SUP Yoga Teacher Training

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Pre-registration must be made via Facebook, email, or phone! Pre-payment must be made online via the "Pay Online" tab above! 150.00 deposit is non-refundable!

Full training takes place outdoors; equipment is supplied for training along with some light snacks! You are required to bring your own lifejacket!

You will need a packed lunch, water, hat, sunglasses (with strap recommended), sunblock, water shoes, notebook and pen, towel, rashguard recommended but not required, and a change of clothes as you WILL get wet!

You must know how to swim and have one year of dedicated yoga practice. SUP experience and 200 hour yoga teacher training is recommended but not required!

You must acknowledge and accept that all water activities are an assumed risk sport. By taking part in training you assume full responsibility and all liability for your participation. It is your responsibility to provide judgement based on your physical ability and act accordingly!

This course will fully educate and prepare you to successfully teach a fun, interactive, and safe SUP yoga and water fitness class.

TYB 20 HOUR SUP-YTT

1) What is SUP?

SUP’s can either be hardboard or inflatable. SUP means stand up paddleboard. ISUP means inflatable stand up paddleboard. SUP’s are wider, longer, and have more buoyancy than regular surfboards. The structure of a SUP enables paddlers to comfortably balance and challenge themselves in different ways than basic surf has offered in the past. Aside from being another method of hitting the waves, SUP has introduced a new way of staying active, fit, strengthening core, and gaining overall body stability. This form of innovative exercise is extremely fun and effective, as a result SUP has continued to grow and gain interest in society today.

2) What is the history of SUP?

The history of SUP varies depending on the outlook. Some would consider SUP as one of the oldest watersports known, while others would consider it the newest. Surf as we know it has been around since Polynesian times, with a 300 year pause in popularity. It was reintroduced in the 60’s by the Waikiki “beach boys” in Hawaii. Modernized equipment and material has resulted in the most recent evolution of SUP. Heavy redwood boards from Polynesian times could not be placed on a vehicle without damaging the board or the vehicle. Today, the option for solid epoxy boards and inflatable SUP’s have made transportation boards easier, lighter, and sensible.

3) What are the benefits of SUP?

*Improve cardiovascular function

*Reduce the risk for diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke

*Reduce stress, SUP can be extremely relaxing

*Weight loss

*Develop strength and endurance, SUP is a form of aerobic and strength training

*Strengthen core and overall body stability

*Challenge and strengthen balance

*Low impact workout, SUP will help prevent injury

*See growth and fast improvements

*Almost anyone can SUP

*SUP is a great way to connect yourself to nature

***SUP is FUN!