Mediate before Surfing

Becoming aware of what life is offering can be blind and sometimes we are out of the moment, so we tend to forget to take in our surroundings.

Surfing like anything else has a beauty to it and will connect you with the elements and recharge your battery if you pay attention to her cues. We can feel the exhilaration as our eyes peek on Mother Ocean. We can feel her vibe as she sends us beautiful waves to ride on and we can become renew by breathing her in.
Mediation before surfing is a great tool for wellbeing and is a great opportunity for you to take five minutes for yourself. So use this simple tool to make the best out of what Mother Earth has given us.

Simple Mediation-
When you arrive at the beach leave all your stress from the day at the line where the sand meets the world.
Contemplate on your surroundings and a take three long deep breaths as you head to the water’s edge. Take a moment to look at the ocean and what she if offering. Be thankful for the fact that you are here in this moment.

Spend 5 minutes breathing in the salt air and trying to clear your mind.  Find what is easy for you.  Try sitting, standing or doing yoga. Whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Set an intention for yourself. It may be surfing better, releasing stress, or just enjoying the moment. Then release any thoughts you may be having. The idea is trying to clear your mind. So whenever you have thoughts flooding your mind, acknowledge them, and then release them.

Try doing this for 1 minute and working to a goal of five minutes. This may take awhile but don't be hard on yourself. Sometimes taking time for oneself seems impossible at first.
Let go of any negativity and let this be your time. I promise taking five minutes for yourself will not only help your surfing ability but help your whole world in general.

So get out there and make time for yourself!!