Kelsey was great in making sure that my group's first-time SUP yoga class was fun and manageable! My friends and I showed up for the evening/after dark class, which was our first in-person class since before the pandemic lockdown (exciting!). Everyone in the 9-person class practiced in varying degrees, but the instruction allowed modification for everyone's comfort levels. The actual sequences are normally basic - on normal ground. Doing it on the board+in water, however, made me rethink my practice... I woke up the next day sore so I'd say it's a class worth trying. I'd love to take another session if I were around again! read more

I've been practicing yoga regularly for a couple of years now but attempting to execute some rudimentary poses on a paddleboard is quite different. I was in Honolulu for a friend's wedding and saw a sunset SUP (standup paddleboard) yoga class and was intrigued. I showed up not knowing what to expect and had so much fun. You meet at magic island at Ala Moana Beach Park, I wore a swimsuit, but most wore yoga clothes. You spend ~1 hour + doing some simple poses that are pretty difficult on the board. You also get the chance to watch the sun set which adds to the ambiance. I unfortunately fell into the water twice as it was my first time on a paddleboard. I can say I enjoyed it enough to return for a day time class the same week. The daytime class had it's pros and cons, pro you can see Kelsey, the instructor much better and the water was warmer, con- it was much hotter and you need to make sure you slathered on that sunscreen. Overall it was an incredibly fun experience, and it really challenges your core. Definitely recommend this if you are a local looking to augment your regular practice or a visitor wanting to try something new. read more

my husband and I had such an amazing time with Julie! He has never done yoga before but ended up loving it!!

You have to try this! It is amazing! The yoga instructor (kylee, I think) was just awesome! There is truly no experience like this and the back drop of the beautiful Ala Moana beach... WOW! If you are a tourist or a kamaaina, you have to try this! It really is a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should try! The instructors come with everything! You just need to come in a bathing suit! read more

Awesome experience. Lety is a great instructor who cares about her clients. Thanks again

Very friendly instructor! Kelsey did a great job at keeping us comfortable on the water and throughout the lesson. The water was calm and relaxing and the lights under the board were so cool! Great for beginners in yoga, and offers some options for harder techniques. The fireworks at the end were a great addition and so fun to watch from the water. Kelsey also took pictures for us throughout the lesson that we were able to access through Facebook the next day! read more

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This was magical! Under the stars in Oahu with a magic touch of fireworks when you awaken from savasana. Highly recommended. read more

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My family and I had a great time in Karin's SUP class. She was so patient with us and helped us learn the proper techniques. Yoga Floats is highly recommended! read more

What a great experience we had with Cuttin. Sorry about the spelling. Our instructor was very patient with my Sister and I. We had a lovely time learning and enjoying our SUP, in a wonderful lagoon, with some amazing turtles! Thanks for introducing us to pancake! You are an amazing teacher! read more

So so amazing!! Absolutely loved this experience. The instructor was great, the day was beautiful, the class was challenging and so fun! Imaging floating on a yoga board while a turtle swims by. Pretty amazing. Totally worth the money - such a unique and beautiful experience. And how special that the instructor takes photos for you! Highly recommend. read more

I had never been on a paddle board and the instructor was so patient and easygoing. She made it easy for all of us to learn and progress through the poses. It was a really fun experience. I highly recommend! read more

8 of us did Yogafloats with Carine and ??. I am NOT a yoga person and was a bit reluctant to do yoga on a paddle board. However, always eager to try something new, yoga floats was the surprise activity of the trip. All of us, ages 22-51 enjoyed our experience. Our instructors were nice, friendly, and helpful. One person in our group is a very weak swimmer but this was not a problem at all as the water is only waist deep. Too bad they were booked the entire week as a couple people in our group wanted to do it again. read more

My wife and I had a great and relaxing time. We did the Stand-Up Paddle Board class. The instruction was spot on. BTW - this is much harder than it looks, but easy to get the hang of with a good instructor. We learned a lot in the small amount of time we booked. Great price too! read more

Great class - great teacher - awesome experience!! Kelsey is a terrific teacher, giving us modification options for those of us in need of it....me. If you live here; it's a must do. If you are a visitor; it is a must do!!! What a better way to give yourself the self-care you deserve while enjoying the beautiful Magic Island gentle waves. Kelsey has THE BEST studio to practice from! Thank you Kelsey!! read more

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I took the SUP Yoga and Intro to Paddling classes with Yoga Floats and had great experience with both of them. I wrote a review earlier about those two classes (at Trip Advisor). I decided to also take the Light Up the Night paddle board yoga class after reading the wonderful reviews. It's amazing and magical with ocean breeze, gentle waves, the stars above and peaceful moonlight. It is like a great painting of nature and you are part of it. This evening class is more restorative than the day time classes. I found it very therapeutic for both the mind and the body. Kelsey is a fantastic instructor. We had participants of all levels. Highly recommend. It gets full so book early so you don't miss this magical experience in Honolulu. read more

I have been taking classes from Yoga Floats over the last year. Kelsey always does and amazing job walking you through the paddle and yoga poses. You definitely don't have to be a yogi to enjoy these classes, she will modify the class/poses based on your experience. read more

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We had a fabulous time doing SUP yoga with Maryann on 2/23/23! I've done SUP a few times and attempted yoga once, and this experience was better than the rest. The movements were modified to ensure we'd have the most success with staying on the board, while still getting a real yoga workout in. We started on land going over some basics and then we carried our boards into the calm waters. Each of us had an anchor that kept the board in place more or less and kept us centered around our instructor, Maryann. She also took some great sunset pictures of us during the yoga flow, and then asked each of us what other pictures we wanted to take at the end of our session for several more minutes. The pictures are so great, and she easily airdropped them to us. Maryann's manner was also very calming and positive while being clear. She is certainly an experienced yoga teacher. In any case, I would recommend this activity to any friend visiting Honolulu, whether they are experienced or first-timers. read more

This was my second time with Yoga Floats! So much fun and amazing every time. You won't regret it:)!!

The most relaxing morning, such a peaceful SUP experience - beautiful surroundings and such a great guide!! Highly recommend and can't wait to try a yoga class when we return! read more

This was an awesome experience!!! Our family had no real experience doing this, but it ended up being a very fun family activity, even my 8 year old daughter had a great time! Thank you Julie for an awesome time! read more

Tip #1: Do not navigate to the business address (1201 Ala Moana Blvd) with Google Maps or whatever app you use; this led us to some tennis courts past the location, and we had to run over to Kelsey. You want to go to where the pin is dropped, on Magic Island, closer to the Ala Moana Center. Depending on time of day, you may see couples taking wedding photos or another SUP yoga class taking place. Tip #2: You definitely want to book in advance online by creating an account on Mind Body online. Kelsey will email and call you with a reminder, and she'll have everything set up and ready to go for class. Tip #3: Bring sunscreen, and wear something you feel comfortable moving through various positions in and something that dries quickly (I wore a swimsuit but got a little burned, so I probably should have worn a light quick-dry long sleeve over it). I've done one other SUP yoga class in SoCal, and I had a blast. So I thought it would be amazing to take a class during a Hawaii vacation with a +1 and be out in warm water that I wouldn't mind falling in if I toppled during class. The class was a little over 2 miles from Waikiki, and we just ran it; but a quick $5-10 Uber/Lyft ride will also get you there if you don't have a car. The class was a fun challenge in balance. If you've ever taken a yoga class before, you'll be surprised at how simple poses on land are a lot more difficult when you're floating in water. It was pretty calming to be floating out in the water, and the progression through class was a good mix of focusing on breath, stretching, core work, and trying out ambitious poses. Kelsey takes photos with her waterproof camera and sends them to you shortly after (I really wanted photos after my first class but got no response after contacting the place in SoCal and asking them twice; so I'm really happy Kelsey took and sent me photos, and I didn't have to ask for them!). She was also very patient when we were a couple minutes late (from going to the wrong location) and when I wanted to try things; and she made helpful suggestions for adjustments throughout class. I'd definitely recommend doing this if you're ever in Hawaii; it's the perfect setting to try it, and it's super fun. read more

