SUP SURF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2023

Welcome to SUP Surf Yoga with Melody Benton of Cypress Roots SUP School.

SUP Surf Yoga Teacher Training is a SUP Yoga Training with a surfers mind and perspective of flow. The curriculum emphasizes the differentiation of teaching movement on land versus water. Embodied teaching cues will be taught and explained as to why this way of coaching will give you and your students the feeling of flow and success to fall in love with this amazing playful form of fitness and natural movement. The new 21st century anatomy called EMBRYOLOGY will be introduced and woven in throughout the day. Knowledge of how the whole fluid body moves from a core integrated perspective will not only gift you with greater ease and flow of movement on the water but will empower you with an inner strength tapping you into your body and the water’s wisdom.

Certification is awarded upon completing the course. This includes passing all tests and achieving a satisfactory evaluation of your coaching abilities and attention to safety. You will receive a SUP Surf Yoga Teacher Training manual to refer back to what we cover in the course and more.

Pre-Requisites

• Have current First Aid/CPR certification or Lifeguard Training certification or an equivalent.

• Have completed Water 1 Course or have a current equivalent stand up paddle certification.

Note: Your instructor has the right not to pass students who do not adequately demonstrate the skills and have low overall evaluation. A student who does not pass may continue to work toward certification by practicing own your own and taking SUP Surf Yoga classes from our Certified Tribe of Instructors.

Curriculum

• Water safety - which covers (among other things): emergency preparedness and rescue techniques

• Interpretation of weather and water conditions

• On-water group management and communication

• Learn a one hour SUP Surf Yoga flow sequence

• Modifications and variations to meet your students needs with safety

• How to teach the basic elements of stand up paddling and beginner friendly yoga to beginners

• Approaches to teaching students of varying ages, abilities, skill levels, and limitations

• Lesson formats and preparation

• Methods of structuring the flow of a class

• SUP gear and equipment overview/anatomy

Requirements for Course Completion and Certification

Tests are Pass/Fail with Passing grade at 80% or better.

• Pass on-water skills test

• Pass written test

• Demonstrate ability to teach land-based and on-water scenarios

• Approved overall student evaluation, which includes accessing leadership, teaching skills, and attention to safety

Cost for Certification

On-Water Full Day Training Session $399.00

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AND FEES

Board & Equipment Rental $50

*Destination/Mobile private group certification training is available for additional fees depending on location