We are so excited to present the 2023 edition of your SUP yoga teacher training!
Choose one of our locations ( Châteauguay & Montreal or Mont-Tremblant ) and complete your training in four days. If you already have a 200-hour yoga teacher certificate, love the water and have a SUP experience then this intensive training is for you!
In addition, as a new training for 2023, we are offering a 20 hours Advanced SUP Yoga teacher training for teachers already certified in teaching SUP Yoga while obtaining the Paddle Canada Advanced in Calm Water and River 1 skills certificates.
40H SUP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
We are here to help you enjoy the water early in the season and discover the joys of teaching SUP Yoga next summer. This is the 10th year that we are running this collaborative training and hope you can join us!
THE 40H TRAINING
During the first two days, learn how to teach paddling techniques in calm water diving into the teaching components of Paddle Canada with Hugo Lavictoire and his trainer team. Then develop your skills for teaching yoga on the water with Nadia Bonenfant and Mélissa Vaillancourt.
Offered in a condensed format of 4 days, choose one of the three locations : Mont-Tremblant (4 days immersion) and in Châteauguay (SUP Yoga) & Montreal (SUP) (over 2 weekends), this training will take your teaching to the next level. Working on the water is an absolutely exquisite experience and a way to diversify your educational offer. Once the training is completed, you will have the opportunity to become a recognized instructor member of Paddle Canada while obtaining 20 continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Join us in summer 2023 to experience this moment with our nationally recognized team.
Don’t miss your chance and write to us for more information!
THE OPTIONS
June 17th and 18th at LOVE SUP Shop in Châteauguay
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Flatwater Basic SUP Instructor certification in Montreal
OR
June 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 2022 at Domaine Saint-Bernard in Tremblant
And two options for you in Tremblant:
1. Accommodation included on site, Domaine Saint Bernard
2. Without accommodation, just our training
* Don’t wait to book, only 12 places available for accommodation!
* The training content provided is completely the same in all three locations. Only the options change.
CERTIFICATION
SUP Essential Paddle Canada teacher training certification.
Please note that it’S depending on your ability level, a conditional pass may be given to some students with Paddle Canada until specific paddling requirements are demonstrated post exam for the SUP portion.16 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits for the dryland portion of the SUP YTT via YACEP. Please note that these are applicable if you are an active member with the Yoga Alliance
PREREQUISTES
At least 16 years old age
Current Paddle Canada membership
Paddle Canada skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
Current certification in standard first aid and CPR (14-16 hours)
Experience beyond that of the basic SUP skills course
Hold a basic Yoga 200 hours teacher training certificate or currently be enrolled in a teacher training program.
In order to obtain the 16 Yoga Alliance credits, a 200-hour course recognized by YA is required.
TRAINING DETAILS
| LEVEL | Intermediate to Advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint Lawrence River LaSalle and Lac Saint-Louis or Tremblant |
| DATES | A week-end of your choice at KSF Montreal : SUP Essentiels Instructor certification + June 17th and 18th 2023 at Love SUP Shop in Châteauguay or June 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 2023 at Domaine Saint-Bernard in Tremblant |
| DURATION | 40 hours / 4 days and homework |
| GROUP | 6 persons / 1 teacher trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $750 plus taxes + $90 for Paddle’s Canada annual fees. |
| INCLUDED | Board, paddle, wetsuit and teaching materials |
ADVANCED SUP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Are you passionate about water, already have a SUP Yoga certification and want to refine your knowledge and teaching techniques to help your students surpass themselves in complete safety? This training was designed with the intention of prepared you well so that you can do just that, and much more! During this 3 days immersion with Mélissa Vaillancourt, Nadia Bonenfant and Hugo Lavictoire, You will have the opportunity to practice and obtain Advanced flatwater and River 1 Paddle Canada skills certifications and you will have the opportunity to dive into several advanced SUP Yoga topics such as:
- Intermediate and advanced level yoga sequences on your boards
- How to set the tone and energy as of the beginning of your class;
- How to enhance your students’ savasana and relaxation period by choosing precise and appropriate wording … without saying too much!
