Ever wandered through an airport, desperately looking for a quiet corner to unroll your yoga mat and squeeze in some Sun Salutations between flights? Or maybe the thought of doing Down Dog on questionable hotel carpeting makes you cringe? Well, here’s some good news—these days, you don’t have to sacrifice your yoga routine just because you’re traveling. Hotels and airports are finally catching on, realizing that happy, relaxed travelers are good for business. And guess what? They’re stepping up their game with dedicated yoga spaces, in-room mats, and even wellness-focused designs.

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Take San Francisco International Airport, for example. Last year, they launched a Yoga Room in Terminal 2, and travelers loved it. The idea was such a hit that two more airports followed suit. Over at Dallas-Fort Worth International, there’s a bright, peaceful space near Terminal D with free yoga mats and a video playing gentle routines. Meanwhile, Burlington International Airport went all out with a serene yoga room featuring bamboo floors, mats, and even live classes taught by a local studio, Evolution Yoga. It’s only a matter of time before more airports realize what yogis have known forever—stretching and deep breathing are the perfect antidote to the stress of flying. (And hey, we’re already barefoot after security anyway, right?)

Hotels are getting in on the action too. EVEN Hotels, a new wellness-focused brand by InterContinental, is using feedback from travelers to design spaces with Zen-inspired decor, healthy food options, and even workout areas right in your room. (The first one’s opening in NYC in 2013.) Big names like Westin, IHG, and Hilton already offer in-room yoga mats and guided videos as part of their amenities. But Kimpton Hotels took it a step further—they introduced Mat, a cute (okay, maybe a tiny bit creepy?) little yoga buddy designed to keep yoginis company during their practice.

And it’s not just luxury spots getting into yoga. Even trendy budget stays like Berlin’s Plus Hostel now offer free yoga classes for guests. No matter where you stay—whether it’s a five-star resort or a budget-friendly hostel—if there’s Wi-Fi, you can pull up a yoga video on your phone or tablet and flow wherever you are. But if practicing alone in a hotel room isn’t your thing, apps like Yoga Local (for NYC and other big U.S. cities) or Mindbody Yoga let you book a class on the go, so you can join the local yoga community and soak up the good vibes.

Let’s be real—keeping up with yoga and meditation while traveling isn’t always easy. But the travel industry is finally paying attention, making it simpler than ever to stay balanced on the road. Who knows? Maybe one day we’ll see airplane seats swapped for meditation cushions (hey, we can dream!). For now, though, yoga on the go is more accessible than ever.