CLASS INFORMATION
Private Sessions or Personal Training
Stand-up paddleboarding brings fun, movement, and time on the water to birthday parties, corporate team building, sports team cross-training, and family vacations! We offer private lessons, accept charter school funds, and customize experiences for individuals and groups. Choose a beginner SUP lesson or one of our three signature classes. Looking to refine your paddle stroke, build strength, or work toward a personal goal? We also offer three & five-session personal training packages at a discounted rate for individuals and private groups. Each 90-minute session includes personalized instruction from a professional SUP athlete and all equipment. Please contact us to book your session today!
SUP Fitness & SUP Yoga Workshops
Paddle Into Fitness workshops take place at PIF locations, special events, and through our certified instructors worldwide. We have brought our workshops to events such as Wanderlust Festivals and the Yoga Journal Conference. Our most popular workshop, SUP Yoga, is a fun way for yoga studios to expand their offerings, bring students together, or introduce teacher trainees to practicing on the water. In San Diego, we have partnered with Indie Yoga, Sculpt Fusion, Bird Rock Yoga, The Yoga Mat, and Ginseng Yoga to create memorable on-water experiences.
For gyms looking to mix up their workouts, bring your fitness community onto the water! Our Intro to SUP Racing workshop introduces paddle technique, efficient strokes, buoy turns, and race starts, culminating in friendly races or team relays. It’s a fun way for gyms and fitness boutiques to mix up their workouts, build community, and give members a new challenge. No racing experience is needed, we tailor the session to your group’s abilities. SUP Fitness workshops can incorporate on-board exercises, paddling intervals, and beach fitness, making them a unique addition to a training program, fitness challenge, or client appreciation event.
Class Location
We offer private lessons and workshops at Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura, with start times between 8 and 10 a.m. to take advantage of calmer morning conditions before midday winds typically pick up. Meet us on the beach near the volleyball courts and outrigger canoes. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled session to allow time to park and sign a liability waiver. Parking can fill up quickly during the summer and on weekends.
Pricing
90-minute SUP lessons with former ROXY professional SUP athlete, Lifeguard/EMT, Yoga & Fitness Instructor, and Paddle Into Fitness founder Gillian. Boards, Paddles, and PFDs are included. For recurring personal training sessions, Gillian offers three & five-session packages at a discounted rate, a great way to build consistency, refine your technique, and progress toward your goals. Receive a Paddle Girl Mug and the 12-Week Online SUP Fitness program when you purchase a package!
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I book a class?
To book a private lesson, SUP Yoga Workshop, personal training (SUP Fitness based), group SUP instruction, or Race Workshops in Ventura – please contact us HERE. Please book 48 hours before your desired time.
+ When do weekly classes run?
Paddle Into Fitness does not currently offer weekly classes (private bookings and workshops only) but our certified Master Trainers and Ambassadors do! You can find Ambassador Locations and contact information on the Find a Class page.
+ Do you offer paddleboard rentals?
Sorry, we do not offer paddleboard rentals.
+ How long are private lessons or workshops? What equipment comes with the class?
They are 90 minutes long. Every SUP Yoga or SUP Fitness Workshop will include a beginner lesson and water safety in the beginning of class. You will receive a board, paddle, PFD, and anchor (SUP Yoga or SUP Fitness).
+ What do I wear?
Wear the same clothes you would wear to a regular yoga or fitness class. If it’s warm and you want a tan, you can wear your bathing suit. If it is cold, we recommend a spring suit or wetsuit top. Don’t forget your sunscreen and a trucker hat!
+ Will I fall in?
We run our classes on calm, flat water and use wide, stable boards that make SUP easy for beginners! There is a chance you could fall in, but you will not be in the water constantly. Bring a change of clothing just in case, and leave expensive items and sunglasses on the beach.
+ Can I take a SUP yoga class my first time paddleboarding?
We teach water safety, equipment intro, paddle technique, and turns before each SUP Yoga workshop, so you will be perfectly OK if it’s your first session! We have many first time yogis and paddlers attend our lessons. All of our instructors are experienced and certified in water safety, and many of them are lifeguards.
+ Do I need to be an expert to perform the poses on the board?
Not at all! We offer modifications for everything, and it’s really about being outdoors and having fun. Our yoga instructors know exactly how to teach to beginners and keep it simple.
+ Do I need to know how to paddleboard before an Intro to Racing Workshop?
We recommend you have some paddle experience before taking a Race Workshop (but not required), since we will cover advanced stroke technique, pivot turns, race starts/finishes, buoys turns, beach fitness and finish with a FUN race!