Abu Dhabi, being the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, is a concrete jungle teaming with busy people going about their business. So what do overworked office goers and stay at home moms have in common you ask? The answer is yoga! A few years ago Yoga became popular in Abu Dhabi as a path to more meaningful and healthy existence. However as the popularity of Yoga grew, the only local Yoga studio, Bodytree Studio found themselves overwhelmed by the demand. Undefeated, free-spirited instructors took to gymnasiums, community centres, local parks and beaches to bring this ancient art of relaxation and rejuvenation to the people. The creativity of local instructors did not stop there, they have gone even further to add their own personal flair to classes. Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga incorporates paddling into Yoga while Bikram Yoga is conducted in a heated room and Raw-Yoga includes an introduction to raw food.
Beach Yoga simply brings Yoga down to the shore and the venue alone brings a refreshing element to the classes. The soothing form of exercise has even started attracting tourists. Laila Dajani, of The Yoga Juice who teaches Vinyasa Yoga at beachside classes and is a leading voice in the emerging local yoga community, welcomes Yoga students will all levels of experience. Whether you are visiting Abu Dhabi for work or pleasure, stop by the Corniche at sunrise to get an invigorating start to the day, or at sunset to unwind and relax. If you wish to hang onto that serene feeling evoked by your session, step away from the busy city and check into the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi which takes its place close to nature within the celebrated Arabian Wildlife Park. It is one of the leading eco-friendly luxury resorts in Abu Dhabi.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