- Advanced teaching methodology on land and on the water : how to best prepare your students with on-land warm-ups for a safer and more enjoyable experience on their boards;
- Inversions and balance postures – how to teach in a safe and secure manner and when to avoid;
- Vayus – a more in-depth look at the vayus and how you can integrate them in your teachings as to offer your students a more stable and connected experience on the water
- How to select a theme and learn to integrate ocean inspired rituals / natural elements to your classes.
CERTIFICATION
Paddle Canada Advanced flat water and River 1 skills certification
Intermediate and advanced level yoga sequences
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits for the dryland portion of the SUP YTT via YACEP. Please note that these are applicable if you are an active member with the Yoga Alliance .
PREREQUISTES
At least 16 years old age
Current Paddle Canada membership
Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
Current certification in standard first aid and CPR (14-16 hours)
Experience beyond that of the basic SUP skills course
Hold a basic Yoga 200 hours teacher training certificate or currently be enrolled in a teacher training program.
In order to obtain the 16 Yoga Alliance credits, a 200-hour course recognized by YA is required.
SCHEDULE
Friday
6 p.m. – Welcome of the group at the SUP SHOP
7:30 p.m. – Workshop creating a sacred space
8:00 p.m. – SUP ride at dusk
9 p.m. – Sup full moon meditation
SATURDAY
8 a.m. – Theory : Sup Rivière 1
13 p.m – Crossing and descending the St. Lawrence River to Lasalle
5 p.m. – Arrival at KSF Lasalle
6 p.m. – Shuttle back to Châteauguay
7 p.m. – Fire & festive dinner by the water
SUNDAY
8 a.m. – Advanced SUP YOGA Teacher Training
5 p.m. – End of training
WHAT TO BRING
Paddleboard
Leash board
Approved individual lifejacket
Paddle
Whistle
Westsuit and booties
SUP Yoga anchor if you have one
Dry, comfortable and warm clothing for land parts
TRAINING DETAILS
| LEVEL | Intermediate to Advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint Lawrence River LaSalle and Lac Saint-Louis |
| DATES | June 2nd, 3rd and 4th at Love SUP Shop in Châteauguay and KSF Montreal |
| DURATION | 20 hours / 2 days and 1/2 |
| GROUP | 6 persons / 1 teacher trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $450 plus taxes + Paddle’s Canada annual fees. |
| INCLUDED | Teaching documents |
YOUR SUP YOGA TEACHERS
Nadia Bonenfant
SUP Yoga Instructor Trainer
With more than 10 years of experience in teaching yoga, Nadia is also registered as an experienced yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT) as well as a continuing education provider. She is also certified as a Flatwater SUP instructor and has taught SUP Yoga classes on several occasions over the last six years at the Wanderlust Festival in Mont Tremblant, Whistler and Hawaii.
Mélissa Vaillancourt
SUP Yoga Instructor Trainer
A yoga teacher with more than 10 years of experience, Mélissa has been teaching SUP YOGA since 2013. She first traveled several water basins in Montreal and on the south shore before founding her own yoga company on board. paddle on Lake Saint-Louis, in Châteauguay. Inspired by the life force of the elements, she guides you in a yoga session on the water that is as fluid as it is “challenging”. You will be led to explore the strength of the masculine, while remaining firmly anchored in the energy of the feminine. An initiatory experience every time.
YOUR SUP INSTRUCTOR TRAINERS
Hugo Lavictoire
Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer
Hugo is a leader in SUP and white water paddling in Quebec and has been teaching in the industry since 1990. As such, he has been training future Paddle Canada instructors since 2011 with KSF, widely recognized as a the leading SUP school in Quebec. KSF has received numerous awards and is certified Security and Ecotourism with Aventure Écotourisme Québec.
Pierre-Philippe Loiselle
Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer
“Fun and professionalism are surely the two words that come to mind to summarize this fantastic training from KSF! Partnering with Juna Yoga (Yoga SUP component) and Paddle Canada (certified accreditation from a Canadian Agency), KSF is an excellent school choice for those seeking to acquire the skills required by the SUP industry.
In addition to receiving rich and relevant information from our trainers, the training took place in enchanting Mont-Tremblant! We came back rejuvenated and confident about operating O’SUP, our SUP school located in Estrie. Thank you KSF for sharing your valuable stand-up paddle expertise. We would definitely recommend this school above any other SUP training school in Quebec, because their trainings are given by serious people wanting to pass on their knowledge of the sport and make it thrive on our waters! Again, thank you!”
