One of the happiest things to do in summer is to play in the water! Many people are planning to go surfing or basking in the sun in the middle of the summer when the heat waves hit, but there is a new aqua fitness "Sup Yoga", have you heard of it?
In the hot summer, in addition to swimming and diving, we can also try Sup Yoga, so that we can have a healing experience while having fun.
What is Sup Yoga？
Sup Yoga, also known as Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga, is a board sport that combines the principles of surfing and gliding, while adding the properties of yoga.
This new style of water sports is very attractive for both beginners and experienced water sports enthusiasts.
In addition to getting novel experiences and alone time with friends, it can:
- Allows you to train muscle groups that you might normally overlook:
Pay attention to the sense of balance and the pinching of the force point, so that the whole body muscles and the abdominal core have a deep stretching force, such as stabilizing the core when squatting, mobilizing the hip muscles, and moving the arm muscles when paddling;
-Shape and repair:
On the flat ground looks the simplest action, to the paddle board will test your strength, and paddle is a core-centered exercise, for the spine can play an activating effect, through the handstand, cobra, dog, you can feel the core in the slow force, strengthening;
- Cultivate mindfulness:
On the rocking paddle board, it will challenge your concentration, so that you must concentrate and pay more conscious attention to the body and mind, otherwise it is easy to lose balance;
- Calm the body and mind: When you lie down, the sound of waves, birdsong, and wind blowing through the vegetation on the shore is heard in your ears, so many elements are connected together, so that you can forget your troubles and try to experience the feeling of "flow";
- Beginners are encouraged: Get a new experience from simple poses in a more challenging way, bringing a different kind of fun to regular yoga.
What is Sup Yoga preparing?
Find a licensed instructor
For people who are not familiar with water and have little yoga experience, it is best to find an experienced and professionally licensed instructor, because the water changes rapidly, and if you want to have a wonderful experience, you must ensure safety and enjoy summer sea sports with peace of mind.
Suitable equipment and clothing
Stand-up paddle boards: There are some paddle boards made specifically for Sup Yoga, but almost any wide, flat, stable board will do. It is best to have a soft, comfortable deck padding on the board to maintain a more comfortable posture, as well as a paddle of the right size;
Belt: Tie you to the paddle board together, while playing the role of fixing the paddle board;
Close-fitting, moisture-wicking clothing: swimsuits, surf shorts, sunscreen clothing, etc., as well as waterproof bags for mobile phones.
Novice Tips
- Find sheltered places:
If you encounter wind and waves, it will affect the sense of experience, but also distract the attention of practicing yoga, it is best to paddle to a relatively calm, not dense place to ensure safety;
- Move slowly: If you have experience in yoga but have never done it on Sup, then practice it a little slower than usual;
- Keep wide standing posture: Adopt a wider standing position on the paddle board (roughly the same width as the hips) and keep 2 contact points with the paddle board to help achieve a more stable foundation.
When the preparation is almost done, you can wait for the arrival of summer, brave into the sea, under the premise of ensuring safety, do not forget to embrace the "accident", after all, experience the feeling of drifting, but also part of the fun of water sports, let go of your hands, enjoy the excitement of Sup Yoga!