BEACON EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
90-minute beginner SUP yoga and drum circle at Long Dock Park
A 1.5-hour, all-levels paddleboard yoga class that combines on-land safety instruction, a scenic river paddle, a gentle yoga flow, and a closing drum circle at Long Dock Park — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
90-minute beginner SUP yoga and drum circle at Long Dock Park.
On the Hudson at Long Dock Park in Beacon, Elements Yoga and Paddleboard stages a compact, social experience that marries paddle instruction, a short river cruise, and a gentle yoga practice — finished with a communal drum circle and free-floating cool-down.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner-friendly instruction and safety first
Each session begins with a concise on-land safety and paddle demo so novices can feel confident before pushing off; instruction and flows are tailored for beginners with optional progressions for more advanced practitioners.
A short scenic paddle to an anchoring point
After the land demo participants paddle for roughly 20 minutes up the river to a chosen anchor point where the yoga portion takes place, offering a brief waterborne approach to the practice.
Yoga flow, floating finish and a drum circle
The class flows into a gentle, 40-minute yoga sequence on the boards, concludes with time to float and let the river guide you, and then shifts into music and movement with a community drum circle.
What the day feels like
What the 90 minutes feel like
The structure is deliberate and economical: a ten-minute land-based safety and paddle tutorial, a twenty-minute paddle upriver to an anchoring spot, a forty-minute gentle yoga flow on the boards, and a final period of floating followed by drumming and dancing — a compact sequence that moves from practical instruction through mindful movement to communal celebration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits and who may want something different.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class lasts 1.5 hours from start to finish.
Departures and check-in occur at Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY — arrive early to get set up.
Wear clothing you can move in and that is quick-drying (bathing suits or yoga clothes recommended); avoid cotton. Bring a hat, sunblock, bug spray if desired, a snack and extra water for after class; avoid bringing valuables that may be lost if you fall in.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before class to get situated; departures will not wait and participants not on site by launch time may be ineligible for refunds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The session runs 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Long Dock Park in Beacon, NY.
Do I need paddle or yoga experience?
No experience is required; classes include a 10-minute safety and paddle instruction and are designed for all levels with options for more advanced practitioners.
What should I bring?
Wear quick-drying, movable clothing such as yoga attire or a bathing suit; bring sun protection, bug spray if desired, a snack and extra water for after class; avoid bringing valuables that could be lost if you fall in.
What is the class format?
The format is a short on-land safety demo, a roughly 20-minute paddle to an anchor point, a 40-minute gentle yoga flow on the boards, and time to float followed by a drum circle.
What happens if I arrive late?
Participants should arrive 15 minutes before class; departures will not wait and late arrivals may be ineligible for refunds.