What would you do if money were no object? This isn’t a trick question. Grab a pen and paper and write down this question and then a bullet point list of answers. If you’re reading this article there’s a good chance that you’re an avid paddler and that at least one of the answers on
While Emily and Mary Frances were touring the West Coast Cindy and Anna hit the East Coast for their own paddling adventures! Here is a recap of the first half of the trip narrated by Anna and Cindy so you get an idea of the trip from their unique perspectives… Anna: The fun started with
As kayakers we have the unique ability to spend a lot of time close to water and observe the qualities and energies of her currents firsthand. The inspiration for this article comes from that intimate proximity to water and the lessons water has taught me throughout my kayaking career. The word ‘yoga’ means ‘union’ and
Anna will be traveling to Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN to give talks for the CHOTA and TVCCP canoe clubs on Stretching for Paddling Longevity. In this fun and informative talk, Anna teaches you how to stretch and strengthen your body for optimum paddling longevity. Anna has been paddling, competing in and instructing whitewater kayaking for
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Anna will be traveling to Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN to give talks for the CHOTA and TVCCP canoe clubs on Stretching for Paddling Longevity. In this fun and informative talk, Anna teaches you how to stretch and strengthen your body for optimum paddling longevity. Anna has been paddling, competing in and instructing whitewater kayaking for
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by Mary Frances Hansford Today I find myself reading two books about breathing, and they are both surprisingly interesting. The Breathing Book, by Donna Farhi, is one of the books, which is an anatomical approach to breathing and the other is The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, which is a guide in meditation.
If you’re like me you’ve heard that stretching is good for you. That it reduces stiffness and helps to prevent injury. But it wasn’t until recently, during my training as a yoga teacher, that someone actually explained to me why stretching prevents stiffness and injury. Now that I have some insight into our bodies and
Rolling is an important self-rescue skill that can skyrocket your confidence, which in turn helps improve your skills. When you’re confident that you can get yourself back up after flipping over, whitewater doesn’t seem as scary and, mentally, you’re more likely to try new things. Women have a few advantages when it comes to learning
In my experience, when female paddlers mess up their lines it’s not usually because of their lack of physical skill (although that can be the case too), but it’s most often due to their lack of mental preparation and focus. After all, it’s usually our lack of confidence, doubt and fear that makes us stiff
What a summer! The Girls at Play Summer Tour traveled up and down the East Coast visiting retailers and kayak schools in NC, PA, VT, Canada, VA, WI, GA and KY. Over one hundred women treated themselves to a day, weekend or week of kayaking — some events even included yoga, massage and wine and
