Surf Goddess Retreat is best for you if:
- You want a surf retreat that feels like it was made just for you
- You want to learn with female focused lessons
- Surf at your surf level (absolute beginner to intermediate)
- You want to improve your surfing skills noticeably in a week
- You want to surf tropical warm water
- You want to explore Bali and connect with like-minded surf sisters
- You want a Bali vibe surf retreat
- You want unlimited spa pampering
- You want to travel solo without feeling alone
20 years of surf lessons for women in Bali
Established in 2003, Surf Goddess was the first ‘surf retreat’ for women who want to go on a ‘surf camp’, but with all the inclusions found on a luxury vacation. The Surf Goddess coaching program was inspired by Goddess Retreats' founder, who was taught surfing by a woman, and realized that women learn surfing differently than men and that they needed their own approach for introducing women to surfing…at any age or fitness level.
From there, they developed a surf retreat program, that holistically addresses a woman’s unique physical strengths and challenges, their relationship with the ocean and their goals and intentions of why they want to surf.
The mission is still the same today and it’s not just about teaching women how to surf on their retreat, but to help create a generation of women wave-riders who will share the soul of surfing around the world.
Goddess Retreats has introduced thousands of women to surfing. If you have never surfed before, you will surprise yourself by standing up on the board by the end of your first lesson! They also respect that every woman is on her own journey and the women’s surfing program allows you to progress comfortably at your own pace throughout the week.
For beginner surfers
The beginner surf lessons for women will teach you how to:
- Successfully jump and ride your board in the first hour!
- Essential ocean knowledge and water safety
- Wave knowledge – how to choose the right waves
- Safe board handling and how to fall off safely
- Paddling techniques
- How to turn your board
- How to use the waves energy to gain speed gathering speed on a wave which will have you prepared to enjoy surfing green “unbroken waves” with style!
On well-run surf retreats, beginners are taken to the right beaches for the right conditions. This means that you will gain confidence quickly and will always be in a safe and supportive environment with accredited instructors.
For intermediate surfers
Intermediate surf lessons teach expertise in wave riding and prepares you for more challenging breaks on the reef and outer banks.
The intermediate surf coaching will teach you how to:
- Improve wave selection by identifying how to choose the best waves to ride
- How to take off on the angle of a wave
- How to make transitional turns—forehand to backhand, which provide the foundation for the key maneuverer in surfing “the cutback”.
- Best techniques for generating speed and using compression and extensions for body positioning and ‘trimming’ the wave.
- Learn surfing rules and etiquette for dealing with crowds and seasoned surfers
- Learn how to navigate reef surfing and other larger wave riding techniques.
This intermediate course is key preparation for reef and large wave riding.
Fun and safe surfing
- 5 x group surf lessons or guided surf trips
- Boat trips to a secret spot where you surf on gentle green waves (surf level & condition dependant)
- Ratio of 1 instructor : 3 students ensuring safety and confidence
- Australian accredited instructors qualified to international standards
- You will receive personal attention at all times, with personal surf instruction feedback provided throughout each session
- Complete surf equipment – everything you need – board and leg rope, wax, rash guard, surf leggings (optional), towels, drinking water
Yoga and spa wellness
- Unlimited spa treatments
- Relaxing massages
- Detoxing body scrubs
- Soothing facials and more!
- 6 x rejuvenating yoga sessions especially designed for women to help destress and rebalance your body and nervous system
- Complete yoga equipment – mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps, and eye masks
- Goddess wellness goodies for your retreat experience
- Eco-friendly tote bag
- High vibe tee
- Intention setting tools
- Inspirational cards
- Goddess Glow recipe e-book
- More surprise goddess gifts
Schedule
Day 1
- Check in
- Spa / personal time
- Yoga
- Welcome dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 2
- Personal time
- Breakfast
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Spa / personal time
- Yoga
- Dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 3
- Yoga
- Breakfast
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Workshop
- Spa / personal time
- Leisure dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 4
- Personal time
- Breakfast
- Bliss day
- Yoga
- Dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 5
- Yoga
- Breakfast
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Shopping tour
- Spa / personal time
- Leisure dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 6
- Personal time
- Breakfast
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Spa / personal time
- Yoga
- Dinner
- Spa / personal time
Day 7
- Personal time
- Breakfast
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Check out at 3 p.m.
Notes
- Personal time is a time for you to enjoy your unlimited spa treatments, relax by the pool, or enjoy other activities of your choice
- Unscheduled leisure dinners are an opportunity for you to explore some of Bali's finest cuisine
- Goddess Retreats Spa is open for treatments from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (still available in the evening after dinner)
- This schedule is a general outline and specific details may vary depending on the activities and your preferences
