GET CERTIFIED
summer 2026
Our SUP Yoga Teacher Training program will provide you with the necessary tools and skills to coach and guide people safely & confidently on the water for beginner stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and SUP Yoga classes. This training has a strong emphasis on paddle skills and water safety so we can help others feel safe, empowered, and inspired on the water!
This is a 3-day course preparing you for a Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Certification. The structure of this training provides a collaborative learning environment so attendees can learn, discover, and grow together. We will spend 3 days together in-person on and off the water, there is also an online component SUP Yoga so you can dive into the material at your own pace prior to meeting together in person. Registered Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance are eligible for 25 hours of continuing education credit.
This program is created and led by Rivertowns SUP & Yoga owner, Tara Scheller*. Every experience with Rivertowns SUP & Yoga is an opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and playfulness! Our goal is to build community through supportive and fun experiences that help you feel stronger, empowered, and inspired. This is the heart of our classes, our community, and our vibe… ”get inspired on water, on land, in life!”
*Tara Scheller is a Certified PaddleFit Pro Coach & PaddleFit Core Instructor for the Northeast Region, Certified SUP Yoga Instructor with Stoked Yogi, Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-200/RYT-500), Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), Certified Chromatic Yoga Instructor with Matt Giordano, and Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT).
“Tara’s expertise and love of Paddleboarding and Yoga are apparent. Her desire to pass on her knowledge and big heart really elevated the whole training experience.”
“This training was so much more than just learning how to teach yoga on the water—it was an immersive journey into understanding paddleboarding, safety, and the fitness elements that make this practice so unique.”
Program Details
Get SUP Yoga certified
Our 3-day program runs approximately 8am - 5pm daily.
Day 1: SUP Fundamentals & Equipment, SUP Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice
Day 2: SUP Yoga Methodology & Advanced Practice, SUP Practice Teaching & Assessment, Environmental Awareness, Water Safety & Rescue
Day 3: Practice Teaching & Review, Business of SUP Yoga, On-Water Exam, Graduation Celebration
Location
Kingsland Point Park - Sleepy Hollow, NY
Kathryn Davis Riverwalk Pavilion, 266 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
For anyone traveling and looking for accommodations, there are multiple hotels in the area. Please reach out for recommendations.
SUP Yoga Teacher Training
SUP YOGA curriculum
SUP Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice: asana on the water, adapting postures & sequencing for beginner and advanced students, pranayama, meditation
Teaching Methodology: theme development, Chromatic Yoga-inspired sequencing, adapting to the elements of nature
Anatomy & Physiology: alignment, injury prevention
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, & Ethics: how this translates for SUP Yoga
Environmental Awareness: water & weather safety, potential hazards
Equipment & Anchor Systems for various environments (pool, river, lake)
Business of SUP Yoga: starting your business, insurance, permitting, defining your goals
SUP & water safety curriculum
SUP Fundamentals, Skills & Assessment: forward stroke, turn techniques and maneuvering, board anatomy and handling, launching and landing
Coaching/Teaching Skills: clear, concise method of instructing a beginner paddle board lesson
Safety & Rescue Skills: rescue techniques, towing, flip rescue, emergency plans
Weather & Water Dynamics: boating regulations & local knowledge, weather apps, potential hazards
Board Care & Repair
Coaching Philosophy & Group Dynamics
sUP yoga teacher certification includes:
25 CEC w/ Yoga Alliance (for current RYT-200)
SUP Yoga Manual developed by owner of Rivertowns SUP & Yoga
Rivertowns SUP & Yoga Tote w/ goodies
All necessary equipment provided throughout the training: Glide board, paddle, leash, anchor, and PFD
Hybrid learning: online material to be completed prior to in-person meeting
Class observation & volunteer opportunities
Online Module: informational articles and blogs with follow-up digital quiz (reviewed & discussed in person).
In-Person/On Water Practical: 3 full days on and off the water implementing topics and skills from the SUP Yoga manual. Includes guided SUP Yoga classes and practice teaching sessions with time to explore and guide postures on the water.
Requirements
200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification (complete or in progress)
CPR/First Aid Certified
Registration for PaddleFit Core Certification
Must be able to swim
Minimum 1year paddle experience recommended
If you do not have your 200-hour certification, you may email us to review your experience for individual approval. Some SUP experience is recommended but not required. If you have any questions about these requirements, please email tara@rivertownssupyoga.com.
Cost
SUP Yoga TT:
$599 early signup - ends 60 days prior to event
$649 tuition to Rivertowns SUP & Yoga
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 will hold your spot for the SUP Yoga Teacher Training. Payment plans are available. Payment in full is required 30 days in advance.
All rates noted are per person.
Submit Your Application
Complete the application with the button below. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Contact Tara if you are interested in scheduling a call to discuss the program.
Questions
Contact tara@rivertownssupyoga.com
