Archive for the ‘Kayaking Tips’ Category
GAP Featured in Breathe Magazine!
Girls at Play is featured in the most recent issue of Breathe, a magazine dedicate to inspiring active women. Check out the article and photos!
Interested in doing more yoga, or merging yoga with kayaking? Check out our new Yoga for Kayaking DVD! Also remember, all of our clinics and trips to Mexico and Idaho incorporate [...]
Filed under Kayaking Tips, Latest News, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Jul 22nd, 2011
Interview with Heather Herbeck
When and why did you start kayaking? The first time I had ever heard or had seen the sport of whitewater kayaking, was right after I met Nate (my hubby). A little over 9 years ago, I watched Nate and his dad paddle through rapids, surf and hang out with some really cool, chill people [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips, Mary Frances' Blog : Comments (0) : Jul 5th, 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
What It Means to be a Female Paddler
By Emily Shanblatt
Everyone has challenges at the beginning. Any aspiring paddler, male or female, has to find the right people, get the gear, get over the initial intimidation of trying something new, and learn the basics. These universal challenges don’t separate men from women in the boating world. It’s after the first [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (1) : May 4th, 2011
Anna offers kayaking tips in Self Magazine!
When Self Magazine did a survey at Self.com asking readers what new sport they wanted to learn about and try, the number one answer was kayaking! So, of course they contact Anna for advice on getting into the sport. It is on news stands now with plenty of tips, so pick up one if you [...]
Filed under Kayaking Tips, Latest News, Recreational (Flatwater) Kayaking, Uncategorized : Comments (0) : May 3rd, 2011
Stretching for Paddling Longevity
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 [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips, Recreational (Flatwater) Kayaking, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Jan 29th, 2011