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, CROSS-TRAINING, WELLNESS
Cait Lawson
3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My ...

We all come to yoga for many different reasons, yet there is also no denying that our yoga practice has a way of influencing and enhancing every aspect of our lives. Here are a few ways that my yoga practice supports my cross-training, beyond flexibility & range of motion.

3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My Cross-Training
YOGA, PRACTICE, MEDITATION
Cait Lawson
10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & ...

Space for you to check in & recalibrate along with a practice of loving-kindness to carry with you into your day. This is a 10-minute, guided, and seated practice that includes some really gentle movement, a few rounds of breath work, and closes with a metta meditation.

10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & Loving-Kindness
BREATH WORK, YOGA, PRACTICE
Cait Lawson
Breathing for Beginner's Mind: Ujjayi Pranayama

Anchor your attention into the ebb & flow of the eternal now and open your mind to the vastness of sensations encompassed in the breath by using this foundational pranayama practice. Cultivate curiosity and embrace an attitude of open awareness.

Breathing for Beginner's Mind: Ujjayi Pranayama
SURFING, GIVING BACK, INSPIRATION
Cait Lawson
Making A Wave: 3 Takeaways from Attempting to ...

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.

Making A Wave: 3 Takeaways from Attempting to Surf for 30 Days in a Row

sunburnt and salty

, ,

3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My Cross-Training

, ,
3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My Cross-Training

We all come to yoga for many different reasons, yet there is also no denying that our yoga practice has a way of influencing and enhancing every aspect of our lives. Here are a few ways that my yoga practice supports my cross-training, beyond flexibility & range of motion.

, ,

10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & Loving-Kindness

, ,
10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & Loving-Kindness

Space for you to check in & recalibrate along with a practice of loving-kindness to carry with you into your day. This is a 10-minute, guided, and seated practice that includes some really gentle movement, a few rounds of breath work, and closes with a metta meditation.

, ,

Making A Wave: 3 Takeaways from Attempting to Surf for 30 Days in a Row

, ,
Making A Wave: 3 Takeaways from Attempting to Surf for 30 Days in a Row

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.

, ,

Cross Training: Full-Body Strength using Long-Loop Resistance Band

, ,
Cross Training: Full-Body Strength using Long-Loop Resistance Band

This is a quick and effective full-body workout using a long-loop resistance band – a great one if you're short on time (you could also repeat the sequence for a longer workout) or if you're traveling and have minimal equipment or space.

, ,

Breathing for Balance: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

, ,
Breathing for Balance: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

Get grounded, clear out the clutter, and cultivate a sense of connection, balance, and harmony through this month's featured breathing technique: Nadi shodhana pranayama, also known as alternate nostril breathing.

, ,

Here, Now: 3 Practices to Stop Overthinking (That You Can Do Almost Anywhere)

, ,
Here, Now: 3 Practices to Stop Overthinking (That You Can Do Almost Anywhere)

I spend a lot of time in my head. Like, a lot of time. But thank goodness for this practice of yoga that has given me so many tools that help pull me out of the whirlpool of overthinking and anchor me into the magic of the now. Here are 3 practices that I use regularly!

, ,

A Hint of Salt: Slowing Down + Paying Attention

, ,
A Hint of Salt: Slowing Down + Paying Attention

To be honest, I'm kind of over hearing about how “time is just flying by,” I'm sick of saying it, too. Because really, all that means is that life is flying by, and I don't know about you, but I don't want to rush that sh*t. I mean, don’t we all know what's waiting for us at the finish line?

, ,

15min. Mindful Movement Break: MFR + Yoga using the Wall

, ,
15min. Mindful Movement Break: MFR + Yoga using the Wall

A 15-minute, mindful movement break that incorporates myofascial release (MFR) with an accessible, standing ‘Sun Salutation’ flow using the support of a wall. This practice is great to use anytime, especially to help break up your work day. Enjoy!

