A 10-minute, seated practice that combines MFR with gentle stretches and breath work to help you wake up and expand your lung capacity before paddling out for a surf.
Another September has come and gone, and for the 2nd year, I participated in the SurfAid September #MakeAWave Challenge of surfing 30 days to raise funding and awareness for the SurfAid Programs.
My current, go-to, Pre-Surf Stretch for when my body is feeling stiff and a bit surfed-out. This sequence could also be nice for a brief Active Recovery practice post-training or post-surf/sport
It was an honor to have the opportunity to write a piece for the Manduka Blog as a part of the Manduka x Gerry Lopez collection launch. In this article, I share my personal experiences with surfing and yoga and how I view the two as similar spiritual paths that reconnect us to life.
Now don't get me wrong, sometimes simple can be easy. And that's great. And sometimes there is a place for complexity as well. But the simple, the simple is available. Accessible. And when noticed and practiced regularly, the simple can support us in coming back to center. Back to what's true.
Let’s talk about SLEEP. We spend roughly 1/3 of our lives doing it and those (ideally) 7-9 hours each night are essential if we want to function as a human each day. But if you’re struggling with poor sleep and feeling your best each day, here are 3 tips that I’ve found helpful to promote a good night’s sleep…
The Holidays have arrived! And while the Holidays are not just about giving gifts, it can be nice to treat yourself and those you love with meaningful presents. Here I share a few of my favorite products, platforms, and experiences as gift ideas for any yogis or surfers in your life. And yes, this includes gifts for YOU! Check it out >>>
Great for surfers, overhead athletes, as well as ALL human beings — because in life we use our arms a lot! So, grab a yoga block and follow along. Save for later and repeat, repeat, repeat! These techniques are great to go through before you paddle out for a surf or before a yoga or training session. They can also be used after to support recovery!
As one of the largest producers of yoga mats (and for a great reason bc they make the best!) Manduka Yoga has been committed to keeping old mats out of landfills through their LiveON Recycling Program. To date, Manduka has recycled 7,595 mats and diverted 34,177 pounds of waste material from entering landfills!! Recycling your mat is easy with their LiveON Recycling Kit... Here’s how.
Self care and MFR have been synonymous for me these days. MFR is great to add into a self-care routine because it doesn’t take much time, and you don’t really need a whole lot of space or many tools… But, if you wanted to invest in some high-quality MFR tools to add to your self-care tool kit, then here I share three I can’t live without.
I just dropped some NEW merchandise (including a brand new design!) to my Online Shop as well as here locally at the Skudin Surf Shack above Maria’s Beach. Check out these new ‘High Vibes’ muscle tanks and ‘Salute the Sea’ crop-top tees (in multiple colors!) and maybe gift yourself or someone you love!
Toxins can come in many forms —some more out of our control than others — but as I’m learning, it’s important to minimize what we can. Most oral care products are full of potentially harmful chemicals that can not only be a burden to your system, but that also strip your mouth of ALL bacteria — both good and bad (yes, there is an oral microbiome!). So I was stoked when Oral Essentials asked if I wanted to try their Microbiome Kit!
I’m stoked to have teamed up with prAna for National Yoga Month to share with y’all a 30minute Yoga for Surfers practice that will help get the body warm and awake while also cultivating a clear, calm, and focused mind for your surf, or for your day. Great as a pre-surf/sport practice, morning flow, or midday re-energizer. Enjoy!!
If you’ve been following along on social media, then you probably know that I’ve teamed up with my dear friend + bad-ass boss babe Ariana of Summer Love Jewelry to support her with her new monthly initiative, AUCTIONS FOR CHARITY, which just launched for a week - kicking off this past Sunday 11/18 - to benefit the California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund.
