This straightforward but sometimes challenging pose is simply known as Dancer. It stretches the quads, hips, abs, chest, and shoulders. But just as important, it can do tremendous things for your balance, training your focus and concentration – traits that can improve performance in just about anything (hint, hint: surfing).
Instructions
-Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead.
-Shift your weight into your right foot.
-Bend your left knee and take hold of the inside of your left foot with your left hand and lift your right arm up.
-Take a deep breath in. Exhale, lean forward and kick your left foot back into your left hand.
-Fix your gaze on a point that isn’t moving to help you keep your balance.
-Try to hold the pose for 5-10 breaths, in and out through your nose.
-Take a deep breath in, exhale release your foot and switch sides.
Contraindications
Avoid this pose if you have a foot, hip or back injury.
Find more yoga routines designed specifically for surfers here.
