Tom Carroll & Marcus Hamil: Overcoming Fear and Breathwork for Surfers

Basis Surf Podcast

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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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