+ When & Where?
Outdoor sessions may be held at:
Cobo Beach: meet at the Outdoor Guernsey board rack in the car park next to Mim's kiosk (beneath Le Guet).
Grandes Rocques: meet where you see the boards set up.
Petit Bôt: meet at the Outdoor Guernsey equipment on the stones at the top of the beach.
Havelet Bay: meet at the 2nd slipway, next to restaurant Octopus.
The beach location will be advised nearer the event to confirmed bookings.
Due to the nature of outdoor sessions and the Guernsey climate scheduled sessions may be cancelled at short notice. I continue to monitor forecasts and will advise at the very earliest chance should plans change. Ensure we have your mobile contact number for ease of communication.
+ How to Book?
Check the timetable and let me know via the Contact page which date(s) you'd like to join. I'll come back to you with payment details to secure your booking.
*Add Kristine@SUPYogaGuernsey.com to your address book, or check your spam/junk folder for my reply. *
Please note - Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
+ What can I expect?
My classes are safe, playfully challenging, fun and of course relaxing. There’s no judgement and classes are non-competitive. We practice in a safe way which means you don’t do anything that brings discomfort and certainly not if there’s pain in any way.
We practice with Ahimsa – the practice of non-violence. When we learn to be mindful and compassionate to ourselves we are more easily available to extend that same compassion to others. Don’t ever feel you must follow step by step instruction during a session, as these are always invitations – if you do not want to take a standing posture, for example, then you simply continue the seated or kneeling variation, or take a child’s pose – always hearing the whispering of your intuitive inner guidance, not the inner critic.
+ How does SUP Yoga train my core muscles?
At over 3mtrs long, 80cm wide, and 15cm thick, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how extremely stable your floating platform has to offer. On the water, the body considers it an unstable surface which engages your core and proprioceptor muscles. You voluntarily and involuntarily engage muscles that you're not even aware of because you're so focussed on the present moment. This muscular engagement helps to keep you stable on the board preventing you falling into the water. This muscle contraction inherently helps you to develop strength, endurance, balance, coordination, courage, and confidence.
+ Who is class suitable for?
Whether you're a seasoned yogi with an established practice or you have never tried yoga or been on a paddleboard classes are suitable for all levels of ability.
Class begins with establishing presence for your practice, connecting the mind to the body through controlled breathing practices. We engage core work, and warm up the load bearing joints before mobilising the spine. Then we have fun going through different yoga poses beginning with seated postures, progressing to kneeling and then challenging yourself to standing, if you wish. We always finish with relaxation pose (Savasana). Pose modifications are offered for those wanting a mellow practice or for those really wanting to challenge themselves. Even though standing asanas are part of the sessoin a lot of what we practice during class is quite low to the board with gradual progression to standing. Unsurprisingly, not many people fall off!
+ I'm pregnant, can I join?
I offer prenatal SUP Yoga to women with healthy pregnancies in the 2nd and early 3rd trimesters who has some experience of yoga.
Due to the delicate nature of pregnancy I do not offer prenatal SUP Yoga to women in the 1st or late stages of 3rd trimester, or who has experienced complications with previous pregnancies including miscarriage.
+ What is included?
A SUP, paddle, leash, buyoncy jacket, anchoring system, instruction on safe handing and manoeuvring of the board on land and on water, and a floating yoga class.
+ What to wear and bring?
Wear comfortable yoga clothes/sportswear. Quick drying is great but not essential. Flip-flops/water friendly footwear can be helpful when carrying the board to/from the shore.
Remember to apply high SPF prior to class, and bring drinking water, a towel, and dry clothes. You may wish to bring inexpensive sunglasses, hat, waterproof phone/camera casing, a post-session snack.
Optional extra: Outdoor Guernsey wetsuits can be hired for an additional £5 per person, payable at the time of booking to ensure availability on the day. Advise at the time of booking your sizing requirement.
+ Costs?
💧 £30 per session includes all equiptment
💧 £20 per session when bringing your own equipment
Class passes
💧 3 class pass for £81 (£27 per session)
💧 5 class pass for £120 (£24 per session)
Passes are valid for 1 year from date of purchase, are non-transferable and non-refundable.
+ Class passes
Yes! Passes are valid for 1 year from date of purchase, and issued on a per-person basis, are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Class passes:
💧 3 class pass for £81 (£27 per session)
💧 5 class pass for £120 (£24 per session)
Regretably, there is no class pass for bringing your own equipment at this time.
+ Vouchers
Absolutely. Let me know via the Contact page what monetary value you'd like, who it's for, and the address where to send it.
+ Private group bookings
Of course. Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, corporate sports and social event, a fun-filled hen &/or stag get together I will tailor a session specifically for your group.
+ Cancellation
Cancelled bookings made in writing greater than 30 days of the scheduled activity will be refunded subject to an admin fee of 10% of the booking cost or £10, whichever is greater. Necessary refunds will be processed as soon as we are able to.
Refunds are not given for cancellations within 30 days before the scheduled activity, however you will be offered credit towards an alternative future date to be used within 90 days of the season/respective year.
If you are unwell and unable to attend your session an alternative future date may be offered at the discretion of SUP Yoga Guernsey.
No refunds will be made for no shows on the day of the activity or less than 24 hours notice.
If we need to cancel a session for any reason, or the session is unable to go ahead due to bad weather (this decision is made by SUP Yoga Guernsey) or any venue advises we are unable to use their facilities, booked participants will be offered an alternative future date in the first instance, or will be entitled to a full refund.
Should there by any change to your scheduled booking we will advise participants at the very earliest possibility. Please ensure your mobile telephone has been provided to facilitate efficiency.
We operate as a small business and thank you for your cosmically kind understanding.
