SERENITY AT SUNSET

On warm summer evenings, when the sun melts into the horizon and Boerne Lake reflects the last golden light of day, you’ll find Connie Lozano guiding students through a yoga practice unlike any other—floating on water. Connie, a seasoned yoga instructor in the San Antonio area, brings her expertise to Boerne, leading stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga sessions that blend movement, mindfulness, and nature. With her calm and encouraging presence, she makes even the wobbliest beginners feel at ease, reminding them that the breath is the foundation of every practice.

Finding balance on a paddleboard is more than just a physical challenge—it’s a reflection of life itself. The water is always shifting, just like the circumstances we navigate every day. There is no way to force stability; instead, you have to adjust, soften, and trust. If you stiffen with fear, you fall. But if you breathe, engage your core, and let yourself move with the water rather than against it, balance becomes effortless. SUP yoga is a lesson in surrender, in presence, in learning that steadiness isn’t about control—it’s about connection.

And in those quiet moments, as the board gently rocks beneath you and the water stretches out in every direction, there is a stillness that goes beyond movement. Still waters, deep breath—an invitation to let go.

The spiritual aspect of practicing on water is undeniable. There’s a sense of deep humility in standing on something so fluid, yet there’s also empowerment in knowing you can hold your ground. The water, the sky, the open space—everything invites you to let go of tension and simply be. The practice becomes a meditation, a conversation between breath and movement, between self and nature.

She often tells her students, “If you’re breathing, you’re doing yoga.” Even in moments of struggle—whether holding a pose on a paddleboard or facing challenges on land—the breath is what carries you through. It’s a reminder that yoga isn’t about perfect posture or unshakable balance; it’s about presence, resilience, and learning to meet yourself exactly where you are. As the sun sets and the water mirrors the colors of the sky, there’s a quiet understanding: stillness isn’t the absence of movement—it’s the peace you find within it.

find Connie at @connielozanoyoga