LAKE ILLAWARRA SUP FIELD GUIDE
Floating Stillness: SUP Yoga & a Sound Bath on Lake Illawarra
A one‑hour session that pairs 30 minutes of anchored SUP yoga with a 30‑minute sound bath meditation; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Floating Stillness: SUP Yoga & a Sound Bath on Lake Illawarra.
On Lake Illawarra, SUP Shellharbour runs a calm, beginner‑friendly practice that anchors paddleboards just off the sand so participants can move through gentle yoga poses and finish lying or sitting on their boards for a guided sound bath meditation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Anchored SUP Yoga — gentle, stable, meditative
The session uses anchored boards and guided instruction so students of all levels can work through sitting, lying and balance poses while floating, making the experience peaceful, meditative and accessible even for first‑timers.
A half‑hour sound bath to close the practice
After the SUP yoga flow, participants lie or sit on their boards for a 30‑minute sound bath meditation, extending the session’s calming effect on the water.
All equipment and instruction included
Everything you need is provided on site and the format is designed for beginners, so you can turn up without prior SUP or yoga experience and still enjoy the float and the meditation.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
You arrive at the SUP Shellharbour van, are fitted with a board and anchor, then spend the first 30 minutes moving through a grounding sequence of gentle SUP‑adapted yoga — sitting, lying and balance poses — followed by a 30‑minute sound bath while remaining on the board, all under the guidance of an accredited instructor.
THE PRACTICE
Anchored SUP Yoga — gentle, stable, meditative
The session uses anchored boards and guided instruction so students of all levels can work through sitting, lying and balance poses while floating, making the experience peaceful, meditative and accessible even for first‑timers.
THE SOUND
A half‑hour sound bath to close the practice
After the SUP yoga flow, participants lie or sit on their boards for a 30‑minute sound bath meditation, extending the session’s calming effect on the water.
THE ACCESS
All equipment and instruction included
Everything you need is provided on site and the format is designed for beginners, so you can turn up without prior SUP or yoga experience and still enjoy the float and the meditation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Swimwear (with optional shorts or rash vest), towel and a change of clothes, sunscreen and hat, a water bottle, and any personal medication you may need (for example an asthma inhaler).
Bring a light jacket or wind‑breaker for cooler evenings or windy conditions; dress for getting wet and for sun exposure.
If you wear sunglasses, bring a secure strap (or buy one) so they don’t get lost while on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior SUP or yoga experience?
No experience is necessary; classes are designed to cater for all levels including complete beginners.
How long is the session?
The full session runs for one hour: 30 minutes of SUP yoga followed by a 30‑minute sound bath meditation.
Is equipment provided?
All equipment — boards, paddles and anchors — and instruction are provided as part of the session.
How many people are in each class?
The session is offered for up to 16 people per class.
Will I get photos from the session?
Digital photographs from the session are provided for participants to take home after the session.
Where do I meet for the class?
Meet at the SUP van at Mia Beach, Reddall Reserve on Lake Illawarra; arrive 15 minutes before the start time to complete registration and gear allocation.