{"id":249108,"date":"2025-01-22T14:52:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/?p=249108"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:28:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:28:18","slug":"yoga-for-surfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga for Surfers &#8211; 6 excercises for balance and flexibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfer-6-excercises-for-balance-and-flexibility.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;yoga for surfers &#8211; 6 excercises for balance and flexibility&#8221; title_text=&#8221;yoga for surfers &#8211; 6 excercises for balance and flexibility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>There are only a few sports that complement each other as well as surfing and yoga. Yoga for surfers not only improves flexibility, but also <strong>coordination and endurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga exercises not only teach surfers how to channel their fears and thoughts, but also how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EqwgJpXA8O0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ideally prepare for their next surf trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below we will show you various exercises that you can easily do at home to prepare for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-conditions-on-fuerteventura\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"404\">next surf trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#The_Cobra_Position\" >The Cobra Position<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#This_is_how_the_cobra_works\" >This is how the cobra works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-2\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#The_warrior_II\" >The warrior II<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#How_Warrior_II_works\" >How Warrior II works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-3\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Utthita_Parsvakonasana_Stretched_Side_Angle_Pose\" >Utthita Parsvakonasana (Stretched Side Angle Pose)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#This_is_how_the_stretched_side_angle_position_works\" >This is how the stretched side angle position works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-4\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#The_planc_position\" >The planc position<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#How_the_plank_works\" >How the plank works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-5\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Viparita_Karani\" >Viparita Karani<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#How_the_Viparita_Karani_inversion_pose_works\" >How the Viparita Karani inversion pose works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-6\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#The_boat_position\" >The boat position<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#How_the_boat_works\" >How the boat works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Yoga_for_surfers-7\" >Yoga for surfers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#Pranayama_%E2%80%93_Breathing_techniques\" >Pranayama &#8211; Breathing techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#How_three-part_breathing_works\" >How three-part breathing works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-for-surfers\/#everything_changes_when_your_board_touches_the_water\" >everything changes when your board touches the water!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 <a href=\"#cobra\">The cobra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 <a href=\"#warrior\">The Warrior II<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 <a href=\"#utthita\">Utthita Parsvakonasana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 <a href=\"#planc\">The Planc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#surfessentials\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 <a href=\"#viparita\">Viparita Karani<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7 <a href=\"#boat\">The boat pose<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 <a href=\"#pranayama\">Pranayama<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"#nicetohave\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a6YMaWVbgNc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cobra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cobra_Position\"><\/span><strong>The Cobra Position<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cobra strengthens the back muscles, which is very helpful when paddling on the board.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_how_the_cobra_works\"><\/span><strong>This is how the cobra works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie on your stomach with your forehead touching the floor and your hands next to your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Press all your toes against the floor and activate your legs so that your knees are slightly above the floor. Pull your tailbone back towards your heels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-cobra-pose.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; die Kobra Position&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; die Kobra Position&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roll your shoulders back and lift your chest off the floor. The shoulders are far away from the ears, the shoulder blades pull towards each other and then downwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your neck is in line with your spine and you are looking downwards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Hold the cobra for three deep breaths, breathe deeply into your belly and then rest your forehead on the floor. Repeat the cobra three to five times.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4V6dFx5Bd3E&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"warrior\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-2\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_warrior_II\"><\/span><strong>The warrior II<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second warrior is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga-2\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"405\">yoga<\/a> pose that stands for strength and stability &#8211; and that&#8217;s exactly what you need when you&#8217;re standing on your board.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Warrior_II_works\"><\/span><strong>How Warrior II works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Do a straddle, turn the toes of the front foot forwards and the toes of the back foot sideways.<\/li>\n<li>The front leg is bent and exactly above the ankle joint. The thigh and lower leg form a 90 degree angle. The back leg is straight and stable. Press into the outer edge of the back foot.<\/li>\n<li>The upper body is upright and in the centre of both legs. The balance should be evenly distributed on both feet.<\/li>\n<li>Now stretch your arms parallel to the floor to the right and left. The fingertips extend the arms and your gaze goes sideways towards the bent leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Hold the second warrior for five to eight deep breaths and then switch sides.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-warrior-poses.