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Updated September 2, 2024
The physical and mental benefits of yoga are legendary. Have you considered taking it to the great outdoors on a paddleboard? Mental control and physical dexterity with the challenge of maintaining balance on the water’s surface lift the exercise to a new level.
A SUP needs certain features and characteristics to be suitable for the task. Below, top yoga paddleboards are introduced beginning with a comparison of some of the physical aspects and pricing, followed by descriptions and key features with photos and videos, and finishing off with a simple buying guide and some tips.
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Best Stand-Up Paddleboard for Yoga
- Peak 10′ Yoga & Fitness SUP
- Gili Meno Yoga SUP
- Isle 11′ Scout Yoga SUP
- THURSO SURF Tranquility Yoga SUP
- Nixy Venice Yoga SUP
- Retrospec Weekender Yogi 10′ SUP
- Driftsun Balance 11′ Yoga SUP
- Advanced Elements Lotus Yoga SUP
- Pro 6 P-6 Yoga SUP
- GoPlus Inflatable Yoga SUP
Best Stand-Up Paddleboard for Yoga Comparison Table
| Picture | Paddle Board | Capacity | Length | Width | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Peak 10' Yoga & Fitness SUP | 275 lbs | 10' | 32" | $$ |
 | Gili Meno Yoga SUP | 450 lbs | 10'6" | 35" | $$$ |
  | Isle 10'6" Scout Yoga SUP | 315 lbs | 11' | 33" | $$$ |
  | THURSO SURF Tranquility Yoga SUP | 350 lbs | 10'8" | 34" | $$$ |
  | Nixy Venice Yoga SUP | 350 lbs | 10'6" | 34" | $$$ |
  | Retrospec Weekender Yogi 10' SUP | 275 lbs | 10' | 36" | $$$ |
  | Driftsun Balance 11' Yoga SUP | 400 lbs | 11' | 34" | $$$ |
  | Advanced Elements Lotus Yoga SUP | 200 lbs | 10' | 32" | $$$ |
  | Pro 6 P-6 Yoga SUP | 308 lbs | 10'6" | 35" | $$ |
  | GoPlus Inflatable Yoga SUP | 440 lbs | 11' | 30" | $ |
| Picture | Paddle Board | Capacity | Length | Width | Price |
It has reasonable stability for yoga, although at 32 inches, it isn’t the widest, and the large non-slip EVA deck pad is comfortable.
The 9-inch snap-in center fin is good for tracking and front bungee webbing provides adequate storage for a session of yoga or exercise.
A highlight is the bountiful accessory package that includes a fast-action hand pump that inflates the SUP in 5-7 minutes, an adjustable 3-piece paddle, backpack, coil-leash, and waterproof smartphone case.
All of this comes at a very reasonable price and a 1-year warranty on materials.
- Type: inflatable
- Military-grade PVC with drop-stitch construction
- EVA deck pad for traction and comfort
- 9-inch center snap-in fin
- Front and center carry handles
- Front bungee webbing with D-rings for storage
- Tail D-ring for the leash
- Accessories: dual-action, high-pressure hand pump, floating, adjustable 3-piece alloy shaft and nylon blade paddle, 10-foot coil leash, waterproof smartphone case, cinch-strap, and a backpack
- Weight Capacity: 275 pounds
- Weight: 18 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’ x 32” x 6”
- 30-day return guarantee, 1-year warranty on materials
- Price: $$
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The Gili Meno is a stable, wide, versatile SUP that lends itself well to yoga.
With a triple-layer laminated PVC shell and carbon-fiber rail, it is exceptionally durable and has a fin box with a removable 9-inch center fin and two options for side fins for tracking.
A large brushed EVA pad is great for traction and doing exercises and a 450-pound capacity and heaps of storage options make it useful for bringing a friend or a pet or if you want to do some camping or fishing.
The quality accessories include a carbon-fiber paddle, a rolling backpack, and an efficient 3-stage pump.
The 2-year warranty is generous and it is also available at the same moderate price in an 11’6” model.
