If you are looking to get the most out of your  inflatable stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience, then you have probably heard about SUP yoga. Once you get comfortable with the basics of SUP yoga, you might be looking for ways to increase the challenge. Of course, in order to challenge yourself with SUP yoga, you need to have the right equipment. This is where an inflatable SUP can be helpful. An inflatable SUP is a little bit wider than most other SUP options. This means that you have more room to try advanced SUP yoga poses. So, once you have the right inflatable paddleboard, it's time to take on a few more challenging SUP yoga poses. There are a few advanced SUP yoga poses that you might want to try. SUP Yoga:The Forward Bend While this might sound like a straightforward SUP yoga pose, it takes a lot of core strength and balance to pull this pose off correctly. To complete this pose, start in the middle of the board. Place your feet in the center. Then, place your hands together. Inhale, then sweep your arms in and up. Your fingers should be interlaced above you. Once your fingers are in place above you, exhale. As you breathe out, bow forward. Finally place your palms on the board in front of you, using a forward bend. This should expand your chest and work your car as you lean forward. Keep your feet firm on the board as you complete this pose to prevent it from shifting beneath your feet. SUP Yoga: Side Angle and Warrior Two Pose This is a popular advanced yoga pose that is made that much harder in SUP yoga. Start by standing in the middle of your board. Then, step your left foot all the way back. As you do this, your right knee should naturally form a 90-degree angle. Ensure that your left foot is perpendicular to your right foot. Then, take your right hand and place it diagonally on the ground. You should be able to use your right shoulder to stabilize your knee in the process. While this happens, extend your left arm and point it to the sky. Breathe in at your hips and focus your energy in the hamstrings. This is a pose that will work almost your entire body. Finally, once you have held this position for a few seconds, inhale and raise up into the classic Warrior 2 position. SUP Yoga: Advanced Downward Facing Dog This position starts with you seated on your board. Your ships should be low. Your arms should be extended out. From this position, take a few, deep breaths. Inhale and exhale deliberately. After this, windmill your arms forward quickly. Your right foot should step back into the plank position as you do this. Then, lower yourself, lift your heart, and transition into an upward facing dog. Then, on the exhale, transition yourself into the downward-facing dog position. This advanced motion is challenging on a paddleboard, but a few practice attempts should help you get this down. SUP Yoga:The Headstand Finally, the headstand is a classic advanced yoga pose. To complete this pose, come down to your knees. Then, interlace your fingers. Make sure that your elbows are shoulder-width apart. After this, place the crown of your head between your forearms. Your crown should be nice and flat. After this, lift up your hips. Walk your feet up toward your face. Keep your hips above your shoulders. Line up your shoulders with your head. Lastly, tighten your core and lift your body into the vertical position. This is a challenging pose so do not get discouraged. Practice makes perfect. These are all challenging poses. One of the most important things that you have to remember during this process is that it is okay to fall in the water! If you fall in the water, simply get back up and try again! Check out Dunn Rite Pool Products today to take a look at all of the SUP yoga and inflatable paddleboard accessories! Give SUP yoga a try and challenge your body in a different way! Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is an activity that is rising quickly in popularity. If you are interested in purchasing a stand-up paddleboard, then you need to know all of the ways you can put this great piece of equipment to use! Take a look at the top ten things you can do on a SUP. SUP Surfing Of course, one of the first activities that come to mind is SUP surfing. While the waves might be too small for a regular surfboard, this is not the case of a SUP! You can take the board out and increase your wave count exponentially! There are many surfers who say this is the best form of cross-training you can possibly do! SUP Fishing If you are looking for something more relaxing, then why not check out SUP fishing? This is a new way to enjoy this awesome activity. Now, there are fishing paddleboards that have been equipped with everything you need to experience this great sport in a new light. If you are just out for a day of enjoyment, you can easily fish from your inflatable stand up paddleboard. SUP Yoga Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular activities that you can enjoy on a SUP. You can place your board in the middle of the water and get your workout in for the day in a relaxed setting. You might even notice a passing dolphin or fish that will make it that much more exciting! SUP With Your Dogs Those who have taken out a SUP in the past might have seen some unique sights on the board! One of the new activities that people are falling in love with involves taking their pets out on the SUP with them! There is plenty of room for another living creature, including pets! Some paddleboards can even hold additional people! These are called multi-person paddleboards. Why not take your dog out with you? We've seen everything from potbelly pigs to goats as well, so use your time together to go on an adventure! SUP Racing Those who really want to enjoy a thrill have to check out something called  SUP racing! These are held all over the world during the course of the year. Invest in a new SUP that might be blue, white, red, or any other color under the sun! Just make sure it is long and skinny so it moves as fast as possible! Check out your local area or book a vacation to find SUP races to compete in. Even if it's just for fun, the experience will be one you'll remember.  SUP Touring Another form of exercise, SUP touring involves paddling for long distances at a time without taking a break. In contrast, this is a test of endurance. If you are looking for long adventures that provide outstanding workouts, this is the way to go. These boards are typically wider so they can float better and hold the gear you need to keep yourself fueled for the journey! You can even pack for a secluded campout on your SUP and make a weekend of it! The SUP Hammock While this may come as a surprise, there is something called the  SUP hammock that you can create! If you put multiple SUPs together, you can attach hammocks to them as you cruise down the river! This is a great way to alternate between paddling and relaxing! This is a great way to experience the outdoors. Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Do you want to check out the wildlife that lives under the waves? This is the way to do it! You can take an inflatable stand-up paddleboard out, check out the coastlines, and see what lives underneath! There is an abundance of marine life under the surface just waiting to be discovered! Most SUPs have plenty of space to pack your gear and you could also attach a floating cooler if you want to make a day of it and bring some snacks. One point to be aware of is safety, you always want to go with a partner or group and make sure boaters can see where you are snorkeling or diving.  Go Out on a Romantic Date There are plenty of ways to turn a trip on the SUP into a romantic date. Have a picnic. Watch the sunset. See someplace new. Whatever you do, just try not to fall in (unless this is a part of the date)!  Play a Team Sport Finally, you can also play a team sport on a SUP! Get a bunch of friends together and try playing some variant of hockey, tennis, basketball, or volleyball! There are always creative ways to play sports on a SUP! One new sport that is taking off right now is SUP Ball. Check out your local lakes and beaches to find a club or league to join. Many places do a lesson if you want to learn the ropes before going all in on a game.  Find the Right SUP These are just a few of the many ways that you can enjoy everything a SUP has to offer. At Dunn Rite, we have some of the latest models on the market! Take a look at our selection! Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball