Author Archives: Paddle Board Bliss

About Paddle Board Bliss

Based in beautiful Laguna Beach, we aim to inspire and ignite connections through the wonder sports of stand up paddle and yoga.

Paddle Paradise and Yoga Serenity in Thailand

Posted on January 23, 2012

Some islands in Thailand are full of obnoxious tourists, littered with trash, and full of peddlers pestering you to buy everything you could possibly imagine. One of these schemes included throwing a monkey on my friend so that she would … Continue reading →

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Warm Welcome Back in Laguna Beach

Posted on January 11, 2012

After a jam packed couple months, spanning across Thailand and its islands, north to Laos, and finally down the eastern coast of Australia, I have made it back alive from the adventure of a lifetime and am so excited to be … Continue reading →

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Learning to Stand Up Paddle (SUP): Part I

Posted on October 3, 2011

At first glimpse, a stand up paddle board looks just like a big, long surf board.  It’s got a curved board-like structure with fins on the bottom.   While some of the terminology and components are the same as a surf … Continue reading →

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A Dose of Inspiration to Get Out on the Water

Posted on September 29, 2011

This last month was the one year anniversary of PB Bliss and I can’t believe how far we’ve come.  I had skeptics from the start, namely my father, but I think I’ve proved them wrong.  From the get go, I … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Paddle- Dana Point 9/24-25

Posted on September 15, 2011

I just registered for the upcoming Battle of the Paddle next weekend and could not be more excited. I’m not particularly thrilled to do the 4 mile SUP Race (I enjoy sprint paddling more than distance) but what’s cool about … Continue reading →

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Acai – The Super Food and Super Delicious

Posted on September 3, 2011

I recently tried the heavily buzzed about Acai bowl, and I can truly say that it’s being talked about for a reason. Much like stand up paddle, from the first spoonful of banana, berry, honey, and granola goodness, I fell … Continue reading →

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Summer of Sup Essentials, Part 2: Sup Apparel

Posted on June 21, 2011

As the water warms up and June gloom fades away, it’s time to put away the full wet suit and wear something that will still keep you warm, yet not lead you to the point of perspiration. Yesterday was a … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Bliss

Posted on June 17, 2011

When coming up with the name for my company, I wanted something girly, fun and beachy.  My initial idea was “Paddle Board Babes” and I even created neon pink flyers to post on various places in Laguna Beach. I soon … Continue reading →

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Summer of Sup Essentials Part 1: Beach Hair

Posted on June 15, 2011

When I was little, I always dreamed of being a beach girl. I wanted to live in my swim suit, feel the sand beneath my toes, and smell the sweet, salt hair as you enter the ocean. Growing up in … Continue reading →

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Pops of Paddling Color

Posted on May 18, 2011

So I know this is a blog on paddle boarding, but I’d like to infuse my own life and interests into this bad boy.  I’ve started journaling again, which is helping me to put my thoughts and ideas down because … Continue reading →

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