Sunset Yoga in Port Adriano

After the popularity of this event the previous year, it was no surprise this year’s event was another roaring success. The open air event once again saw people of all levels in yoga come together to take part in a massive master-class. With the beautiful blue skies and not a cloud in sight – you couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for the evening.

The event was sponsored by Sempre Activa, Font Vella, Danone, Vitacoco, and Yogalan. People started to arrive from 6.30pm to the warm-orange setting at one end of the port and welcomed with the sound of familiar pop tracks played through the sound system and goody bags on arrival.

You could see the look of anticipation and excitement on their faces as they were handed their goody bags and green Vita Coco yoga mats. Quickly peeking inside the goody bags, they pulled out a bottle of Font Vella water, a Port Adriano Sunset Yoga long-sleeved top and a €5 Sempre Activa voucher to spend online.

By 7pm, there was a long queue of people waiting to show their tickets at the entrance. A sea of people who had already found a place to set down their mats in the large roped off area taking up the whole of what would usually be the part of the ports car park next to the playground area. It was indeed a sociable affair, with groups of ladies arriving together and others meeting new people as they found their space in front of the stage.

Just after 7.30pm, the car park was full and Xuan Lan and Gemma Mengual took to the stage and began what must be one of the biggest yoga classes the island has ever seen. They started off the class focussing on breathing and taking the participants minds to the right place, before moving onto some nice easy stretches which was great for building up the confidence of the beginners. Later getting into some more complicated yoga poses like downward dog, warrior and fluid movements to improve balance, core strength as well as other well-known yoga stances.

It was great to see men and women of all ages, with all levels of experience in the art of yoga taking part. Whilst the class was in Spanish, it was easy enough to follow simply by watching the hosts on the large stage at the front. There were many nationalities present; Spanish, English, German, Swedish and French.

The spiritual event was accentuated by the warm glow of the sunset and the peaceful surroundings in the beautiful portside setting. It was amazing to see so many people unite for a class to cultivate their body and mind. I would say this is an event for anyone from absolute beginners to the connoisseurs of yoga, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the next date from Port Adriano.

Opening Times: Start time for this event was 7.30pm but we would recommend getting there earlier to prepare (so from 7pm in this case).

Entry: Entrance fee without mat: 8€, or Entrance fee with mat: 14€. Tickets had to be purchased in advance from either the Port Adriano office or on the Port Adriano website.

Transport: There is free parking in Port Adriano, alternatively if you are coming from Palma, Portals, Santa Ponsa or the route from Peguera 104 and 105 buses that stop off just outside the port (Entrada el Toro- bus stop). Taxis are available from just outside the port entrance on the round-about.