Ivka Podborská

Zakladatelka SMARTGYMU, jogínka a pohybový koučFounder of SMARTGYM, yogi and movement coach

Who are you and what do you do?

I’ve loved sports all my life. As a kid, I was around volleyball, karate, and exploring the outdoors as a Girl Scout. I studied Nutritional Therapy and opened a gym with my brother during my distance learning. Responsibility and long work days came early, but so did greater financial freedom, which allowed me to venture more headfirst into everything I’d ever been tempted to do, traveling, wakeboarding. I’m a creative person and I don’t like to be stereotyped.

WHAT DOES FLAMENCO MEAN TO YOU?

Totally a dream group of girls I’m in sync with. Every time we get together it’s like Christmas, everyone has sparkles in their eyes and a smile from ear to ear. I honestly can’t imagine my corner of life on the boards without this gang anymore.

CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR PERSON IN THE TEAM?

A yogi who never ruins a good vibe!

WHAT 3 THINGS WOULD YOU TAKE WITH YOU TO A DESERT ISLAND?

surfboard, prosecco, flamenco shustka (sleeping bag, tent, cold)

IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ONE BOARD (WAKE, SKATE, SURF, SNOW) WHICH WOULD WIN?

Wakeboard – that’s the biggest bummer for me… slicing the mirror… oh

Negative?

I want to be everywhere.

Positive?

I perform my best under pressure.