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 had a hard time touching my toes and even putting on my shoes. I didn’t feel comfortable on my board. My balance felt off. My pop up felt slower. The […]
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 I get, the more I am realizing that I like to take my time getting out there. Get up. Have a little coffee. Stretch. Poop. Check the waves out. Let’s […]
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. To truly excel in this exhilarating water sport, surfers must maintain peak physical condition and cultivate a mind-body harmony that allows them to navigate the waves with skill and finesse. […]
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! It’s perfect for stiff guys like me because it allows you to settle into poses that aren’t always that easy to get into. It essentially extends your arms a couple […]
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. And I felt stronger. Not only does yoga help prevent injury but it also helps in recovery as well. Surfing is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, balance, […]
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 go with Pigeon Pose — a hip opening, glute stretching, quad flexing pose. I like this one for surfer yoga because it targets so many areas and when the waves […]
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 then I found yoga. It literally has changed my life. No aching back. No stiff knees. And the best part? You can surf way longer. Incorporating yoga into your routine […]
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 a unique opportunity to connect with nature, explore the depths of their physical capabilities, and find a sense of inner peace and balance. In this blog post, we’ll dive into […]