// Whats new //

I'm currently enjoying a bit of downtime in the Sunshine Coast, Australia where I've relocated with my wonderful partner Jeff.  After 4 incredible years of teaching in 6 countries is feels amazing to put some roots down and enjoy simply "being".  I'll update when I'm teaching some local classes, but in the meantime check out my online classes to practice at home...

@jeff_oz and I did a two day digital detox out there, in the hinterland, in the pouring rain, in the van (this shot was from when I climbed Mt Pomona last month). No phones, no calls, no social media, not even a digital clock. •The idea seemed simple (and much-needed) but it turned out our planning wasn’t thorough enough to claim 100% success rate, though it was nice to switch off from digital-contact. I found myself tutting to myself as I reached for my phone to use to torch for 3am nature pee. • Nevertheless, it was nice to use a real map instead of the phone (including getting lost from poor map-navigating), to ask people for recommendations instead of google and to quietly take in natural beauty instead of taking photos of it. • We’ve eaten our slice of humble pie for our first digital detox and we’ve taken notes for next time!
I'm having babies! SOCBY babies that is. There coming out of my ears! I find you either love Kombucha SCOBYs (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast, I recently found out) or you hate them. Me? I have a thing for their mushroom-jelly-like texture! 😋🍹
When your housemate has the right idea.....
Tips for travelling yogis; I was asked to share some of my experiences as a travelling yoga teacher by @xanaduyoga who wrote up an interview (see her page for link). I'm often asked the best way to start combining and teaching but from my experience, and from the fellow teachers teaching abroad, there's really not one way to do it, and my path may not work for someone else. But there's one common thread, and that's to listen to your heart and have the courage to say YES! • Some jobs are badly (read "not") paid, some are short-lived but your dream job, some take you to amazing places, and some teach you life lessons you had no idea you needed to learn. You don't have to say yes to everything but you can also learn a lot from a job or opportunity that might not your ideal teaching job. Your heart will know and the rest will follow. • When I started teaching abroad I took a huge leap into the unknown, but I honestly believe the universe was singing "Hurray!! You're following your heart! Here's some little leg-ups to help you on your way!" My path from then on unfolded more organically than it ever had done before, and I truely believe it was because I chose to follow what my heart was asking for, not my head. • Yes, you can hustle to find jobs, and yes you should be proactive with seeking our opportunities, but if it feels like you're flogging a head horse (sorry horsey) then ask the universe to guide you again. • I hope that helps anyone who might be thinking of taking g the plunge!! 📸 from footage of my Yoga for City Surfers class in London, captured by @almondtreeproductions
Quick! Someone tell the neighbours have a pot of gold in their house!! 🌈💰🌈
London surfers, take a deep breath....and exhale. That's better isn't it?! This month's Yoga for City Surfers class is on Tuesday 19th September at the #roxy and #quiksilver showroom on Brick Lane at 7-8.15pm. The theme is Yin Yang yoga, and for those who haven't had the pleasure of experience the combination of the fire from the YANG half of the class and the deep relaxation from YIN half of the class then you're in for a treat! This is a perfect combo or surfers who want to stay connected to their surfing muscles and the sense of presence that surfing brings. Email me at hello@lucyfosterperkins.com to book your spot and I'll give you more specific directions of how to get there. £10 drop in. Have an awesome rest of your day! Lox
We climbed that... just...

// Surf and Yoga - Match Made in Heaven! //

I haven't always been "a yogi" and I didn't grow up by the sea but I'm making up for lost time now...

Yoga has helped my surfing in a big way and it soon became obviously that I could to show other surfers - from beginners to advanced rippers -  how it could help their surfing strength, flexibility and technique too. 

My online yoga classes are themed to help you work on different aspects of your surfing.  Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro I've designed specific yoga classes to help you find more surf-specific strength, better coordination, greater mobility and a clearer mind.   But don't take my word for it.  Try it for yourself...

// Give it a go //

Check out the latest videos on my YouTube channel or get in touch to talk about creating one or a series of classes especially tailored for you.

Need some inspiration? Check out my latest short film in my "Yoga In" Series.  More video from around the world in the series can be seen here.