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9 YOGA POSES TO ENHANCE YOUR PADDLE STROKE

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Whether you are already paddling a lot or you want to be able to paddle for longer periods at a time, you can always use more strength and mobility in your paddle stroke.

Below we have listed some key yoga poses that will work the strength and mobility of the key to your paddle stroke muscles. Remember that you are always looking for a balance between strength and mobility. Too much of one, without enough of the other is never a good thing.

- Standing Half Moon

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- Chair With Prayer Twist

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- Eagle

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- Plank

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- Reverse Plank

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- Side Plank

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- Boat

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- Reverse Table Top

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- Seated Twist

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For more information on how yoga can enhance your paddling, contact us at (727) 466-7994 or look for a qualified and knowledgeable yoga instructor in your area.

We look forward to seeing you on the water wherever that waterway might be. Happy paddling!!

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Make Your Golf Game Better Through Stand Up Paddling

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stand up paddling for golfers
Do you want to develop more focus for your golf game?
Do you want to have more mobility in your golf game?
Do you want increased energy during your golf game?
Do you want increased overall real strength for your golf game?
Do you want to just feel better and look better while golfing?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this program is for you.

During this 4-week program you will improve your golf game through the combination of stand up paddling, meditation, breathwork, yoga, strength training and nutrition.

The breath-work, meditation and nutrition will increase your focus and energy level, the yoga and strength training will improve your mobility and overall real strength, and you will become one of the few to learn the secret of why stand up paddling will greatly enhance your golf game.

Contact us at (727) 466-7994 to get started and improve your game on and off the golf course.

The Yoga Energy Studio                    The SUP Guide & Adventure Store
1010 Central Ave #102, St Pete, FL     15221 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL

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THE MOST VERSATILE RENTAL PADDLE BOARDS EVER

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Nrs_big_earl_inflatable_standuppaddleboard The SUP Store now offers inflatable stand up paddle boards for multi-day rentals.

Are you a paddler here on vacation and want to get out on the water in Pinella’s county but could not bring your board with you?

Are you going on vacation and want to be able to paddle any time any where?

We now offer high end inflatable stand up paddle boards from NRS, JP-Australia, Rogue and Imagine Surf.

- They don’t require racks.
- They can fit in all elevators.
- They can be easily stored in a hotel room.
- They inflate in less than 10 minutes.
- They only weigh 24lbs.

Each board comes with: fin, paddle, life jacket, whistle, leash, pump and a backpack. You will also receive a list of the top 13 paddle locations in the Tampa Bay area.

Rent your board today and make the most of your vacation. The board is available inflated or deflated. Delivery and pick up are also available.

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1010 Central Ave #102          15221 Gulf Blvd
          St Petersburg, FL 33705   Madeira Beach, FL 33708

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“GET ON BOARD FITNESS™” SERIES

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Boat on Boat One of a kind! You will be wet from sweat, not from the Gulf.

Our cutting edge indoor core training circuit is back. We are offering a 7-week series starting at 6:00am on Wednesday, October 3rd to Wednesday, November 14th. There will be seven 55-min classes offered every Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:55am. These sessions are like nothing you have ever seen before.

The 55-min circuits will have you training on and off paddle boards strengthening your body in a fun, unique and totally awesome setting. :-)

Join us at the Yoga Energy Studio in St Pete, where we are bringing the excitement of surfing and stand up paddling together, in the controlled environment of our studio. So whether you surf, sup or just would like to, this is for you! Be one of the very first to experience our "GET ON BOARD FITNESS™" at your favorite place!

Each training day is different causing muscle confusion for your body and beyond.

The cost is $70.00 ($10/class).

Since space is limited, you must reserve your spot prior to the series starting by either paying online below or calling Karen at (727) 466-7994.  There are no refunds, partial refunds or cancellations once reservation is made.

The Purchase Item Code is: GOBF1

See you knee deep in the water or on the mat and as Ganesha would say, "Enjoy Life and Feed Your Rat!"


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SANDY FEET SUP CORE CIRCUITS COMING SOON!

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SUP Drag We are preparing for our new outdoor core training circuits starting on Sunday June 3rd at 10:30am at the Stand Up Paddle Beach (part of Flora Wylie Park) located at 13 ave NE and North Shore Dr.

The circuits will consist of 45 minutes of land based strength, endurance and flexibility training and then 45 minutes on a SUP in the water.

This style of training uses medicine balls, dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, your own body weight and much more.

Each training day will be different causing muscle confusion for your body and beyond. The cost is only $10.00 for a limited time only (plus use of board for SUP in the water). You must pay and reserve your spot prior to the class by calling Karen at (727) 466-7994. Once reservation is made 48 hours cancellation is required or credit card will be charged.

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LATERAL SIDE ANGLE POSE (aka BENT KNEE)

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Lateral Side Angle on SUP

"Lateral Side Angle", a great asymmetric pose for on or off the board.

When to perform:
- On your leg training day.
- Any time your emphasis is on strengthening your legs and core.
- As part of your standing warrior series.

Benefits:
- Strengthens the ankles, knees, legs and core.
- Enhances spinal rotation.
- Tones the abdominal organs.
- Stretches the sides of body all the way from the shoulders, to obliques, hips
  and legs.
- Assists in stretching the thoracic diaphragm for deeper breathing.
- It is a great transitional pose leading to several balancing poses.

