Give Mom a truly unique experience this Mother’s Day with a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) session on Cypress Creek. Everyone who SUP’s falls in love with it! Because anyone can do it. The sessions are led by instructor Carleen Birnes, who demonstrates paddling techniques and safety. Paddlers begin on their knees to get the feel of the board and the water, and within minutes, they are standing and feeling confident.
Paddling down the Chesapeake waterways is not only a great cardio exercise, it helps strengthen your core and your balance. Meanwhile, the sense of peace and tranquility of being on the water is pure heaven. Everyone who has come out can’t wait to do it again.
All paddles are approximately an hour and 15 minutes. The group launches from the boat ramp in Manhattan Beach on the Magothy River. From there, we paddle around the horn of the neighborhood into Cypress Creek, which is calm and has pretty views of Blue Herons and Osprey. We stop half way to perform restorative yoga style stretches on the boards and take a moment to reflect on life and all that we are thankful for.
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Mantra Fit Paddle has seven boards available for each paddle session. Two paddle sessions are scheduled this Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th:
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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2:00 to 3:15 p.m.
The cost is $38 per person, which includes your board/paddle rental. Email carleen@mantrafit.com to reserve your spot. All classes are paid for in advance.
The location is Manhattan Beach Boat Launch. Paddlers are asked to park in the grassy lot across from Magothy Marina (360 Magothy Road in Severna Park). We will launch from the boat ramp right next door to the marina.
Mantra Fit Paddle is led by local resident Carleen Birnes, a Level Two Certified PaddleFit® instructor and ACE® Certified Personal Trainer. To learn more about Carleen and Mantra Fit, visit www.mantrafit.com.
