India, Feb. 20 -- What if your fitness routine came with rolling waves and a shifting horizon instead of mirrored walls? Across cities, people are stepping aboard yachts for cycling, HIIT and yoga sessions, turning a regular workout into an experience at sea. Former national cycling champion Baqar Nasser, who conducts spin sessions on yachts, believes the appeal runs deeper than aesthetics. He says, "The skyline and the water create a sense of freedom. Participants disconnect from the chaos and become more present." In fast-paced metro cities like Mumbai and Pune, these sessions offer something increasingly rare: stillness. Ridhisha Balani, spin instructor at Mumbai-based wellness hub Somewhr, captures it perfectly: "In Mumbai, where construction noise and lack of space is almost a personality trait, being in the middle of the water with nothing but air, sun, stars and stillness feels magical." For fitness entrepreneur and coach Khyati Kanjani, who leads HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) sessions aboard yachts, the experience allows for social connection. "It's more fun as you are working out with a new group of people each time!" she says. Of course, working out at sea comes at a premium. With prices starting at around Rs.2,999 per person, these sessions fall squarely in the luxury category, making them aspirational rather than everyday. But Ridhisha believes that's precisely the point. She shares, "These sessions are luxury in its purest form. But then that's why fitness luxury experiences are rising, because in today's world, good health is the real luxury. I've had people cry mid-session, purely from the release of emotions." Still, doing burpees offshore isn't without its challenges. Khyati admits, "Creatively designing a workout that adapts to the movement of the yacht over the waves while ensuring no one falls is tough. The yacht is stationary during the workout. It sways a bit with waves but the HIIT workout is designed to offset that. Other than that, logistics are a challenge."...