by Leah | May 26, 2023 | Surfing
Surfing is not my escape. It’s not a place where nothing else matters. Actually, it’s the place where everything matters. The idea that the ocean and surfing washes away our problems is inherently problematic, at least it is for me. I didn’t grow up surfing or...
by Leah | Mar 2, 2023 | Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Development, Surfing
To say I had low self confidence when I started surfing would be an understatement. As surfers we are ALWAYS learning – and I’m not just talking about the technical stuff. Our behaviour, mindset, and energy can make a massive difference to how we progress...
by Leah | Feb 17, 2023 | Energy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Development, Surfing
Experiencing a period of burnout in surfing happens to the best of us. We experience it for a few different reasons; it is often the result of something going on either physically, mentally, or emotionally. Uncovering the reason behind why you’re experiencing burnout...
by Leah | Oct 4, 2022 | Lifestyle, Surfing
Surfing made me realize things in my life needed to change. Between the ages of 23-26 I struggled to learn how to surf. In that time I learnt how to read the waves, understand tides and the etiquette of surfing. I never rode a green wave in those 3 years. Growing up...
by Leah | Sep 20, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Surfing
Each surf session provides an opportunity to reconnect. A chance to reconnect to yourself, to nature, and to a higher power. Do you find yourself too busy counting waves and focusing on other people in the lineup to really enjoy your sessions? These techniques will...
by Leah | Sep 9, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Surfing
Until recently, I never considered that surfing could be a spiritual practice. I thought a spiritual practice had to be something extraordinary, and completely intentional. I considered dedicated practices such as: yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breath work) to be...
