Saltwater Sessions

06/17/2018

Happy International Surfing Day from the Saltwater Sessions crew. Surfing has given us so much joy and taught us so many life lessons. May we all continue to protect the ocean and share the stoke with each other for the rest of our days. Photo by ✨

05/28/2018

Going back to LA with a very full heart today. These fearless women opened up their hearts and bared their souls this week. We laughed a lot, cried a little, and caught so many waves we can barely lift our arms. We also hiked, biked, swam, and got drenched in the jungle. We could not have asked for a better group for our inaugural retreat and we will be rooting for these women as they continue to go after their dreams armed with increased awareness, self-love and compassion. Big thanks to and . We couldn’t have asked for better partners. A hui hou everyone. ✨🌺

06/09/2017

Do that which best stirs you to love -St. Teresa of Avila

04/13/2017

Why we do what we do

Not only is water the source of all life, it can have a massive affect on our brains creating a greater sense of well-being, mental clarity and happiness.

03/25/2017

Surf needs soul. Surf fills our soul.

02/17/2017

Lawyers, CEOS, and tech experts all rely on meditation to stay focused, improve leadership skills, and decrease healthcare costs. Companies such as Google, Aetna, Goldman Sachs, and BOA are offering mindfulness training to their employees to reap the benefits.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeenacho/2016/07/14/10-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-mindfulness-and-meditation/2/

The practice of mindfulness and meditation has been around for thousands of years but has gained interested in the business world primarily because we now have the ability to do the one thing that was never possible before—see how these practices change the wiring and the makeup of our brains.

02/16/2017

"Cold Water Therapy" can help reduce anxiety and depression by increasing levels of nor-epinephrine and beta-endorphins. Jump into the ocean or a cold shower to boost your brain!

https://medium.com/personal-growth/why-freezing-your-butt-off-will-make-you-stronger-9e583448274b #.9ho7xdz8y

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/inner-source/201407/cold-splash-hydrotherapy-depression-and-anxiety

7 Things I learned from taking 176 cold showers in a row

02/14/2017

New to mindfulness? That's OK! Just 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation can change your brain. Even for novice meditators, studies show increased grey matter in areas of emotional control, compassion, and learning and memory.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/?postshare=3541486652706778&tid=ss_fb&utm_term=.81479bb5a118

Meditation's benefits may derive from its impact on the shape of the brain, thickening parts associated with mind-wandering, memory and compassion, and shrinking the fear center

08/31/2016

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” – Charlotte Whitton

08/29/2016

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha