Archive for the ‘Inspiring Articles’ Category
Teachings from the River
Kayaking has directed and influenced the course of my life for many years because I love the way kayaking makes me feel: happy, exhilarated and passionate. In the beginning my happiness lay in learning new moves and being challenged by bigger rapids and better paddlers. Getting good and being sponsored were my goals. I was [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Sep 10th, 2009
How To Use Affirmations To Transform Your Kayaking by Sharon Mitchell
“What your mind can conceive you can achieve”
Our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs shape our lives today and for all of our tomorrows. I recall a native elder telling me some years ago: “Be careful what you pray for because you will receive it.” As I traveled along my spiritual path, I began to understand [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Apr 30th, 2009
Understanding a Woman’s Approach to Kayaking
During the many years that I’ve taught kayaking to women I’ve observed that we have a unique approach to paddling. So I was intrigued when I came upon a study by a group of UCLA researchers that explores the theory that, unlike the Fight-or-Flight response that men experience when they’re stressed, women experience a [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (1) : Dec 16th, 2008
8 Nutritional Considerations for Women by Jess Sherman
I met Jess this past summer during the Ladies Paddling Retreat at MKC up in Ontario. She is a nutritionist and a whitewater canoe and kayak instructor. This is information that she presented during the paddling retreat on healthy nutrition for women. Enjoy! — Anna
1. Consider that changing bodies have changing needs
As [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Nov 17th, 2008
Empowerement Through Paddlesports by Rosie Dauth
First of all, I am totally flattered and also feel empowered by Anna asking me to write for her blog. But that’s not where the empowerment started. It was that moment we were sitting in a circle of 20 women sharing our experiences as paddlers, when I decided to just say what I most strongly [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Nov 11th, 2008
Whitewater Goddess Weekend
The first ever Whitewater Goddess Weekend was held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center October 10th-12th. My vision for the weekend was to use whitewater kayaking as a vehicle to help women transform their lives in some way by facing fears and building confidence. It was open to all levels and it was wonderful [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Latest News, Trip/Tour Reports, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (2) : Oct 17th, 2008
Grand Canyon Trip Report and Photos
As I was getting ready for my second Grand Canyon river trip, I admit that I wasn’t that excited about it. I didn’t actually admit those feelings to anybody except my husband Andrew. I knew that people would not be impressed with my negativity toward what most paddlers consider the trip of a lifetime. [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (1) : Sep 16th, 2008