TEACHER TRAINING, YOGA, SOUND HEALING
Cait Lawson
Upcoming: Yoga Teacher Training with Mudita

I’m thrilled to be teaching anatomy & physiology for this upcoming 215-hour Yoga Teacher Training with my friend & colleague Emily Awad of Mudita Wellness. Learn more here!

Upcoming: Yoga Teacher Training with Mudita
YOGA, CONNECTION, SURFING
Cait Lawson
SOS: Rincón Needs Our Help!

Rincón and its beautiful waves, reefs, coastlines, and beaches are under threat of destruction and over-development by a 12-foot wide coastal bike path (highway) with sea walls. Here’s what’s going on and what you can do to help. PLEASE! Before it’s too late!

SOS: Rincón Needs Our Help!
YOGA, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS
Cait Lawson
A Little Life & Teaching Update

Hey friends! It’s been a while. I figured it’s a good time to fill you in on what I’ve been up to… I’ve had to take a step back from it all in order to reconnect to my practice and to get clear around what’s really important for me, what I want to focus my energy and attention on, and what it is I want to share.

A Little Life & Teaching Update
PRACTICE, BREATH WORK, SURFING
Cait Lawson
Pre-Surf Practice to Expand Lung Capacity

A 10-minute, seated practice that combines MFR with gentle stretches and breath work to help you wake up and expand your lung capacity before paddling out for a surf.

Pre-Surf Practice to Expand Lung Capacity
Cait Lawson
September SurfAid #MakeAWave Recap

Another September has come and gone, and for the 2nd year, I participated in the SurfAid September #MakeAWave Challenge of surfing 30 days to raise funding and awareness for the SurfAid Programs.

September SurfAid #MakeAWave Recap

YOGA

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Upcoming: Yoga Teacher Training with Mudita

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Upcoming: Yoga Teacher Training with Mudita

I’m thrilled to be teaching anatomy & physiology for this upcoming 215-hour Yoga Teacher Training with my friend & colleague Emily Awad of Mudita Wellness. Learn more here!

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SOS: Rincón Needs Our Help!

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SOS: Rincón Needs Our Help!

Rincón and its beautiful waves, reefs, coastlines, and beaches are under threat of destruction and over-development by a 12-foot wide coastal bike path (highway) with sea walls. Here’s what’s going on and what you can do to help. PLEASE! Before it’s too late!

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A Little Life & Teaching Update

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A Little Life & Teaching Update

Hey friends! It’s been a while. I figured it’s a good time to fill you in on what I’ve been up to… I’ve had to take a step back from it all in order to reconnect to my practice and to get clear around what’s really important for me, what I want to focus my energy and attention on, and what it is I want to share.

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Under 10-minute Pre-Surf Stretch Routine

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Under 10-minute Pre-Surf Stretch Routine

My current, go-to, Pre-Surf Stretch for when my body is feeling stiff and a bit surfed-out. This sequence could also be nice for a brief Active Recovery practice post-training or post-surf/sport

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Featured on the Manduka Blog!

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Featured on the Manduka Blog!

It was an honor to have the opportunity to write a piece for the Manduka Blog as a part of the Manduka x Gerry Lopez collection launch. In this article, I share my personal experiences with surfing and yoga and how I view the two as similar spiritual paths that reconnect us to life.

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Simple. But not always easy.

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Simple. But not always easy.

Now don't get me wrong, sometimes simple can be easy. And that's great. And sometimes there is a place for complexity as well. But the simple, the simple is available. Accessible. And when noticed and practiced regularly, the simple can support us in coming back to center. Back to what's true.

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3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My Cross-Training

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3 Ways My Yoga Practice Supports My Cross-Training

We all come to yoga for many different reasons, yet there is also no denying that our yoga practice has a way of influencing and enhancing every aspect of our lives. Here are a few ways that my yoga practice supports my cross-training, beyond flexibility & range of motion.

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10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & Loving-Kindness

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10min. Guided Practice for Self-Care & Loving-Kindness

Space for you to check in & recalibrate along with a practice of loving-kindness to carry with you into your day. This is a 10-minute, guided, and seated practice that includes some really gentle movement, a few rounds of breath work, and closes with a metta meditation.

