoga instructor, Deb Cunningham. No experience on a paddleboard or in yoga is required, and taking a dip while challenging your balance is encouraged. Soak in the sun and hear the peaceful waters lap against your board for the ultimate in relaxation.
BEACHSIDE
Find your drishti on the horizon when you practice yoga along our Atlantic waters. Amelia Island Beach Yoga, offered by longtime Nassau County instructor, Deb Cunningham, offers yoga sessions that you can take right on the beach! There’s no better way to unwind than stretching your muscles with your toes in the sand, gazing out over the ocean.
WITH A GOAT
Experience a serene, literal escape just over the bridge, at Jaybird Hammock Farm, offering a variety of activities to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy goat yoga, where playful goats join you in your practice, adding a touch of joy and spontaneity.
HEATED
Try a heated Bhakti Slow Flow class at Centred on Yoga, where movement is made with intention and allows each posture to become an offering. The steady rhythm creates a grounded container where breath leads, mind quiets, and the body flows with purpose. This class is not about speed or intensity, but about presence, devotion, and embodied awareness.
WITH HISTORY
The Amelia Island Williams House invites you to their Sunrise and/or Moonlight Yoga classes held on the front lawn of the historical Bed & Breakfast. The class incorporates flow sequences and short holds to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Poses are modified for all levels in this series that will leave students energized, centered, and stress free. It’s the perfect way to begin or end your day!
AT A RESORT
Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island can enjoy full-body wellness paired with sweeping beachfront vistas in their beautiful new Wellness Center, offering classes in Yoga Nidra and Meditation. Likewise, the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa’s Health & Fitness Center provides an all-levels flowing yoga practice that is suitable for everyBODY – connecting breath with intentional movement and mindfulness. NOTE: These classes are offered only to guests staying at The Omni or The Ritz-Carlton.
AT THE LOCAL Y
Visiting YMCA members can pay a small fee to attend yoga classes at the McArthur YMCA, which offers a range of classes from gentle yoga (perfect for pregnant mothers or achy joints) to power yoga. This location offers childcare so that little ones can play as parents get their workout.We wish you well in your practice. Namaste.Take a look at all the places to stay on Amelia Island, and enjoy a photo tour of the island’s special beauty.
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