In this conversation, we sit down with SWA booking manager and trip leader, Summer, to hear about her surf journey and reflect upon her unconventional career path. From moving to Costa Rica at a young age to work on permaculture farms and supporting local surfers to later managing communications ...

Consider this your introduction to cold-water surfing. In this video Sonya walks us through how to get in and out of a chest-zip wetsuit. She'll give you tips and tricks for making it easier, keeping your suit clean, and how to store it too! Remember, getting in and out of a wetsuits is an art fo...

This guided foam roller session is one of the best classes we offer for a post-surf or post-workout stretch!

Equipment: Yoga mat, foam roller

This is a basic breakdown on how to read waves! Learn what signs to look for as the wave approaches you in order to know which way it will break.

In this video Holly will explain the body mechanics when doing a backside bottom turn on a shortboard. She'll run through what to do, what not to do, and break down a few video analysis examples of real surfers on real waves.

Learn how to do a backside cutback with Holly Beck. She'll break down the body mechanics, what to do, what not to do, and provide examples of it all! This also includes video analysis to troubleshoot common mistakes that surfers run into when they're doing backside cutbacks.

This 25 minute slow flow yoga class is the perfect class to just get your body moving! Expect a balanced mix of seated and standing flows with Head SWA Yoga Instructor Reesie Richards.

Holly and her sister, Helina, reminisce about favorite moments from epic surf trips and unforgettable retreats while exploring family dynamics and the creation of Helina's business, Wavehuggers, a community-minded, eco-focused surf school. They chat about surf therapy, the ups and downs of runnin...

Do you have tight surf shoulders? This is your go-to yoga class to gain mobility! Do this class before your surf session or as your morning flow.
Equipment needed: Yoga mat and sarong, towel, or yoga strap

This 30-minute legs up the wall sequence is the perfect way to wind down after a surf session or right before bed. All you need is a mat and an empty space on a wall! Lizzy will take you into long-hold poses that guide you into deep relaxation and rest.

Let's activate the core and get your abs burning! This 10-minute intense workout with Gabrielle is what every surfer working on their core strength needs.

Equipment: Yoga mat + one 3-5lb weight (optional)