THE BASICS: Surfsup Fit Yoga offers you the chance to paddle out onto a stretch of the Regent’s Canal on a big, floaty surfboard, and then work your way through a yoga class while trying to maintain your balance (and composure!) on top of it.
We took a class for 5 at London Paddington Basin on Sunday afternoon (you need to get to Sheldon Square which is a short walk from Paddington Station but not the easiest place to find, so be sure to have a map!).
Other times and days are available. Booking is confusing- so this might help: CLICK HERE for the link to see all times/days/classes, and CLICK HERE to book the Sunday afternoon class with Nichola, which is £25 for 90 minute class. (If anyone has tips for how to book without having to email- comment below!)
THE BITCHES: Carly, Kate, Nicola, Erin, Claire
THE CLASS: We did this class last year, but at the end of the season. It’s now (apparently- although you wouldn’t believe it!) summer again, and these are up and running regularly in the Paddington Basin.
We did the Sunday afternoon class (2.30-4pm) and arrived with plenty of time to spare (would recommend you do so). Into the little long boat to get changed and say hi to Nichola the teacher, and she got us all standing out on the canal tow-path with our boards in front of us for a safety briefing before we padded over to the water’s edge.
I was the last in- and we set off like a little row of paddling ducklings over to a clear stretch of water, where we anchored and came to rest on our paddle boards in a sitting position.
If you do go- be prepared for the odd passer by to stop for a good gawp. It’s best to ignore them- if they want to watch, then don’t let them ruin your blissed out state!
THE VERDICT: A really novel class and one I would recommend if you’re looking for a totally new experience. Yogis will love the new element of balance, and being surrounded by water was incredible. Worth the money, and I would go again.