Supconnect Profile: Bianca Guimarães

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Bianca Guimaraes is one of the leading SUP Yoga personalities in Brazil, taking her passion for stand up paddling and yoga to a wide audience through television appearances, demos and racing at major events, and spreading the word through her website, suprogabrasil.com.br/. Aside from being a great all-round athlete, Bianca's positive approach to life and paddling is what makes her such a fantastic ambassador for the sport of SUP. Keep reading to find out more about her.

Home Town: Belo Horizonte (Brasil)

Years Stand Up Paddle Boarding: 2

Sponsors: Rede Bodytech de academias, I9 by Powerade ( Coca-Cola ), Billabong Womens Brasil

Biggest achievement: Being one the first to start SUP yoga in Brazil and a win at the Battle of the Paddle Brasil, completing a year of dedication - with 5 championships and 5 wins. 

When did you start Stand Up Paddling and SUP Yoga: In 2011 I first tried Stand Up Paddling and SUP Yoga, and began competing in 2012.

Training Grounds: I train at the lake in my city almost everyday! Every month, I go to the beach to train at sea.

 

Favorite SUP travel destination and why: There have been so many special SUP trips! But the best one was in Caraíva (BAHIA), in Brasil,  where I felt the magic of SUP YOGA! POSITIVE VIBES!

Who is your hero in Stand Up Paddling: Nicoli Pacelli, Champion Stand up paddle surf champion! As I was not born at the beach, the SUP Surfing is incredible for me!

What advice would you give people new to the sport of SUP: If you are praticting SUP at sea, do not go alone! If you have no experience in getting the breaking waves, ask for help. And take time to relax, stretch and meditate - Do SUP Yoga! SUP Forever!

To follow Bianca, like the SUPYogaBrasil Facebook Page or find her on instagram: @supyoga.

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