Surf Breath Development

A to Z one day breathing workshop for surfers

Improved breathing mechanics | Self-awareness under stress | Enhanced breath-hold | Fear management strategies | Control under stress

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 LANZAROTE, Saturday 26th Feb   

SURF BREATH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

THE GOAL

Discovering THE SURF PENTAGON Breathing Pillars will boost your confidence and performance in the water. Find out how different elements of your breath can positively impact your surfing, all from a physical, physiological and psychological perspective.
 Improve the way you breathe for your general well-being
 Increase confidence during wave hold-downs by progressive exposure
 Better breathing for better and longer paddling

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Master Breathing Mechanics & Support

  • Examine the relevance of breathing and the link to exercise and general well-being
  • Develop a sound understanding of the physiology and mechanisms behind breathing
  • Identify optimal and maladaptive breathing patterns
  • Understand and practice optimal breathing patterns for surfing performance
  • How breathing can influence stability and support during paddling
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Fundamentals of Surf Hold-downs

  • An A to Z review of the key elements that construct the surf hold-down experience
  • How CO2 shapes the surf breath-hold journey
  • Identify our natural and common diving skills
  • Adaptive strategies to navigate effortlessly through surf hold-downs
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Breath Control Strategies for regulation

  • Identify the automatic response under stress 
  • How the Autonomous Nervous System and the Vagal Nerve are interrelated
  • Learn to use your breath for Psychological and Physiological Regulation
  • How arousal and attention are key pivots that shape our surfing experience
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Dry Land Breath Hold Practice

  • Static & Dynamic breath-hold drills
  • Slow and progressive exposure to CO2 and the urge to breathe
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In-Water Breath Hold Practice

  • Safety training protocols
  • Static & Dynamic breath-hold drills
  • Adapting to stress through specific surf hold-downs simulations 
  • Advanced training to mentally and physically control the urge to breathe

PRICING

EARLYBIRD - Ends 31st Jan

80€

 3HRS OF DRY-LAND THEORY AND PRACTICE
 2.5HRS OF POOL PRACTICE

SAVE - Ends 15th Feb

129€

 3HRS OF DRY-LAND THEORY AND PRACTICE
 2.5HRS OF POOL PRACTICE

LAST MINUTE - Ends 26th Feb

150€

 3HRS OF DRY-LAND THEORY AND PRACTICE
 2.5HRS OF POOL PRACTICE
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SURF BREATH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP & EIGHT WEEKS OF TRAINING FACE-TO-FACE

MEET YOUR COACHES

PERE CAMPISTOL AGUSTI

Pere is a graduated Exercise Scientist at Griffith University and L1 Surfing Australia Coach. Since 2018 he's been combining his knowledge, passion and experience to help surfers in and out of the water. 

His dry-land training interests spin around science-informed strength & conditioning and full range mobility conditioning. He also has a strong interest in breathing and its link with performance and health. He undertook a one-year mentorship at HPHP, is an EXOS Fitness Specialist, Functional Range Conditioning, Kinstrech, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation and Surf Survival Apnea instructor. 
Patrick Jones - Course author
Patrick Jones - Course author

RUBÉN GONZÁLEZ GARCÍA

Rubén completed his Sport & Physical Activity Degree in Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria and temporarily moved to Madrid to become a University Expert in Personal Training in Universidad La Salle. From 2015 Rubén has trained young surf promises from Lanzarote, recreational surfers and international competitive surfers. 

His main interests spin around offering surf-specific strength & conditioning services to improve surfers' physical capacity. He uses science and his personal experience, both as a talented surfer and coach, to drive his program design. Although surfing is his big passion, he loves other sports too. Rubén is also a certified Functional Strength & Conditioning Coach with Michael Boyle and a Specialist on Readapting and Preventing Sporting Injuries.

Your questions answered

Will this course allow me to coach others?

This course is only for you to experience and upgrade your natural response under stressful situations like a surf hold-down. If you would like to coach others on this (and others) methods, techniques and drills, we suggest you have a look at our Surf Foundation Specialist (SFS) online certification course  

What are the requirements for this workshop?

Be at least 18 years old, (or 16 with parent or guardian consent), and have no medical contraindications for apnea training (provide medical certification).

What is the price for this workshop?

The original price is 150€. Get in early and save!

What do I need to bring?

  • Towel
  • Boardshorts
  • Rash vest or spring wetsuit
  • Googles
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Water bottle to remain hydrated 
  • Lunch & snack

Where are the venues located?

LANZAROTE:
  • 09:30 - 15:30 Av. de las Islas Canarias, s/n, 35509, 35508 Lanzarote, Las Palmas

Can I eat before the pool session?

Yes you can. However, make sure you have a light meal (e.g. smoothie, muesli bar...) since digestion will affect your breath-holding performance.