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4 Essential Yoga Poses for Paddlers

4 Essential Yoga Poses for Paddlers

Are your shoulders, hips or low back feeling tight, painful or out of alignment?

Do you want to feel more freedom in areas of your body that tend to get tweaked from kayaking or stand up paddleboarding?

With less paddling (for many of us), winter season can be a good time to incorporate activities like yoga that help introduce opposite action into our movements and posture.

These 4 yoga poses can help you experience greater freedom, strength and balance in your body.

The bonus is that when  your body feels free, your mind will follow. Remember that the poses are only a small piece of yoga, the mindfulness and breathing are just as important to your mindset, both on and off the water.

 

If you’re a stand up paddleboarder who wants to learn more about effective paddling technique for reducing the risk of injury, and how to share your passion joyfully and safely with others, click here to learn more about my Level 2 SUP Instructor Certification Course coming up March 19 – 21st.

 

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