SUP Yoga Instructor Training 25h
Course leader Ingela Holgersson
Since 2019, Ingela has been holding a 3-day SUP yoga instructor training that gives you the opportunity to safely transfer your knowledge as a yoga teacher from the mat and out on to the sea and the Stand Up Paddle board.
Ingela has been paddling herself since the late 80s and has worked professionally with paddling at Skärgårdsidyllen Kayak & Outdoor since 2012. Paddling and safety is her core and essence.
With Ingela, you will take a deep dive into the fundamental area of safety. The aim of the training is that you will be well prepared and confident in your role as a SUP yoga instructor. The safety mindset includes a safe and secure paddling technique, preparation for a class and how to design a class. It is about looking at internal and external factors such as equipment, weather and wind, but also about getting and sharing experiences. We will specifically go into the safety mindset when it comes to paddling in Swedish conditions and what to think about when it comes to cold and flowing water. As a course participant, you will be introduced to “Ocean Rescue” in addition to the usual lifesaving techniques that can be performed on a SUP board. You will learn how to safely introduce a beginner to paddling and you will be able to work on your own technique. You will be given tools so that you can build your own SUP yoga class from your foundation as a yoga teacher. You will use knowledge and previous experiences to crystallize your version of SUP yoga, but you will in addition be given a ready-to-use proposal for a class. You will get tips on how to develop your SUP yoga business and for those who wish, we will make a small but important contribution to the environment – a short beach cleanup on a suitable island in connection with one of the meals that we will have outdoors.’
Course Syllabus SUP Yoga Instructor Training 25 hours
The basics for safety prevention work;
• Myself as a SUP yoga teacher
• My students
• Environment – focus on Swedish conditions
• Risque analysis – laws and regulations
How to create the best conditions for your SUP yoga class;
• Equipment
• Basic & safe paddling technique
• Communication on land and at sea
• Anchoring – theory, practice and tools
• Safety exercises at sea, in addition to regular rescue techniques on the board, we will also train Ocean rescue. It is recommended that you, if you not already have done so, also do a general lifesaving/CPR course.
SUP yoga;
• Basic sequences, positions and adjustments of asanas for the board
• Structure of a SUP yoga class
• Your role as a SUP yoga teacher
• Your SUP yoga class
• Developing your SUP yoga business
• For those who wish, we will stop at a beach/island and pick up litter, as a gesture of gratitude to nature and the ocean that we are able to use as our playground.
About the teacher
Ingela Holgersson, who in charge of the course, is a certified yoga teacher according to Yoga Alliance RYT500. She is trained by Ulrica Norberg, Yoga for Life and Camilla Bergström, Art of Life/ Yogaroom and has taken several advanced training courses such as Yin Yoga teacher training for Ulrica Norberg, SUP Yoga teacher training for Sofie Ringsten, Parental Yoga teacher training for Ulrica Norberg and Jennie Liljefors, et c. Ingela Holgersson is affiliated with the international certification system Yoga Alliance, where she holds advanced training courses YACEP.
In paddling, Ingela is a trained sea tour leader, instructor and one of the Swedish Canoe Association’s certifiers and SUP instructor trainers within the EuroPaddelPass system. She is also a SUP instructor certified by ISA (International Surf Association) and has taken several paddle tour leader and paddle training courses within both the Swedish “Friluftsfrämjandet”, the Swedish Canoe Association and the British Canoe Union (BCU). Ingela loves and has a great respect for the ocean, where she grew up and wants to convey and inspire more people to take the step out to experience the magic of the ocean. She has a passion for sustainability, which is reflected in her many commitments such as recurring and spontaneous beach cleanups, to restore nature to its original state. Read more – Sustainability.
Date & Price
Date:
For the 2025 season we have three training courses scheduled;
Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 April 2025
Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 May 2025
Sunday 22 June – Tuesday 24 May 2025
It is possible to hold courses on other dates and on assignment upon request.
Course fee: 8 500 sek
Number of participants: Max 8 participants
The fee includes:
Training
Rental of equipment
Compendium THE ART OF BEING A SUP YOGA INSTRUCTOR – SO MUCH MORE THAN ASANAS by Ingela Holgersson which also contains;
List of recommended reading & link list for in-depth work
How to build a SUP Yoga class
You are welcome to bring your own equipment, but the price is the same
After successful completion of the training, you will receive a 25-hour SUP Yoga Instructor Certificate within Yoga Alliance Continuing Education.
The fee does not included:
Travel/Transport
Accommodation
Meals
Prerequisites:
You have completed at least a 200 hour yoga teacher training
You know how to swim i.e. swim at least 200 m, of which 50 m on your back
You feel comfortable and confident being in, on and around water
Good to bring:
Yoga mat, clothes that work for paddling and SUP yoga (don’t forget a cap, sunscreen, waterproof bag and bottle for water and if you miss any of this, we have a micro shop on site), change of clothes, towel, food, drinks and extra energy.
If you have your own wetsuit and neoprene shoes, please bring them. However, there are wet shoes and “shorties” to borrow on site if needed.
Bring lunch, depending on the weather. We will hopefully eat lunch outdoors.
You are welcome to bring your own paddle equipment (so we can try out each other’s boards and learn about more brands and models) and if you prefer, you can bring your own life jacket. Other wise we have on site to borrow.
Paddla är livet! Året runt.
