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"Sure, we&amp;#39;re already in the clutches of cooler weather, but that doesn&amp;#39;t mean we can&amp;#39;t fantasize about the beach, right? Cue the sound of crashing waves...\nPinterestFacebookNot only is surfing excellent exercise (there are even on-land classes that mimic surfing, which makes sense--have you seen how strong surfers&amp;#39; bodies are?), it requires serious arm, back, shoulders, and core strength to stay upright on your board.\nThe Sanctuary at Two Rivers, an eco-yoga retreat in Costa Rica that was founded by actress Perrey Reeves (Ari&amp;#39;s wife from Entourage!), is hosting a Yoga and Surfing retreat December 1-7 (plus there are other yoga/surf events throughout the year)--uh, yeah, sounds amazing and I am cursing my current state of being landlocked.\nAnyway, these are some of the yoga moves that Sanctuary uses to help get its surfers strong and balanced... and ready to ride the waves. You might know\nDownward Facing Dog: for strengthening wrists, arms, and shoulders (very important body parts for surfing!)\nCome down to the floor on your hands and knees\nBring your hands about shoulder-distance apart, palms flat on the floor\nBend your knees, engage your core muscles, and pull yourself to an inverted V\nBring your feet about hip distance apart\nTry to get your heels down and your butt up to the ceiling\nRelax your neck\nHold for 45 seconds to 1 minute\nUpward Facing Dog: this is the exact same motion used to get up on a surfboard.\nLie down onto your stomach with your legs straight back behind you (make sure the tops of your feet are on the floor)\nBend your elbows; place your hands by your hips\nSpread your fingertips wide apart\nPress into your hands to straighten your arms\nLift your chest up and slightly back, if you can\nKeep your thighs active\nPress into your hands and the tops of your feet; see if you can lift your thighs off the floor\nLook straight ahead\nHold for 30 to 45 seconds\n__Camel Pose:__this move improves the flexibility of your neck and spine and relieves backaches (good things for surfers and non-surfers alike)\nCome down to the floor on your knees\nBring your legs hip-distance apart\nTuck your toes back\nBring your hands to your lower back\nLet your head and chest fall back\nBring your hands to your heels. If you can&amp;#39;t reach your heels, keep your hands on your lower back\nBring your hips forward\n__Warrior 2:__this strengthens your legs--plus you actually look like you&amp;#39;re surfing when doing this pose!\nStand up and place your feet about 3 to 4 feet apart\nRaise your arms to shoulder level, palms down\nTurn your right foot out (it should be straight out in front of you), and turn your left foot in slightly\nBend your front knee--eventually, you want your thigh to be parallel to the floor, but for now just go down as far as you can\nMake sure your back leg is straight and strong\nHold for 30 seconds to 1 minute\nSwitch sides\nWarrior 3: this move really helps surfers with balance.\nStand up; balance on your right leg\nHinge forward at your hips\nBring your left leg up to hip level\nKeep the knee of your raised leg facing the floor\nBring your arms out in front of you. If this is too difficult, keep them by your sides\nBrig your body into a T formation\nKeep your hips squared and level to the floor\nFind a focus point in front of you\nHold for 45 seconds to 1 minute\nRepeat on the left leg\nEagle Pose: another good-for-balance move (it works your legs and core), which also increases flexibility.\nStand on your left leg\nBend your right leg over your left\nBring your right leg up around behind your standing leg\nHook your foot and ankle around behind your calf\nSink down as if you were going to sit in a chair\nMove your arms to a prayer position in front of your chest\nHold for 45 second to one 1 minute\nCome out of the pose and shake out your legs\nSwitch sides\nNow go hang ten! (That&amp;#39;s the only surfing phrase I know... hey, I live in the desert.) What are your favorite strength and balance moves?\nMore exercise tips:\n\nWater Aerobics? So Not Just for Old Ladies: News About How It Can Get You Svelte\n\n\n4 Halloween-Inspired Workout Moves\n\n\nRunning Tip: A Surprising Way to Beat an Uphill Climb\n\nPhoto: Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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