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.
We all come to yoga for many different reasons, yet there is also no denying that our yoga practice has a way of influencing and enhancing every aspect of our lives. Here are a few ways that my yoga practice supports my cross-training, beyond flexibility & range of motion.
Space for you to check in & recalibrate along with a practice of loving-kindness to carry with you into your day. This is a 10-minute, guided, and seated practice that includes some really gentle movement, a few rounds of breath work, and closes with a metta meditation.
Release tension in the hands and the wrists with this simple-yet-effective myofascial release (MFR) technique that can easily be done at your desk! As humans, we use our hands a lot, so this technique will benefit everyone, and can be helpful to ease pain associated with overuse, carpal tunnel, or arthritis.
Practice yoga online with Cait! This class is a 40-minute practice that includes soothing breath work and a gentle flow. Enjoy this practice first thing in the morning to set the tone for the day, or practice in the evening as a way to reset after a long day. This class is great for all levels of practice.
This is one of my favorite myofascial release (MFR) techniques that I do pretty much daily! Use a therapy ball to release tension and restore tissue integrity in the feet. Our feet are our foundation, and if you’re like me you may spend a lot of time on them! Give your feet some relief and notice the effects in the rest of the body.
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I was first introduced to breath-work through yoga. In recent years, my interest in breath-work has expanded to other techniques and applications. And aside from all of the different breathing practices and theories and techniques, I think we can collectively agree that there lies a little bit of magic in taking a slow, deep breath. It just feels good. But why is that??
Taking full advantage of jet-lag and rainy days, and recommitting to regularly posting authentic content to this Journal page! Plus, I kinda wish I had done this on our previous trips while the memories and sensations were still fresh in the brain… Click through to take a look into our recent trip to Indonesia!