Benefits specific to SUP:
- It stretches and strengthens the hips assisting with all strokes.
- It stretches and strengthens the shoulders creating a longer and more powerful
  reach.
- It creates muscle memory for the "back heel tail brace".
- It assists your balancing ability required for surfer's stance.

How to perform:
1. Start in Warrior II position with right leg forward.
2. Ground both feet and lift your spine up bending it laterally on the right
   side. Keep pushing through the outside of your back foot.
3. Place you right forearm on your right thigh, palm facing the sky.
(*) If you wish for more of a challenge, straighten your right arm bringing your
    forearm off your thigh.
4. Reach your left forearm up towards the sky, rotate the palm forward and then
   extend it forward as a continuation of the rest of the side of your body.
6. Hold for several seconds to a minute before coming out of the pose and repeat
   on opposite side.

This pose can be performed statically or in a flow.

This pose was brought to you by the Yoga Energy Studio. As always, contact a knowledgeable yoga instructor or personal trainer for contraindications and needed modifications. Please, contact the Yoga Energy Studio at (727) 466-7994 for any questions.

Precautionary note:
This is not a medical statement, but a set of remarks concerning a particular hatha yoga pose. If you are under medical supervision and/or you have any questions whether or not to proceed with the following, please consult with your health professional.

See you knee deep in the water or on the mat and as Ganesha would say, "Enjoy Life and Feed Your Rat!"

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LIGHT FOR NIGHT STAND UP PADDLE AND KAYAKING

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navisafe red green light

We have been using the NAVISAFE red green lights for all our full moon and night time paddles. The navisafe can be used in four different modes, full (red, green and white) or only white, only green, only red. They have been great lights so far for us. In several occasions they have been completely submerged and they still continue to work with zero corrosion.

The navisafe light is very easy to attach. It comes with an extremely strong magnet and a tie-down strap. You can purchase them through NRS.

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THE 10 STEPS TO SAFE SUP’ing

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SUP trip Through our "Intro to SUP" class we've talked to a lot of new paddlers who are getting out on the water for the first time. The number one question has been safety.

The great thing about stand up paddling is that almost every one can do it. Since almost every one can do it, Continue reading →

BRIDGE POSE

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Bridge on the SUP

"Bridge", a great pose for on or off the board.

When to perform:
- On your core training day.
- Any time your emphasis is on strengthening the glutes.
- As part of a floor core flow.

Benefits:
- Strengthens the glutes, legs and ankles.
- Assists in protecting the lower back.
- (*) When performed in a flow it reestablishes proper thoracic diaphragm
      function.
- It reverses the effects of sitting on a chair.
- Stimulates the reproductive organs, the abdominal organs, the lungs and
  thyroid.
- Rejuvenates tired legs.

Benefits specific to SUP:
- Assists in strengthening the glutes in order to protect the back, knees and
  ankles.
- (*) It also strengthens the thoracic diaphragm which ensures better lung
      functioning, hence lower risk of injury.

How to perform:
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent at hip distance and your feet on the
   floor, in line with your knees.
2. Using your glutes, move your hips towards the sky.
3. Push your heels, feet and shoulders firmly into the ground.
4. Use your glutes, not your hamstrings.
5. Lower the butt to the ground.
6. Repeat.

This pose can be performed statically or in a flow.

(*) means that it must be performed in a specific way for this effect to occur.

This pose was brought to you by the Yoga Energy Studio. As always, contact a knowledgeable yoga instructor or personal trainer for contraindications and needed modifications. Please, contact the Yoga Energy Studio at (727) 466-7994 for any questions.

Precautionary note:
This is not a medical statement, but a set of remarks concerning a particular hatha yoga pose. If you are under medical supervision and/or you have any questions whether or not to proceed with the following, please consult with your health professional.

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STANDING HALF MOON

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Standing Half Moon

"Standing Half Moon" great pose for on or off the board.

When to perform:
- Any time you feel sluggish.
- Before an intense workout.
- On shore, before a paddle.

Benefits:
- Gives you a quick shot of energy.
- Warms up your spine.
- Strengthens all muscles in the central part of the body, especially in the
  abdomen.
- Increases the flexibility of the spine and helps correct bad posture.
- Stretches and strengthens the rectus abdominus, latissimus dorsi, obliques,
  deltoids and trapezius muscles.

Benefits specific to SUP:
Assists in creating flexibility, necessary for proper form of several paddle strokes such as draw stroke, side slip, forward stroke and back stroke.

How to perform:
1. Start in your mountain pose.
2. Inhale arms up over your head. If you can clasp hands together into the
   steeple pose.
3. Drop the shoulder blades, work towards keeping the elbows straight.
4. Inhale, lift the spine, exhale push the hips in one direction, arms pointing
   the other direction, making a half moon shape.
5. Breathe in this position several times.
6. Work towards keeping your chest straight and your back from arching.
7. After your last inhalation come back to neutral (step 2).
8. Repeat on opposite side.

This pose was brought to you by the Yoga Energy Studio. As always, contact a knowledgeable yoga instructor or personal trainer for contraindications and needed modifications. Please, contact the Yoga Energy Studio at (727) 466-7994 for any questions.

Precautionary note:
This is not a medical statement, but a set of remarks concerning a particular hatha yoga pose. If you are under medical supervision and/or you have any questions whether or not to proceed with the following, please consult with your health professional.

See you knee deep in the water or on the mat and as Ganesha would say, "Enjoy Life and Feed Your Rat!"

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