Paddleboard Headstand By Yoga Instructor Kicks off New Class

Paddle board instructor Jim Lawhead kicked off a standup paddling yoga demonstration at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center by demonstrating an impressive feat: He did a headstand on a paddleboard that while floating in the municipal pool.

The city is now offering standup paddle board yoga on Tuesdays through Aug. 13 from noon -12:45 p.m. at the pool.

According to the city’s promotional information, the yoga offers a host of benefits, including improving balance, core strength and flexibility “while providing a
calming meditative tonic to your spirit.”

Classes are lead by Jim Lawhead of Lake Erie Paddler in Lorain.

Cost is $20 per lesson for residents and $30 for non-residents.

Registration is available on the city’s website.             

More lessons at Veterans Memorial Park

Paddle Board Lessons are also available at Veterans Memorial Park in Avon Lake on Sundays from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Cost is $30 per class resident/$40 per class non-resident. Lawson will combine a beach tutorial and on-water coaching students will learn safety, basic footwork, balance, proper stance, transition to feet, paddle grip, and stroke techniques.  Each lesson last approximately 1.5 hours. All equipment is provided. 

Registration is available online for Lake Erie lessons.