- Type: inflatable
- Triple-layer fusion laminated PVC
- Extra-large brushed EVA traction pad
- Pointed nose
- Carbon-fiber rail for durability
- Fin kit with a 9-inch center fin and removable side fins (4.5-inch or 3-inch) for tracking
- D-ring and an action camera mount on the nose
- 3 built-in Scotty mounts for gear
- 18 D-rings for storage
- Front and rear bungee webbing
- Front, center, and rear grab handles
- Comes in teal or blue
- Accessories: dual chamber, 3-stage pump, rolling backpack, carbon-fiber paddle
- Weight Capacity: 450 pounds
- Weight: 24 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’6” x 35” x 6”
- Also available in an 11’6” model
- 2-year warranty
- Price: $$$
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The wide nose and square tail and large EVA deck pad give you a stable platform for yoga.
The configuration has a large center nylon fin for tracking and is good for touring and general recreation but the simple bungee webbing and a few D-rings make storage options limited.
The accessory package is bountiful, though, with an adjustable 3-piece carbon/nylon paddle, backpack, high-pressure pump/pressure gauge, and coil leash.
The pricing is moderate and it comes with a 1-year warranty on materials.
- Type: inflatable
- Military-grade PVC with Isle’s Airtech Fusion Lite manufacturing process
- Large EVA deck pad for traction and comfort
- Wide nose and square tail for stability
- 3 D-rings with front deck bungee webbing
- Rear leash D-ring
- Removable nylon center fin
- Center grab handle
- Accessories: adjustable, 3-piece carbon shaft and nylon blade paddle, a carry backpack, high-pressure hand pump, and pressure gauge, 8’ coil leash
- Weight Capacity: 315 pounds
- Weight: 20 pounds
- Dimensions: 11’ x 33” x 6”
- 60-day no-risk guarantee, 1-year warranty on materials
- Price: $$$
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THURSO SURF Tranquility Yoga SUP
The attractive simulated bamboo styling and a no-slip comfortable EVA pad over 2/3 of the deck come on this inflatable fabricated with durable military-grade PVC.
A no-tools 3-fin box is great for tracking and the 10 D-rings and front bungee webbing is ample for a yoga outing.
The accessory package is loaded with a quality 3-piece adjustable carbon-shaft paddle, double-action pump, roller backpack, and 10’ coil leash.
To top it off there is a fantastic 2-year full warranty.
- Type: inflatable
- Military-grade double-layer PVC with a drop-stitch core
- Large EVA deck pad for traction and comfort
- Front bungee webbing and 10 D-rings for storage and attachments
- 2 side carry handles/paddle holders
- 1 rear carry handle
- Quick-lock no tools 2 + 1 fin installation
- Accessories: adjustable, floating, carbon shaft paddle with a nylon blade (convertible to a kayak paddle with an optional purchase of the second blade), roller backpack carry bag, 10-foot coiled double-swivel leash, double-action inflate/deflate pump
- Weight Capacity: 350 pounds
- Weight: 29 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’8” x 34” x 6”
- 2-year full warranty
- Price: $$$
With a pointed nose, toolless 3-fin box for tracking, and fairly large capacity it is also a good choice for family use and cruising.
Substantial storage with 12 D-rings and bungee webbing front and rear also make the Venice a suitable option for fishing.
This versatile model comes in 4 color options with excellent accessories including a 3-wheel backpack, an adjustable 3-piece fiberglass paddle, a hybrid coiled leash, a quality, fast pump, and a repair kit.
This one, too, has a very generous 2-year warranty.
- Type: inflatable
- Dual-layer fusion tech drop-stitch construction
- Carbon rails for extra rigidity
- Pointed nose
- Nearly full-deck EVA pad for traction and comfort
- Front and rear bungee webbing and 12 D-rings for storage and leash attachment
- Front, center, and rear carry handles
- Paddle holder
- Tool-less 2 + 1 fin installation
- Choice of aqua, blue, purple, and red themes
- Accessories: 3-wheel backpack carry bag, adjustable 3-piece fiberglass paddle, hybrid coiled leash, dual-chamber triple-action pump, repair kit
- Weight Capacity: 350 pounds
- Weight: 25 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’6” x 34” x 6”
- 2-year warranty
- Price: $$$
Retrospec Weekender Yogi 10′ SUP
It has a 3 removable fin set-up for tracking and enough D-rings and bungee webbing in the front for a yoga outing.
