Yoga is a relaxing and fun way to keep calm and in shape. Worldwide cultures practice Yoga as a calming way to maintain muscle strength and flexibility. The therapy of Yoga is also calming and good for relieving stress. Weekly sessions require a special mat and guided classes to manage and maintain perfect karma with your body.
Trout Fishermen in Big Sky Country also enjoy Yoga. The skills of casting, setting the hook, patience, while slipping and sliding on river rocks require great training and dedication.
Here are some Fly Anglers favorite Trout Yoga poses to practice. It is best to perform these positions while wearing your fishing gear and waders. Having a hat on and holding a rod is also important since these positions will include the gear and attire.
Trout Yoga Poses
Downward nymphing trout
Montana Mountain Pose
Balancing Tree, while removing a snag, Pose.
Triangle, rod high and setting, Pose.
Fishing Forward, prior to hookset, Pose.
Reverse Wader, after slipping on a rock, Pose.
Half Forward bend, while netting a fish, Pose.
Raised Hands and Low Lunge to mimic falling in the river, Pose.
Rattlesnake, do not move, Pose.
Seated, sitting in a drift boat, Pose.
Bow, for standing in the front of a drift boat, Pose.
Eagle, when fighting a trout, Pose
Corpse, end of a hard fishing day, Pose.
Yoga helps the Trout angler connect their mind, body, and rod. This helps find their Zen in life and on the waters. Connecting to Nature Improves personal growth and wellness. Standing in water flushes away all our stress and problems. The sounds, smells, and feel of trout waters awaken our senses and keep us Flexy and fly rod ready!
Trout Fishermen would still like to catch a couple fish though.
Montana Grant
