{"id":5266,"date":"2018-08-25T20:03:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T00:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/?p=5266"},"modified":"2018-08-25T20:03:21","modified_gmt":"2018-08-26T00:03:21","slug":"surfing-a-good-mantra-for-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/surfing-a-good-mantra-for-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing a good mantra for mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Larry McGone<\/p>\n<p>Special to In Motion<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_26764\"  width=\"530\" height=\"298\"  data-origwidth=\"530\" data-origheight=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fy1G8eiV-58?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s nestled between the more famous surf spots of Daytona Shores and New Smyrna Beach, but beautiful Ponce Inlet Florida attracts hundreds of beach lovers flocking to its famous jetty to hit the water with their surfboards.<br \/>\nLocated on the south end of Daytona Beach, it is well known for its iconic Lighthouse, but it also is home to some of the best waves on the East Coast. It\u2019s a beacon for the surf community and even if you don\u2019t have a board, you\u2019re sure to catch a smile just watching the action from shore.<br \/>\nWhich brings us to today\u2019s topic of mental heath and how surfing affects it daily if we incorporate an outdoor activity into our everyday lives.<br \/>\nA study conducted by California State University in 2010 examined the connection to surfing and the prevention of stress and depression. Study participants were referred by friends and family who described them as frequently angry or depressed.<br \/>\nFollowing a program of several weeks of surfing, these same individuals were found to have a much more relaxed and cheerful attitude than before. The study concluded that surfers express a profound state of peacefulness, which permeates their lives and contributes to a healthier psychological balance.<br \/>\nSo what do surf shop employees have to say about surfing and positive mental health?<br \/>\nAlthough there are more than a few shops in the Daytona Beach area offering surfing lessons, advice and rentals, two stand out \u2014 the original Salty Dog on Atlantic Avenue and Daytona Board Store on A-1A in Daytona Shores. Both earn five-star ratings from customers on Trip Advisor.<br \/>\n\u201cSurfing is very important to maintain a positive mental health,\u201d says Chad Doyle of the Daytona Board Store. \u201cFor some of us, surfing is the perfect outlet to keep your energy flowing and your vibrations positive. Everybody\u2019s got different outlets and different ways to ease mental pressures.<br \/>\n\u201cWe\u2019re fortunate to have found the beach and a good, healthy, fun, productive way to ease stressors that build up and can affect your mental state on a daily basis. It\u2019s always there, it\u2019s always wet and it\u2019s always welcoming, so we\u2019re here to take advantage of that!\u201d<br \/>\nJohnny \u201cSix Toes\u201d Lewis an employee at Salty Dog Surf Shop encourages anyone who wants to get into surfing, even if they don\u2019t have any experience. But he has two top tips for beginners:<br \/>\n\u201cMy number one recommendation is to start with a soft top board. They are more durable than fiberglass and you use them with rubber fins to save yourself from being lacerated. Second, don\u2019t be afraid of too much foam.<br \/>\nA lot of beginners start with smaller boards and they find they have a more difficult time with balance and paddling.\u201d<br \/>\nResearch and studies show that not only is surfing a good way to explore nature, but it also adds positive benefits to mental health. So take these considerations, incorporate them into your own life to try surfing.<br \/>\nSalty Dog opened in Daytona in 1978 and now has locations on International Speedway Boulevard and in Ormond Beach. The original location is at 100 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Call 386-253-2755. The Daytona Board Store is at 2044 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores. Call 386-26-4951.<br \/>\nFor the video version of this story, check us out online at www.DaytonaStateInMotion.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Larry McGone Special to In Motion It\u2019s nestled between the more famous surf spots of Daytona Shores and New Smyrna Beach, but beautiful Ponce Inlet Florida attracts hundreds of beach lovers flocking to its famous jetty to hit the water with their surfboards. Located on the south end of Daytona <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/surfing-a-good-mantra-for-mental-health\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Surfing a good mantra for mental health<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5266"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5267,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5266\/revisions\/5267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}