Dong Stick class on Desaru Coast beach at sunrise

Sixteen motions with a bamboo stick as the sun rises over the water

A 50-minute Dong Stick class on Desaru Coast beach at sunrise, led by a professional naturalist guide in English. You learn sixteen motions using a bamboo stick to stretch and strengthen, beginning with breathing exercises as the sun breaks the horizon. The class suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 2. Bamboo stick and bottled water are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning Dong Stick exercise on beach

• Gather at beach at dawn
• Listen to waves and sunrise
• Perform breathing exercises
• Practice sixteen Dong Stick motions

The experience

The class starts at dawn on the beach, when the light is still soft and the water is calm. You begin with breathing exercises to settle the mind and relax the muscles, then move through sixteen motions guided by your instructor. The bamboo stick becomes your tool for each movement. It helps you deepen stretches, build strength in the shoulders and spine, and work on posture without strain. The whole session runs 50 minutes, timed so you finish as the sun clears the horizon.

Dong Stick is a low-impact practice that focuses on flexibility, posture and breath. There's no jumping or high intensity. The movements are deliberate and controlled, which is why the class works for families, older adults and anyone new to exercise. Your guide is a trained naturalist who leads in English and adjusts the pace to the group. You'll have the bamboo stick to take home, plus bottled water throughout the session.

What’s included

• Bamboo stick to keep.
• bottled water.
• professional guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by JungleWalla Tours

Is this one for you?This class suits anyone looking for a gentle, mindful start to the day rather than an intense workout. The fixed dawn timing means you catch the sunrise as part of the practice, so book it if you're an early riser or want to shift your routine toward morning movement.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Dong Stick and how is it different from other morning exercise classes?

Dong Stick is a mindful exercise that uses sixteen specific motions, each performed with a bamboo stick to deepen stretches and build strength in the shoulders, spine and core. Unlike cardio or high-impact classes, it emphasizes flexibility, posture and controlled breathing, making it gentler on the joints while still building functional strength.

Do I need any experience or fitness level to join the Dong Stick class?

No experience is necessary. The class is designed for all fitness levels and is accessible to families and children from age 2 onward. Your guide adjusts the pace and depth of each motion so you work at your own level without pressure.

What time does the class start and how long does it run?

The class gathers at the beach at dawn and runs for 50 minutes, ending as the sun rises. The exact start time shifts with the sunrise, so confirm the precise time when you book.

What's included in the class, and do I need to bring anything?

The class includes a bamboo stick, bottled water and instruction from a professional guide. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and bring a towel if you like. The beach sand can be cool underfoot before sunrise.