Complete Guide to Overcome Your Surf Fears ($30)
Do moments of fear hold you back from catching waves, going for the bigger ones, or even paddling out?
Feeling fear is normal, but having the tools you need to build confidence in the ocean is game changing. Crafted by seasoned surfers and waterwomen, this series has essential tools you need to conquer ocean anxieties and tackle bigger waves, build confidence, and enhance your surf skills. After watching this series you'll be charging into every surf session with the tools you need to feel your best, most confident self!
Featuring insights & training from:
✨Big Wave Surfer Delia Bense-Kang
✨Former Professional Surfer and Therapist Holly Beck
✨Surf Therapist Natalie Small
✨Free Diving Expert Morgan Hoesterey
✨Yoga Instructor Cherise Richards
✨Fitness Guru Leka Fineman
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Overcome Your Surf Fears With Us!
Feeling fear is normal, but having the tools you need to build confidence in the ocean is game changing. Crafted by seasoned surfers and waterwomen, this series has essential tools you need to conquer ocean anxieties and tackle bigger waves, build confidence, and enhance your surf skills. After w...
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Defining Fear + How to Manage It
Surf therapist Natalie Small shares her insights on fear—why it can be beneficial, how trapped fear can become toxic, and practical tips to release it before paddling out or while in the lineup.
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Guided Meditation: How To Grow From Fear
Let’s say it again: fear is normal! Former pro surfer and surf therapist Holly Beck explores the three experiential zones in surfing—comfort, challenge, and overwhelmed. She guides a meditation to help you identify how fear shows up, recognize specific triggers, and embrace acceptance and growth.
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3 Things to Consider When Surfing Bigger Waves
Delia Bense-Kang Big Wave Surfer and Former SWA Surf Coach shares her mental and physical training for tackling bigger waves, discusses risk assessment, and reveals the gear she relies on for big wave surfing
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Guided Visualization + Mental Prep Tips for Bigger Waves
Professional Big Wave Surfer Delia Bense-Kang guides you through her big wave visualization exercise, incorporating goal setting and breathwork to mentally prepare for a big day of swell. She shares parts of her routine before paddling out on bigger days too.
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The Day Of The Big Swell: What To Do + Not To Do
Delia walks you through her routine on the day of a big swell and shares tips to set yourself up for success on epic days. Hint: avoid caffeine :)
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All About Breath Holds
Morgan, our free-dive instructor, shares tips and techniques to increase your breath hold, boosting your confidence during wipeouts and hold-downs. Master any underwater situation with ease!
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2 Drills To Increase Your Breath Hold
Morgan, our free-dive instructor, guides you through two drills to increase your breath hold time, boosting your confidence and comfort in the ocean.
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Delia's Story: Surfing Jaws (Pe’ahi) Strike Mission
Delia Bense-Kang and Polly Ralda, charge a swell at Jaws where Delia accomplishes her long term goal of catching a wave there.
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Holly's Story: Fear & Survival
As a Professional Surfer Holly Beck sometimes found herself in places she didn't want to be, like in very big waves without a support system. She shares each story in turn, adding what she learned from each.
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Echoes of the Boom
This is what dreams are made of. Sit back and soak in this classic Nicaragua surf experience during our 2024 Tube Riding Retreat.
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Calm Your Nervous System Yoga Class (18 min)
Reesie’s soothing sequence will guide you from fight or flight into rest and digest. Grab a bolster and block for these calming postures. Enhance your relaxation with this curated playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TPzpYukDIGKiG8alcPOAI?si=2102a8c135b247f2
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Yoga to Prepare for Doing Something Scary (15 min)
This short sequence with Reesie (and Ruban) is designed to ground you deeply in your body, helping you feel centered and powerful, ready to tackle anything that comes your way!
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Yoga for After You’ve Done Something Scary (20 min)
After pushing your limits and facing intimidation, your body might be running high with racing adrenals and a quick pulse. This yin yoga is perfect for processing and calming yourself. Pair it with Reesie's relaxing music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sU8iWVF8Q76dX3cRLSlZl?si=8d40bfcd2b4443ca
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Post-Surf Legs Up The Wall Yoga (30 min)
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.
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Pre-Surf Hips & Back Stretch Yoga Class (30 min)
Tight hips and lower back? This is your new go-to class to practice before surfing! Lizzy will guide you through a mellow flow that opens the hips and warms up the back.
Equipment: Yoga mat, block or large water bottle
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Full Body Dumbbell Strength Training (35 min)
Ready for a workout? This 35 min class, led by Gabrielle Cahoon, will get you feeling the burn in all the right places. Expect a dynamic warm up followed by full body endurance training with a focus on the upper body.
Equipment Needed: Yoga mat, 1 loop band, 1 set of dumbbell weights (from 5lbs ...