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Perfect for beginner sup or yoga practice. So much fun highly recommend! The experience of being on the sup and doing yoga in Hawaii can't be beat! read more

Highly recommend paddleboard yoga with Yoga Floats. The most amazing experience with Kelcey! She was so kind and a very experienced instructor. She made everyone feel welcome and instructed each person to their own abilities. No matter if you are a beginner or advanced, you should absolutely do this. We even got to see some sea turtles while we were out there!! Total blast. Cannot recommend enough!! read more

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Awesome class, so much fun, Kelsey shows you how to feel secure on the board. She is a great photographer as well, takes lots of pics for you to share, at no extra cost. She has a great personality and easy to talk to. read more

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I have had the pleasure to take SUP yoga with 3 great Yoga Float instructors, Julie, Takako, and Keala. Finally, the weather was perfect this last class, no spritz of rain and no wind. I look forward to taking many more classes. read more

I am in HI for work and was searching for a sunrise or sunset yoga class and came across Yoga Floats. I had never heard of SUPS yoga before and was intrigued by the idea. I decided to go for it and am so glad i did! First, the owner of the business (Kelsey) is so helpful and a wonderful instructor, she is a grass roots business owner, doing this out of passion. I loved this class so much - it was honestly one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. I can't explain the serenity of doing yoga in the ocean with the sun setting behind you....and to end in shivasana with your hands and feet in the ocean, listening to the water lap under the board. Chills. And believe it or not...I didn't fall in! read more

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This was one of our favorite experiences in Oahu when we visited. We had the GoOahu passes so I would suggest booking early in advance since spots do fill up quickly. Our group had people with varying levels of experience and overall it was manageable for the whole group. The location was amazing and we were able to get some amazing pictures thanks to Kelsey who was so involved with capturing the moment and helping everyone to get comfortable. We had no experience with paddleboards before this and Kelsey was so helpful in getting us comfortable with the board. Overall it was a really calming experience with a beautiful view of Waikiki and the ocean. read more

A-MAY-ZING! If you love yoga, this is the place to try SUP Yoga and paddle boarding I loved my first SUP Yoga class that I booked again for the next day but did the paddleboarding/SUP yoga combo. The combo is an hour paddle boarding with a 30 minute break where you can keep paddling or take a rest before the 75 minute yoga class. Kelsey, our instructor and owner of Yoga Floats is a lovely person inside and out and loves what she does. She guides you through the pose modifications so you don't lose your balance and end up in the water but that is also half the fun with loads of giggles from people in the class as they go splash. I couldn't help laughing with 'happy baby' at the end of the class! For the standup paddleboarding, Kelsey gave us a tutorial before we got on the water and then continual tips and instruction throughout the paddle... if you're a complete beginner or have tried it a few times, you will learn a few tips from Kelsey to improve your technique. With an experience like this, we always want photos to commemorate the experience and Kelsey takes photos throughout the class and gives them to you at no charge after the class. Simply an amazing and wonderful experience which I cannot recommend highly enough!! read more

Can't recommend this enough! Kelsey was so nice and taught an amazing lesson. We felt very safe doing this lesson despite COVID. It was raining heavily at the scheduled class time so Kelsey kindly offered for us to reschedule. But we still went out and had a very zen experience even with the rain. The 5pm session was great because the sun set during the class! Will recommend Yoga Floats to everyone. Thank you, Kelsey! :) read more

What a wonderful way to start your day. Teacher was very accommodating to all levels. My daughter who is 9 took the class and she had a blast. It was challenging but at the same time very relaxing. read more

This was a really fun experience. Don't take yourself too seriously and you should have a great time. Really beautiful watching the sun set and the feeling of the ocean beneath you as you try to keep your balance. Good luck trying to stay dry during tree pose! read more

This was one of the highlights for my trip to Honolulu! Kelsey, our instructor, was just the best. Awesome attitude and great teacher! Paddle yoga is very intimidating and scary, but she was so calm and cool, it made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable, from start to end. She had us practice standing on the boards, so that we became comfortable. Then, we started with basic poses and slowly moved up to more challenging ones, which was fun. Then we had plenty of free time at the end to practice any poses of our choosing. She was taking pics the whole time, and she even offered to take pics at the end doing poses of our choosing. We did the sunset yoga and it was BEAUTIFUL. The sun was just about to set, so it was the "golden hour", which made for beautiful pics! It was so relaxing to do yoga in the water, it was something I'll always remember. Very, very happy with this experience. read more

I could barely even swim, but I figured to try this out when I visited Hawaii... and BOOM. Kelsey, the others, the waves, the paddleboard all empowered me (even when we were bound to fall) This was a phenomenal experience with great photos taken by Kelsey, and sweet memories to take back home. A high recommendation for anyone who practices some yoga and/or wants some challenge to develop their yoga, mental and physical strength. Kelsey was a phenomenal yoga instructor as well who was very attentive, positive, natural, and quick to respond. I think I'll be coming here every time I make a trip to Hawaii.... ;) read more

The most attractive yoga instructor you'll meet in Honolulu. Her vibe is awesome. Very genuine. Kelsey made my first yoga experience hard to top. So if you're ever in town or local. I would definitely recommend yoga floats. read more

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Absolutely wonderful SUP yoga class! Great instructors to guide you through your flow. Super well organized, and great for all levels from "never been on a paddle board" to seasoned SUP'ers and people quite advanced in their yoga practice. They keep the boards a safe distance apart and go over the basics to keep everyone safe, informed and happy. Instructors are wonderful and will offer modifications to make things easier or more challenging based on your level. Balance poses are practiced at the end and it's super fun to end up in the beautiful blue water!! In the class i did we had time paddle around as well which was wonderful in this gorgeous spot. This is definitely my favorite spot to take a SUP yoga class in Honolulu and i can't recommend them enough. There may be more convenient SUP yoga class alternatives closer to Waikiki, but this place is by far the best in every way, and you will have a great experience every time!!! read more

