2. Body Movements

What we do in the water and between sessions is important. Surfing and the other daily activites of life have a symbiotic relationship to one another. Surfing is a joy on its own that can excite us and also heal pain. Sometimes though, we can get injured if we aren't careful. The rest of the day's activities are the same. They can bring joy or sometimes pain. Some activites are mellow and within more of our control and some are extreme and need plenty of forethought. Surfing is considered an extreme sport and requires careful thought and focus, as well as know-how. What each activity brings on any given day affects all other activities.

So, we'll talk about movement in the water and movement onshore. You may do better in one area than the other. Or you may find that surfing is healing injuries that occurred onshore or vice versa. We will determine at any given time where you are at, and talk about fluid movement techniques, similar to Alexander technique, which is often used in music training. Anna specializes in helping people with chronic pain and traumatic injuries. She herself is a survivor of multiple traumas because of dedication to practicing specific body movements. Music training has directly influenced her success in dealing with permanent damage. Her daily pain is so manageable that much of the time there is no pain at all, and thankfully is maintained without any damaging drugs or extreme therapies.