SUP Yoga
Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga
Yoga For Everyone
What is SUP yoga?!
We are so excited to offer Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga (SUP Yoga) so you can take your yoga class onto the water to practice balance & stability, increase your confidence, breath freely and openly, meditate with the sound of water & nature and you get to enjoy the outdoors doing something fun & active!
SUP yoga unites the sport of stand-up paddleboarding, which originated in Hawaii in the 1940s, with the ancient practice of yoga, which has its roots in India. In the short time SUP yoga has existed, it has grown in popularity worldwide.
Practicing yoga on a surface that is moving – like the paddleboard – engages the core muscles and strengthens other muscles which wouldn’t otherwise be used in an earth-bound practice. SUP yoga also requires intense focus because transitioning between poses requires concentration to keep the board steady.
Yoga brings balance and restores all bodily systems by creating physical, mental and spiritual harmony. Both yoga and stand up paddle boarding are great for building better balance, coordination, endurance, and body strength!
A 90 minute SUP Yoga session includes the board rental, an introduction to paddleboarding, a short paddle journey, and an hour of guided yoga on the boards. We also offer SUP Paddle classes and the option to Bring your own board + equipment (BYOBoard).
Immerse yourself in nature, connecting mind and body as we flow through yoga poses with the water beneath us and the sky above. A beautiful way to harmonize body and spirit. This is an all levels yoga class that is suitable for new and beginner paddlers. No SUP experience is needed, just a yearning for adventure and fun out on the water!
Our lead instructor Wendy is trained in SUP & SOUL Paddleboard Yoga for the waters and now leads her own SUP training every year
Things to know:
- It is best to wear water resistant clothing like a rash guard or something similar, some people wear bathing suits underneath shorts and a tank, but do wear whatever you are comfortable in.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself.
- Bring a towel and change of clothes for after the class
- Full bottle of water for hydrating (You can bring along your water on the board)
- There is a life jacket & whistle on each board
- No previous SUP experience is required
We meet at Christie Lake Conservation area, it is located on HWY 5, address is: 1000 ON-5, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2.
We meet at the Marina Pavilion, as you enter the park and hit the first stop sign you turn left and go all the way until you hit a parking lot, you will see one of the instructors by the trailer with the boards near the Marina Pavilion.
There is an entrance fee to the Conservation area, it is a one time fee each time you come to the park or you can purchase the annual Hamilton Conservation pass, price list here: http://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/
Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the start of the session so we can be on the water on time!
If you own a SUP board and want to join the yoga class, please choose the ‘BYOBoard’ pricing option.
We offer SUP Yoga in the summer months on a weekly basis, please check the schedule for all upcoming classes, workshops & special events.
Pricing:
- Single SUP class – $45
- Single SUP class (with own board) – $35
- Private SUP class – $330 (4-9 people)
Great for employees, teams, parties & celebrations, includes paddle/safety instruction, yoga class & free time! Please email lindsay@yogashalawaterdown.com for more information on private classes available.