If you love trying new things and are seeking a way to add diversity to your fitness or yoga practice, I strongly encourage you to try Paddleboard Yoga. This is a style/technique I developed in the Atlantic Ocean in 2008. The benefits are vast, and it is catching on quickly.
By Taylor Chaput
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga doesn’t just bring some trendy new twist to the traditional Yoga practice; it re-ignites it. Imagine floating in Savasana in the middle of the ocean, your fingers graze the cool salty water and you lay on your back with your skin soaking up the sun. The waves gently rock you and as your instructor calls you back to your body you blink your eyes open and see the open sky.
The reasons why you should give SUP Yoga a try are too numerous, so we chose a random top three (we will let you add your personal favorites to the list yourself).
By Patrick S. Pemberton
Dozens of sea lions bark like dogs while jockeying for position on a dock. Boats gently bob in salty water as waves slap against a wall of boulders at the shore. In this natural setting, Rose Cutrer is floating on a 101/2-foot board, with eyes closed as she meditates.
Continue reading Take yoga into nature with stand-up paddleboards
By Jess Wilson
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again.
Lucy Mecklenburgh has a body to die for.
And the former-reality-star-turned-gym-bunny put her super-toned, super-trim bod to use on Tuesday as she took to the crystal-clear Miami waters for a spot of paddle-boarding.
By S.m. Torres
If you’re looking for a relaxing workout, then welcome to the world of Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). The sport of paddle boarding has been popularized in Hawaii and has spread throughout the nation, but it has also shown up in Peruvian and various African cultures as a way of travel—and today, it has evolved into one of the best full body workouts while enjoying the water view. Paddleboarding requires minimal gear, and can be done on ocean surf, lakes, and rivers—with no waves required, so it’s easy enough for anybody, any age and any body type, to hop on the SUP board and paddle away!
Continue reading Beginners: Learn How to Paddleboard Like a Pro
By Brennan Smith
The trip can be fast or slow, a leisurely ride down the Colorado River or the challenge of traversing chaotic whitewater. The journey’s vessel is a stand-up paddleboard, allowing the rider to master their own destiny as the red rocks of Moab tower around them.
Continue reading Recreation: Paddleboarding is a chance to stand up for yourself
By ERIN VAN DER MEER
She recently proved she’s in incredible shape by modeling for her new lingerie collection, and now we know how Annalise Braakensiek looks so good.
On a sunny day in Port San Luis, dozens of sea lions bark like dogs while jockeying for position on a dock. Boats gently bob in the salty water as waves slap against a wall of boulders on the shore. And amidst that natural splendor, bordered by the rolling hills of Avila Beach, Rose Cutrer is floating on water, with eyes closed as she meditates on a 10-1/2-foot board.
Continue reading Yoga on stand-up paddleboards helps enthusiasts get out into nature
Is your yoga routine getting a little stale? If you’re looking for a new challenge, yoga on a stand up paddleboard will reinvigorate you and push you to become an even better yogi than you thought possible — all while enjoying the natural splendor of floating on water. And it’s not just for the lucky few in tropical places like Hawaii. The S.U.P. yoga community is much larger than you’d expect, making it easier for you to find a convenient place to try it. Below, ten reasons you might want to:
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