Somewhere between sport and relaxation, SUP yoga, or yoga practiced on a stand-up paddle, is a trendy new discipline with a growing following. It’s best practised on calm water. By combining paddleboarding and yoga, you can truly rediscover the power of connection to nature, to the elements and, above all, to yourself. Your seaside campsite in Saint-Brévin-Les-Pins gives you all the advice you need to get started!
1 > Environment
Stand-up paddling is a sport practiced on water. Yoga is normally practiced on the ground. Paddle yoga is an interesting balance between land and sea. Constantly moving with the wind and/or current, you need to feel the sensations deep down in your pores. This outdoor practice is far more beneficial to your body than an indoor session. As well as feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, it’s the perfect opportunity to merge with nature.
2 > Efficiency
As the support is unstable, your body muscles will have to adapt to maintain your balance. So it’s with greater concentration and effort that you’ll try to keep your paddle steady. The water lets you know right away whether the position(s) you’re taking are the right ones. If not, watch out for the shower!
3 > Perfect balance
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline that enables us to (re)connect with nature. Our hyperactive lifestyles, our ways of consuming and our habits have simply been turned upside down for years.
Practising yoga means savouring the present moment, disconnecting from the non-essential. By combining SUP and yoga, you’ll discover the power of balance, self-transcendence and letting go. All while avoiding the plunge! And if, like most people, you find yourself in a fit of giggles, you’ll feel great!
4 > Concentration
Paddle yoga helps improve concentration. Why? As you search for the perfect balance, you no longer have to worry about the surrounding noise. Only the gentle sounds of nature guide you. The sound of the waves also helps to improve your breathing, while calming your mind.
5 > State of mind
Live fully in the present moment. By combining paddleboarding and yoga, you’ve just discovered a new discipline that offers a wealth of benefits: serenity, (re)connection with nature, muscle strengthening, calm, vitamin D and boosted immunity. What more could you ask for? Now all you have to do is get started? As the saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way! The Saint-Brévin nautical center rents stand-up paddles from 13 years old…
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