More and more people choose their vacations thinking about how to take care of themselves: rest, move, breathe better.
And yoga has become one of the most common practices, both for those who already do it during the year and for those who take advantage of the trip to try.
In Fuerteventura, it is easy to find classes of different styles, but there are two that usually generate doubts: Rocket Yoga and Yin Yoga.
They are almost opposite in rhythm and focus, and understanding the difference can help you choose better according to what you need at this moment.
1. What is Rocket Yoga?
Rocket Yoga is a dynamic style, derived from Ashtanga, that combines strength, fluidity, and a bit of play.
Generally:
- Classes are active and energetic.
- Transitions, balances, and postures that challenge the body are worked on.
- Breathing is still key, but the pace is more intense.
- It is ideal for those who enjoy moving, sweating, and feeling the body active.
It is usually liked by people:
- Who have already practiced some yoga or sports before.
- Who are looking for a more physical practice.
- Who enjoy the feeling of a “complete workout” (strength, mobility, balance).
You don’t need to be an expert, but you do need to come willing to move and try new things.
2. What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga goes in the opposite direction: it is slow, gentle, and very introspective.
In this style:
- Poses are held for longer periods (several minutes).
- The focus is on deep tissues, mobility, and relaxation.
- The focus is on releasing tension, not on reaching “further” physically.
- Breathing and mental calm are the protagonists.
It usually fits very well with people who:
- Need to slow down.
- Are looking for a more meditative and restorative practice.
- Accumulate physical tension (back, hips, neck) from work, sports, or stress.
On vacation, Yin Yoga is usually a very good option for those who are feeling “rushed” and want to take advantage of the trip to loosen both the body and the mind.
3. Which style is most suitable for me right now?
A simple way to see it:
- If you want to activate the body, feel strong, coordinate movement and breath, and are motivated by a more intense practice →
Rocket Yoga may fit better. - If what you need is rest, release, better sleep, and reduce tension, without physically demanding yourself →
Yin Yoga is probably the better choice.
You can also combine them: one day of Rocket to activate, another of Yin to recover.
On vacation, that mix usually works very well.
4. Where to do yoga on vacation in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has become a very common destination for those looking to combine rest, sports, remote work, and well-being.
In the north, in areas like Corralejo, it is easy to find:
- Yoga studios with different modalities.
- Trainings that combine strength, mobility, and breathing.
- Proposals that integrate yoga into a more conscious lifestyle.
If you stay in Corralejo and want to have everything close by (accommodation, training, local life, and the possibility of remote work), a good option is to choose spaces that integrate several things in one place.
In that sense, within Bristol Sunset Beach, Endorfina Club offers an active lifestyle approach that can include:
- Yoga classes (according to season and schedule).
- Sessions of mobility and functional training that complement the practice.
- An environment where sports and well-being are part of daily life.
This way, you can organize your vacation or workation combining beach, sports, and moments of calm without having to constantly move around.
5. Tips for choosing the right yoga practice on the island
- Listen to what you need right now: more energy or more rest.
- If it’s your first time, start with a gentle or mixed class, and ask the teacher.
- Don’t turn yoga into “another thing to do”: use it to add well-being, not pressure.
- If you work remotely, using yoga as a start or end to the day helps a lot to separate “work mode” and “rest mode.”
- Take advantage of the environment: combine classes with walking, breathing fresh air, and spending time outdoors.
If you understand the difference between Rocket and Yin, and know what you are looking for at the moment, it will be much easier for you to choose how and where to do yoga during your vacation in Fuerteventura.
The island sets the stage; you choose the rhythm.
