Tanjung Aan is the twin-bay beach below Bukit Merese hill on Lombok's south coast — yoga happens here as self-led sand practice and occasional pop-up classes from nearby Kuta surf camps. No commercial studios. The eastern bay is calmer for sunrise yoga; the western bay catches sunset color. Drop-ins for pop-up sessions 50-120k IDR when running. Pair with sunrise on Bukit Merese above for a complete south-coast yoga morning.
# Yoga at Tanjung Aan: Twin-Bay Beachfront Practice
Tanjung Aan is the famous twin-bay beach directly below Bukit Merese on Lombok's south coast — two near-identical white-sand bays separated by a small rocky outcrop, both backed by gentle dunes and a few small warungs. There are no commercial yoga studios here, but the bay has become a destination for self-led beach yoga and occasional pop-up classes from Kuta-based teachers. For travelers wanting the iconic Lombok beach yoga photo without going to Selong Belanak's busier surf scene, Tanjung Aan delivers.
Two adjacent horseshoe bays:
White-to-cream sand. Gentle slope into the water. Several small warungs scattered behind the beach selling drinks, fresh coconuts, and basic Indonesian meals. Some local sellers walk the beach offering fruit, sarongs, and souvenirs.
The bay catches morning sun first on the eastern side, with the eastern cliff lighting up around 6am during dry season. Sunset light hits the western bay later in the afternoon.
Yoga at Tanjung Aan exists in three modes:
Self-led sand practice: The default. Travelers bring mats, find a flat spot (eastern bay is quieter early), and practice independently. Most common before 7am.
Pop-up classes from Kuta: A few Kuta teachers occasionally run informal beach yoga at Tanjung Aan during dry season. Usually advertised on noticeboards at Mana, Kookoo Bird, or local Instagram accounts. Drop-ins 50-120k IDR or by-donation.
Private guided sessions: Pre-arranged through Kuta yoga teachers. 200-350k IDR per session. Good for couples, families, or honeymooners wanting a memorable experience.
Both work but serve different purposes:
Sunrise (5-7am):
Sunset (5-6:30pm):
Sunrise is dramatically better for actual yoga. Sunset is better as part of a wider beach evening.
Total time: 3-5 hours. Total cost: 100-200k IDR including parking, breakfast, snacks, fuel.
Three reasons Tanjung Aan attracts beach yogis:
1. Iconic setting: White sand, twin bays, dramatic cliff backdrop. The Instagram appeal is real and matches the in-person experience.
2. Bukit Merese above: The hill directly above provides a sunrise yoga + beach yoga combo. You can do both in one morning.
3. Warung infrastructure: Unlike Mawun (one tiny warung), Tanjung Aan has several places for breakfast, drinks, and rest. This makes longer beach days easier.
Honest about limitations:
Good for:
Less suited for:
The natural full-experience day:
This combines the two best yoga settings on Lombok's south coast in a single morning.
If staying at Pullman or Novotel Mandalika, Tanjung Aan is a 10-15 minute scooter ride. A common pattern:
This pairs the resort comfort with the public beach experience that the resort can't replicate.
For pop-up classes: check noticeboards at Mana, Kookoo Bird, Yoga Searcher in Kuta. Follow local Instagram accounts for current schedules.
For private guided sessions: WhatsApp Kuta-based yoga teachers 24-48 hours ahead. Specify Tanjung Aan as the venue. Most include their transport.
For honeymoon or special-occasion sessions: ask your Kuta hotel or Mandalika resort to coordinate. Photographers can be added for the iconic shots.
Tanjung Aan yoga is the easiest beach yoga to combine with a wider south-coast experience. It's not the quietest, not the most isolated, but it's the most photogenic and accessible. For most travelers visiting Lombok's south coast, doing one Tanjung Aan sunrise session — paired with the Bukit Merese climb — is enough to capture the bay's essence.
Tanjung Aan is 15-20 minutes east of Kuta Lombok by scooter, 30 minutes from Lombok International Airport. From Kuta, follow the coastal road past Mandalika; Tanjung Aan is signed. Parking 5-10k IDR. Beach entry usually free, occasionally 10k IDR collected by local watchers. From Mandalika resorts (Pullman, Novotel), 10-15 minutes by scooter.
Tanjung Aan vs Mawun for beach yoga: Tanjung Aan is bigger (twin bays) and more populated; Mawun is smaller and quieter. Tanjung Aan vs Bukit Merese: Tanjung Aan is sea-level beach yoga; Merese is hilltop with panoramic views. Many travelers do both in one morning — Merese sunrise then Tanjung Aan beach time.