Two women doing yoga on Red Original Active MSL paddle boards
Two women doing yoga on Red Original Active MSL paddle boards

How To Choose The Perfect SUP Yoga Paddle Board

Written by Luke Green /

Hooked on SUP yoga? We don’t blame you! Being out on the water whilst practising your favourite yoga poses is pretty tranquil. Not to mention, it’s a great workout. If you’ve become a big fan of SUP yoga recently, it’s likely that you’ll be wanting to purchase your own board. When looking for a paddle board to use for SUP yoga, there are some special considerations to look out for. In order to ensure your choice of board prioritises balance and comfort for this activity, it’s important to consider the following factors:

Inflatable Vs Solid Paddle Board

The first decision you’ll need to make when choosing your board is whether to go for a solid or inflatable option. For SUP yoga, we’d always recommend choosing the inflatable option. This is because it creates a softer surface if you fall down when mid-pose. Solid boards tend to be tapered at the edges increasing the likelihood of water covering the deckpad. Not to mention, inflatable SUPs are easy to transport anywhere, making it easy to practise paddle board yoga in the most incredible corners of the globe!

Size

The next factor to consider when finding the best SUP boards for yoga is size. Increased width and thickness are crucial qualities to look for in a SUP yoga board, as this is what provides you with that essential stability.  Ideally, your board should be at least 32 inches wide, 5 inches thick and 10-12 feet long. Red Paddle Co’s specialist inflatable SUP yoga board is based on our bestselling 10’8 Ride iSup, but with increased thickness to enhance stability. The 34” width provides a stable platform that’s perfectly suited to practising your yoga poses.

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