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Best Places for Outdoor Yoga in Orange County

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The beautiful weather in Orange County makes it one of the nation's best places for outdoor yoga enthusiasts. Coupling a love of the outdoors with a connection to the inner body is a unique experience; here are a few of the best places for outdoor yoga in Orange County.

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I Heart Yoga in the Park
Lantern Bay Park
34485 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 248-3530
www.iheartyogainthepark.com

Voted the best yoga in Orange County, "I Heart Yoga in the Park" is offered every single day at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point. Rain or shine, this bluff overlooking the ocean offers breathtaking views and yoga for all ages and skill levels. The classes, which are donation based (suggested donations start at $15), start at 10am. A full schedule can be found here.

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Shore SUP & Yoga
2824 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 423-6420
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Offering both outdoor beach yoga in the summer, as well as a year-round unique stand-up-paddleboard yoga class that takes you out of the norm of studio yoga and into the elements, Shore SUP & Yoga is one of OC's more popular outdoor yoga class. Each session, which takes place in Newport Harbor, begins with yoga on the beach and then a set of tranquil and stress-relieving yoga postures on your board. It's the perfect yoga for one that wants to try a new form.

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Sun Salute Yoga
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 371-6097
www.sunsaluteyoga.com

Sun Salute Yoga, a boutique studio in Dana Point, features intimate classes with personal attention provided by instructors. In addition to their unique studio environment, Sun Salute Yoga offers an All Levels Outdoor Yoga in the Park at Heritage Park on a regular basis. If raining, the class, which is donation based, will be held at the studio.

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Outdoors Yoga in Huntington Beach
Various Locations
Huntington Beach, CA
www.meetup.com

If you're looking for yoga on the beach where you will connect with yourself, and the environment as you feel the sea air and hear the waves crashing, then the Outdoors Yoga in Huntington Beach is perfect. Meeting up regularly at various locations, this group posts daily and weekly yoga classes which are held in Huntington Beach on the sand. A variety of instructors, class times, and levels are offered, including beginners to advanced, sunset yoga, morning yoga, and more. A schedule can be found here.

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Long Beach Self-Improvement Meetup
Marina Vista Park
Colorado St & E Santiago Ave
Long Beach, CA 90814
www.meetup.com

Those looking to improve strength, flexibility, serenity and reduce their stress are in for quite a treat with Long Beach's self improvement yoga classes. Here, you'll practice yoga with a view of the water in the shade or sun of Marina Vista Park. Challenge yourself to our edge and learn how to let go of the past through a blend of physical, spiritual and emotional tactics. Through the physical postures and breath work during a challenging and fun yoga sequence, you'll have a terrific time. It's great for beginners and experienced students as well as people with physical challenges. Certified instructors also guide you safely through your practice to reach a blissful and restful workout.

What are your favorite places to do outdoor yoga? Share in the comments below!
Katie Bodell is the Blog Editor for Trekaroo, the largest family travel website in the U.S. She is also a freelance writer, a happy wife to her best friend, and a mom to three sweet California girls. See more on: Trekaroo | CheapOair | Google+ | Twitter.
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