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.

YOGA

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YOGA FOR SURFERS: WHY YOU SHOULD PRACTICE

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YOGA FOR SURFERS: WHY YOU SHOULD PRACTICE

Because I feel so passionate about the yoga-surfing connection, I thought I'd share a few reasons why a Vinyasa Yoga practice will benefit your surfing, and maybe encourage you to roll out your mat a little more consistently.

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TAKING A STAND FOR THE LAND

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TAKING A STAND FOR THE LAND

One of the most pristine, wave-rich stretches of coast here in Puerto Rico is under threat of being completely devastated by the proposed building of an unnecessary Mega-Resort + Casino.

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THE CONDITIONS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING...

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THE CONDITIONS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING...

The conditions are always changing... Out in the waves. Here on dry land. While we breathe and sweat on the yoga mat. The world around us is constantly moving through seasons and cycles and transformation. And we are much the same. So while we can't always control the conditions, the question becomes, "How can we respond?"

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N E W month • NEW moon • NEW visions ☽❍☾

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N E W month • NEW moon • NEW visions ☽❍☾

As I take another sip of air, I allow myself to settle right back into right now. Because right now feels good. And right now is exactly where I need to be.

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READING LIST: MY TOP 5 BOOKS FOR INSPIRATION + EMPOWERMENT

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READING LIST: MY TOP 5 BOOKS FOR INSPIRATION + EMPOWERMENT

Because words do hold power, and the words within these pages, to me, seem to be extra potent. 

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DROP THE BURDEN (AND MAKE YOUR HEART SMILE)

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DROP THE BURDEN (AND MAKE YOUR HEART SMILE)

Because who ever said there is only one right way to live??

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END OF SUMMER SUP SCHEDULE

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END OF SUMMER SUP SCHEDULE

Summer is drawing to a close, so what better way to honor the end of the summer season than with some SUP Yoga and Group Paddles! 

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FINDING SERENITY WITH MALIE ORGANICS: A self-love spa day you can do at home

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FINDING SERENITY WITH MALIE ORGANICS: A self-love spa day you can do at home

This post is a glimpse into my personal “spa day,” a little piece of my self-care practice featuring Malie Organic Products.

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6 EASY WAYS TO BRING MORE PEACE INTO YOUR HOME

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6 EASY WAYS TO BRING MORE PEACE INTO YOUR HOME

Whether you are looking to invite more love into your bedroom or are trying to bliss-out your entire home, here are six easy and inexpensive ways to add a little bit more peace to your space.

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SEA SALUTATIONS: 5 YOGA POSES FOR SURFING

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SEA SALUTATIONS: 5 YOGA POSES FOR SURFING

Yoga, especially a Vinyasa-style of yoga, is an amazing way for surfers to cross train: strengthening the core, building stamina, increasing lung capacity, sharpening coordination and creating flexibility. 

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GLIDE SUP: A COMPANY WITH CONSCIENCE

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GLIDE SUP: A COMPANY WITH CONSCIENCE

I really dig the fact that Glide is so concerned about reducing (and reversing) the impact that board manufacturing has on the planet. It is a company that is constantly driven to keep searching for newer and better processes and products in order to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible.

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LIVING MY YOGA

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LIVING MY YOGA

Yoga is: stretching, breathing, meditating, union of the body,mind and soul… And while these answers are not necessarily wrong, through my own practice I’ve come to learn that yoga is so much more.

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LET'S GET ROLLING

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LET'S GET ROLLING

After that one Tuesday morning Class, I don’t think I ever looked at a foam roller the same way again. I had to have a roller for my home. Rolling needed to become a part of my daily routine.

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FOLLOW YOUR BREATH

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FOLLOW YOUR BREATH

Follow your breath. Watch it as it enters your body and fills up your lung with sweet, fresh, pure air. With each inhale you’re breathing in new energy. And with each exhale you are letting go of all the things that no longer serve you.

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#MADEFORYOGA: HOW YOGA SAVED MY LIFE

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#MADEFORYOGA: HOW YOGA SAVED MY LIFE

But I kept coming back. I kept showing up on my mat time and time again. I was addicted to the practice and addicted to the feeling that I left my mat with. 

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I'M GOING TO BALI! WON'T YOU JOIN ME?

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I'M GOING TO BALI! WON'T YOU JOIN ME?

Join us for 7 days and 6 nights of a balanced yoga retreat that weaves the introspective practice of yoga with travel, adventure, and cultural experience. 100% of the Proceeds benefit the Go Light Our World Solar Projects!

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SOCIAL MEDIA: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

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SOCIAL MEDIA: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

I’m fortunate that Social Media has given me some incredible opportunities and has allowed me to meet some pretty rad people… but at the end of the day, I know that Instagram is not real life.