New for 2017! SUP Yoga

SUP Yoga is a combination of Stand Up Paddling and Yoga, the emphasis on core stability is a wonderful addition to the yoga workout and the paddling experience. The peacefulness of floating on the water combined with the meditative nature of yoga. Combining Stand Up Paddleboarding and Yoga, this guided trip will spend 2 hours on the Calm Waters of Cedar Lake. Under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor, the first hour will be a guided yoga practice. The focus of the yoga with largely be restorative with an emphasis on breath-work, inner focus, and balance. There is no need to have prior yoga experience. The second hour will allow participants to Stand Up Paddleboard around the lake under the supervision of a Guide.

Yoga on a stand up paddle board– who would have thought? Strengthen your core muscles and find your balance with our certified instructors. We offer 90 minute classes launching from our Kitsilano Beach location. SUP Yoga is one of the most enjoyable ways to start or end your day on the water. All skill levels are welcome, as we encourage practice at your own pace. You might even surprise yourself with a tree pose!

Standup paddleboard yoga (or SUP yoga, as it’s known to its devotees) is asana practiced on 10- to 12-foot-long boards in the most serene of settings: an ocean bay, a glassy lake, even a slow-moving river. In recent years, water-loving yogis have embraced SUP yoga as a practice that brings a sense of joyful freedom to an otherwise earth-bound yoga practice.

“On the water, you have to let go of any control or wanting to do everything perfectly because at any moment, even though we are on flatwater, your board can become unstable ” says Becky , one of our SUP Yoga Instructors who started her SUP yoga practice in India over a decade ago. “SUP yoga is a reminder that it’s not so serious.”

Becky begins her playful practice with a few grounding asanas like cat cow Pose and Balasana (Child’s Pose) to get her balance. Its true, even Becky can end up in the water if her weight isn’t evenly distributed front to back or side to side. Thankfully Cedar Lake is not at chilly as it’s Kicking Horse counterpart. Our instructors will teach you to compensate by using a wider stance and rocking with the waves—and by letting go. “The worst that can happen is that you fall in and get back up,” says Becky, who notes that not taking yourself too seriously is crucial to making it fun.

• What can I expect?  Expect a peaceful, non judgemental environment with the goal of having a soulful experience on a mountain lake. You will be gently guided by your Yoga Instructor. No experience is required.  Expect to get wet so a bathing suit is a great idea, as well as something loose & cozy to change into for afterwards.
• When is the best time to go? Our SUP Yoga Adventure is available from mid-may to early September.