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Yoga combines controlled physical postures, breathing techniques and relaxation practices to improve flexibility, balance and mindfulness. Sessions may take place in studios, retreat centres or outdoor environments, and can range from gentle restorative classes to more physically demanding styles.
ActivitySure can cover yoga on an amateur, non-professional basis when you are taking part abroad. This applies to recreational classes, workshops and retreats rather than professional teaching, paid instruction or performance. Although yoga is often low impact, certain poses and extended sessions can place strain on muscles and joints if not performed carefully.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Yoga Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Yoga Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go for yoga?
Yoga retreats are particularly popular in destinations associated with wellbeing and natural surroundings. India is widely recognised as the traditional home of yoga and attracts visitors seeking structured retreats and teacher-led programmes. Bali and Costa Rica are also known for retreat-style experiences that combine yoga practice with tropical landscapes and wellness-focused travel.
Here's why yoga travel insurance matters:
While yoga focuses on controlled movement, strains, sprains and overextension injuries can occur, particularly when attempting unfamiliar poses or more advanced styles. If you are injured while practising abroad, medical treatment or repatriation may be required. Having appropriate travel insurance in place can help protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and guidance provided by instructors or retreat organisers
- Use appropriate safety equipment such as mats, blocks or straps where needed.
- Warm up gently and avoid overstretching cold muscles.
- Move slowly and with control into and out of poses
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp pain or unusual discomfort.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Yoga is covered as standard with ActivitySure, so you can take part in classes, workshops, or retreat sessions while you’re away without adding it to your policy.
Yes, yoga retreats can be covered. This could include daily classes, guided practice, meditation, stretching, and general wellness sessions.
Yes. Yoga courses, workshops and intensive programmes can be covered if you are taking part, learning or practising during your trip. You should follow the instructor’s guidance and stay within your ability level.
You can be covered for emergency medical expenses if you are injured while doing yoga and the claim meets the policy terms. Take extra care with advanced poses, unfamiliar styles, or longer retreat sessions.
Yes, yoga teaching can be covered, including paid teaching, as long as the work does not involve manual labour and matches the activity covered by your policy. This is different from taking part in a professional competition or receiving prize money.
Yoga cover typically includes standard classes or retreats. If the class involves specialist equipment, hammocks, acrobatics, extreme heat, or a more unusual format, we’d ask you to get in touch so we can discuss the cover with our underwriter.