Testimonials

The training with Root SUP gave me all the tools I needed to follow this crazy journey of becoming a paddleboard yoga teacher. Emma is very thorough in her safety training as well as breaking down how exactly to teach on the water. We got the opportunity for practice rescues and practice teaching, and what gear is helpful to have as a teacher. I highly recommend this training!

— Beth, Root SUP YTT Graduate 2021

I cannot say enough about Root SUP certification in paddleboard yoga. It exceeded my expectations and I learned a lot. Emma is so knowledgeable and has a great way of presenting and teaching all aspects of SUP yoga. I highly recommended them for this YA certification.

— Carey, Root SUP YTT Graduate 2019

SUP YTT with Root SUP prepared me for teaching safely on the water in any condition. In addition to SUP yoga transitions and pose modifications, their comprehensive training emphasizes water safety and paddle techniques. Root SUP's unique approach to SUP yoga is accessible and accommodating to all students and teachers of varying skill levels. They provided me with the knowledge, experience and skillset to confidently and authentically teach SUP yoga in any environment.

— Hannah, Root SUP YTT Graduate 2018

About the Program

The Root SUP Yoga Teacher Training program will provide you with the necessary skills to become an effective and professional SUP yoga teacher. Our training has a strong emphasis on paddle skills and water safety in addition to SUP yoga teaching techniques. You will be trained in Root SUP’s unique, authentic, and accessible teaching style that will prepare you to teach to a variety of skill levels in any water environment.

This training starts with a live virtual session to lay the ground work and understand the basic structure and principles of a SUP Yoga class. Then we will meet in person, spending most of our time on the water, for a full Saturday and Sunday to get the hands on experience needed to be an effective and competent teacher.

This training is designed and led by Emma, she has been teaching SUP yoga for 7 years and is an ACA & WPA instructor. Learn more about her & her qualifications here.

Prerequisites:

  • CPR/First Aid

  • 200 hour RYT certification

Course Content:

  • SUP yoga

    • Class planning

    • Sequencing

    • Pose modifications

    • Transitions on the water

  • SUP

    • Paddling techniques

      • Forward stroke

      • Stopping

      • Draw stroke

      • Turning

    • Safe launching/docking methods

  • Safety

    • Teacher

    • Students

    • Environment

    • Water rescues

  • Equipment

    • Gear guide

    • Safety equipment

  • Yoga Alliance Continuing Education

    • 20 contact hours

    • 10 non-contact hours

Tentative Schedule:

  • Pre-work (asynchronous)

    • Online videos, self paced activities, and teacher training manual

  • Online Introduction

    • 4 hour zoom session

    • Introduction to SUP, SUP yoga, safety, equipment

    • How to Start Teaching

    • Business Support

  • Two Day In-Person Weekend

    • Two full 9 hour days on the water, Saturday & Sunday

      • Hands on experience learning all techniques and how to teach them

    • 8am - Opening Circle and Icebreakers

    • 9am - SUP yoga class

    • 10am - Paddling techniques

    • 12pm - Lunch & Safety talk

    • 1pm - SUP yoga teaching techniques

    • 3pm - Day one: Practice Teaching / Day two: Final Tests

      • Final Test: SUP competency and SUP yoga demo

        • Required for graduation

        • Retests may be required if skills are not performed at satisfactory level

        • Rubric will be provided

    • 5pm - Closing Circle

Price, Location, and Dates

Price: $1200

(deposit required, the rest of the payment due before April 1)

Where: Kensington Metropark

When: June 14 & 15th, 2025

  • Online training day will be determined based on everyone’s schedule. Doodle poll to be sent out by April 1, 2024.

How to sign up

  • First, fill out an application here. Or click the button below.

  • Receive $200 off if you apply before the New Year!

  • Next, you’ll receive an email to schedule your FREE information call.

  • Once your application is approved and we get a chance to connect, we will send you a link to pay the $200 non-refundable deposit. This will hold your spot in the program.

  • The remainder of the payment is due by April 1, 2025.

  • Get $100 off your training fee for you and a friend if you both sign up! (cannot be used with New Years discount)

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