SUP tour on Lake Maggiore: wellness & mindfulness experience
Milan
Learn how to paddle on Lake Maggiore and discover how breathing and guided meditation on the water can help you find balance, calm, and presence in the here and now.
SUPMindfulness on Lake Maggiore in Angera: beginner-friendly stand up paddle and mindfulness experience
SUPMindfulness offers a calm wellness activity combining stand up paddle (SUP), mindful breathing, and meditation on Lake Maggiore’s peaceful waters. It suits beginners with no prior SUP or meditation experience required.
Highlights
- Learn basic SUP techniques on Lake Maggiore’s calm waters
- Practice mindful breathing while paddling
- Beginner-friendly, guided by a certified instructor
- Choose between private one-to-one or shared group sessions
- Enjoy a digital detox while photos and videos are taken for you
Experience Description
Located in Angera, this activity creates a quiet environment to learn SUP, reconnect with your breath, and find calm surrounded by nature. A certified instructor guides you step-by-step, ensuring safety and comfort on the board.
Booking Options
- One-to-One Formula: A private session tailored to your needs, focusing on SUP skills, mindfulness, or a balance of both according to your preference.
- Group Booking: Join with friends or as a couple to share a relaxed session learning SUP basics and paddling at a gentle pace.
Experience Program
- Welcome and Technical Briefing: Introduction to equipment, safety rules, paddle techniques, and balance on shore.
- Learn to Paddle: Calm, guided SUP practice on the water, suitable for first-timers.
- Slow SUP Tour: Paddle gently around Angera towards Isolino Partegora, embracing a slower pace and natural surroundings.
- Mindful Breathing: Practice breathing exercises while paddling to reduce tension and enhance presence.
- Guided Meditation: Boards arranged in a circle on the water for a focused meditation session.
- Herbal Tea on the SUP: Conclude with herbal tea shared on the boards before returning ashore.
Digital Detox
Smartphones stay off during the activity. The organizers capture photos and videos for you, allowing full attention on your breath, body, and surroundings.
Included
- SUP board
- Paddle
- Life jacket (mandatory to wear)
- Certified SUP instructor and mindfulness facilitator
- Technical briefing and basic SUP lesson
- Guided mindful breathing and meditation on the water
- Herbal tea served on the SUP
- Photos and videos provided after the experience
Please do not bring your smartphone on the SUP; photos and videos will be taken by the instructor and shared later.
Important Information
- No previous SUP experience necessary
- Participants must be able to swim
- Bring a swimsuit or comfortable sportswear, towel, full change of clothes, sunscreen, water, and a glasses strap if needed
- The experience may be adapted or rescheduled due to unsafe weather or lake conditions
- Apply sunscreen generously and reapply as needed
- Bring sunglasses to protect against glare
- Use a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
- Bring a towel to dry off after the session
- Bring a change of clothes in case you get wet
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour combines beginner-friendly stand up paddleboarding with mindfulness practices like breathing exercises and meditation on Lake Maggiore.
The experience takes place on the calm waters of Lake Maggiore in Angera, near Milan.
No prior SUP experience is needed as the tour is designed for beginners.
Session lengths vary; check the website for current hours and duration details.
Yes, you can choose between private one-to-one sessions or shared group experiences.
No meditation experience is necessary; the sessions are guided by a certified instructor.
Yes, the tour focuses on wellness through mindful breathing and meditation combined with paddling.
Equipment is provided on site, so you do not need to bring your own SUP gear.
The experience encourages a digital detox, but photos are taken by the instructor for you.
Lake Maggiore is accessible by car or train from Milan; specific directions can be found on the tour website.
