Yoga is showing up everywhere these days, even on water. Paddle board yoga, a combination of paddle boarding and yoga, is the latest craze in Florida and with June just around the corner, could become this summer’s hot new exercise.
Paddle boarding is a form of surfing while standing up. Unlike traditional surf boards, paddle boards are thicker and more buoyant. The sport has been around for some time and provides a low impact, high-intensity workout. Combined with yoga, paddle boarding becomes a completely different kind of workout hitting every muscle in your body, especially your core which is used to keep you from falling off the board. Classes, which can be up to 90 minutes long, include everything from stretches to sun salutations, all performed on the board.
And should you happen to fall off the board there will be plenty of help available. Classes, such as those given by Maui B’s Paddle Boarding in Lake Ivanhoe Park, Orlando, are limited to no more than five students to provide maximum personal attention.
[via Chicago Tribune: Paddle boarding gaining exercise popularity]