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; viele Frauen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; viele Frauen&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-105px||||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BcWxUpLG_Mc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"utthita\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-3\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utthita_Parsvakonasana_Stretched_Side_Angle_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Utthita Parsvakonasana (Stretched Side Angle Pose)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The arms and shoulders tend to be strained on one side due to all the paddling. The perfect counter-movement to this is the stretched side angle pose.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_how_the_stretched_side_angle_position_works\"><\/span><strong>This is how the stretched side angle position works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Start in the warrior 2 position and bend your right leg 90 degrees outwards and your left leg slightly inwards.<\/li>\n<li>Bend your right knee so that it is over your ankle. Keep your left leg straight and press the outer edge of your left foot into the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-stretching-after-surfing.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; gestreckte Haltung&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; gestreckte Haltung&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your upper body centred and upright. Place your right forearm on your right thigh or your hand on the floor next to your right foot.<\/li>\n<li>Stretch your left arm over your head so that it forms a line with your body. The palm of your hand should be facing downwards. Look towards the fingertips of your left hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Hold this position for five to eight breaths. Switch sides and repeat this pose.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HjzrTRYfOtc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"planc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-4\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_planc_position\"><\/span><strong>The planc position<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The basic push-up position is ideal for building strength in the centre of the body and the shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>The more strength you have in your stomach and arms, the faster you can jump onto your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/getting-through-the-waves-with-your-surf-board\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"406\">board<\/a> to come to a stop in front of the wave.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_plank_works\"><\/span><strong>How the plank works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Your body should form a line from the top of your head to your heels during the plank. The heels pull back and the pelvis is held.<\/li>\n<li>Pull your belly button inwards towards your spine and position your shoulders above your wrists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-planc-position.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; Die Planke&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; Die Planke&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr\u00fccke dich vom Boden weg und versuche es zu vermeiden zwischen den Schulterbl\u00e4ttern einzusinken. Ziehe das Brustbein nach vorne und hebe deinen Blick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dauer<\/strong>: Halte die Planke f\u00fcr f\u00fcnf Atemz\u00fcge, nimm dann die Knie zum Boden, entspanne kurz und wiederhole die Haltung zwei bis dreimal.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xmcDj4Bf&#8211;0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"viparita\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-5\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viparita_Karani\"><\/span><strong>Viparita Karani<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular exercises to get tired legs fit again is Viparita Karani.<\/p>\n<p>This is the inversion pose in which both legs are stretched vertically upwards and the accumulated blood can flow back to the heart centre. This position is also perfect for relieving back pain.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Viparita_Karani_inversion_pose_works\"><\/span><strong>How the Viparita Karani inversion pose works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie on your back and stretch your legs upwards, stay in this position for as long as you like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M_Cp_E4R4kM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-6\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_boat_position\"><\/span><strong>The boat position<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This exercise strengthens the abdominal muscles and supports the back muscles.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_boat_works\"><\/span><strong>How the boat works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Start from a seated position with your legs bent and your knees close to your upper body. As you inhale, lift your feet first, then your lower legs and bring them parallel to the floor. Also raise your outstretched arms parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-meditation-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; frau am Strand&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; frau am Strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balance on your ischial tuberosities and pull your belly button towards your spine. Avoid contact between the floor and the tip of your tailbone. Keep your pelvis and abdomen tensed at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rJN8tQUsypI&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"pranayama\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_surfers-7\"><\/span>Yoga for surfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pranayama_%E2%80%93_Breathing_techniques\"><\/span><strong>Pranayama &#8211; Breathing techniques<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pranayama is just a generic term for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/mental-training-and-breathing-techniques\/\">breathing exercises<\/a>. It is about gaining more control over your breath. In addition, many breathing techniques also strengthen our breathing volume, which is beneficial when surfing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/yoga-for-surfers-yoga-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; Atem\u00fcbungen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Yoga f\u00fcr Surfer &#8211; Atem\u00fcbungen&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bild&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_three-part_breathing_works\"><\/span><strong>How three-part breathing works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The inhalation is divided into three parts and we breathe first into the lower abdomen, then into the middle abdomen and finally into the chest. We hold the breath there for as long as possible and then breathe out evenly and relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"everything_changes_when_your_board_touches_the_water\"><\/span>everything changes when your board touches the water!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are only a few sports that complement each other as well as surfing and yoga. 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