Yoga for Surfing is a visual, instructional guide designed to walk readers through approximately thirty-five yoga poses that are effective in stretching the muscles that surfers use most, and strengthening the muscles that they use least. The book includes chapters on anatomy and alignment principles specific to the movements of paddling for surfers, and includes tips on proper surfing technique, performance focus, relaxation, and short stories about surfing injuries healed via yoga. One to three photos demonstrate each pose, with clear, concise text on how to get into and hold the poses.
Strengthen and Balance Your Body and Soul for Health, Happiness, and Longevity
Yoga for Surfing guides you through over 100 yoga and meditation practices that effectively teach the reader how to access the flow state of consciousness for greater health, happiness, creativity, success, and life fulfillment. Fully illustrated with photos and clear, concise instructions that demonstrate how to do yoga in a variety of settings¿on the beach, on the board, while floating on water, with or without props¿there is something here for everyone to benefit from, whether they are advanced surfers or beginners.
Notable contributors include:
¿Shiva Rea
¿Donica Shouse
¿Jeremie Vaine
¿Peggy Hall
¿Zane Kekoa Schweitzer
¿Noelani Love
¿Eoin Finn
¿Kendyl Beschen
¿Jessi Moon
With helpful advice on surfing techniques, performance focus, and relaxation, as well as inspiring short stories about surfers who have healed themselves via yoga, this is the ultimate guide to mind/body wellness in and out of the water.