10 yoga postures to improve your surfing
Here are yoga postures that you can do at home
Yoga can be a great complement to surfing by improving flexibility, strength, balance, focus and overall mobility. . Here are 10 yoga poses that can help improve your surfing performance:
- The plank (Phalakasana):
- Strengthens arms, shoulders and core, which is essential for paddling in surfing.
- Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):
- Stretch and strengthen the legs, arms and shoulders, improving the balance and strength needed to maintain a stable position on the board.
- The Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II):
- Improves leg strength and hip opening, which is beneficial for standing on the board.
- The pigeon (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana):
- Loosens the hips and quads, which can help relieve tension after a long surf session.
- The chair (Utkatasana):
- Strengthens the quadriceps and gluteal muscles, which can improve your seated position on the board.
- The standing twist (Parivrtta Utkatasana):
- Promotes spinal flexibility and strengthens core muscles, which is important for balance on the board.
- Crow pose (Bakasana):
- Develops wrist, arm and core strength, which is essential for paddling and balancing on the board.
- Side plank (Vasisthasana):
- Strengthens the lateral trunk muscles, improving stability and balance on the board.
- Cobra pose (Bhujangasana):
- Stretches and strengthens the spine, which can help prevent lower back pain common among surfers.
- Fish pose (Matsyasana):
- Stretches your upper back and neck, which can relieve tension caused by surfing.
Remember to practice these yoga postures regularly to reap the benefits. A good warm-up before the yoga session and stretching afterwards are also important to maintain the flexibility and mobility needed for surfing. Consult a yoga instructor if you are a beginner or have concerns about your fitness or health.