16 May From Studio to Sea: The Ocean-Lover’s Guide to Yoga & Cold Water Therapy

Our top yoga + swim combos in Brighton, Mordialloc & Mornington

If your perfect day includes movement, salt water, and a deep breath of sea air at the best ocean swim spots, you’re not alone. At Warrior One Yoga, many of our students love combining their yoga practice with a cold ocean dip. It’s one of the best ways to support the nervous system, ground your energy, and feel alive.

Here’s our guide to the best ocean swim spots near our studios, the benefits of cold water therapy, and ocean-inspired poses to keep you flowing.

Why Pair Yoga With a Cold Dip?

Combining yoga with cold water immersion offers benefits for the body, mind, and soul:

• Cold water therapy boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery post-class
• Ocean swims regulate the nervous system, helping to shift from stress to calm
• Grounding in nature post-yoga deepens the effects of your practice

If you’re doing yoga near the ocean in Melbourne, you’re in luck—each Warrior One Yoga studio is just minutes from the sea.

Ocean-Inspired Yoga Poses to Try

Whether you’re flowing seaside or just got out of the water, try these ocean-inspired shapes:

• Wide-Legged Forward Fold
• Camel Pose
• Half Pigeon
• Reclined Twist
• Supported Fish Pose

These postures help open the heart, calm the system, and connect you to the natural rhythm of breath and body.

Best Ocean Swim Spots Near Our Studios

Brighton Yoga & Ocean Swims

• Dendy Street Beach — iconic, spacious, and just a few minutes from class
• Brighton Baths — a more enclosed option for regular dippers
• Green Point — peaceful and great for grounding barefoot

Mordialloc Yoga & Cold Plunges

• Mordi Beach — ideal for a quick post-class dip
• Mordialloc Pier — exhilarating jump for the brave
• Mentone Beach — calmer, perfect for a beach walk or float

Mornington Yoga & Seaside Rituals

• Mills Beach — a local favourite for sunsets and swims
• Fisherman’s Beach — quiet, protected, and steps from the studio
• The Pillars — cliff jumping with a view, if you’re feeling adventurous

Yoga doesn’t end when you roll up your mat. It can become part of your practice if you’re lucky enough to live near the ocean. Let the sea support your rhythm, whether it’s sunrise movement followed by a cold dip, or an evening flow before floating under the moonlight.

Practising at Warrior One Yoga in Brighton, Mordialloc or Mornington?

Come flow with us—then find your favourite post-class swim spot and tag us in your ritual.

With salty skin and open hearts,
Team Warrior One