I began practicing yoga shortly before I learned to surf, when a friend told me it would help give me the upper body strength needed to paddle and push up on a surf board. And now I continue to practice because it makes my life better. This video is lovely. Watch it full screen for the full effect.
http://www.360cities.net/javascripts/krpano/krpano.swf
Umag Asanas At Sunset in Istria