HOPKINTON SUP FIELD GUIDE
Balance, Breath, and Board: Sunrise SUP Yoga on Hopkinton’s Quiet Water
A 75-minute stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga class that blends a 65-minute yoga practice with a 10-minute on-water/on-land lesson for an intimate, small-group experience.
Balance, Breath, and Board: Sunrise SUP Yoga on Hopkinton’s Quiet Water.
On a still morning in Hopkinton, a paddleboard becomes a yoga mat: the extra balance required by the water intensifies each posture while the slow, floating surface amplifies the meditative quality of the practice. Rise & Shine SUP Yoga pairs a focused yoga sequence with brief on-land and on-water instruction to sharpen balance, strengthen the core, and deepen concentration in an intimate group capped at ten students.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yoga Elevated — Literally
The class uses a paddleboard as a yoga mat to increase balance and core engagement, turning familiar sequences into a more focused, physically demanding practice while preserving the meditative calm of floating on water.
A Single, Focused Session
This is a 75-minute session from opening poses through savasana that includes a short instructional segment before the full practice — designed to get students comfortable on the board and ready to move.
Small-Group, Nature-Linked Practice
Instruction happens in an intimate setting limited to just ten participants, allowing for individual attention while the surrounding water contributes to a quieter, more concentrated practice.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
Expect a concise flow: arrive and check in, receive a 10-minute on-land and on-water lesson that addresses basic SUP technique and safety, then move into a 65-minute yoga sequence tailored to the challenge of practicing on a board, finishing with savasana to close the 75-minute class.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full session runs 75 minutes from start to savasana; it includes a 65-minute yoga class plus a 10-minute on-water and on-land lesson.
Bathing suit; yoga pants or shorts; tank or tee; a long sleeve layer depending on weather; towel; water bottle; sunscreen; sunglasses; avoid cotton. If you bring your own gear, register as BYOB for your SUP, paddle, and anchor.
Read your confirmation email for detailed directions; the listed meeting location is 164 Cedar St, Hopkinton, MA. Arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and set up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class is 75 minutes in length from start to savasana, consisting of a 65-minute yoga practice and a 10-minute on-water/on-land lesson.
What equipment is provided?
Stand up paddleboard (SUP), paddle, anchor, and life vest (PFD) are included as part of the session.
Can I bring my own gear?
Yes. If supplying your own SUP, paddle, and anchor, register as BYOB.
Is there a limit on participants?
Space is limited to 10 students.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class for check-in and setup.
What should I wear?
Bring a bathing suit, yoga pants or shorts, a tank or tee, and a long-sleeve layer depending on weather. Also bring a towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses; avoid cotton.