with Surfrider Foundation, Ashley McGee & Friends
*film by Sirad Balducci. photography by Wil Weiss
A Yoga Session For Surfers
Sounds by Adam Lipson, Gian Carlo Feleppa, Dalton Portella
Art exhibit by Peter Spacek and Sirad Balducci
Retail by Below The Blue, Pre Loved, and Meleau
Floral design by Jasmine Chamberlain
sponsor: Liquid Death (mountain water)
Aloha From Ashley
Several pro surfers are devoted yogis: Gerry Lopez, Kelly Slater, many others. Taking inspiration from legendary Gerry Lopez who’s been practicing yoga for 40+ years and surfing for 55 years, he believes surfing and yoga are one and the same and the benefits that practicing yoga can have on surfing are far reaching. Discovering yoga was a life-changing event for Gerry. He describes how the longterm quest as a surfer is inspired by an addiction to the glide and how everything becomes about riding that next wave to recapture the sensation. While surfing and practicing yoga aim to tap into the same energy force and feelings, the Hawaiians have been accessing it through surfing and yogis have been accessing it through breath. Gerry describes yoga as being a privilege - a responsibility to our minds, bodies, and spirit.
Benefits Of Practicing Yoga Pre + Post Surf
Pre surf yoga primes/warms up parts of the body used while surfing. It brings mental clarity/focus + injury reduction.
Post surf yoga lengthens, opens & restores parts of the body used while surfing to prevent tension/aches/pains & improve recovery time.
A Pathway To Better Surfing
Strength, fluidity, balance, breath, body awareness and coordination.
What Surfers Say
“Ashley is awesome. I felt super comfortable in her class.”
— Walt Zamora Lindveld
“Ashley’s superb guidance w/ beautiful live music surrounded by lush vegetation beats any yoga studio I’ve been to.”
— Dalton Portella
“Such a rad experience. I’ll definitely be back.”
— Dave Giuseppone
“Ashley is great. She taught a class geared for surfers which targeted all the right areas of the body. Highly recommend!”
— Scott Becker
“Excellent class! Ashley is very skilled & understood my limitations. I highly recommend.”
— Scott Sisun
“Ashley is a wonderful instructor & presence before, during & after class. Highly recommend.”
— Jon Ylvisaker
“Be sure & take one of her classes. She’s amazing.”
— Michael Williams