Ride the Wave

We believe that achieving wellness is like dropping into a wave – get present in the mind, strong in the body and free in the spirit. Guiding with the highest integrity, our team of passionate and creative instructors provide fun and innovative experiences to elevate your well-being. Serving all ages and fitness levels in the greater Orlando area, we promote outdoor activity, personal growth, inner peace & teambuilding through

Health is as state of Body, Wellness is a state of Being.
— J. stanford
  • Adventure Travel (local and international)

  • Paddleboard Tours, Events, & Instruction

  • Yoga, Pilates, & SUP yoga Instruction

  • Corporate Wellness & Convention Services

What Sets Us Apart

Our experiences not only have physical benefits like improving balance, posture, and strength, but also promote emotional and mental well-being by enhancing presence, inner peace, confidence, consciousness, relaxation, open mindedness, cultural awareness, and a connection to community, nature, and one's true self.  

 
 

Meet Jessica

Owner, Instructor, Guide, Adventure Enthusiast

With a degree in psychology and interest in helping people achieve mental wellness combined with a background in physical fitness as an instructor and personal trainer, I started my own business: Wave of Wellness was born with a mission to empower people through adventurous activities that enhance all areas of well-being with a focus on travel, SUP, yoga, and community.

Through an intense study and practice of Body Dialogue yoga my chronic back pain was healed. Excited to share my success with others I currently use its principles of postural alignment, core-stabilization, breath and energy direction, as a unique platform for instructing SUP, yoga, and Bala Tula – a yoga fusion program I developed in 2010.

Deeply involved in the SUP racing circuit as an athlete and wanting to build the local paddle racing community I founded and direct the Annual Lake Mary Jane Paddle Race in 2012 and the original Florida weekly race series Paddle Race Tuesdays in 2013.

My love for adventure and travel inspired me to take my instruction abroad, teaching national and international SUP Yoga and Bala Tula clinics as well as organizing and facilitating international SUP and yoga retreats where I offer clients the ultimate experience of adventure, inner peace, personal growth, physical fitness, and community.

My involvement and lifestyle in the SUP and yoga industry has given me the opportunity to contribute written articles and instructional videos to Stand Up Journal, Boarders Magazine, Samata Magazine, Women’s Health Magazine Mexico, Distressed Mullet, and Yoga Digest, and be a proud brand ambassador for:

 
 
I’m proud of giving people more than they expect from our experiences and helping them achieve a higher state of well-being.  People often leave feeling accomplished and strong, saying they found out they can do more than they thought they could. Or, guests of different ages and walks of life bond with each other and connect on deeper levels of humanity.  Someone may sign up to learn how to stand up paddle, and discover inner peace and the healing benefits of being on the water.  Every experience is carefully designed to maximize potential for personal growth and universal appreciation.
— Jessica Cichra, owner/guide/instructor

With the experience and knowledge gained from earning the following certifications I’ve created an adaptive teaching style to custom fit the needs of my clients:

  • CPT, Certified Personal Trainer

  • WSUPA ASI Certified Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

  • E-RYT, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher

  • Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor

  • Certified in Yoga Postures & Adjustments

  • Certified in Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism & Special Needs

  • Certified Pilates Instructor

  • Certified in Thai Yoga Bodywork

  • Currently training in Body Dialogue Yoga