“…I don’t want to do a yoga headstand in my kayak!” (you might be thinking)

No, this isn’t about getting into twisted poses and being turned upside down when you are paddling.

It’s about doing gentle stretches and poses so that your kayaking muscles don’t feel so stiff or sore after a day out on the water.   We’ve all been there…you go out for a paddle and then ask yourself, “How am I going to feel when I wake up tomorrow morning?  Should I take something before I go to bed tonight?  Shall I cancel my plans for lunch tomorrow and just plan to lie in bed all day with hot packs on my muscles?”

Yoga for kayaking can help – it stretches the muscles we use and strengthens the muscles we don’t use as we paddle.  It keeps us flexible and maintains range of motion in our hips which can lead to back pain and even back injury.  Furthermore, it can help with balance, endurance, kayak fatigue and allow you to get in and out of the boat more easily (and gracefully!)

So, make sure that after your next kayak adventure, you are able to enjoy a night out on the town and feel great the next morning!

Feel free to call or e-mail me for details about class schedules, private groups and personal instruction.

Be well,

Elaine