Stretching for Surfers: Enhancing Range of Motion with Hip Flexors and Hammys
Try surfing once and you find out very quickly that it requires a great deal of flexibility and mobility. There was a point when I
Yoga for Surfers: Stretching Myths Debunked
Type “stretching for surfers” into Google. You will generate dozens of articles, videos and pictures giving advice about what to do. Stretch this way. Don’t
Stretching for Surfers: Perfecting the Forward Fold
The forward fold. Hands down it’s one of my favorite stretches and the one I started practicing religiously when I decided I wanted to be
Preserving Your Mobility: Surfing forever
It seems like my highschooler can just hop out of bed, into the water and surf for three hours with hardly a thought. The older
5 Unique Aspects of the Downward Facing Dog Pose
Want to surf until you’re 100? Incorporating surf yoga into your training regimen can help improve your flexibility, strength, breath control, mental focus, and overall
Unleashing Your Potential: Strength, Flexibility and Surfing
Surfing is not just a sport; it’s a lifestyle that demands a unique blend of physical strength, mental focus, and a deep connection with nature.
Enhance Your Surfing Performance with Child’s Pose
As a yogi surfer, integrating yoga into your routine can significantly enhance your performance. One pose that stands out for its benefits is Child’s Pose,
What in the heck is “Chi”?
We’ve all heard the saying “Get your Chi in line.” But how does this apply to surfers and what the heck is it anyway? Working
Unlocking Flexibility for Surfers: The Power of Psoas
I had never heard of this muscle until a few years ago. My back was really bothering me and I had trouble putting on my
Why do surfers need the ocean so much?
Have you ever thought about why the ocean is so soothing? It has been such a part of my life that I actually need it.
The Best Stretch Ever: The Yoga Strap
The Yoga Strap. Hands down, one of my favorite tools for stretching. This little thing will transform your experience from pretty good to absolutely fantastic!
Box Breathing: A simple addition to your surf routine
Here is something I discovered a while ago that is an easy, yet effective way to bring everything down a notch. You can practice Box
Surf Yoga: Enhance Your Surfing Performance with Lizard Pose
Lizard Pose has always been a challenging pose for me. It’s one of those surf yoga poses that hurts so good. I dread it, but
Yoga: The Surfer’s Secret Weapon
Once I figured out that yoga was the secret to surfing, it was like a light went on. I flowed better. I didn’t feel stiff.
No. 1 Best Stretch For Surfers (in my humble opinion)
There are lots of great surf stretches. Literally hundreds. It‘s a hard choice but when people ask me what’s the BEST one? I’d have to
Exploring Pranayama: The Ancient Art of Breath Control
There is a real art to learning to breathe. I mean really learn how to breathe to achieve focus and overall well being. It seems
Meditation to Reset the Mind
The clutter is always there. I was losing my mind yesterday because the kids all needed to be three places at once. Soccer over here.
Riding the Waves of Time: Inspiring stories of the Oldest Surfers
Think you’re too old to surf? Well think again. I recently had lunch with a good friend of mine from my newspaper days who is
Gerry Lopez: Riding the Wave of Zen
Gerry Lopez, legendary surfer and pioneering yogi, has long been revered for his graceful approach to riding waves and his profound connection to the ancient
Surf Yoga to Increase Flexibility for Surfers
It wasn’t that long ago that I couldn’t touch my toes. For a long time, I thought that was just the way it was. But
Finding Flow: The Surprising Connection Between Surfing and Yoga
Surfing and yoga may seem like two vastly different activities, but beneath the surface, they share a deep and symbiotic connection. Both disciplines offer practitioners