Exploring SUP yoga Retreat

Program

The Academy is based on the concept of small classes with maximum of 6 Students,

high quality teaching, better learning and understanding, and better connection to

your consciousness and inner peace. SUP yoga unites the sport of stand-up paddle

boarding, 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 to

include devotees worldwide.

In the following the First Steps of starting SUP or Stand Up Paddle Boarding and

Yoga:

 The first one is to SLOW DOWN. Move at half the speed you usually do on

land once you start paddle boarding on the water. Follow your breathing

pattern slowly as you stroke your arms and legs.

 The second one is to MIND YOUR POSITION. Minding your own poses and

positions is the most important thing in SUP board and yoga. You have to be

aware on the paddle board’s shape and its handle to avoid falling off.

 The third one is to GAZE ONLY AT THE HORIZON. The loss of balance

comes from changing gaze too quickly. Your body feels the stress and your

muscles contract. In this case, having your gaze fixed on the horizon will give

you the stability you need.

 The fourth one is to HYDRATE YOUR BODY BEFORE THE WORKOUT. It is

vital to drink plenty of water before you proceed to workout. Since changing

poses on the paddle board requires you to move all parts of your body, you will

need to have enough water in your body to sweat it out as well.

The Benefits are listed in the following brief details:

1. It Promotes Mindfulness

 The practice of SUP Boarding and Yoga requires you to pay attention to your

breath as well as your body movements.

 This is needed for you to keep a well-balanced posture while afloat on water.

Focusing on your overall breathing and balance is indeed a step closer to

developing a deeper level of mindfulness or self-awareness.

2. It Increases Breath Control

 The pace of this type of yoga requires you to slow down. Slowing down allows

you to focus on your movements and change your poses as smooth as

possible.

 As you slow down on your movement, it also allows you to focus more on

your breathing and increase your control over it.

3. It Exercises Your Body

 Although SUP Boarding and Yoga do not require too much physical activity, it

is still proven to exercise your body. The poses that you exert generally firm

up core areas such as the arms, shoulders, legs, knees, and quadriceps.

4. It Gives You the Feeling of Refreshment

Going through the summer heat instead of lying flat on your yoga mat inside a room

creates a lot of difference. It gives you a more sense of being one with the outdoors.

You can easily cool down merely by having an unlimited supply of water beneath

you.

5. It Gives You a Chance to Experience the Beauty of Nature

Aside from the calming feeling of being afloat on water, having a beautiful landscape

as your view is definitely priceless. You even have an accessible fresh air around

you. How can you make your yoga experience better? Well, try stand-up paddle

boarding and yoga to see!

6. It is So Fun and Challenging

The SUP Boarding and Yoga not only improve your health but also serve as a fun

and challenging work to do. It gives you the freedom to move depending on your

desired poses. It also challenges you mentally and physically to balance your weight

on water while doing yoga poses.

7. It Improves Balance and Flexibility

Changing yoga poses improves and maintains your balance and flexibility. It requires

you to stay on the paddle board while floating on the water and to keep your body in

a balanced state. Further, the same is done to increase your mobility and flexibility. It

requires your different muscles to strengthen with a wide range of poses. Those who

frequently practice yoga is known to have excellent balancing and flexibility skills.

8. It Increases Blood Circulation

One of the important parts of yoga is to focus on your breathing. This has been

found out to increase your blood circulation. This increase helps to ease the feeling

of stress and improves your overall emotional wellness.

9. It Gives Yoga Technique a New Face

It refines the whole game of yoga by introducing a technique that allows you to go

outdoors. Similar to any exercise and sport, the SUP also requires you to practice to

be a master.

10. It Calms Your Mind

Allowing your body to go with the flow of water produces a calming effect to your

mind. The peacefulness of the water combines yoga with a relaxing, stress-reducing

feeling. It gives a rejuvenating feeling of being in union with the water.

11. It Empowers You

Any kind of exercise is found to be one way of changing your disposition. You are

being empowered to be a better version of you by prioritizing wellness above else.

Since the SUP boarding and yoga is not an easy task to complete, it also requires

you to work hard and be extra patient.

Daily Schedule

 09:00 – 10.00 Yoga Class

 10:00 – 12.30 SUP Board and Yoga

 12:30 – 14.30 Lunch break

 14:30 - 17.00 SUP Board and Yoga

 16:00 – 17.00 Yoga Class – Style Class