Tom Carroll & Marcus Hamil: Overcoming Fear and Breathwork for Surfers
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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have two-time world champion and three-time Pipe Masters champion, the surfing legend Tom Carroll together with breathwork expert, meditation teacher, and surfer, Marcus Hamil. Together, they’ve created Breathwork for Surfers, a program designed to help surfers improve mental clarity, breath control, and overall performance in the water. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode as we discuss how to stay calm while the set of the day holds you down, the training techniques they use to prepare for challenging conditions, and the importance of paddle fitness.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:14 Tom Carroll’s Freak Injury
06:25 Calming the Mind for Performance
09:45 Breathwork Techniques for Surfers
13:50 Understanding Flow State in Surfing
15:55 Breath Control Lets You Stay in the Flow State
17:46 Practical Breath Exercises
21:08 Breathe Through Your Nose, Not Your Mouth
23:15 Breath of Fire Demo to Activate the System
28:20 How to Stay Calm During Wipeouts
38:50 Transforming Fear into Fun
41:45 Understanding Fear and Risk Management in Surfing
46:28 The Mental Game: Overcoming Negative Thoughts
51:32 The Importance of Paddle Fitness for Surfers
57:57 What’s Your Intention When You’re Surfing?
58:45 If You Had to Surf The Same Wave for the Rest of Your Life
59:43 Your Ideal Surfboard for that Same Wave
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