# Paddleboard Yoga Classes SUP Yoga Halifax Applies Balance to Standing on a Paddleboard By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-yoga References: [thecoast](http://www.thecoast.ca/Shoptalk/archives/2015/07/01/sup-yoga-halifax-launches-tomorrow) & [supyogahalifax](http://www.supyogahalifax.ca/) SUP Yoga Halifax is a new addition to Canada's fitness community that really puts an emphasis on balance. Rather than hosting its yoga classes in a studio environment, SUP Yoga Halifax makes the most of Canada's beautiful East Coast. In place of a yoga mat, yogis use standing paddleboards to perfect their balance on the open water. Yoga instructor and SUP Yoga Halifax owner Grace Stolarz describes that: "The way the weather has been going, you don’t get that much time to be outside, so when you do people just want to be exploring." With one-hour classes, people of all fitness levels are able to spend plenty of time outside, while enjoying the challenge of yoga and being on a paddleboard at once. In the hopes of appealing to new consumers, combination fitness activities like this one win at delivering the best of two worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Fitness:** Combining fitness activities with outdoor experiences provides a unique and refreshing way to exercise. - **Novel Yoga Experiences:** Exploring alternative environments, such as paddleboarding, for yoga classes creates new and exciting experiences for yogis. - **Balancing Challenges:** The focus on balance in paddleboard yoga classes presents opportunities for innovative equipment or training methods to enhance the experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness studios and instructors can incorporate outdoor fitness activities, like paddleboard yoga, to attract new customers. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation businesses can offer paddleboard yoga as a unique and exciting activity for their customers. - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers have the opportunity to develop specialized paddleboards and yoga accessories for paddleboard yoga enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Pilates Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-pilates-canada.md) - [Dual-Posture Stand-Up Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-paddleboards.md) - [Innovative Australia-Based Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-pilates.md) - [Meditative Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagree-plus.md) - [Aftermarket Paddleboard Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-paddle-lounge.md) - [Mindful Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lsdr.md) - [Sporty All-Inclusive Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-up-surf-retreats.md) - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Dynamic Wellness Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unity-fitness.md)