When you live in a concrete jungle with more than 8 million people, nature can seem unreachable. Good news – it’s not. Discover Outdoors was launched in 2004 by Kirk Reynolds, a Missouri native who landed in Manhattan, took a good look around, and decided to call “the city” his home. Where many of us … Continue reading
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Yoga: For Better Recovery after Surf
Surf Mei Mei teams up with Lisa from ChicandClean.com for some after surf yoga stretch It is crucial for surfers and athletes to stretch after workout. The video demonstrates an easy vinyasa yoga for everyone to recovery after surfing. Please subscript to our youtube channel (Surf Mei Mei) for more yoga and fitness video. All images are originated by Surf Mei … Continue reading
Travel: Morocco with Marcy Fitzpatrick
Marcy travels to Morocco in 2013 for some Moroccan sun and surf Journey to Morocco: Surf + More. For a girl born on the west coast, when you think of surfing you think beach breaks, sandy beaches and the Pacific Coast Highway. Surf trips away from the California waters land you mostly in Hawaii for often times … Continue reading
Review:With Love from Paradise_Y-Strape Bralette
Have you ever recieved Love From Paradise? With Love From Paradise (WLFP) inspired athletic wear from Hawaii. Founder and creator of WLFP, Amie Gaines, was born and raised on Kauai, Hawaii. She grew up with a big wave surfer/shaper father and a seamstress mother. Adventurous sports & fashion are major parts of Gaines’ lifestyle, so she … Continue reading
Recipe: Kale Caesar Salad + Dressing
Spring is here! Now is an ideal time for some body cleansing Here is an easy vegetarian kale Caesar salad with yogurt dressing Home-made Yogurt Caesar dressing Serving: 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup grated Parmigianino Reggiano ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ tbsp mustard (honey/ Dijon/ any other flavors) 1 tbsp … Continue reading
Luxury Travel: Mukul Resort & Spa, Nicaragua
Driving down to Mukul Resort & Spa evokes the feeling of being in a movie set: A paradise of Nicaraguan arts and crafts with natural surroundings. It is a surreal experience to walk into Mukul’s main lobby: ultra high ceilings, white roof tops and oversized woven lighting fixtures inspired by nature. The splendid lobby décor creates … Continue reading
48 Hours in North Shore Oahu, Hawaii
North Shore, Oahu, is one of those surf meccas that every surfer needs to make at least once in their lifetime. This winter, Surf Mei Mei went to the North Shore, surfed some well-known Hawaiian waves and enjoyed some aloha. We come here often because of the passionate locals, incredible waves, charming Haleiwa Historical Town … Continue reading
Bikram Yoga for Surfers
Bikram yoga is well-known for its strict 26 postures practiced in 104°F room. Created by athlete and yogi, Bikram Choudury, Mr. Choudhury’s 26-posture sequence of yoga movements is designed “to cure chronic physical ailment and heal the body.” The heated room adds to the experience by increasing your body’s flexibility. Bikram Yoga is widely favored … Continue reading
Tricia Donegan: a Bikram Yogini, a New Yorker and a lover
Recently, Surf Mei Mei had the pleasure of interviewing Tricia Donegan, a certified instructor and passionate believer in Bikram Yoga. Bikram yoga was founded by Bikram Choudhury, who created the famous yoga sequences and unique yoga postures. According to the Bikram Yoga official website, Mr. Bikram created a 26 postures of yoga movements “to cure chronic … Continue reading