Lightweight with plenty of capacity for a single paddler, it comes in seafoam or coral (color designs) and has a 3-piece aluminum paddle, rucksack, HP handpump, mobile phone case, leash, and a repair kit.
Pricing is reasonable.
- Type: inflatable
- Durable PVC construction
- Full-deck textured EVA pad for traction and comfort
- Wide planing hull
- Front bungee webbing with 4 D-rings
- Front and rear D-rings for leash attachment
- Center and rear carry handles
- Paddle holder
- Removable 2 + 1 fin set-up
- Choice of seafoam or coral (colors)
- Accessories: high-pressure hand pump, rucksack carry bag, 3-piece aluminum paddle, leash, phone case, repair kit
- Weight Capacity: 275 pounds
- Weight: 29 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’ x 36” x 6”
- Price: $$$
There are substantial deck space and a large EVA deck pad for traction and comfort.
9 D-rings and bungee webbing store your baggage and a paddle holder keeps it safely in place while you exercise.
A single removable center fin keeps you on track and color themes featuring teal or pink make you look good.
In addition, the accessory package isn’t shabby with a wheeled backpack, collapsible aluminum paddle, dual-action pump, and leash.
Driftsun has a generous 30-day return policy and a 1-year warranty on materials, workmanship, and assembly.
- Type: inflatable
- Military-grade drop-stitch PVC construction
- Large EVA pad for traction and comfort
- Wide nose and tail
- Front bungee webbing with 4 D-rings
- 5 rear D-rings including a leash attachment
- Center carry handle
- Paddle holder
- Removable center fin
- Choice of teal or pink color themes
- Accessories: wheeled carry backpack, collapsible aluminum paddle, dual-action pump, coiled leash
- Weight Capacity: 400 pounds
- Weight: 26 pounds
- Dimensions: 11’ x 34” x 6”
- 30-day returns, 1-year warranty on materials, workmanship, and assembly
- Price: $$$
Advanced Elements Lotus Yoga SUP
The large EVA pad provides good traction on the deck that is uninterrupted by webbing or attachment points aside from 2 D-rings in the rear.
With no grab handles, a detachable strap allows you to carry it sling-style over your shoulder to and from the water’s edge.
There are 3 fins for tracking, a duffel bag with shoulder straps for deflated portage, and a single-action hand pump and pressure gauge when you want to fill it.
You’ll need to supply your own paddle.
For what you get, it is a little bit pricy.
- Type: inflatable
- PVC-coated double-layered construction with a high-pressure drop-stitch core for rigidity
- Nearly full-length EVA pad for traction and comfort
- Wide nose and tail
- Planing hull
- 2 rear D-rings
- Removable shoulder carry strap (no grab handle)
- 3 fins for tracking
- Accessories: duffle bag with shoulder straps, single-action hand pump with pressure gauge,
- Weight Capacity: 200 pounds
- Weight: 28 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’ x 32” x 6”
- Price: $$$
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It has a relatively wide body and flat hull with a full top deck pad for comfort and a good grip.
Fairly low-priced, it nonetheless has durable PVC construction, a 3-fin box for tracking, a few D-rings, and an elastic bungee for storage.
The basic accessory package contains a high-pressure hand pump, backpack, and adjustable floating paddle. You’ll need to get your own leash separately.
- Type: inflatable
- Durable PVC with drop-stitch construction
- Full top deck pad for traction
- Flat bottom
- 4 D-rings in the center section and 1 D-ring at each end
- Elastic bungee included
- Front, rear, and 2 center section grab handles
- 3 fins for tracking
- Accessories: adjustable floating paddle, dry backpack, high-pressure pump
- Weight Capacity: 308 pounds
- Weight: 32 pounds
- Dimensions: 10’6” x 35” x 6”
- Price: $$
With a pointed bow and a 3-fin box, it performs well for cruising, and surfing small waves is even feasible.
It also has good stability and a large comfortable deck pad for exercise that provides a good grip for paddling.
The accessory package includes an adjustable paddle, hand pump, carry bag, and repair kit.
- Type: inflatable
- Durable PVC with drop-stitch construction
- Large deck pad for traction
- 4 D-rings and bungee webbing in the front for storage
- Rear D-ring for a leash
- Center grab handle
- Removable center fin and 2 fixed side fins for tracking
- Accessories: adjustable paddle, repair kit, hand pump, carry bag, manual
- Weight Capacity: 440 pounds
- Weight: 26 pounds
- Dimensions: 11’ x 30” x 6”
- Also available in a 10’ model
- Low-priced
- Price: $
Stand Up Paddleboard for Yoga Buying Guide
Stability
Stability is a key factor when performing yoga exercises on the water. If you can’t maintain balance, it will be difficult to impossible to do not to mention finding yourself getting wet more than you would like. Wider, thicker boards with broader noses are best to facilitate stability. Shorter boards are great for maneuverability but for yoga, you are more concerned with having space on the board to execute poses and room to move when you are on your feet. As a rule of thumb, a 10’ to 11’ length is sufficient for most.
Weight Capacity
How much weight your board can safely handle is published by the manufacturer. If you overload it, stability will suffer as will safety in general. You should plan for your body weight, any baggage and accessories, and riders. The board should have a capacity of at least 20% greater than the weight you want to load. Very experienced paddlers and ySUP practitioners can get away with a little bit larger load.
Deck Padding
Paddleboards typically have a pad on top which helps to get a good grip to avoid slipping. It is often textured and made of EVA foam which has a degree of softness that is much more comfortable especially when posing or exercising. The best boards for yoga have 75% or more of the board covered with the pad so that you can comfortably make use of as much of the board as possible.
Fins (or Skegs)
The fins on the back of the bottom of paddleboards help in tracking or keeping the board going in a straight line when paddling. Many boards suitable for yoga have one single long fin sometimes with 2 shorter fins on the side. Some or all of them may be removable. Of primary concern when paddling from place to place, fins also will help to keep the board from blowing around in the wind when stationary for exercises.
Inflatable versus Solid-Body Paddleboards
Inflatable boards have the big advantage of being light and folding up into an easily portable bag when deflated. If dropped or when traveling over rocks they are not easily dinged or scraped. Most are made of durable PVC with quality stitching. Historically they were not as rigid as solid boards but today that is not generally true.
Solid-body or rigid boards usually have a foam core and are covered with epoxy or fiberglass making the surface hard and slick. Often times they have better glide and performance cruising through the water which is not your major concern for a yoga board. They are more unwieldy and difficult to transport requiring more space.
Accessories
Paddles – A good paddle makes a big difference. The best are lightweight and adjustable with carbon the lightest and most durable material followed by fiberglass. Most yoga paddleboards come with an accessory package that includes a paddle. It is worth considering the quality of it or whether you would like to purchase one separately. For a detailed description of SUP paddles and the top models to consider, check here: SUP Paddles
Leash – This can help you keep track of your board in case you fall off. One is often included in the accessory package but can be purchased at a modest price separately.
Carry Bag – For an inflatable board, a bag to carry it in is a major consideration. Most deflated boards are fairly small and can be transported in a bag with a carry handle, shoulder strap, or backpack-style straps comfortably. For larger models, a bag with wheels can save a lot of effort.
Inflation/Pump – Inflatable paddleboards will generally include a hand pump in the package. Some are more efficient and faster. Most boards will inflate in 5-15 minutes. If that seems like a bit of a burden, you could consider purchasing an electric pump.
Anchors – If you are in windy conditions or there is water movement, a paddleboard anchor can help you to maintain your position. You will not likely find one included in the package with the board.
SUP Yoga Poses
Additional Reading: 10 SUP Yoga Poses for Beginners
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