SUP Yoga at The Chippy Lido in the Cotswolds

Experience a refreshing take on yoga with our guided SUP Yoga sessions at Chipping Norton Lido. Practise in heated open-air water, designed for complete beginners and those looking to try something a bit different. This is a chance to relax, reset, and challenge your balance—all in a peaceful, supportive environment.

Key Details

• Group size: Maximum 6 participants
• Session length: 1.5 hours
• Minimum age: 12 (under 16s must be accompanied)
• Swimming ability: Must be able to swim 50m unaided
• Location: Chipping Norton Lido, Oxfordshire

What to Expect

Each session begins with a friendly welcome and time to get settled. After a short briefing on safety and technique, you’ll be guided through the basics of paddleboarding from dry land before getting onto the water. Once you're floating and anchored, we begin the 45-minute yoga session. Expect slow, considered movement, breathing exercises, and a final resting pose on your board that feels like true calm.

There’s no pressure to stand or try complex postures—everything can be adapted to suit your confidence and experience. If you’re comfortable, you can paddle around, explore your balance, or simply stay seated or lying down. After the main session, there’s time for a swim or to practise anything you’d like to revisit. The heated pool means you're never battling cold water, and the sheltered lido environment keeps things relaxed and enjoyable.

Location

Chipping Norton Lido is a charming heated outdoor pool in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Surrounded by trees and tucked just a short walk from the town centre, it offers a quiet and scenic space that feels removed from daily noise. 

The pool is spring-fed, exceptionally clean, and kept at a comfortable temperature throughout the season. Free parking is available nearby, and there are basic changing and shower facilities on site.

Prerequisites

You’ll need to be able to swim at least 50 metres unaided. No prior yoga or paddleboarding experience is necessary—everything will be explained clearly, and there’s no pressure to do anything you’re not comfortable with.

Why Choose Us

The sessions are led by a certified and highly experienced instructor who takes a calm, friendly approach tailored to each participant. With a background in both yoga and open water safety, the focus is on helping you feel at ease while gently exploring new challenges. 

The setting at Chipping Norton Lido offers an ideal balance of comfort, privacy, and novelty, making it perfect for first-timers or anyone who wants to try yoga in a new way without worrying about weather or crowds. All equipment is included, and the group sizes are deliberately small so everyone gets individual support.