Take a look at some of our August 15th guests getting their yoga on at SwellWomen Retreats.

Katherine takes us into a brief Meditation.

Stretching out our Surfing Arms

Pamala sends love to her hips.

Kristy has us laughing all week long. South Sideeeeeee!!!!

Beautiful Leyla :-)

Katherine's Lovingly Assists

Child's Pose... a favorite.

Final Stretch in front of The Yoga Tree. Outdoor yoga is certainly blissful.

Yoga and Surfing are a great mix!

Have you ever wanted to become a yoga teacher? What is The yoga + surfing connection: what does it mean and how can we live it? Peggy Hall, Yoga for Surfers Founder, is now offering a yoga program for inspired individuals who would like to learn her technique and style this September in California. Peggy Hall is an avid surfer, certified yoga instructor, surf-nutrition specialist and the creator of the first-ever yoga program specifically for surfers! Surfer Magazine calls Peggy a “legend” in surfing fitness, as she has helped tens of thousands of surfers all over the world surf better — and live better through her Yoga for Surfers® instructional videos.

SwellWomen loves Peggy Hall and all she has done with the Surf and Yoga community. If you are thinking about becoming a Yoga Instructor and enjoy surfing, click here for additional information.

Say Ommm…. and check out the beautiful and magical location that we have our yoga classes at.

Say Ommmm...and begin your vacation, NOW.

I love this picture, and yes, it really is as beautiful as it looks.

Stretching the upper back.

Side stretching is great for surfing.

Breathe in and breathe out on and off of your surfboard.

You might think that surfing and yoga are far out from each other but that is incorrect. Both have similar concepts that really blend well to give you a better life. Here are five reasons why surfing and yoga is a great combination.

1.    Yoga and surfing have a common denominator. They are ways of life.
Yoga is more than an exercise as surfing is more than a sport. Both are ways of living that help make people attain a fuller and more complete life.

2.    Surfing without exercise such as yoga can have health repercussions.
Although surfing is a good exercise, it is not perfect because it is not completely symmetrical. That is why it is always recommended that surfing be paired with a form of exercise that gives emphasis on stretching such as yoga.

3.   Yoga will teach you patience in surfing.
The extended patience that you gain from practicing yoga can also be helpful while waiting for those surf quality waves to practice on.

4.   Yoga will increase your strength and flexibility on the board.
Flexibility gained by practicing yoga helps you move with more freedom, balance and comfort. And in this area, it is obvious how yoga can really be helpful.

5.  Yoga will help you improve posture and breathing.
Proper breathing and posture will give you strength and balance that can increase stability while you glide on the waves.

Surfing and yoga is a perfect complement that assists in excelling each other to higher levels and that is why most surf schools have yoga activities as well. The pair not only enhances your spirituality and physicality but also harmonizes your mind and body in perfect balance. So the next time, before you surf, practice a few minutes of yoga and breathing.