Surfing is an epic sport but it is physically demanding and that’s why recovery routines are essential to avoid injuries so that you can make the most of your surf trip and get those two daily sessions in—just like we do at Kima Surf Camps.
One of the reasons Bali is such a reliable surf destination is that there’s always somewhere with good waves. You just need to know which coast is working. The island’s two main surf seasons are shaped by wind: the dry season (May to October) and the wet season (November to March).
After a session in the waves a lot of muscles in our bodies can tend to be rather stiff so stretching is critical! Our Kima Surf Camps in Canggu and Seminyak have a yoga shala, yoga mats and a gym for cool downs and mobility, making it simple to stretch after every surf.
Our experienced surf guides start every surf session with a 5 minute warm up, this makes sure your muscles are ready for paddling and also lowers your risk of injury!
Hydration and body cooling is essential after long paddling sessions especially when surfing in the heat of Bali and Sri Lanka. Weekly ice baths are included in every Kima Surf Camp package in Canggu and Seminyak making it simple to stay refreshed for your 2 daily surf sessions. Here’s some useful tips:
A quick ice bath helps reduce muscle soreness, lower inflammation, boost circulation, and leave you feeling fresher and more energized for your next surf session.
A surf massage is the perfect recovery routine and it will help to improve performance after long paddle sessions, popping up and trying out some of your best manoeuvres. Every Kima Surf Camp in Bali (Canggu + Seminyak) has a dedicated massage room with qualified masseuses on duty every day. On-site appointment scheduling is simple, and visitors can take advantage of massages that will:
Yoga and surfing complement one another like yin and yang and together they are a great tool to avoid surf related injuries in the water. Yoga embodies balance, mobility and calmness while surfing improves strength, power and stamina. Every Kima Surf Camp in Sri Lanka (Weligama + Hiriketiya) and Bali (Canggu + Seminyak) offers daily yoga classes where our experienced yoga teachers will guide you through different asanas and gentle flows. Yoga keeps your body relaxed and prepared for your next surf session, so be sure to join those daily yoga classes that are included in your Kima Package!
When you are surfing in Bali or Sri Lanka with Kima Surf Camps, either you’ve joined the 5-Day Learn to Surf Course or you’ll be surfing in Kima’s twice-daily surf sessions you’ll notice that daily surfing challenges your entire body, and you’ll realise just how important recovery is to stay injury-free and accelerate your surfing progressions. All Kima Surf Camps in Bali and Sri Lanka have ice baths, daily yoga, gyms, massage rooms, hydration stations and mobility areas so you have all you need to recharge in between sessions. Make the most of every wave, recover well and surf more effectively with Kima Surf.