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

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.   Use discount code "GOSURF99" to get AU$50 off their Breathwork for Surfers course at https://breathworkforsurfers.com.au/   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   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   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Zeke Lau, Tom Carroll, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Devon Howard, Ryan Lovelace, Kassia Meador, Matt Meola, Victor Bernardo, Margo, Doug Silva, Leah Dawson, and more!   Join our community of over 90k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook