SUP for a challenge?

Stand Up Paddleboard yoga for adventurous spirits who want to get strong and confident AF.

Trade your yoga mat for a paddleboard this summer and take your practice to the water with us.

So, what makes paddleboard yoga the best outdoor workout?

✓ The ocean is your yoga studio. And in this studio, the water is your gentle guide; the sounds of summer the soundtrack to your practice.

✓ Brings back your “beginner’s mind.” No matter how long you’ve been doing yoga, SUP yoga will challenge even your most confident poses.

✓ Practice mindfulness and breath control. Focusing on your balance keeps you fully present on your body and nature, in the moment.

✓ Learn how to celebrate successes and falls. Take these lessons with you off the mat, too.

✓ Keeps your movement practice fun, fresh, and empowering. No practice will ever be the same.

paddleboard yoga.

We believe that anyone, regardless of their skill level, can have an incredible paddleboard yoga experience:

The ocean is your yoga studio. And in this studio, the water is your gentle guide; the sounds of summer the soundtrack to your practice. Learn new skills. Meet new friends. Have fun – even if you fall off your board (we’ve all done it!)

INTRODUCING OUR…

PADDLEBOARD YOGA SUMMER SERIES

Take your yoga practice from the studio to the water. Trade your yoga mat for a paddleboard this summer in our six week sunset summer series.

HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:

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On-land instruction

Our signature paddleboard yoga classes start with on-land instruction to set you up for success while you’re on the board! We’ll give you the lay of the land so you feel comfortable on the paddleboard and in the water.

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Paddleboard equipment

Our VESL paddle boards and paddles are the best on the market - trust us, you’ll notice a huge difference when you try out these boards! All of our participants will receive their own PFD (personal flotation device), too!

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Six Summer Sessions

Want to know the best way to get good at something? Consistency! Join us throughout the summer (June -September) for six 90-minute sessions and watch your practice soar.

CLIENT LOVE

“StandUp Paddleboard Yoga was so much fun! I would 10 / 10 recommend going. Even if you have little to no paddle-board or yoga experience.”

- Stephanie A.

here’s how it works:

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Pick a Series

While most of our classes will be at sunset, we also offer early morning classes as well. Choose the series that works best for your schedule!

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Choose your Level

Choose between our beginner series and all-level series. Our beginner series is for those that are new to yoga or paddleboarding, or need a refresher. Our all-level series is for those that have yoga and paddleboarding experience.

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Save your Spot

Once you have found the level and series day/time that works best for you, click below to save your spot with a deposit!

Never tried Paddleboarding yoga before? No worries - we’ve got you!

here’s how class will flow…

  • Each class includes on-land instruction. Your instructor will go over your board, how to use your paddle, and paddle strokes.

  • Then it’s time to head out on the water and paddle to the dock (approx. 10 minutes).

  • Once your board is locked into the anchor system, the rest of class time is devoted to yoga, breathwork, and meditation.

  • You’ll end with floating savasana (seavasana), and then paddle back to shore.

Summer Series Class Options

beginner series

6-WEEKS

In this series, you’ll learn the basics of paddleboarding and build a strong, confident foundation. You’ll focus on belly, back, and seated postures as you work your way up to standing on your paddleboard. Paddle + flow with us on Friday and Sunday mornings.

ALL-LEVELS SERIES

6-WEEKS

In this series you’ll practice a full flow on your paddleboard and incorporate intermediate to advanced postures. We have two class options for our all-levels crew! Paddle + flow with us on Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Sunday at sunset.

SUP Yoga is right for you if…

✓ You have an adventurous spirit and are willing to try something new. No experience needed!

✓You’re cool with being in open water - we’ve got waves, boats and plenty of energy.

✓ You’re not afraid of a workout. You’re going to move and it’s going to be hard (but totally fun, we promise!).

You might want to stay on land if…

✓ You have zero chill. You’re going to get wet (possibly soaked!) and potentially fall. 

✓ You don’t respect the water. There are lots of elements at play when you go out on the water – the current, tide, even how to paddle correctly – and your safety is important.

✓ You’re looking for a high-intensity activity or workout. This ain’t it!

Payment Options

4 payments of

$150

Includes six 90-minute sunset paddleboard yoga classes, paddleboard, paddle, pfd + leash. We do not offer refunds so please book confidently.

2 payments of

$225

Includes six 90-minute sunset paddleboard yoga classes, paddleboard, paddle, pfd + leash. We do not offer refunds so please book confidently.

1 payment of

$399

Includes six 90-minute sunset paddleboard yoga classes, paddleboard, paddle, pfd + leash. We do not offer refunds so please book confidently.

Are you ready to get out on the water with us this summer?

join our 6-week summer series!

meet your INSTRUCTOR

HI FRIENDS! I’M CIARA DESMOND.

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me.” - Moana. 

Hey, I’m Ciara! And from the quote up there, you can probably guess that I’m a toddler mom (IYKYK). I’m also the founder of South Shore Paddle Co. & Wicked Om Yoga. To say I LOVE learning and teaching about yoga, movement, and wellness is an understatement - I have more than 5,000 hours of teaching and more than 2,000 hours of training under my belt!

Growing up, if there was a body of water nearby, I was in it (my parents called me a little fish). So it’s no surprise that when a friend introduced me to SUP yoga in 2015, I took to it like a fish to water. It’s since become my happy place. I love that paddleboard yoga teaches you to trust that you are more than capable of doing hard things. I love the energy of the water and feeling at one with the ocean. I can’t wait to share that with you.

In addition to balancing on a paddleboard, you’ll find me balancing: two girls under four, two dogs, a husband, and a yoga school.

FAQs

  • Anything you’re comfortable moving in (and not afraid to get wet). Some people wear yoga pants and a t-shirt, others wear bathing suits. Water shoes are optional. In the early part of summer (mostly June), it tends to get chilly so dress in layers that you can easily take off.

    South Shore Paddle Board Co. is not responsible for your belongings. We highly recommend purchasing a dry bag (and waterproof phone case) if you want to bring anything with you on the water. You can slide a dry bag underneath your board.

  • Great question! A few things. First, being in open water in the summer means that a SUP yoga class will rarely be quiet and peaceful. There will be boats and people out on the water enjoying the weather. Second, it’s very important to respect the water and the expertise of your instructor, especially when it comes to currents and tides.

  • We love that you’re up for an adventure! We would recommend starting with a 1:1 private SUP yoga class to get you comfortable with being on your paddleboard and out on the water. From there, you can continue with 1:1 classes, or you can go into our Beginner’s Series for four weeks where you’ll build up to standing on your board.

  • You are going to LOVE paddleboard yoga! People that normally do high-intensity workouts are usually the ones that benefit the most. Being on the water is challenging in and of itself, and then there’s the added bonus of turning inward and finding calm among Mother Nature.

  • No, no refunds are available for missed classes.

TAKE YOUR YOGA PRACTICE TO THE WATER THIS SUMMER

Allow the ocean to be your studio. And in this studio, the water is your gentle guide; the sounds of summer the soundtrack to your practice. We can’t wait to have you out on the board with us!