Have you heard of vagus nerve stimulation yet? The vagus nerve is your body’s main calming nerve, which runs from your brain to your belly. Especially for women surfers over a certain age (say 40+), stimulating the vagus nerve can help you stay calm under pressure. It may also help you improve balance and recover …
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First of all, age is just a number. So, can you learn to surf at 50? Or even 60… 70? Absolutely. As long as you can move, breathe, and have a reasonable level of fitness, you can learn to surf at any age. I’ve had the privilege of teaching 65-year-youngs in my surf lessons and …
Transitioning from a beginner surfer to an intermediate surfer can feel challenging. No wait, it is challenging. Especially if you don’t have regular access to waves, you’re juggling work or family life, or your body isn’t as flexible as it used to be. Fortunately, even when you aren’t able to get into the water, you …
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Chances are high that if you’re a traveling surfer, you’ve not only seen plenty of beautiful surf spots but also more than your fair share of beautiful (and ugly) hospitals. We get hurt a lot. Fin cuts, reef cuts, abrasions, concussions, ear infections, other sorts of infections… you name it. Injuries and illnesses are almost …
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You can have anxiety about surfing, but you can also use surfing to overcome anxiety. It’s a bit of a two-way street. Over the last few years, scientific research (the “science of stoke”) has shown that surfing can significantly improve mood and self-esteem, and that it reduces suffering. It certainly worked for me. I never …