Yes, yoga and pilates are for you, too. 

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As a Surfer, you know what it means to be present in the moment and at one with your surroundings – surfing is a moving meditation of sorts, where you literally practice your ability to ‘go with the flow’. Yoga and pilates help you further refine the required strength, flexibility, focus, and balance needed for epic surf sessions.

First, yoga and pilates helps you develop and maintain strength in the ‘surfer body.’  Both are whole body conditioning that can specifically train the required surf muscles in the core, back, and shoulders.  And it’s not all about strength, at the same time you flex your muscles, you need to also stretch and relax them to stay flexible!  The nice side effect is that you get better performance in the water and prevent injury. 
 

One of the best benefits you get from yoga & pilates is improved concentration and focus – essential for getting the best waves of the set.  Mental flexibility helps you stay calm when you encounter a massive wave while paddling out or in case of a wipe-out.  Sometimes you can’t change your outer situation, but you can improve your response to it. Balance, both in body and mind, is another amazing benefit for surfer’s who practice yoga and pilates.

Yoga and Pilates Benefits for Surfers: 
• Stretch and strengthen all target surf muscles
• Improved concentration and focus
• Enhanced flexibility and balance
• Calm and peaceful mind
 

A morning beach pilates practice to prime your body and mind followed by a hop on your board to cool off?  Yes, please.  An evening yoga practice to stretch those tired muscles after your daily ride?  Absolutely.  Your surf practice will thank you.