Yin Yoga Magic: Experience the transformative power of five Yin Yoga poses, and pranayama. Perfect for releasing deep-seated tension and encouraging relaxation

These exercises can help surfers by increasing overall flexibility, improving postural alignment, and reducing the risk of injury. A well-balanced body with reduced tension can lead to better balance, more efficient paddling, and smoother transitions between movements while surfing. Additionally, releasing tension in the jaw can also help to improve breathing, which is crucial for surfers who need to maintain their breath control while riding waves.

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Yin Yoga poses: Series 1 Practice 2

1. Butterfly Pose: Sit on your mat, bringing the soles of your feet together and allowing your knees to drop outward. Gently fold forward, relaxing into the stretch for several minutes.

   variations: You may chose to put supports under the knees or thighs if you need extra support to encourage more release. or a bolster or chair in front of you to drop forward into with support.

2. Dragon Pose: Start in a lunge position with your front knee over your ankle. Lower your back knee to the ground and slowly walk your front foot forward, deepening the stretch in your hips. Hold for several minutes, then switch sides.

   Variation or addition: try this with the foot to the outside of your hand for a wider stance.

3. Reclining Twist: Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest. Drop your knees to one side while keeping your shoulders on the ground, and turn your head to the opposite side. Hold for several minutes, then switch sides.

   variation : the head can turn in the same direction as the knees, you can rest the legs on a bolster to the side, or hold an outstretched leg in a strap.

4. Caterpillar Pose: Sit with your legs extended in front of you, feet flexed. Fold forward over your legs, allowing your spine to round and your head to relax. Hold for several minutes

   variation; rest your upper body forward on a chair or bolster to take off any back strain and allow the body to relax without discomfort.

5. Sphinx or seal: lie on your front, lift your chest up towards the wall in front, soften the shoulders, relax the breath and the jaw.

   Finish your practice with Breathwork / pranayama : nadi shodhana

   Join me on the mat or please get in touch you would like to book a 1-1 session, course or retreat

   love Sue xx

Surfer in photo: Jez Browning