Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii

Had an amazing time exploring the island and got some great info out of it as well. Valerie was a fantastic tour guide, and the yoga was fantastic — exactly want I was looking for in a relaxing trip to the island. I will definitely recommend this to all my friends who are new and experienced with yoga, and also want an if relative trip of the island.

I really enjoyed the Yoga Wellness Tour with Karen and Valerie. Valerie was our main group leader and she was incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and attentive to the group. The tour was incredibly fun and takes you away from the bustling/​touristy Waikiki area and into different parts of the island. We were able to take a stop for some true off-​the-​road local food and it was clear that both Valerie and Karen knew what they were talking about!
You don’t practice as much yoga as much as you get to be present in a lot of different, beautiful places on the island.

JUNGLE + YOGA + HIKE. For serious, it’s like these people were like, «Hmmmm, what does Bella like more than anything else in this world, and how can we combine them all?»
This was one of the best parts of our recent Hawaii trip. Hubby chose to go golfing instead (he’s not all that interested in yoga, but whatevs, to each his own), but when he heard about the friggin’ awesome day I had in a bamboo jungle he was totally jealous.
Our hike was supposed to be the relaxing/​rejuvenating version, but it was raining so darn hard that it turned a bit rugged. Wear good shoes! Our guide that day was Alan (I think that was his name — It was raining pretty hard and maybe I heard it wrong?) and he was beyond terrific. Considering the super rainy weather, he offered everyone plenty of options for the hike to make sure that nobody was doing anything that was beyond their comfort or skill level. He was also a very skilled yoga instructor.
The hike:
So beautiful! Alan showed us all kinds of cool plants and told us great stories about Hawaiian history along the way.
The yoga:
Appropriate for any level, really. Since it was a rainy day, we took advantage of a quick break in the clouds and did a standing series on a little bluff. (Do they call them bluffs in Hawaii? Is that even the right term? I’m clearly a better yogi than I am a geologist or whatever it takes to identify bluffs). Anyhow, nomenclature aside, it was a beautiful location for a standing series. Alan was a great instructor. He quickly got everyone into a good mindset and walked us gently through the series, assisting those who were new to yoga and correcting those who were more experienced. We later did a standing series among the bamboo, which was really great because having the bamboo around made it easier to go deeper into the stretches in the series without losing balance.
The company:
It was so easy to book online. Click, click, boom! Done and done. Even better, Karen called me personally before the day of the hike to talk over some questions I had sent through their online contact page. She clearly cares about her yogis and wants to make sure everyone knows what to expect and that their needs are met. I was already really happy with the whole experience, and then Karen called back a couple days after the hike to check in and see how it had gone and whether it had met my expectations. What great customer care!
Good to know:
Definitely review the info on the website before going on the hike, especially the section about what to bring. Sunblock, water, snacks, and bug spray are MUSTS. Don’t attempt this without those key items. This means you’ll need a backpack or other such item to carry your stuff in — Make sure it’s sturdy (not just a purse) and won’t get in your way when you’re climbing over fallen trees or ducking under branches in the jungle. Did I mention bug spray? YES! There are mosquitoes. Be ready. Along that note, dress appropriately. Yes, it’s Hawaii, but it’s also a jungle. Long pants will protect you from pokey sticks and mosquito bites on your legs. Long sleeves will protect against the sun and (you guessed it) mosquitoes. A few girls on our hike were in shorts and tank tops, and they were covered in mosquito bites by the time we returned despite their bug spray efforts. I was in long pants and a light weight jogging jacket and came out with only a couple bites (I had taken the jacket off for one of the yoga sessions).
If you’re a yogi and nature lover, this is a MUST while in Oahu. I really wish I had discovered Beach Sunset Yoga earlier in my trip. I definitely would have stopped by for one of their beach yoga classes, too!

I’ve been living in Oahu a few months now and I’ve become a regular at Wednesday morning yoga classes in Waikiki. Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii has great teachers that make classes accessible for those new to yoga but challenging for regulars.
I’ve also done their windward side Wellness Tour and their Jungle Yoga Hike. Both experiences were fantastic. The Wellness Tour is a great way to see different parts of the island, even for locals. Many of the places Karen showed us were hidden gems with a few spots to do yoga and meditation. For something a little more active, the Jungle Yoga Hike was a blast. Valerie is a fantastic guide, always giving the cultural and historical background of the places you hike.
If you ever wanted to do yoga by the beach or on a rock cliff overlooking the ocean or surrounded by a lush mountain valley, Beach Sunset Yoga is for you!

