Yoga-fever is sweeping Croatia. This summer, free outdoor yoga sessions will be running all over the country, for the benefit of tourists and locals alike.
The programme's catchy title is 'Yoga in daily life on the beach and in parks in Croatia'. Since starting 11 years ago, it's grown in popularity each year. It's open to every age, sex and ability, with the aim of getting the whole country warrior-posing its way to happiness and health. There's no charge, and no obligations - so, even if trying to maintain balance in public fills you with dread, you've no excuse not to give it a go. Find your nearest yoga spot below:
Zagreb
Maksimir Park – Wednesdays – 7:00 – 8:00 am
Jarun – Saturdays – 18:00 – 19:00 pm
Bundek – Saturdays – 18:00 – 19:00 pm
Info: 091 61 3358
Samobor
Promenade dr. Franjo Tuđmana – Wednesdays – 19:00 – 20:00 pm
Karlovac
In front of Hotel Korana Srakovčić – Tuesdays – 19:00 – 20:00 pm
Info: 091 1412108
Varaždin
Park Graberje – Mondays – 19:00 – 20:00 pm (starts 11 July)
Info: 098 933 3575
Split
Bačvice beach – Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:00 am
Info: 099 258 5754
Labin
Park Zelenice – Saturdays – 7:00 – 8:00 am
Info: 095 915 8271
Rovinj
Beach opposite the hospital settlement – Mondays – 19:00 – 20:00 pm
Info: 099 21 25 098
Umag
Moela – Africa beach – Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:00 am (from 20 July – 17 August)
Info: 091 900 6348
Pula
Park Šijana – Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:00 am (15 July – 15 August)
Info: 098 219-606
Rijeka
Riječki lukobran – Molo longo – Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:00 am
Info: 091 9111 370
Šibenik
City beach Banj – (Divine Hatha Yoga) Fridays – 9:00 – 10:30 am
Info: 095 520 83 01