by Dream of the moment with the salt in the air and the gentle hum of waves in your ears, and a yoga therapy balls with a crow pose. It might sound strange to you, but such is indeed connection between yoga and surfing. Both require harmony and being fully present; heart communicates with water.
Embrace the day as a new day and dive into the cool hug of the sea. It like tapping into the cosmic energy, a simple morning yoga pose with downward dog greets the light. Jake a committed surfer loves these beach traditions. With sparkles in his eyes, he exclaims, “It feels like my spirit is getting charged up before the waves.” Your basic sun salutations will prepare you to meet the ocean.
Balance: the moving water is not the same as static mat. Yoga builds balance and strengthens your core. How cool would it be to ride that wave like a playful little dolphin with them planks? Sarah, an experienced surfer says, “I am reminded of tree pose when I wobble. It’s rooted, even on the water.”
Its seems a basic and almost natural. However, mastering your breath can turn your surfing experience around. The breathing practices from yoga help you stay centered amidst turbulent waves. Picture yourself paddling frantically to catch the wave, heart racing, lungs on fire. Stick to deep regular breaths as your priority. You start to move well, and the water becomes your best partner.
As surfboards meet yoga mats thus forming the cult. A group of connoisseurs enjoying the play. In the end, there will always be one, what if like Lisa who joked saying, “We must open a surf-yoga café—smoothies in one hand and doing surfing tips on the other.” The giggles and suggestion enrich the bond.