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yoga on a paddle: a session to breathe, balance and reconnect

Looking for a gentle, original and soothing activity on Lake Sanguinet? With Yak’Ocean, discover stand-up paddle yoga during a supervised session on the water, in a calm, protected natural setting. The practice takes place on Lac de Sanguinet, sheltered in a conche, with Sonia from So Yoga.

Yoga on a paddle allows you to practice in nature, in contact with the elements, working on balance, concentration, flexibility and muscle strengthening. It’s an accessible, rejuvenating experience that’s different from a traditional yoga class.

Session 1h – 35 € / person – Accessible to all – Lac de Sanguinet

Why try yoga on a paddle

A gentle, playful and deeply immersive experience

Paddle yoga combines the benefits of yoga with a more sensory and lively practice on the water. The board adds a dimension of balance that invites you to slow down, breathe easier and refocus. Yak’Ocean presents this practice as accessible to all.

Yoga in nature

The session takes place on Lake Sanguinet, in a calm and pleasant environment, a far cry from an indoor course.

Working on balance

The plank requires greater stability, concentration and anchoring in each posture.

Gentle reinforcement

Paddle yoga tones the body while working on flexibility and breathing.

Accessible to all

Practice is advertised as accessible, with a step-by-step approach to get you off to a good start.

paddle yoga on Lake Sanguinet

1h - €35 / person

A 1-hour interlude on Lake Sanguinet to discover yoga on a paddle in a natural, calm and rejuvenating setting.
  • Stand-up Paddle suitable for practice
  • Single paddle
  • Supervision by a certified instructor
  • Safety briefing + on-water accompaniment

What you need to bring

Swimsuit or suitable attire, closed-toe shoes, water bottle, sun protection, hat, change of clothes, and a small snack if needed.

Starting point: Yak’Ocean base in Sanguinet

Meet at the Yak’Ocean base, plage de Caton, chemin de Sabas in Sanguinet. An easy-to-spot starting point for your paddle yoga session in a calm lakeside setting.

Practical info

  • Departure point: Caton beach
  • Access: 400 m after the Oréades campsite
  • Tip: arrive a little early for check-in and equipment

Practice safety

The yoga on paddle session takes place on Lac de Sanguinet, in a sheltered area that’s calmer and more reassuring for calm practice. The activity is designed to be accessible and takes place in a setting conducive to well-being, concentration and a gentle introduction to the practice of yoga on the water.

Conditions and advice

The session is supervised by a coach, who guides you in the choice of postures to get you started in the right conditions and get the most out of the experience. For your comfort, we recommend that you bring a bathing suit, a string for glasses, sun cream and a bottle of water.

Why rent with Yak’Ocean?

A supervised session in a setting conducive to calm and concentration

At Yak’Ocean, yoga on a paddle is experienced as a true parenthesis on the water. In a calm, protected environment on Lake Sanguinet, the session combines gentleness, balance and a feeling of disconnection, for an experience that’s both accessible and deeply rejuvenating.

Sheltered frame

The session takes place in the shelter of a conche, in a calmer environment more conducive to practice.

Appropriate postures

The coach helps you choose the ideal postures to start and progress more serenely.

Nature and breathing

Practicing on water reinforces the sensation of fresh air, space and reconnection.

Before booking

All Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to book your paddle yoga session with complete peace of mind and enjoy this moment of well-being on Lake Sanguinet.
Yes, Yak’Ocean says the practice is accessible to all. The session allows you to discover yoga on a paddle in a progressive way, with postures adapted to begin in good conditions.
Each session lasts 1 hour. This format allows you to take full advantage of the experience, work on balance and breathing, while keeping your practice fluid and accessible.
Yes, the activity is accessible to beginners. The session is designed to allow a gradual discovery of the practice, in a calm and reassuring setting on Lake Sanguinet. The aim is not performance, but well-being, balance and the pleasure of a soothing moment on the water.

You paddle towards the Banc d’Arguin, as close as possible to the Dune du Pilat, with an observation break to enjoy nature and, depending on conditions, the wildlife present in the protected area. Yak’Ocean notably mentions observing, with binoculars, gulls, terns, Eurasian oystercatchers and ringed plovers, as well as a stop at the foot of the dune to discover how the Dune du Pilat was formed, touch the palaeosols, and observe the sand flea in the wrack line.

Yes, sessions are booked in advance, to ensure smooth organization and a more enjoyable experience on Lac de Sanguinet. It also means you’ll be able to position yourself in the right slot according to Yak’Ocean’s schedule.
Yak’Ocean also offers other paddle-related experiences, such as stand-up paddle rentals, stand-up paddle treks, giant paddle rentals and more specific outings depending on your wishes and conditions. These links can be used to create a natural internal link between the various activity pages.

From idea to water

Book your yoga session on a paddle in Sanguinet

Looking for a gentle, original and rejuvenating experience on the lake? Stand-up paddle yoga in Sanguinet is a great way to discover yoga in a different way, in the heart of nature and in contact with water. Book your session with Yak’Ocean and enjoy an experience as soothing as it is stimulating. This proposal is based on information published by Yak’Ocean on the page dedicated to the activity.