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Breathing for Beginner's Mind: Ujjayi Pranayama

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Breathing for Beginner's Mind: Ujjayi Pranayama

Anchor your attention into the ebb & flow of the eternal now and open your mind to the vastness of sensations encompassed in the breath by using this foundational pranayama practice. Cultivate curiosity and embrace an attitude of open awareness.

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Breathing for Balance: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

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Breathing for Balance: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

Get grounded, clear out the clutter, and cultivate a sense of connection, balance, and harmony through this month's featured breathing technique: Nadi shodhana pranayama, also known as alternate nostril breathing.

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Yoga for Surfers: Easy + Effective Pre-Surf Shoulder Warmup

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Yoga for Surfers: Easy + Effective Pre-Surf Shoulder Warmup

I love this one because it’s quick, easy, and an effective way to mobilize the shoulders, fire up the core, and turn up body awareness. Helpful for surfing, before a workout, or to just begin your day! Grab a yoga strap or long-loop resistance band and check out this shoulder warmup.

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30min. MFR + Gentle Movement for When You're Surfed Out and Sore (Online!)

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30min. MFR + Gentle Movement for When You're Surfed Out and Sore (Online!)

Exactly like the title says, indulge in this 30-minute class that combines myofascial release (MFR) techniques with gentle movement & some mindful mobility work.

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30min. Morning Mobility + Breath Work Flow (YouTube)

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30min. Morning Mobility + Breath Work Flow (YouTube)

Kickstart your morning with some feel-good mobility work paired with an invigorating-yet-grounding breathing practice, and notice how it carries you through the rest of your day. Wake up your body, warm up your joints, and get everything online and ready to support you!

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Breathing for Trust: Viloma Pranayama (Interrupted Breathing)

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Breathing for Trust: Viloma Pranayama (Interrupted Breathing)

Viloma pranayama is an interrupted breathing technique that teaches patience and encourages trust through the intentional interruption or pausing of the breath. This technique can also be helpful in expanding lung capacity.

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A Hint of Salt: Slowing Down + Paying Attention

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A Hint of Salt: Slowing Down + Paying Attention

To be honest, I'm kind of over hearing about how “time is just flying by,” I'm sick of saying it, too. Because really, all that means is that life is flying by, and I don't know about you, but I don't want to rush that sh*t. I mean, don’t we all know what's waiting for us at the finish line?

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15min. Mindful Movement Break: MFR + Yoga using the Wall

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15min. Mindful Movement Break: MFR + Yoga using the Wall

A 15-minute, mindful movement break that incorporates myofascial release (MFR) with an accessible, standing ‘Sun Salutation’ flow using the support of a wall. This practice is great to use anytime, especially to help break up your work day. Enjoy!

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Breathing for Nourishment: 10min. Coherent Breathing

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Breathing for Nourishment: 10min. Coherent Breathing

This slow, deliberate, and rhythmic breathing is incredibly efficient at balancing and calming the nervous system, raising heart rate variability, decreasing blood pressure, and boosting mood all while nourishing our bodies, brains, organs, muscles, and cells.

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A Hint of Salt: Embodying Effortless Effort (Flow State)

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A Hint of Salt: Embodying Effortless Effort (Flow State)

In positive psychology, “flow state,” sometimes referred to as “being in the zone,” is defined as “the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.” 

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Breathing for Focus: 2+1 Breath and 10-Count Breath Meditations

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Breathing for Focus: 2+1 Breath and 10-Count Breath Meditations

Breathing for focus. The one is less about control and more about mindfulness. Let’s explore two breath-counting meditations that can help you to cultivate a sense of presence, focus, and calm — strengthening your ability to be here now.

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30min. Yoga for Athletes: Active Recovery Flow

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30min. Yoga for Athletes: Active Recovery Flow

A 30-minute Active Recovery Yoga class designed to support the downshift into recovery mode. This class is nice to move through right after a workout, training session, or long surf. It could also be helpful post-run and for cyclists, mountain bikers, or anyone at the end of a long day.