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Summer Challenge: 3 SUP Yoga Starter Poses

Take your practice to the water. Kathryn Budig has these three simple poses to get your feet wet with standup paddleboard yoga.

KATHRYN BUDIG

AUG 19, 2015

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Soak up some more summer. Kathryn Budig has these three simple yoga postures to get your feet wet with standup paddleboard yoga. Plus, join us for a SUP workshop at YJ LIVE! San Diego June 24-27, led by Stoked Yogi founder Amelia Travis.

Warm summer days are still here, but before you know it, fall will arrive in full glory. I’m soaking up as much summer goodness as I can before I blink and it all slips away. That means time at the beach and on my beloved standup paddleboard. My paddleboard (by Bliss Paddle Boards) is specifically built for yoga (notice it has a skid-free pad built into the top and is wider than an average board), but any board will do. All you need is a sense of adventure—and no fears of falling in! Try these three simple yoga postures to get your feet wet in this fabulous world of SUP yoga.

Nowhere to SUP? Try an Indoor SUP Yoga Class

3 Poses To Try on a Standup Paddleboard

SUP Yoga Starter Pose: Child’s Pose

That’s right! Let’s keep it super simple. Most people new to paddleboarding start by paddling out on their knees. You can paddle with your hips on your heels or stand up on your knees on your journey to standing. Paddle out to deeper water, using your anchor if you have one, and stay on your knees. Keep your knees hip-width apart for this version of Child’s Pose for a more stable foundation. Extend your arms out in front of you as you bow your torso forward. You can hold onto your oar or simply place it in front of your hands. Take a few calming breaths here—listen to the water, enjoy the motion of the water, and allow yourself to calm down.

SEE ALSO Your Perfect SUP Yoga Outfit

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