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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.