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Yoga on a Paddleboard? Relax and Try It.

By Derrick Lorusso Where I take the class, the water is Bell about launching the trendy
only waist deep so if someone does exercise at their venue. They
isa Beaupre-MacKinnon has fall off they can get back on board agreed and it was a hit from the

Lbeen a fitness instructor since very easily,” she says, adding the start two years ago,” she says. “We
1995, and discovered the stand-up environment itself is worth the risk used to do only Saturday morning
paddle board along the way. falling into the water. “There is a classes from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

“Dave [Mackinnon] and I little nook off the entrance way of This being our third year, we will
owned a cottage in Lancaster and the marina that protects us from the be adding two more classes to the
purchased a stand-up paddle board elements. It is a beautiful setting; a schedule Tuesday night class from

(SUP) five years ago,” she says. “I natural soundtrack of birds chirping 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and Sunday

fell in love with it immediately, the and water lilies floating.” morning from 9:30 am to 11:00
calmness of being out on the water Her husband, Dave MacKinnon, am.”
with your own thoughts; no cell is an avid windsurfer. A sport Beaupre-MacKinnon has some
phones. Then I challenged myself Beaupre-MacKinnon tried before final advice for those who wish to

to try some fitness/yoga practise on with him. “I have tried windsurfing try SUP yoga. “Remember that a

the board.” Lisa Beaupre- MacKinnon enjoys a few times before I got pregnant yoga pose that you do on land will
the calmness on a paddle board. be easier on a Sup if you take a
Yoga on nothing but a board can Photo Submitted but never mastered it,” she says.

be a very difficult feat, as Beaupre- “Windsurfing is a very challenging wider distance,” she recommends.

MacKinnon tells from experience. your fear of falling off the board,” sport - not as easy as it looks. I “Balance is key, move slowly.

“It can be challenging but it forces she says. “The best part is that the would like to try again. My husband Keep calm and carry on, have fun.”
you to be mindful and present,” she consequences of losing focus or is a very avid windsurfer. We have For those who wish to participate
says. balance only end up as a refreshing made trips to Hatteras, NC; the in Beaupre-MacKinnon’s Stand-up
splash in the water.” Canadian Hole, for wind surfing.” Paddle Board yoga can go to Hybrid

She tells us a good way of staying
focused while performing. “The key When asked if there is a prime Beaupre-MacKinnon had the Marine in Lancaster, located at
really is mindfulness of everything place to do SUP yoga, Beaupre- idea to start this business four 20198 Country Road 2 (Exit 814
around you (wind, current, waves), MacKinnon has one place perfect years ago. “I dreamed of starting off Hwy. 401.
as well as paying attention to your for the occasion. “Hybrid marine Sup Yoga and approached Hybrid Classes are $25 (includes board
breath, to stay calm and let go of is the perfect place to do SUP Yoga. Marine owners Blair and Chantal rental). Registration is required.