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Engage in a refreshing and engaging wellness practice during your stay at Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites. Kick-start your day with a few sun salutations or wind down in the evening with a vinyasa flow at a Martha’s Vineyard yoga class. Many instructors on the island hold lessons in person and virtually so that you can stretch and twist with a guided practice from the comfort of your luxurious accommodation. 

Benefits of Practicing Yoga on Martha’s Vineyard

If you’re looking for things to do on Martha’s Vineyard, consider signing up for a yoga class. Luckily for you, there are several programs and options available near our Edgartown hotel, regardless of the season. Yoga practice has several positive benefits. Physically, yoga helps increase strength and flexibility, improves respiration and energy levels, and behooves cardio and circulatory health. Mentally, yoga helps manage stress and anxiety-related symptoms, which is excellent for those prone to over-thinking. Whether you occasionally visit the mat or are an accomplished yogi, there’s a class perfect for your needs and interests. 

Hot Yoga MV

Enjoy a rejuvenating hot yoga practice on Martha’s Vineyard at the beautiful studio in Sol Boutique Fitness. Hot yoga burns more calories, nourishes the skin, and helps improve flexibility. They currently have a minimal booking capacity, so look up their schedule, rates, and discounts before you go. 

Yoga on the Vine

Sign up for a virtual or in-class session at Yoga on the Vine. They’re open year-round and have sessions for all skill levels. Sign up online for a rejuvenating Martha’s Vineyard yoga practice. You can use one of the mats from our fitness center for your virtual class in your cozy lodgings.

Yoga on the Beach at Inkwell Beach

For those visiting our Martha’s Vineyard hotel during the summer months, you’ll definitely want to consider reserving a yoga season at Inkwell Beach. Breathe in the sweet, salty air during your vinyasas, greet the morning sun, and relax into your practice to the soothing sounds of ocean waves. There’s no place like Martha’s Vineyard beaches for your next yoga practice. 

Have a Rejuvenating Stay at Our Martha’s Vineyard Resort

Feel free to check out a comprehensive list of the Martha’s Vineyard yoga classes. We even have yoga mats available for use at our fitness center. Treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment at our on-site facilities, the Sea Spa Salon, and dine on decadent dishes at our seasonal eatery, Chesca’s Restaurant. Help support local artists and meander our diverse assortment of galleries. Regardless of where your interests lie, you’re sure to have a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. Our variety of rooms and suites provide something for every style and budget. If you need help finding the perfect accommodation for you, please give us a call at 508-627-4711. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to assist you.

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Treat yourself to a refreshing getaway at Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites. Our luxurious accommodations and on-site amenities provide the perfecting setting to help you unwind. While you’re here, make time to visit our beautiful Martha’s Vineyard beaches. Whether you love to swim, surf, or walk alongside the ocean, there’s a beach here for everyone. We’re happy to provide you with chairs, towels, umbrellas, or bikes so that you have the ultimate beach day experience. 

The Best Martha’s Vineyard Beaches near Our Edgartown Hotel

No two Martha’s Vineyard beaches are alike. Some have waves perfect for surfing. Other’s are ideal for fishers and swimmers. You can even drive across a few beaches if you have a vehicle with four-wheel drive. Regardless of which sandy shoreline you visit, you’re sure to appreciate the natural beauty of ocean waves against an expansive blue sky. 

  1. East Beach (Chappy) attracts swimmers and fishers alike. Feel free to cast a line from shore or wade in the shallows for a refreshing afternoon at East Beach. 
  2. Inkwell Beach has become a long-standing place of empowerment for Black locals and tourists. Several Black musicians, writers, artists, politicians, and social leaders have frequented Inkwell Beach’s warm waters and stretches of soft sand.
  3. Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach is one of the most popular Martha’s Vineyard beaches. Jaws fans may recognize the connect salt pond (Sengekontacket Pond) as the location of the spooky beach scene from the movie. Between the free parking and ideal water conditions, Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach makes for an excellent picnic spot, a tranquil walk, or a day wading in the water. Bend in the Road, which is a part of this State Beach, has lifeguards and calm, shallow water, making this the perfect destination for families with younger children.
  4. Fuller Street Beach is a dog-friendly public beach where you and your beloved pooch can embark on a lovely shoreline hike up to Lighthouse Beach, which connects to the south end of Fuller Street Beach.
  5. South Beach is another popular destination near our Martha’s Vineyard hotel because it is a barrier beach. One side of the shoreline has a surf and the other calm waters, making South Beach the ideal destination for everyone. South Beach provides the classic, New England ocean beachside experience, and it’s an easy bike ride from our hotel. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is properly permitted, you can take it across the beach. Just be sure to pay attention to the tides!

Your Ideal Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Starts Here

Pamper yourself to pure relaxation at Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites. Order a delicious meal from our on-site restaurant, Chesca’s, meander the Eisenhauer Gallery, shop at the cutest boutiques, and treat yourself to a day at our Sea Spa Salon. Regardless of where your interests lie, you’re sure to find an activity that piques your interest near our Martha’s Vineyard resort. To learn more about the best Martha’s Vineyard beaches, or to make a reservation, please give us a call at 508-627-4711. Or, you can check our availability and book your ideal room online.

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by Rick Conti

In my last post, I espoused the abundant virtues of the sun.  It’s one of the reasons we all flock to the Vineyard, on or off-season.  The fact that it is a necessity of life is just icing on the proverbial cake.

Even the most die-hard sun worshipers need a break from time to time.  When the perspiration epoxies your Black Dog T-shirt to your back, a solar headache flares, or your face takes on the hue of a bin of Macintosh apples at Morning Glory Farm, it’s time to seek shelter: shade.  Though it seems like a precious commodity on some sweaty summer days in August, it’s there as your reward if you know where to look.

As I see it, there are two valid ways to escape the relentless panini-press of the summer sun: trees and porches.  (Did you say air-conditioning?  Go directly to Woods Hole, do not pass “Go”, do not collect Steamship tickets!)

My favorite of the non-porch variety is described in a previous post from a few years back.  That all still applies.  For my money (since it’s free) it’s the gold standard for Edgartown, but there are plenty of other options all over the island.

Though geographically near the baked earth of Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs, the MV Camp Meeting grounds couldn’t be further away climatically.  Beyond the obvious charm of the homes there, the area seems to be zoned to exclude the overbearing heat and sun just a block away.  Find a bench under its leafy canopy (or even inside the tabernacle itself) for a while and you’ll soon be sufficiently revived to brave the mobs of Circuit Ave once more.

The interior of the island overflows with au natural options, from the State Forest to Polly Hill Arboretum.  Just get off the main drags and you’re likely to drive right into a suitable respite.

The great thing about the porch option is that those structures are invariably connected to something cool, temperature and vibe-wise.  It could be a retail/food outlet such as Alley’s or the Chilmark General store or lodging like Vineyard Square or the Harborview (am I allowed to say that?).  Such haunts are spread far and wide over MV, allowing you to chill while you chill.

Beyond shade, porches offer a community ambiance that is without parallel.  Where else can you converse with friends and not-yet-friends, wave greetings to passersby, and consume a drink or slice of pizza all at the same time?

So have your choice: sun, shade, or a zebra-striped smattering of both.  Since you’re on the Vineyard, you can’t lose either way.

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