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SUP Yoga Stoke

SUP Yoga Stoke

Posted on: March 15th, 2014 by Amelia

SUP Yoga Stoke ~ Paddle Board Yoga Giveaway I love free things. Well, let me rephrase – I love to be surprised by winning something at no cost. I love when a friend gives an unexpected gift. I love when people give freely of themselves, with no expectation of anything in return. They say it’s […]

Eau Goodness Gracious Living Water Retreat

Eau Goodness Gracious Living Water Retreat

Posted on: February 18th, 2014 by Amelia

Eau Goodness Gracious Living Retreat Join Gracious Living, Stoked Yogi, and an international water sports team for an unforgettable, healthy retreat on the water! WHEN: June 11-15, 2014 WHERE: Lake Harmony Inn is located right in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, within a 2 hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia. It is a […]

30 Days of Surf: A Stoked Yogi Film

30 Days of Surf: A Stoked Yogi Film

Posted on: January 6th, 2014 by Amelia

The biggest thanks go out to Glide for helping me make this video, and Nalu Swim for providing the best surf swimsuits around. There were definitely a few days that I doubted whether I’d make it through the whole adventure, but thanks to the support and encouragement from my friends, I ended up surfing for […]

30 Day of Surf: A Stoked Yogi Film

Posted on: November 22nd, 2013 by Amelia

The biggest thanks go out to Glide for helping me make this video, and Nalu Swim for providing the best surf swimsuits around. There were definitely a few days that I doubted whether I’d make it through the whole adventure, but thanks to the support and encouragement from my friends, I ended up surfing for […]

The Four Year Old Barrel Virgin

The Four Year Old Barrel Virgin

Posted on: November 19th, 2013 by Amelia

Sigh… As Day 30 of my #30daysofsurf draws to a close, I find a confession weighing on my heart.  I thought that this month of daily surfing would be just the trick to finally getting barreled.  Alas… it. just. hasn’t. happened. For surfers, almost every wave is awesome- because surfing is awesome.  The joy we […]

Yoga. Why?

Posted on: April 4th, 2013 by Amelia

What is yoga to me? Yoga is in the moments- both on and off the mat- that I feel peace, evenness of mind… less mind.  Less of the mind chatter and more of something deeper, more authentic, more real.   Yoga is becoming the witness of the self. Today, I had a moment on the […]

the Road Less Traveled

Posted on: March 20th, 2013 by Amelia

I’m not a college graduate.  Well, I have an associates degree, but that doesn’t count. Last year when I posted my “Dream It, Do It” ~ a list of goals and plans for my 27th year of life, one of the plans was Apply to SDSU (again).  I was accepted to SDSU upon high school […]

Dark Side of the Moon

Posted on: March 16th, 2013 by Amelia

Breathe… breathe in the air. I am buzzing, humming, and vibrating with lunar light… My hips and heart feel open and I am steeped in santosha.  This evening I had the privilege of being guided in an aligning and inspiring yoga class with Shannon Purves at Riffs Acoustic in La Jolla. Surrounded by lush foliage, […]

Cross-Training Exercises for Balance and Core Stabilization

Posted on: November 16th, 2012 by Amelia

We all want to surf better, right?  Those of use who love surfing usually love a challenge, and are always striving to improve our skills.  One of the most important factors in surfing is balance.  The other is core stabilization- finding grace and stillness while engaged in dynamic interaction with the strongest force in nature- […]