Deliver basic SUP yoga sessions at flat water locations, no more than 50 metres from shore.

Qualified to teach at SUP yoga locations, defined as:

• inland waters or coastal locations with flat water, no swell or breaking waves, minimal or no wind

• water depth no more than 4ft (standing depth)

• no more than 50 metres from shore

• paddling less than 50 metres to get to the SUP yoga activity area

Note: 
This SUP Yoga Teacher qualification does not cover sessions in deep water or paddling more than 50 metres  
Enrol in ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course, if plan to deliver SUP yoga in deep water or paddle more than 50 metres to your yoga activity area. 

• Stand Up Paddle Yoga Teacher.
• Industry job roles that require SUP Yoga knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).

• SUP yoga safety, risk management covering weather, water, equipment and client risks and hazards, emergency response

• SUP yoga equipment  - boards, anchoring systems, accessories

• Laws and regulations

• Yoga poses modified for SUP and onboard sessions

• A library of SUP yoga poses from beginner to advanced levels

• Providing feedback and SUP yoga technique correction

• Yoga session plans and sequences, set up, and ready to use in your own classes.

• Gaining and maintaining clients – SUP yoga marketing and business skills

• Basic SUP paddle skills

Before starting this course:

• hold a Yoga Teacher Certificate (minimum 200 hours).

• have participated in, or practiced on your own, a minimum of 10 hours of SUP yoga sessions.

• a minimum of 20 hours on water SUP paddling experience.

• English speaking skills  

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  
An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with ASI world leading SUP Yoga trainers. 
Duration:  2 days. 

Flexible Online Learning: 
Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 

Online Courses - ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  Access is available for all the above delivery options.

Knowledge Requirements

Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime

Skills Requirements

Demonstrate ability to perform seated and standing SUP Yoga poses with safety. 

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video  

Demonstrate ability to prepare the class - enter the water, anchoring, organise group ready to start the session.

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video

Practical Hours Experience
Complete 10 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of SUP Yoga sessions at an ASI or approved SUP school. 

• Workshop:  after the workshop. Recognition of previous SUP yoga teaching experience can be provided.  

• Flexible Online course:  after submitting skills video. Recognition of previous SUP yoga teaching experience can be provided.

Other
Applies to all study options.

• Submit your Yoga Teacher Certificate (minimum 200 hours) - at enrolment.

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

• Identification

• Working with Children Check: If applicable to your country. 

Acceptable First Aid certificates
First Aid Certificate can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date or online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

All courses include ASI membership for 12 months.

Workshop
ASI SUP Yoga Teacher paper manual 
SUP Yoga Teacher online manual, for future reference
SUP Instruction Logbook
SUP Wise Intensive - SUP paddle skills - online reference manual
SUP Water Safety Rescue - rescue skills - online reference manual

Online Learning Courses
SUP Yoga Teacher online manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook online version
SUP Wise Intensive - SUP paddle skills - online reference manual
SUP Water Safety Rescue - rescue skills - online reference manual

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

• SUP Yoga or flat water stand up paddle board, paddle, coiled leash

• SUP clothing suitable for SUP Yoga

• Computer or mobile phone to access SUP Wise Intensiv and SUP Yoga Teacher online reference manuals

In addition, for the Online learning option:   

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI e-learning platform  

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills and submit online 

• 2 x persons to be your clients 

• Anchoring system

ASI Stand Up Paddle Yoga Teacher certificate
Valid for 12 months

Each year, ASI SUP Yoga Teachers renew their ASI SUP Yoga Teacher certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

Read more at:
How to become an ASI SUP Instructor
SUP Instructor Course FAQ's