Sample Post Surf Stretches

“Your surfing will be that much better for it!” ~ Eastern Surf Magazine

I hope you've had a chance to practice some of the pre-surf stretches! Remember, it's best to save the deeper stretches for after your surf session. Whereas the pre-surf stretches are intended to increase your circulation, warm up your body and help you get mentally prepared for a great session, the post-surf stretches are your chance to move a little deeper and release any tension from the day.

These are a few of my favorite post-surf stretches! I hope you enjoy them, and remember to always..

Breathe ~ relax ~ focus ~ and enjoy!

And when you're ready to start the whole series, please look here for my recommendations. 

Low back release "Windshield Wipers" --from Yoga for Board Sports! I admit -- this is one of my all-time favorite post-surf stretches. It's absolutely "yummy!" and I think you'll feel the same way once you do it. My hubby David (still ripping on a shortboard at the age of 50) helps demonstrate!

Shoulder Opener with Leash -- From YFS III.  Wow -- this one feels great! You'll need an old surf leash, strap or towel for this one. Once you get the hang of it, you can move at a slower pace, close your eyes and just linger and breathe into the area where you feel the deepest stretch.

Down Dog -- the Yoga for Surfers way! Learn how to do the pose for maximum stretch in your hamstrings, shoulders and spine. It gets easier every time you do it! From Yoga for Board Sports.

P.S. I recommend starting with Yoga for Board Sports, then moving on to YFS I, then YFS II, then YFS III. Better yet is to get the entire series so you can mix and match and keep improving!

Coming up next will be a few poses that will help you improve your core strength for more power and flexibility on your carves and cutbacks!

First and foremost I want to say thank you. I have been in yoga for a long time and am a surfer. I have encountered many teachers who have lacked the skill of teaching and style of your videos. I go to many different schools and I find that you still are a better teacher and I enjoy the flow (From position to position and skill levels) that you've created for your dvd's. I live in San Diego and am looking to get my teaching certification. I don't know if you teach at a studio or have any direction that you can give to a school that has your talent. If you have any suggestions or do teach I would love to go to a few of your classes. If nothing else I just wanted to send you an email saying your a great talent in yoga and I appreciate what you've added to the practice. Thank you for your time.

Rebekah Wright
San Diego, CA
November 2009