Locate Your Zen: Yoga Classes Now Offered at Parisian Museums
Parisian museums are expanding their offerings beyond art and history, now providing unique wellness experiences with the introduction of yoga classes. Several cultural institutions are opening their doors for yoga sessions, offering a novel way to connect with art, culture and personal well-being.
A New Way to Experience Culture
Looking for a change of scenery for your downward dog or sun salutation? Several Parisian museums are now hosting yoga sessions amidst their collections. This innovative approach aims to nourish both body and mind through a more sensory engagement with culture.
Museum Yoga Class Details
- At the Louvre Museum – Friday at 7 p.m. – January 16, 30, February 20 and March 13, 2026 – €31
- At the Museum of Modern Art – October 16 at 6:30 p.m. – €10
- At the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum – two Saturdays per month – from September 13 to December 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. – €15
- At the Orsay Museum – one Sunday per month – from October 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. – €4 for children, €10 for adults
- At the City of Architecture and Heritage – one Saturday every two months – from October 11, 2025 to June 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. – €30
- At the Gustave Moreau Museum – two Mondays per month – from March 9 to June 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. – €20
Louvre Museum Yoga
Classes at the Louvre require both a workshop ticket and a museum entrance ticket. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and yoga mats will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own. The classes are led by Charlotte Wilkins, a historian and yoga teacher.
Museum of Modern Art Yoga
The Museum of Modern Art offers a unique experience combining yoga with a discovery of the museum’s collections. Participants will practice yoga in front of works of art, exploring the intersection of movement, meditation, and aesthetics. The workshop invites total immersion between movement, meditation and aesthetics.
Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum Yoga
Camille Voituriez and Clarys Nonys, yoga teachers, lead vinyasa yoga classes in the intimate setting of the museum. Participants are guided through a yoga practice for all levels, followed by a meditation and discussion of Jean-Jacques Henner’s work. Participants must bring their own mats.
Orsay Museum Family Yoga
The Orsay Museum offers family yoga classes for children aged 6 to 12. These classes encourage families to connect with the art through breathwork, movement, and meditation.
City of Architecture and Heritage Yoga
Aurélie Delarue and a museum mediator guide participants through a sensitive and immersive experience in the museum’s spaces. Yoga mats are provided.
Gustave Moreau Museum Yoga
Camille Voituriez leads a complete session combining dynamic movements for relaxation and a slower phase inspired by yin yoga, culminating in guided meditation before a work of art. Participants must bring their own mats.
FAQ
- Do I need to bring my own yoga mat? Some classes provide mats, even as others require participants to bring their own. Check the specific class details.
- Do I need a museum ticket in addition to the workshop ticket? Yes, for the Louvre Museum classes, a museum entrance ticket is required in addition to the workshop ticket.
- Are these classes suitable for all levels? Many classes are designed for all levels, but it’s always best to check the specific class description.
These yoga classes offer a unique opportunity to experience Parisian museums in a new and enriching way, combining physical and mental well-being with cultural immersion.