LAKE ILLAWARRA SUP FIELD GUIDE
Balancing Breath and Board: SUP Yoga on Lake Illawarra
A one‑hour SUP Yoga session at Lake Illawarra led by a Surfing Australia, AusActive & YogaFit accredited instructor — this guide explains arrival, what to bring, and who the class suits.
Balancing Breath and Board: SUP Yoga on Lake Illawarra.
On Lake Illawarra, SUP Shellharbour runs a focused, one‑hour SUP Yoga session that asks you to take your yoga practice onto a paddleboard. The class is led by an instructor accredited with Surfing Australia, AusActive and YogaFit; participants should arrive at the SUP Shellharbour van at least 15 minutes early to sign a waiver and collect allocated equipment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One‑hour sessions, no prior experience required
SUP Yoga at Lake Illawarra is structured as a one‑hour class that welcomes all levels — no prior SUP experience is necessary and instructors guide setup and preparation for the board.
A class for flexibility, strength and relaxation
The session emphasizes a mix of stretch, strength, relaxation and fun, with poses offered at a variety of levels so beginners and experienced yoga participants are both catered for.
Accredited guidance on the water
Instruction comes from a Surfing Australia, AusActive & YogaFit accredited teacher who leads participants through board setup, safety basics and progressive poses during the class.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The session begins with check‑in at the SUP Shellharbour van where you sign a waiver and receive allocated paddleboard equipment; the instructor then guides setup on the water and takes the group through a series of poses that are offered at multiple levels, blending balance work on the board with traditional yoga flow in a single concentrated hour.
THE ACCESS
One‑hour sessions, no prior experience required
SUP Yoga at Lake Illawarra is structured as a one‑hour class that welcomes all levels — no prior SUP experience is necessary and instructors guide setup and preparation for the board.
THE PRACTICE
A class for flexibility, strength and relaxation
The session emphasizes a mix of stretch, strength, relaxation and fun, with poses offered at a variety of levels so beginners and experienced yoga participants are both catered for.
THE INSTRUCTION
Accredited guidance on the water
Instruction comes from a Surfing Australia, AusActive & YogaFit accredited teacher who leads participants through board setup, safety basics and progressive poses during the class.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Recommended: swimwear, shorts or tights, a rash vest or layered clothing for cooler times, sunscreen and a hat. Sunglasses may be worn; sunglass straps can be purchased for a small fee (the operator accepts no responsibility for lost sunglasses).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a SUP Yoga session?
The SUP Yoga session runs for one hour.
Do I need prior SUP or yoga experience?
No prior SUP experience is required; the instructor will guide setup and the class offers poses at a variety of levels for beginners through to experienced yoga participants.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the experience at the SUP Shellharbour van to sign your waiver and have equipment allocated.
What should I wear or bring?
Wear swimwear, shorts or tights and a rash vest or layers for cooler conditions; bring sunscreen and a hat. Sunglasses are permitted and straps are available for purchase.
Who leads the class?
The session is instructed by an instructor accredited with Surfing Australia, AusActive and YogaFit.
What happens when I arrive?
On arrival at the SUP Shellharbour van you will sign a waiver and be allocated your stand up paddle boarding equipment before the instructor begins the class.