Kelsey is the greatest! My sister and I were in Oahu for a couple days and decided very last minute that we wanted to do a Saturday morning Gentle Wave class. We bought our yelp deals at around 9 the night before, and then couldn't figure out how to apply them through mindbody. Frantic, I called and left a message at the provided number, and let Kelsey know of our dilemma. To my surprise, she called back less than an hour later (on a Friday night!!!) She quickly signed us up, and then gave us some important instructions on what to bring, what to wear, and where to find the class the next morning. The next morning, my sister and I arrived about 15 minutes early so we could find the class in time. The instructions Kelsey gave us were super easy to follow and we found the van in no time! We were given a short land lesson on the different parts of the board and pose modifications, then we headed out about 100 feet from shore and dropped our anchors. This was my first time doing SUP yoga, and my two biggest worries were that 1) If I fell, my feet would be cut up by the rocks, and 2) The water would be so deep that I wouldn't be able to touch and would just be worrying about falling the entire time. Our location completely put my mind at ease. We were about 100 feet from shore, but we stayed in waist deep water the entire time and there was a soft sandy bottom to land on. This helped me focus on moving through the poses instead of worrying about falling in. The Gentle Wave class itself is a 75 minute class for beginner yogis and SUP(s? ers?) I had never done SUP yoga or stand up paddling before, but I have been practicing yoga for a few years so I thought this would be fairly easy. Boy, was I wrong. The movement of the board, no matter how gentle, made everything harder. We started out with some easy seated poses, then moved through some sun salutations and harder "insta-worthy" poses. The class was very small, with only 8 people, so Kelsey was able to devote a good amount of time to fixing every person's posture. She gave us lots of options for modifications, both easy and hard, and also for better balance on the board. We moved through everything fairly slowly, so everybody got to spend a decent amount of time in each pose and try out the modifications (even after falling off!) Throughout the entire class, Kelsey also went around taking photos of everybody. She gave us a ton of chances to "do it for the photo," which, if you're doing something as cool as SUP yoga, is definitely necessary! After the class, she uploads the pictures to Facebook, so you can tag yourself and download them FOR FREE!!! And even if you don't like the photos, the location is close enough to shore that your less courageous or less flexible friends, family members, or significant others can watch the class and take lots of pics. My favorite part was definitely the last ten minutes of class, which we spent in savasana. It was probably the most peaceful ten minutes of my life. The board rocks you gently, and you have the option to dip your fingers and toes in the water, resulting in the perfect environment for a light snooze or quiet contemplation. After savasana, Kelsey also gives you some time to just play with harder poses, or take pictures, but my sister and I were on a time crunch so we didn't get to take advantage of this. Nevertheless, the savasana was the perfect ending to my first SUP yoga lesson! If you are going to be in the Waikiki area and are interested in trying SUP yoga, I highly recommend that you do it with Kelsey and Yoga Floats. She's clearly very experienced, and is also highly dedicated to helping you have the best practice possible. Kelsey is nice, helpful, and totally understanding if you're socia media addicted and need to share all your pics (lol.) Thank you for a great SUP yoga lesson Kelsey, my sister and I had an amazing time! read more

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Kelsey rocks! I took a sunset class while I was in town for work. I always wanted to give paddle board yoga a shot, so this was my first time. Our class was small, which was nice because most of us were first-timers. I'll start with the location. The water is very calm in the bay. It was easy to find Kelsey by just following the directions she provided. The bay, itself, had very calm waters. I was a little nervous about this, at first. The atmosphere was such a great place to end the evening. Paddle board yoga is just as challenging as I expected. And yet, Kelsey was a great instructor, making me feel comfortable and encouraging me to attempt poses I didn't have the confidence to perform. As an unexpected bonus, she took some photos at the end and posted on social media. This made for a nice souvenir. Thanks again! I plan to retune when I'm back in Waikiki! read more

I've had about 6 sessions of standup paddleboard yoga with Kelsey, the owner/ instructor of Yoga Floats, over the past few months, and I truly enjoyed every single class. Each session runs for about an hour and fifteen minutes, and that's plenty of time to try out different things on the board. Kelsey is very patient and attentive; she conducts her classes in a good pace and makes sure everyone is comfortable doing the poses on their own levels. Even if you have never done yoga or stood up on a paddleboard before, it will still be fun! Ala Moana beach is probably the most perfect beach for SUP yoga on the island. The water is always very calm. I am not a very strong swimmer myself, but there's no need to worry about falling into the water. You'd be in waist-deep water at all time and the water could actually be quite refreshing! I believe she offers classes in the morning, early afternoon, and at sunset on most days, I usually go to the sunset sessions because it's just the perfect way to end the day. In short, SUP yoga with Kelsey is an incredible experience. It's such an unique experience that leave you relaxed and refreshed. Whether you are just visiting the island or a kama'aina, I think it's something everyone should try at least once! read more

Had so much fun trying this out! The teacher, Kelsey, was great & offered lots of modifications & ways for us all to challenge ourselves! I'd recommend Yoga Floats for anyone who wants to try something new/different than your average yoga class. Would definitely do this again!! read more

Great yoga instruction and I LOVED that the instructors took photos for free. Thank you! read more