
“I came feeling anxious and unsure and left feeling on top of the world! It was so wonderful to have the chance to learn from Anna.” — Liz Jackson, Ottawa, Ontario
Anna Levesque has been praised with providing the “best instruction anywhere.” She has a passion for inspiring and teaching women. Her experience as an accomplished international competitor, instructor and guide has placed her as the leading expert in her field. She’s been quoted in TIME Magazine, offering her expertise on kayaking to the mass media.
Taking a workshop with Anna will help you improve your paddling skills in a helpful, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. She’s dedicated to helping you improve your skills and build your confidence on the water. She’ll help you face your fears, confront new challenges and take you beyond what you imagine is possible.
Anna combines her expertise in kayaking with her experience as a yoga instructor, a student of meditation and personal transformation to provide a holistic, confidence-building experience for her students.
For a full description and dates of available workshops please click on the links below.
For all dates please click here for the Girls at Play Instruction Calendar.

World-renowned kayak and yoga instructor, Anna Levesque, helps you strengthen, balance and stretch your body and skills for your best paddling season ever! Anna is now offering, for the first time, custom kayak and yoga instruction for individuals and small groups of up to four people in beautiful Asheville, NC. The combination of kayaking and yoga will help keep both your body and mind fit, supple and balanced. And, if you are currently experiencing physical pain while sitting in your boat Anna can assist you in exploring poses and exercises that may help. Learn More…

Join Anna and the highly skilled female instructors at the Nantahala Outdoor Center for the best women specific whitewater kayak instruction in the world. As the number one authority on kayak instruction for women, Anna has motivated, inspired and assisted thousands of women worldwide in building their confidence and their skills on the water. Read More…

These two-day kayak courses focus on instruction that is designed to help women learn in a supportive, friendly and safe atmosphere. Each Weekend Women’s Clinic is open to female paddlers of all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Read More…





