Archive for the ‘Anna’s Blog’ Category
Shed the Resistance when Learning to Roll
When teaching the sweep roll to students I talk about cocking the right wrist during the finish of the roll to shed any resistance being applied to the water with the paddle. This technique helps the paddler move her energy from pulling down on the paddle to centering and finishing the roll with a strong [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Oct 5th, 2011
Tips on Paddling Big Water
Big wave trains are good for the soul. They induce smiles, giggles and fun! I’ve been fortunate enough to paddle some of the bigger rivers in the world including the White Nile in Africa, the Slave River in the Northwest Territories, the Ottawa, the Grand Canyon, the Salmon and I highly recommend the big water [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Sep 7th, 2011
The Importance of Setting Goals
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 [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Jul 26th, 2011
East Coast Summer Tour Adventures
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 a [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (0) : Jun 29th, 2011
The Yoga of Kayaking
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 [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Jun 6th, 2011
Anna Speaking on Streching for Paddling Longevity
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 [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : May 9th, 2011
Top Industry Peeps show off their Yoga poses
When you work in the paddlesports industry spring represents not only good run off in rivers and lakes for awesome paddling, but also the season of paddlesports shows. This is the time when retailers have their spring sales and get paddlers excited about new product and about the upcoming season. Top paddling instructors give talks [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News, Trip/Tour Reports, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Mar 31st, 2011