MINDFUL THOUGHTS FOR SURFERS

The immediacy of the surfer's surroundings, and the interaction with the vast ocean and its wonderful wildlife, creates the perfect opportunity to practise mindfulness. Sam Bleakley is an international longboard surfing champion and advocate for all forms of wave-riding. Drawing on his interest in Buddhism and Taoism, he discusses such subjects as decluttering thoughts and identification, embracing imperfection, the spiritual connection to nature, recovering from injury - and much more.