Master Stand-Up Paddleboarding and SUP Yoga with Intensive Training in Dania Beach
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness and balance skills to manage paddling and yoga
Overview
Become a certified SUP instructor and SUP yoga teacher in sunny Dania Beach, Florida. This two-day intensive training offers hands-on water practice, four certifications, and expert-led instruction in a top paddling destination.
Combined WPA SUP Instructor Training and SUP Yoga Teacher Training
Hybrid online training + 2 intensive in-person training days!
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exciting journey to become a certified SUP instructor and SUP yoga teacher in sunny South Florida! Over two intensive days, you'll gain essential skills, earn four prestigious certifications, and enjoy hands-on training on the water, including leading classes and mastering rescue techniques. Transform your passion into expertise!
Become a certifed SUP Instructor & SUP Yoga teacher!
Duration
2 Days, 6 Hours per day
About
Join us for SUP yoga teacher training in sunny South Florida! This training event will teach you everything you need to know to get started safely & confidently teaching SUP yoga. It also provides an opportunity to earn 4 certifications in one: *World Paddle Association Class 1 SUP Instructor *International SUP Yoga Academy Level 1 SUP Yoga Instructor *American Canoe Association SUP Yoga Leader *TFY Certified SUP Yoga Teacher + 25 hours of continuing education with Yoga Alliance
Please note that the 2 days listed on this event are the two intensive in-person training days. There will also be an online portion to complete in advance and a pre-training meeting call the evening before the in person training.
**Hybrid online training: You will receive a login to join the online portion of our hybrid training. Expect the online portion to take approximately 10 hours total (for reading + watching lesson videos + completing all tasks). You may work through at your own pace but please make sure to complete the online portion before in-person training.
**Pre-training meeting the evening before the in-person training (approximately 1hour) This an opportunity to meet everyone, review wind/ weather/ tide predictions, review schedule, expectations, & location information.
**Intensive In-Person training day 1: Be ready for a long day on the water including the following: equipment set up, off water intro, best practices for safe launching, learn to set anchors, take a SUP Yoga class lead by the trainer, discuss modifications/cueing/ considerations for SUP yoga flows, enjoy a lunch break off the water before launching again for paddle practice & refinements of forward stroke, reverse sweep, forward sweep, and side draw.
**Intensive In-Person training day 2: Be ready for a long day on the water including the following: trainees practice equipment set up, trainees practice leading off water into, trainees demonstrate best practices for safe launching, trainees set anchors, each trainee leads a mini demo SUP Yoga class, feedback (glows and grows) for all participants, enjoy a lunch break off the water before launching again for rescue skills: towing with a tow-line, towing with board-stacking, safe falling, self-rescue, assisted rescue/ heel hook, & flip rescues.
Adventure Tips
Arrive with SUP basics
Prior experience paddling a stand-up board will enhance your training and help you get the most from this intensive course.
Wear quick-dry apparel
Choose lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing suitable for water activities to stay comfortable during sessions.
Bring sun protection
Florida sun can be intense; apply reef-safe sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses.
Hydrate frequently
Paddling and yoga under the sun can be dehydrating, so bring water and drink regularly.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Ospreys hunting over the water
- Dolphins occasionally spotted nearshore
History
Dania Beach has a rich maritime heritage and has evolved into a vibrant center for coastal paddle sports over the last two decades.
Conservation
Training emphasizes use of reef-safe products and eco-friendly practices to protect Florida’s fragile coastal ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Stand-up paddleboard
A stable SUP is key to practicing both paddling and SUP yoga effectively.
summer specific
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Safety first: wear a PFD during all on-water training sessions.
Quick-dry activewear
Comfortable clothing that dries fast keeps you warm and flexible on the board.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine environment with eco-friendly sunscreen.
summer specific