PRACTICE, BREATH WORK, SURFING
Cait Lawson
Pre-Surf Practice to Expand Lung Capacity

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.

Pre-Surf Practice to Expand Lung Capacity
Cait Lawson
September SurfAid #MakeAWave Recap

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.

September SurfAid #MakeAWave Recap
YOGA, SURFING, PRACTICE
Cait Lawson
Under 10-minute Pre-Surf Stretch Routine

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

Under 10-minute Pre-Surf Stretch Routine
YOGA, SURFING, WRITING
Cait Lawson
Featured on the Manduka Blog!

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.

Featured on the Manduka Blog!
YOGA, LIFESTYLE, INSPIRATION
Cait Lawson
Simple. But not always easy.

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.

Simple. But not always easy.

self care

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Self-Care Club: 7 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System

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Self-Care Club: 7 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System

Here I share 7 techniques to downshift and regulate your nervous system so that you can reconnect, recalibrate, and recharge. Especially helpful if you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stressed out.

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Self-Care Club: My Go-To Practices for Managing Anxiety

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Self-Care Club: My Go-To Practices for Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is something that has been present throughout the majority of my life. It’s shown up in a variety of forms and ways over the span of my relatively short lifetime, and it wasn’t until fairly recently that I’ve begun to acknowledge it, accept it, and work with it, instead of working against it. Here are my 3 go-to practices for managing my anxiety.

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New Playlist: 60min. Restorative Yoga + Relaxation

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New Playlist: 60min. Restorative Yoga + Relaxation

A new Spotify playlist created for an hour-long Restorative Yoga practice to inspire rest and relaxation. Think of this as switching into your “do not disturb” mode. Grab some pillows and blankets, turn down the lights, hit play, and seep in the stillness… Allow it to help you refill your cup!

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Self-Care Club: My Favorite Tools for Myofascial Release

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Self-Care Club: My Favorite Tools for Myofascial Release

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.

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MFR for Surfers: A Curated Playlist for Overworked Shoulders

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MFR for Surfers: A Curated Playlist for Overworked Shoulders

A curated playlist of a few of my favorite myofascial release (MFR) techniques for overworked shoulders -- perfect for surfers, swimmers, athletes, and weekend warriors!! You’ll need: two therapy balls (or tennis balls), a yoga block or foam roller, and maybe some pillows & blankets. These techniques are great to do at the end of a long day, or after a long surf or training session. Enjoy!

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Self-Care Club: MFR for the Upper Traps (7min)

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Self-Care Club: MFR for the Upper Traps (7min)

A cue that’s commonly heard in many a yoga class is: “Relax the shoulders away from the ears.” It’s like as a collective we hold tension in the neck & upper back. Relieve tension and stiffness, ease pain, and encourage tissue health and hydration with this myofascial release (MFR) technique that targets the tissues of the upper traps. You’ll need 2 therapy balls and a yoga block.

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MFR Techniques for the Hamstrings (14min.)

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MFR Techniques for the Hamstrings (14min.)

Release tension and restore tissue integrity in the hamstrings with these simple myofacsial release (MFR) techniques that you can practice at home. This can be helpful for yogis, surfers, and athletes - or if you experience discomfort in the low back, around the seat, through the back of the leg or the knee.

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Yoga with Salty: My Go-To Morning Flow (45min.)

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Yoga with Salty: My Go-To Morning Flow (45min.)

This class is a 45-minute, fairly continuous, Vinyasa Flow. It’s my current “go-to” morning practice when I need to get my body moving and my mind focused. You’ll need a blanket or towel, and maybe 1 or 2 yoga blocks if ya got ‘em.

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Strange Times: 11 Ways to Stay Productive & Positive While Self-Quarantined

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Strange Times: 11 Ways to Stay Productive & Positive While Self-Quarantined

For many of us, life has gone from “busy” to “stuck at home with nothing to do.” And nothing to do can be dangerous for both the body and the mind. Here I share 11 ways to stay productive and positive while self-quarantined.