Studies of yoga as an activity have shown that the positive effects it has on the human body are numerous. Yoga students were found to have statistically significantly (p = <0.01) improved health by 23-28%, experienced increased complacency, inappropriate teaching behavior decreased, and improved grades directly correlated with conducting this activity. Also author Fubing (2018) states that yoga “through body postures, breathing techniques and meditations .. directly affects the human endocrine, digestive and immune systems.” Combining this with the information given above about the positive impact of unstable surfaces on increasing the impact of exercises, we conclude that this type of activity, carried out on a board, would be very influential and useful.
Yoga on SUP board are increasing interest to observers and participants and, like SUP boarding, offers the opportunity to change the environment on a daily basis and to avoid the monotony that often impedes the continuity of yoga. For recreational purposes, beginner yoga positions can be practiced on the board, which, due to the instability of the board, presents an even greater challenge for the practitioner – both beginner and advanced practitioner. Below is a summary of the Yoga SUP work program – accompanied by some yoga postures. The program was written with the suggestions and assistance of a RYT200 and RYT500 certified yoga trainer who also appears in the photos.
Yoga SUP training program
| Name of the Exercise - A sankrt by Krishnamacharya names | Number of repeats / Duration | Exercise impact, no rest between batches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Continuous Stand up paddling | 5 min | Warming up the locomotor system and getting your muscles ready for work |
| 2. Mountain Position - Tadasana | 5 min | Breathing and muscle awareness |
| 3. Chair Position - Utkatasana | 4 reps x 10 seconds | Hull warming and stretching of the back muscles and hindquarters |
| 4. Cat and Cow - Parsvottansana | 6 reps x 3 seconds | Lower back flexibility and torso strengthening |
| 5. High Resistance - Adho Mukha Svansana | 4 reps x 10 seconds | Strengthening of the torso and arm / shoulder muscles, stretching of the rear lodge |
| 6. Warrior III - Eka Pada Ardha Uttanasana | 5 reps x 8 seconds | Strengthening of leg muscles, development of balance and static strength of the torso |
| 7. Seating Back - Janna Sirsasana | 6 reps x 5 seconds | Stretching the back lodge and the hip flexor, tailoring muscle |
| 8. Little Bridge - Dvipada Pitham | 6 reps x 8 seconds | Strengthening of muscles of back and back of legs |
| 9. Dead Man's Position - Savasana | 6 reps x 20 seconds | Relaxation of all muscles and relaxation |
| 10. Knees to Chest - Apanasana Relaxation of back muscles o Stretching of leg muscles | 5 reps - 10 seconds | Relaxation of back muscles o Stretching of leg muscles |
| 11. Dog Down - Eka Pada Adho Mukhva | 3 reps - 8 seconds | Strengthening of the shoulder and back muscles and stretching of the posterior lodge |
| 12. Standing bow - Uttanasana | 3 reps - 10 seconds | Stretching the back lodge |
| 13. Paddling to the coast at a slow pace | - | Final relaxation and calming physiological responses |
SUP Yoga exercise examples
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