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.
Some days nothing feels better than turning on some music, rolling out a yoga mat, and allowing yourself to flow freely. This playlist is for those days. Enjoy a 60 minute, Vinyasa yoga-inspired Spotify playlist that’ll encourage you to get on your mat and get your body moving! You know you’ll feel amazing once you do. Enjoy!
It’s been over a month since we were able to practice together in a group class, and it’s probably been that long since I’ve made a playlist! I enjoy making playlists specific for my group classes, and since it’s been a while, I thought I’d share a recent playlist with some tunes that I’ve been loving to flow to during my personal practice at home.
I was flipping through my old notebooks and journals and came across this poem by Pixie Lighthorse which I just love so much. Her words resonate deeply, especially during these times, so I thought I’d share them with you. Despite this awful and devastating virus, one positive take-away is that Mother Nature is most definitely healing.
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.
For the time being, life mostly occurs at home. Work, workouts, yoga, school, food, happy hour… it seems like most of the world is under this stay-at-home order. So as we all do our best to adapt to our current reality of studio closures and social distancing, I’ve shared 7 tips that I’ve found helpful for creating and committing to a home yoga practice.
As we continue to adapt to these times, I wanted to post a quick update about my online yoga offerings. I will now be offering a weekly class via Facebook Live and am planning a few specialty classes and workshops for IG Live. Even though we can’t practice together in person, at least we can still practice together virtually!
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.
As surfers, we have a whole lotta faith. Really, we do. No matter where you live in the world, as a surfer, we all go through the inevitable flat spells. And, unless you’re a pro with a travel budget, for us who frequent our local breaks and surf around our daily life responsibilities, we have learned to always have faith that more waves will come. And what a beautiful perspective to have…
