Surfboard Dancing : Hula Hips Surfing

Aloha Tribe,

Well, Ill be going to Hawaii soon on a surfing adventure, and as such, I've been thinking about Hula Dancing. Not my strong point. I so need to loosen my hips. And so, I've found a really fun way to do it. It can be done while sitting on your board, kneeling on your board, squatting on your board, or of course, standing.

And, it's a way of dancing with your surfboard and the sea. In this case, using your hips in soft hula swaying movements to work the rails, nose, and tail of your board. The idea came to me in yesterdays surfing session and I've practiced it a lot more today, refining what I learned yesterday.

The basic idea is to feel the flow of the sea, the natural rhythm that she offers you. And, embracing that rhythm, you simply begin to allow your body to loosen up and sway in soft, gentle, beautiful movements. You'll notice, as you do this, that your board will begin to move as you sway upon her in time with the sea.

Each undulation of the waves sends your body into receptive swaying, allowing the water to lead the dance.

As you get more into the movements, you'll begin to notice that you can dip any part of your board, such as either rail, your nose, or you tail, in any combination, to any degree of angle, to any depth beneath the surface, or, above it. And, that's where you can begin, if you like to spin your board as you sway. Spinning your board in 360's is the fun part because you can learn to do it truly fast or with soft, slow, sensual rotations, it's all up to you and how your own music plays in your head as you surf and dance with life. This can also be done, by the way, while laying upon the board and Paddling, by the way and it works just as effectively, you simply use different muscles in more creative ways, that's all.

Now, of course, when you first begin dancing like this on your board, you movements will be broad and perhaps a bit shakey. But, given some practice, you can soon gain control over your body and your board, as you dance with the sea. When you can do this smoothly, you'll find that you can make your initially extreme body movements less dramatic and more subtle, and, if you know how to do Chi Gung, you can do the whole dance simply with your bodies energy, the chi, as it flows within you, yet still allowing your board to dance. In other words, simply by projecting chi into the nose or tail or a rail, you can dig them, or, if you absorb chi from your board, you can lift your nose, tail, or rails. In order to do this, of course, you have to be able to project and absorb Chi, which, comes after you've learned to increase your natural storage supply of such internal energy.

Surfboard Dancing is awesomely fun, and, while it may not be for everyone, the thing is, it truly has something to offer everyone. For with it, you can learn more about your board and how your body moves, and the effects of your movements on your board in relation to any given sea condition, than you'd normally experience with more traditional surfing methods. The reason for this, is simply based on playfullness and creativity. By being relaxed, by having fun, by truly playing and allowing yourself to let go, your energy or chi will flow freely and as such, you'll gain greater awareness of the subtleties of your board and of the sea upon which you ride. This is an awesome thing because the more receptive you are to how waves effect your board and thus your riding, the more you can experiment and grow. And this, of course, allows for even greater experimentation and increased skill and awareness. The cycle, is, truly endless.

So, relax, let your hair down, and sway your hips. What have you got to lose beyond looking silly, and, who cares what others think anyways. After all, surfing is about having fun, and having fun means being playful, so, let your inner child come out and truly surf. Try Hula Hips Surfing. You'll be glad that you did.

By the way, if you really want to perfect this, buy yourself a NOHO Surf Trainer for it is truly awesome for learning Surfboard Dancing. You can perfect your flowing moves in the safety and privacy of your own home, and then, when you are confident, bring your beauty to the surf.

Bodaciously Stoked,

Lily of the Valley