While the “Make a Wave” challenge was more about raising awareness and donations for the SurfAid Programs, I also ended up learning a few things about myself, and life, from attempting to surf for 30 days straight.
Yoga for Surfers: Easy + Effective Pre-Surf Shoulder Warmup
30min. MFR + Gentle Movement for When You're Surfed Out and Sore (Online!)
Make a Wave: September Sessions for SurfAid Support
30min. Yoga for Athletes: Active Recovery Flow
Exploring the Edge: Yoga, Surfing, Life
Recovery Yoga: 5 Hip-Openers Using the Wall
Self-Love: Foam Roller Routine for Chest, Shoulders & Upper Back
A Hint of Salt: Practice, Patience, and Dedication
As cliche as it sounds, our yoga & surfing practices often remind us of this truth that extends far beyond our surfboards or our yoga mats: The destination is in the journey, the practice is in the process. And if we can focus on what’s in front of us now, we can open ourselves up to the possibility of what’s next.
Swell-Bender?? MFR for When You're Surfed Out
Yoga for Surfers + Athletes: Morning / Pre-Surf Routine
Talk Story: Surfing, Yoga, and Mirrors of Life
Travel Journal: Mexico + California
3 Tips to Maximize Your Cross-Training
We all train for a variety of reasons. For some, exercise is a form of stress relief. For others, working out is a way to improve their physical health. Some people train to feel more confident in their bodies, and others may work out to improve their athletic performance or to train for a specific event, such as a race, or competition, or in preparation for a high season of surfing. Regardless of the reason, or the modality, here are 3 tips to get the most out of each session!
Check It Out! I'm on the KookCast Podcast
Travel Journal: Surf + Yoga in Nicaragua
A Few of My Favorite Things: Gifts for Yogis + Surfers
The Holidays have arrived! And while the Holidays are not just about giving gifts, it can be nice to treat yourself and those you love with meaningful presents. Here I share a few of my favorite products, platforms, and experiences as gift ideas for any yogis or surfers in your life. And yes, this includes gifts for YOU! Check it out >>>
Enhancing Proprioception for Pain Mgmt, Resilience, and Growth
Proprioception is a big word that refers to our ability to sense our body as it moves through space. Essentially, it’s body awareness, and it’s mostly subconscious as it’s happening all the time. And while there are many factors that can influence our proprioception, I find it helpful to also think of it as a skill that can be consciously strengthened…
Mobility + MFR for Tight Shoulders and a Stiff Neck
Great for surfers, overhead athletes, as well as ALL human beings — because in life we use our arms a lot! So, grab a yoga block and follow along. Save for later and repeat, repeat, repeat! These techniques are great to go through before you paddle out for a surf or before a yoga or training session. They can also be used after to support recovery!
Featured Writing: Cait in SurfGirl Magazine!
I grew up reading surf magazines - they were almost like a Bible to me - with pages tagged and tear-out posters plastered on every wall. As a grom, my dream was to be featured in the pages of those magazines. When I realized that pro surfing was not in the cards for me, my dream shifted to seeing my writing featured on those pages.