3 Day 25-Hour SUP Yoga Teacher Training in Sliema, Malta
SUP Yoga Teacher Training Malta
Welcome to your SUP Yoga Teacher Training in stunning Sliema, Malta! Get ready to deepen your practice, connect with the ocean, and gain all the skills you need to teach safe, fun, and transformative SUP yoga classes. Surrounded by sun, sea, and a supportive community, this experience will leave you confident, inspired, and ready to lead with heart.
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Highlights
- SUP yoga teacher training
- Paddle technique and skill, water rescue and safety yoga sequencing
- Equipment handling, anchor systems, business of SUP yoga
- Personalized paddle coaching
- Certificate of completion
- 2 nights accommodation
- Free time to explore the surrounding area
- Yoga materials and training equipment
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 6.5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Kitchen
During the course, you will have 2 nights of hostel accommodation, including Friday and Saturday nights, with check-out on Sunday. Participants will stay at Two Pillows Boutique Hostel, in a shared dormitory room with other students.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Overview
Would your clients love access to a mindful outdoor activity that is both fun, challenging and wholesome? Do you just love being on the water?
This course is a 3 full days 25-hour Yoga Alliance continuing education training (YACEP). The organizer is offering SUP yoga teacher training that will provide you with the knowledge of SUP skills along with SUP yoga (water safety and leadership) and learn how to run your own SUP yoga business.
Yoga Malta aims to guide you through the entire process to become a skilled, confident SUP yoga teacher who can adapt each class to the environment and modifications for each student, creating an amazing experience for all.
Can you do the course if you're not a yoga teacher?
Non-yoga teachers are welcome to participate having at least 6 months of experience as a yoga student or any sport. To be certified as a SUP yoga instructor, you must complete the course and fulfill the following requirements:
- Pass all tests
- Achieve a satisfactory evaluation of your teaching skills, leadership skills, and attention to safety
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to SUP yoga
- Overview of the history and benefits of SUP yoga
- Explanation of the required equipment and safety precautions
- Introduction to the basic paddle techniques
- Paddle technique and skill
- Techniques for efficient paddling and turning
- Drills to improve balance and stability on the board
- Tips for adapting traditional yoga poses to the SUP board
- Water rescue and safety
- Overview of water safety principles and best practices
- Techniques for water rescue and emergency procedures
- Understanding and responding to changing weather and water conditions
- Yoga sequencing on SUP board
- Adapting yoga sequences to the SUP board
- Incorporating the principles of balance and stability into your sequencing
- Safety considerations when sequencing on the board
- Equipment handling and anchor systems
- Understanding and handling the SUP board and paddle
- Introduction to anchor systems and their use in SUP yoga
- Setting up the equipment for a safe and effective SUP yoga class
- Personalized paddle coaching (3 hours)
- One-on-one coaching and feedback on paddle technique and form
- Personalized tips and drills for improving your SUP yoga practice
- Opportunities to practice and refine your skills on the board
- Business of SUP yoga
- Marketing and promoting your SUP yoga classes
- Creating your own floating studio and building your brand
Schedule
- 07:00 - 09:30 Paddleboarding and SUP yoga
- 09:30 - 10:30 Morning break
- 10:30 - 12:30 Lecture
- Lunch break
- 13:30 - 15:30 SUP postures and modifications
Instructors
Merve Yigit
Merve Yigit is an Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow yoga teacher (RYT500 Yoga Alliance), sociologist, entrepreneur, and mindfulness trainer who is dedicated to sharing better health and wellness in all aspects of life. With many years of experience and extensive knowledge in yoga and other movement practices, she is the founder of Yoga Malta and is committed to helping others find alignment in their passions, work, and selves. Based in Malta, she teaches yoga classes during the summer months from May to December and organizes yoga retreats and yoga teacher training courses in various locations.
Retreat location
The training will take place in Sliema, Malta. But please note that this program may be subject to modification based on any arising needs. Additionally, due to weather conditions, the location of activities may change on a daily basis. In such cases, the retreat may operate at any of the following locations: Riviera Bay, Manoel Island, Blue Grotto, and St. Paul’s Island.
However, the organizer will keep you informed and ensure that all activities are conducted safely and effectively. Please also note that the organizer provides accommodation in Sliema, and any changes to the location of activities will not affect your accommodation arrangements.
Things to do (optional)
During breaks or after the course, students can enjoy various activities in Malta such as visiting beaches, snorkeling, and diving in the crystal clear waters, exploring historical sites, hiking or walking trails, going on a boat tour, and trying local cuisine at markets and restaurants.
The organizer can also arrange additional SUP tours for students and sailing trips are available. Additionally, students can participate in outdoor yoga and meditation classes in group or private settings.
What's included
- SUP yoga course
- SUP yoga manual
- Certificate of completion
- All equipment provided during the training, including SUP board, paddle, anchor system, and safety equipment
- 2 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flight
- Airport transfer
- Transfer to SUP yoga spots
- Meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 35 per person
Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport)
6 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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