I went on the wellness retreat hike and saw and learned such amazing things I never knew about even though I live here. A must do for anyone visiting or living here.

The best yoga instructors and I totally enjoyed the class. It really helps my back… When I miss class, I really feel it in my body. Don’t miss it. You’ll regret it.

Karen does private sessions here and a whole team of teachers at the waikiki beach location all week long, jungle yoga hikes and all over secret cliffs and beaches on the island.
When I lived in West Palm Beach, I did Ashtanga yoga twice a week but since returning to Hawaii, I didn’t make the time to go. Fortunately, a friend referred me to Karen’s Beach Sunset Yoga.
Although I doubt many people would describe me as a nature lover, Beach Sunset Yoga has for at least some brief period made me rethink this. Amazing ocean views and stunning sunsets, if anything can get me to inner peace and calmness, it may be Karens calm voice and passion that constantly shines.
Truly a wonderful zen experience!

I used to practice yoga religiously for many years, but somehow got out of it a couple of years ago. As part of moving to Oahu I promised I’d get back into the practice.
Karen is great! Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners with a very calm/​no drama style. Highly chill. Highly recommended.

I heard about this place from a dear friend and fell in love with it immediately. It’s located on queens beach in waikiki by the trellis.
Nothing is better in the world then warm ocean breeze, a beautiful Waikiki sunset and vinyasa yoga.
It’s like the whole world stops while you are moving through the poses.
Karen, the teacher, is the best. Moving through the postures is easy to understand and she will help move you in to correct posture (beginners) or deeper posture.
It’s a great community to be involved in. Karen has special yoga hikes and moonlight yoga where she takes donation for the homeless in Kakaako.
This is perfect for tourist and locals. See you there!

Karen rocks as a teacher and the sunset class was a by far one of my favorite yoga classes ever. She explained poses clearly and provided assistance to all class participants. Her approach was is guided and very inviting. She is so good the sunset was almost an afterthought! Will be back again and again!

I bought a Groupon with my sister (Aiko A.) for 4 classes, and now that we’ve used all 4 up — I’m kinda sad that we haven’t gone for awhile now.
This is a great yoga class to take — especially if you are used to doing it indoors like I have been doing at work (so lucky my company provides fitness classes at our main office!) — it’s nice to look out at the ocean and feel very contempt with where you are at that moment. There was one session that I totally forgot I was outdoors — we were on our backs and I had my eyes closed — when I opened them, I was surprised to see the night sky! That was weird, but nice!
Karen’s classes are very well done, she sets up candles all around us and always has essential oils for us to enhance our yoga sessions. I’ll admit that if I wasn’t doing yoga before, I might be a little lost during her classes — but I just might be used to the yoga instructor I have at work. Karen does assist and adjust you well, but sometimes her microphone and speaker go out so it’s hard to hear/​understand what she is saying.
I really look forward to more — I think my BF is getting interested in it too, but I won’t push.

This is one of those experiences everyone should add to their bucket list. Whether you have done yoga numerous times or your first, Karen makes it an unforgettable experience, she will push you but also help in teaching the postures. Every time I went I felt invigorated and a sense of love and peace in my world. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!

Yoga, at sunset, on a beach, in Hawaii. What could be a better way to end a day of traveling or work? I’ve gone to four sessions of sunset yoga with my sister on a groupon. It’s been a very good experience and each time I have walked away stretched, relaxed, and centered. I also get a good night’s sleep.
Karen is a good teacher. I appreciate her adjustments as they are firm and gentle at the same time, very yin and yang. She also provides aromatherapy, meditation, music, and candlelight along with the yoga practice.
It’s an overall great experience. Definitely worth it for the mind, body, and soul.

Whether you are a resident or just visiting, I would highly recommend Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii. I have been going to Karen’s classes for a few months now, and have definitely noticed a reduction in stress levels and an increase in my strength and flexibility. Karen is very attentive to all the participants to make sure you have the best yoga practice you can. It’s so nice to practice yoga outdoors while watching the beautiful sunset!