, ,

A Hint of Salt: Embodying Effortless Effort (Flow State)

, ,
A Hint of Salt: Embodying Effortless Effort (Flow State)

In positive psychology, “flow state,” sometimes referred to as “being in the zone,” is defined as “the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.” 

, ,

A Hint of Salt: The Strength to Keep Showing Up

, ,
A Hint of Salt: The Strength to Keep Showing Up

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” The showing up is the pathway, and just like in yoga, it doesn't really matter how we show up, it just matters that we do. Because each & every time we show up we learn something new.

, ,

Breathing for Confidence: Bhramari Pranayama

, ,
Breathing for Confidence: Bhramari Pranayama

Turn down the noise between your ears and turn up your capacity to self-regulate, re-align, and speak your truth through Bhramari pranayama, also known as humming bee breathing. This is one of my favorites because it’s simple, accessible, and very effective.

, ,

Recovery Yoga: 3 Poses to Unravel Your Spine + Reset Your Posture

, ,
Recovery Yoga: 3 Poses to Unravel Your Spine + Reset Your Posture

Long day? Say no more. Check out this Restorative Yoga sequence that uses just a blanket or towel, along with the support of your breath and the floor, to help unravel tension around the spine and reset your posture. Repeat this one regularly!

, ,

Recovery Yoga: 5 Hip-Openers Using the Wall

, ,
Recovery Yoga: 5 Hip-Openers Using the Wall

Too much working, surfing, sitting, training, running, or anything & everything in between?? Well here’s one of my FAVORITE “recovery yoga” sequences — using a wall — to give the legs, hips, and low back some tender, loving care.

, ,

Human Connection: Like Islands in the Sea...

, ,
Human Connection: Like Islands in the Sea...

The practice of yoga not only holds this capacity to reconnect us with our selves, but it also carries this potential to reconnect us with our humanity — the common thread that binds us all. Relearning, over and over again, what it means to be human...

, ,

Self-Love: Foam Roller Routine for Chest, Shoulders & Upper Back

, ,
Self-Love: Foam Roller Routine for Chest, Shoulders & Upper Back

A quick (5 min.) MFR sequence using a foam roller to keep your shoulders, chest, and upper back feeling good. This one is so versatile and nice to use as pre-surf prep, for post-surf recovery, or just as a movement break during your work day.

, ,

A Note for the Wellness World: We're Only Human

, ,
A Note for the Wellness World: We're Only Human

As humans, we are not just one way or another. In fact, we can be and it’s OK to be a living contradiction. Why?! Because we change. We adapt. We learn and we unlearn and we shed many skins over the course of a lifetime. And these layers of feelings and emotions just give life that much more depth.

, ,

Talk Story: Surfing, Yoga, and Mirrors of Life

, ,
Talk Story: Surfing, Yoga, and Mirrors of Life

Let’s talk story: You may have heard this one before, but if you didn’t know, I was a surfer long before I was a yogi. Yoga didn’t come into my life until I was 21. The night of my 21st birthday I was out celebrating with friends…

, ,

Travel Journal: Mexico + California

, ,
Travel Journal: Mexico + California

Mainland Mex has been on my list for a while now, so I was super excited when this trip came together. I went into it with few expectations, and after planning this trip months in advance, we just so happened to luck into one of the better swells of the season…

, ,

A Yoga Playlist for Slowing Down + Doing Less

, ,
A Yoga Playlist for Slowing Down + Doing Less

This hour-long playlist was curated for a Restorative Yoga practice with the intention to support you in slowing down and doing less (without feeling guilty) as a way to recalibrate, reconnect, and refill your cup. Enjoy!

, ,

Check It Out! I'm on the KookCast Podcast

, ,
Check It Out! I'm on the KookCast Podcast

I was honored when Chris from The Surf Continuum asked me to be a guest on his podcast “KookCast: Surf Education.” We chatted about my upbringing, learning to surf, finding yoga, and facing fears. I really enjoyed our conversation and I hope you will too!