CHICAGO SUP FIELD GUIDE
Yoga on a Board: Stand‑Up Paddleboard Yoga on Chicago’s Water
A 1.5‑hour SUP Yoga class on Chicago waters led by certified instructor Mary Lou Cerami; this guide explains what to expect, who it suits, and what to bring.
Yoga on a Board: Stand‑Up Paddleboard Yoga on Chicago’s Water.
Stand‑Up Paddleboard Yoga in Chicago blends paddling and yoga on a wide, stable board: an accessible way to practice poses on water while building whole‑body strength and balance under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yoga Flow on the Water
The paddleboard becomes your yoga mat — wide and stable yet challengingly buoyant — letting you string together paddling and yoga movements to develop balance, core strength and calm on the surface of the water.
Mary Lou Cerami — RYT and ACA‑certified SUP Instructor
Classes are guided by Mary Lou Cerami, an RYT and L2 SUP instructor certified through the American Canoe Association; she teaches SUP Yoga and ACA SUP Yoga Instructor training.
Accessible, Strength‑Building Paddleboarding
SUP Yoga is the fastest‑growing paddle sport in Chicago and is presented as an accessible practice: no prior experience is required, and the session emphasizes harmony, balance and whole‑body conditioning rather than extreme athleticism.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
Across a focused 1.5‑hour class you move from instruction and simple paddling to guided yoga flows performed on a stable SUP board: the session is simultaneously grounding and playful, asking small adjustments in balance while reinforcing strength and breath.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits and who may want something different.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special gear is required — participants are told to 'just bring your spirit.'
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a SUP Yoga class?
Classes run 1.5 hours.
Do I need prior paddleboarding experience?
No — the offering notes that no prior experience is needed and that all experience levels are welcome.
Who teaches the classes?
Mary Lou Cerami, an RYT and L2 SUP instructor certified through the American Canoe Association, leads classes and ACA SUP Yoga Instructor trainings.
What is SUP Yoga?
SUP Yoga blends stand‑up paddleboarding and yoga: the paddleboard serves as a wide, stable mat on which instructors guide paddling and yoga movements to build balance and strength.
Where can I learn more or register?
You can learn more and register for classes at www.epicyogaflow.com.