Silent Disco Yoga is on the newer side of the spectrum when it comes to yoga classes. Never heard of silent yoga? Or maybe you’ve heard of it, but never experienced it. Either way, I’ll explain. Silent disco yoga, is basically a yoga class in which silent disco headphones are used to block out noise. Through these headphones, you’ll hear your yoga teacher’s instructions, plus any music they might be playing in the background.

Yoga is something that has been used for years by people from all walks of life to move their bodies in a way they love, as well as enjoy a level of ‘zen’ that we rarely experience in our everyday lives. Yoga isn’t just about exercising, toning up, and all of that jazz; it’s about becoming better connected to yourself and the world around you. This is why a great focus is put on your breathing and the sensation and sounds of certain things.

Yoga is renowned for its challenging poses, feelings of euphoria, and the calm, more connected feelings you get both in the short and long term.

I recently went along to a tres cool event in a monastery of all places, in the quest to find out more about this silent disco yoga malarkey, what it is, and why you might just enjoy the experience.

As a result here are R1SE yoga's top tips as to why you might want to try it:

1. It’s a super immersive experience.

All outside noise is cancelled out so that all you can hear is the instructor and the sweeeet tunes! You’ll be able to focus on exactly what your instructor is saying, almost as if they are whispering softly in your ear.

2. No more distractions.

You may have attended a yoga class before where some outside noise disturbed your flow slightly. Whether you’re moving through the asanas or trying to meditate, distractions can certainly get in the way and interrupt your flow.

In a silent disco yoga class, you’ll never have to worry about being disturbed! The headphones make sure of that.

3. The Most Memorable Yoga Practice You’ll Ever Do

Silent disco yoga is hands down one of the most memorable yoga practices you’ll ever do. Most people have a ‘type’ when it comes to yoga. Some prefer it plain and simple, others prefer it extra sweaty, and some prefer the silent disco kind. Silent disco yoga can be enjoyed by all kinds of yoga lovers – it’s worth a try at least once!

4. Get the most from your teacher.

Having a system in place that allows the yoga instructor to reach every single person in the room with the exact same volume and clarity is an absolute game-changer. It means every attendee is guaranteed the same presentation and instruction.

The instructor benefits too as they will be much less strained from trying to instruct loudly and clearly while simultaneously demonstrating the poses themselves.

5. It’s private, yet shared and intimate.

You’ve got the best of both worlds with silent disco yoga classes. You can feel like you’re in your own world, but at the same time, you’re having this shared experience with others. It’s a great situation to be able to zone in between the two, depending on how you’d rather experience your class. In this way, it’s all up to you.

6. It’s a customisable experience.

You can pretty much tailor the class to be of your choosing. Sound is a big deal with yoga, so being able to adjust the volume of your teacher’s voice, as well as the music, allows you to set the tone yourself. Whether you want your teacher’s voice to be softer in your ear during Savasana, or you struggle to hear and want to increase the volume, the experience is yours.

7. Enjoy Silent Disco Yoga In Many Stunning Locations

The great thing about this type of yoga is that you can enjoy it in many stunning locations (think R1SE Retreats). It’s still enjoyable in a studio, but you can do this type of yoga in the park, on the beach or in another beautiful setting. Imagine performing a gorgeous sun salutation while the sun sets across from you on a sandy beach! <<insert sigh>>

Other types of yoga classes may not be permitted on a beach or an outdoors location, as many places aren’t suitable or licensed to amplify sound. Silent disco yoga eliminates this problem.

Go For It!

All in all you will never experience a more focused class like a silent disco yoga class. You’ll be able to put your all into each and every pose, connect better to your instructor, and enjoy some zen inducing tunes all at the same time.

If you’re ready to take your yoga practice to the next level and boost your happy hormones, silent disco yoga could be the practice for you. Try it and see how you feel – we're offering our Rave@R1SE event on March 17th https://transform.r1se.co.uk/event-5-early-bird