Are your surf trips fun—but still leave you feeling unfulfilled or frustrated afterward?
In this special episode, recorded during a profound surf retreat in Nicaragua, we explore what happens when you combine high-level surf coaching with Kelee meditation, emotional awareness, and conscious living. Taylor Knox and Matt Griggs share how this integrative approach is changing the way surfers improve—not just on the board, but in life.
Discover how letting go of control improves both your surfing and inner peace.
Learn the true meaning of meditation—and why you may be doing it wrong.
Hear personal reflections on how self-awareness can heal frustration and elevate performance.
Play this episode to learn how the real breakthrough in your surfing might come from within, not just your next bottom turn.
Key Points
Happiness is described as an appreciation of being alive, and individuals are in charge of their own happiness.
Conscious awareness is emphasized as a practice to become more aware of one's actions and improve efficiency.
Another surfing workshop is being organized in San Diego on November 3rd, with Taylor Knox presenting on Kili meditation and Michael on surfing posture and technique.
The recent surf trip in Nicaragua with Taylor Knox and Matt Griggs was a profound experience, focusing on self-awareness, self-development, and learning about oneself beyond just surfing technique.
The surf trips are designed to be more than just surf trips, incorporating personal development sessions, Kili meditation, and learning about physical health and performance.
The importance of conscious awareness and being aware of one's surroundings and emotions is highlighted, emphasizing the benefits of Kili meditation in reducing stress and increasing self-awareness.
The practice of Kili meditation is practical and accessible, requiring only a few minutes a day, and it helps individuals become more aware, less stressed, and more harmonious.
The meditation practice allows individuals to make decisions from their heart rather than their head, leading to fewer regrets and a more fulfilling experience.
https://mattgriggs.com.au/experiences/tours/
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RdxWUuce1rY&feature=youtu.be
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