Benefits of Sup Yoga

Benefits of Sup Yoga:  In this article, we are going to discuss health benefits of sup yoga. Sup Yoga is one of this elusive sports that a bunch of different people from random places claims to have been the first one doing it. "SUP Yoga" or "Paddle Boarding Yoga" is one of the newer activities around that is growing rapidly. The origins of SUP are a hazy debate, most common consensus is it was a bunch of lads in Waikiki in the 50’s. Yoga, on the other hand, is over 5,000 years old according to some sources.

Benefits of Sup Yoga

Here are Benefits of Sup Yoga

1. SUP Yoga Engages Different Muscles

SUP Yoga specifically engages your core more so than classroom yoga because you work on your balance and stability while on your board. In a way, it also helps your progress through normal yoga classes because your core will be strengthened out on the water.

2. Natures Calming Presence 

Floating in the calm water is incredibly tranquil and peaceful no matter where or what you are floating on. You get the sense of real tranquility, calmness and a sense of relaxation while the waves are cradling you. In a way, it brings the same peace of mind that being in a yoga studio can give you except that you are out in nature.

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3. It Increases Awareness

Being on a board in the middle of the water increases your awareness of your surroundings as well as increases your stability and balance. You may fall a time or two but just think of it as a refresher!

4. SUP Yoga goes as fast as You go

Chances are you will not be trying difficult position if any at all while on your board for the first time and that’s okay! It takes some time to get your “sea legs” but once you put in the time and effort you will be rewarded!

5. Your Yoga Board is Mobile

Don’t like where you are positioned or is the sun glaring in your face? No problem! You can simply paddle to a different location. There is no “Rushing to your spot” or rolling up of mats involved.

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Intrigued by what’s helping you hold that pose? Here’s a (layman’s) list of what you will come to expect to groan about after a solid "SUP Yoga" session.

• Quadriceps
• Glutes
• Hamstrings.
• Thigh muscles
• Back muscles that support the spine
• Abs

Seeing as going out on a SUP already requires balance, adding yoga to the equation equals in one epic overall body workout. The best part is that you hardly notice you are getting this kind of exercise (until the next day). No CrossFit instructor wannabe drill sergeant is telling you to try harder, just the sound of gentle water movements lapping at your board. Though I promise you, you are getting just as much of a workout as the prior subjects crawling through mud.

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How do I get started on SUP Yoga? 

Before running to your local surf shop it is best to try out a paddleboard first. Chances are if you live near a body of water such as the ocean or a lake there will be a water sports rental center near you that rents paddle boards. Simply hop on and get used to the board's dynamics. Talking from experience it is best to actually try out a board on a calm day. My second ever day of paddle boarding went less than smooth when the winds and waves picked up and we were paddling against the tide. I’m still shocked that I did not fall into the drink!

 Once you have got your feet wet (heh heh see what I did there?) it is strongly recommended that you should try out a "SUP Yoga" class and listen to some of the tips that the instructor gives you. You can usually rent boards at these classes.  After a few practice sessions then you can choose which kind of board you like! Be sure to read reviews though, because not all Paddle Boards are created equal.