Myofascial release (MFR) refers to any manipulation of the soft-tissues, specifically looking at the muscles and the fascia. Allowing for great recovery, and reduction of tightness.
You’ll need: 2 therapy or tennis balls, and a yoga block (or something similar). Towels, cushions, and/or a foam roller may also come in handy.
In this second session, we’ll focus on releasing tension around the low back and the hips and explore how these techniques can support us in our cross-training / self-care routines. Research supports the benefits of regular MFR as a way to enhance recovery, restore tissue integrity, manage pain, ...
Encourage rest and relaxation through self massage and gentle movement. This practice is nice to do at the end of a long day, as a way to encourage recovery after an intense training session or surf, or whenever you’re starting to feel burnt out or on the verge of being sick. You’ll need a yoga b...
Less is more. This restorative yoga practice targets the nervous system and explores poses and techniques to help you downshift into a more parasympathetic state (or our "rest and digest mode") where recovery and healing can occur. These techniques and poses are great to do post-training or at th...
