You will enjoy five days with one-and-a-half surf lessons, which will take place at the closest beach with suitable conditions possible, depending on group level and wave or weather conditions. Usually driving to the spot varies between three to 20, a maximum of 45 minutes. Surfing coaches are fully qualified, highly skilled, and very passionate about surfing. They are keen on sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for surfing, therefore making your stay a special fun holiday experience for you.
Daily yoga (two hours) will support your start into the day by getting you tuned up for the surfing session to come and in the afternoon, to regenerate your body from the unknown surfing exercise. Experienced yoga teachers are fully qualified and licensed. With different yoga styles offered you will have a lasting yoga experience and enjoy new inspiration for your daily yoga training at home. With the surfing and yoga package, you will enjoy learning how to improve your surf skills and have yoga lessons for five days.
What to expect
At the end of this week in Karma Surf Retreat, you will be able to surf for the first time standing, have improved yoga skills, and meet some great like-minded people. You are going to be fit and refueled enough for everyday life back home, take great memories with you, and for sure, you will be looking forward to coming back the next time.
Daily itinerary
Saturday
Saturday is changeover day. Arrive. Breathe. Relax. Explore. There will be time to meet other participants and in the evening there will be a welcome barbecue altogether.
Sunday
Sunday is the time to chill out and/or discover the surrounding cities, venues, beaches, nature, and the pool, read your favorite book, or just enjoy the stunning view from our beautiful property. Those who need to be active can also enjoy one of the many recreational activities the area offers such as horseback riding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, and (whatever you like to do). But they are aware, that one week of daily surfing and yoga will already be a challenging experience for your body.
Monday - Friday
On weekdays, you will learn how to surf on nearby beaches and get to know beautiful places along the coastline you all worship so much. You will also be taught in theory of surfing, getting to know about security measures like how to read a beach, weather forecasts, and the right choice of material. Last but not least you will be living the surfer's lifestyle.
Daily routine
To start your surfing experience relaxed and also to calm your muscles down, there will be yoga classes in the morning and the afternoon. You will start the day with a gentle yoga class in the morning to wake up and build up flexibility, strength, and confidence for the surfing lessons. The different yoga styles (Hatha, Power, or Iyengar yoga) will ensure a memorable yoga experience and give inspiration for your daily yoga exercise at home. Then you will fuel up your body with a delicious organic breakfast, so you can start into the day full of energy.
After breakfast, your surf instructor will pick you up for the surfing lessons and bring you to the finest surfable beaches of this region, so you will learn how to surf together. The selection of surf spots, of course, depends on your ability, as well as wind and wave conditions. After the surfing lesson, you can refuel and enjoy the tasty healthy lunch they have prepared for you. Early in the evening, a second yoga session aims at relaxation and stretching your muscles and ligaments. This will help you to recover faster from surfing and reduce the risk of sore muscles.
After this, everyone is free to do whatever he/she wants. A delicious meal on the terrace watching the sunset, eating out, relaxing with a refreshing drink or tea at the pool, in front of the fireplace, or simply reading an exciting book in your cozy bedroom, they are confident, that with the given variety of possibilities, you will find the one that makes you happy the most.
