CRU: Paddleboard Yoga

A one day Paddleboard yoga lesson/event. Paddleboard Yoga event is exclusively for military veterans and first responders (active, veteran, or retired). This special session combines the serenity of yoga with the calming rhythm of the water, offering a peaceful and rejuvenating experience designed to introduce yoga in a new light and overall promote wellness.

Guests arrive at the waterfront location and get fitted for paddleboards. We will begin with a land-based warm-up & orientation, then gentle stretching on land to wake up the body, and finally a brief safety talk and SUP basics (how to balance, paddle, and anchor). PFDs are provided. We will then paddle out & enjoy a guided paddle to the designated floating yoga zone where we will be anchoring our boards in a calm area. After a short seated breathwork or centering exercise, we will begin our SUP Yoga Flow on the water, this will be a 30-minute beginner-friendly yoga sequence on paddleboards where we focus on balance, breath, and mindfulness (adaptations provided for all levels). We will then wrap up with a cool down & floating meditation, followed by gentle stretches and final relaxation (Savasana) on the board. This is a great opportunity and time to connect with the water, nature, and each other.

• Who: Veterans & First Responders (Up to 6)
• When: September 6, 2025
• What: Paddleboard Yoga
• Where: Southern Pines, NC (Hot Asana Yoga Studios)
• Cost: FREE – Higher Ground covers all program-related costs (excluding transportation to the event)

Point of Contact:
Jessica Houfek
HG CRU Ambassador (Raeford, NC)
JessicaH@highergroundusa.org