Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Training

What you'll receive in this course:

• Water safety considerations for Bahrain's weather and water.

• Water hazards and clients' risks.

• Water rescue techniques and practicum.

• Familiarity with a SUP Board, different types of boards, paddles, accessories, anchoring, and board maintenance.

• Pre-class preparations: finding an ideal location and anchoring.

• SUP Yoga topics covered in the training include: SUP Yoga history and growth, similarities and differences, fundamentals and considerations for taking your practice onto the water, planning a class, themes, sequencing, adapting and modifications of asana, props on board, and breathing/pranayama and meditations for the water.

• Library of poses with modifications

• Lead your own SUP Yoga sessions and receive feedback from trainers and fellow teachers in training.

• Basic SUP Yoga business and marketing tips

• All equipment will be provided for this course.

This training is for you if:

• You're a yoga teacher who LOVES the water. 

• You love the idea of using the hashtags: #wateryogi #oceanaddict #naturelover #yogaoutdoors #natureheals.

• You crave to take your practice to a deeper level.

• You love practicing outdoors.

• You've been looking for a new way to build stronger core strength without compromising mindfulness.

• You want to take your clients and students on a new yoga journey that integrates nature and the elements.

What makes this training stand out?

• Water safety course and considerations for GCC taught by Bahrain's only ASI trained paddle instructor.

• SUP Yoga course taught by Bahrain's only experienced and certified SUP Yoga instructor.

• Cultural considerations for SUP Yoga in GCC.

• Opportunity for you to lead multiple SUP Yoga sessions with feedback from fellow teachers in training.

Pre-requisites for taking the training:

• Certified yoga instructor with a minimum of 200hrs training or equivalent

• Confident swimmer in non-pool environment

• CPR certification (not older than 3 years old)

Certification details:

Upon successful completion of all 20 contact hours, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for "Beach Culture SUP Yoga Teacher Training." This certification provides you with the skills and knowledge to lead safe and effective SUP Yoga classes:

• No more than 20 meters from shore or 2 meters of water​

• Enclosed water locations with flat water, no breaking waves, swell, or white caps

• Minimal or no wind (under 5 knots)

• Free from hazards

I want to lead paddle tours and SUP Yoga, how do I do that?

In the SUP Yoga TT you will learn the basics of paddling.  These basic skills will help you become a better paddler so you can assist your students and use these techniques if a rescue is necessary in shallow and flat water conditions.  However, from our professional experience to be a SUP tour instructor, it's important to dedicate more time specifically to paddling and helping others become a better paddler in a variety of water conditions.  To lead SUP Yoga tours with Beach Culture, you will need to complete the Stand Up Paddle Instructors Foundations course (SUP IF).

Can I make-up hours I miss?

Due to Haunani's travel schedule, there are no make-up hours available for the SUP Yoga portion of the training. To receive the certification, you'll need to attend the whole training. 

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*Note: If you will be taking or have taken the SUP IF course with Mohanna you may skip day 1 of the SUP Yoga training.  A confirmed reservation of the SUP IF course is needed to skip day 1 of the SUP Yoga training.

Do I have to bring any equipment with me?

No, all equipment is provided for the dates of the training.  If you have your own board and would like to use it, please arrange this with Mohanna ahead of time.

What to bring:

• Watersports clothes & dry-land clothes (available each day)

• 2-3 pens

• Waterproof/resistant watch

• Protective dry case for your phone

• Snacks & water 

• Dry bag (if you have)