Sup Yoga: What Yoga on the Paddle Board is and How Does it Work

One of the features that make Yoga so popular is the ability to practice it anywhere: in the gym, at home, on a lawn, on the beach or anywhere else you want.

Usually you choose to lean on a solid surface, but for those who want to try their hand at an advanced variant, there is also Sup yoga, or yoga to be practiced in the water, on the Paddle Board.

This version combines yoga and fitness and is perfect for if you are looking for an original but very effective way to keep fit in the summer, since in addition to relaxing, having to balance on the board implies use and therefore training. of different body muscles.

Another type of yoga that promises several benefits is hot yoga.

Did you know that you can synchronize yoga classes to the phases of the moon?

Here are some positions that can be performed while balancing on the Paddle Baard.

below the shoulders and knees at hip distance. Spread your fingers apart and apply equal pressure to the tip as well as the base of the hand.

Extend your arms.

Push your chest back towards your legs as you straighten your knees and reach the soles of your feet.

Relax your neck, letting your head hang down towards the yoga board.

Take a few deep breaths with your nose.

and legs, stretches the hip extensors and improves balance.

Begin by placing one foot forward, the opposite leg extended back and the front knee bent 90 degrees. For beginners it is better to place at least one hand, but also both, on the board at the height of the front foot, in order to stabilize until you become more confident. The toes of the rear foot should be turned to the side to stabilize the body.
Lift your chest and stretch your spine as you stretch towards the sky.
Hold the position for at least five breaths, then return to rest and repeat.

or shins, gently lifting the chest as you extend it skyward.

The gaze can be turned upward or forward, depending on the flexibility of the neck.

Hold the position for five to ten breaths and repeat three times.

, the inner thigh and the hip extensors.

Do a split keeping the hips as perpendicular as possible to the front of the board, so as to favor a balanced and uniform stretch of the back.
Maintain the position for between 5 and 10 breaths and repeat by reversing the position of the legs.

of the core and legs.

Kneel on the board, with your back straight, rooting your knees, shins and toes deeply into the board.
Engage your core and move your hips forward slightly.
Arch your back and place your hands on your ankles.
Maintain the position for between 5 and 10 breaths and return to the starting position.

Leg raises are also great for the core.

instead, it must slope downwards.

Extend your arms and focus your gaze forward.

Bend your hips down as you bring your right knee forward. Maintain the position for a variable time from 5 to 10 breaths and repeat on the other side.

and core and leg strength. If you do not feel ready, it is better to opt for the traditional bow, less demanding but just as effective.

Begin in the bow or wheel position, then lower onto your elbows, until your forearms are on the board and your palms come together.
To relieve pressure, raise your heels to tilt the tailbone down and create space in your lower back.
Take a few breaths, then turn your palms face down one at a time and return to the starting position.

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