# Underwater Yoga Instagrams Britta Trubridge Shows the World She is a Flexible Mermaid By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britta-trubridge References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/underwater-yoga-instagram) & [brittanytrubridge](http://www.brittanytrubridge.com/) The [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairtrade-bananas) account of Britta Trubridge shows a side of yoga never really explored before. Channeling her inner mermaid, the images encourage women to get off the mat and [into the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness) to engage in their practice. Refinery 29 writes, "In her hauntingly beautiful, perfectly timed photographs, Britta Trubridge manages to capture yoga's essence of calmness, stillness, and serenity while pulling off incredibly challenging asanas--and holding her breath." A freediving yogini and creator of B. Tru Yoga, Britta Trubridge pushes limits in challenging and beautiful ways. She states, "Even though it may look like I am 'serene,' I am in a lot of pain! There is a lot to learn and take from it all, and really, it's just for the love of art." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underwater Yoga:** Exploring the practice of yoga underwater offers an opportunity for innovative fitness experiences and unique photography. - **Mermaid Yoga:** The emergence of mermaid-inspired yoga creates a niche market for yoga enthusiasts looking for a creative and playful approach to their practice. - **Aqua Yoga:** Aqua yoga, with its combination of water and yoga, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fitness professionals and wellness entrepreneurs. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can tap into the trend of underwater and mermaid yoga to create innovative workout classes and equipment. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore underwater yoga as a unique subject for artistic and commercial purposes, offering new opportunities for photographers and models alike. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can incorporate aqua yoga as a holistic approach to healing and relaxation, providing a refreshing alternative for wellness centers and retreats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Holistic Comfort Yoga Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blakely-yoga-edit.md) - [Aquatic Fitness-Focused Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness.md) - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Unique Movement-Based Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-movementbased-practice.md) - [Immersive Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theatre-of-digital-art.md) - [Mindful Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lsdr.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md)