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Adventure Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat Mexico
Come surf, stretch, and strengthen with Elana on this great surf adventure for women. You will stretch every morning to prepare for your day of surfing ahead. You will have personalized small-group surf instruction, enjoy the village or the beach, and have a relaxing evening practice before sunset. The yoga will be structured to enhance your surf strength and abilities and unwind the muscles at the end of the day. This is an empowering and joyful retreat and an opportunity to connect with other strong and conscious women.
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Highlights
- Learn how yoga can prepare you for being a better surfer
- Relax into an unwinding evening practice in the outdoor yoga shala
- Experience 4 surf lessons with small-group instruction at a paradise break
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the boutique yoga hotel when you are not out surfing
- Create lasting memories and friendships with a group of amazing supportive women
- Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast buffet to fuel you for your day ahead
- Enjoy a week in one of Mexico's premier beach destinations
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
During the retreat, you will stay at Hotelito Los Sueños, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico. This boutique hotel has its own fully equipped open-air yoga studio, a dipping pool, open-air dining area, and elegant accommodations. It is just two blocks from a white sandy beach and a 10-minute walk from the main part of Sayulita town. The Hotelito staff is extremely friendly and helpful and will provide you with a nourishing and delicious breakfast every day of your stay.
Standard accommodation has either two twin beds or one queen bed. There are upgrade options which include larger rooms, rooms with kitchens and living rooms, rooms with terraces, villas. If sharing is not preferred, single supplement is available for a fee.
There are two main tiers of accommodation, the Premium room and the new suites. These are the newest rooms in the hotel and they are very spacious and include two queen beds and a private veranda. There are also a couple of other upgrade options: a slightly larger Premium room with additional windows, and a two-room Villa which has a living room and kitchen and can accommodate 3-4 people. Please ask Yoga with Elana for details and pricing.
Program
This retreat will create a safe learning environment for women to explore the magic of surfing, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced intermediate. You will have professional instructors from a highly acclaimed Sayulita surf school, who will be teaching you in small groups (not more than 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio) for four consecutive days.
The yoga that will be taught in this retreat will focus on strengthening the muscles needed for effective paddling (and stretching them at the end of the day after your surf outings), cultivating better balance, and learning good physical positioning and technique for the most efficient and rewarding surf experiences.
Sample daily schedule
- 08:15 a.m. Optional meditation
- 08:30 a.m. Morning yoga practice
- 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 10:45 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby to go to surf school
- 11:00 p.m Surf lessons in Punta Mita
- 04:30 p.m. Evening yoga practice
- 07:30 p.m. Dinner at Hotel
Instructors
Elana Cydney Vollen
A yoga teacher since 2001, Elana has cultivated a teaching style that is alignment-based and logically thought out in terms of sequencing and structure yet fluid and graceful, alternating between periods of instruction and periods of silence. She has been strongly influenced by the Iyengar and Anusara teaching styles - body-centered, and heart-centered. She brings an air of light-heartedness and humor to the mat and tries to teach to whoever is in the room so the classes are for all levels of practice. She believes that one of the aims of yoga, in addition to cultivating strength, flex
Retreat location
The retreat will be held in Hotelito Los Sueños, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico. Sayulita is a very charming beach village, located in the beautiful Bay of Banderas, also known as "The Mexican Riviera". It has lovely artisanal boutiques, gourmet food, a beautiful white sandy beach with a great surf-break, beautiful nature hikes, and a host of other activities.
Distances
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 38 kilometers
Food
Every morning you will be treated to an incredible buffet of fresh tropical fruits, smoothies, yogurt, egg dishes, and variations of traditional Mexican breakfast foods and/or french toast or pancakes. You will have four catered dinners with an excellent chef who prepares very fresh farm-to-table gourmet dinners, with organic ingredients whenever possible.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Surfing takes up most of the day but you will have a rest day in which you can explore the surrounding areas, like:
- Go on some great hikes in the area
- Arrange snorkeling/ whale-watching trips or horseback riding
- Avail massage or spa treatments from great massage therapists
- Enjoy the plentiful shopping for clothes and handicrafts in Sayulita town
Spa treatments
At additional costs, relax and rejuvenate in the massages service available in the hotel.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- 6 full breakfasts
- 4 catered dinners
- 4 surf lessons in small groups with a 4:1 student to instructor ratio
- Airport transfers to and from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
- Relaxing evening yoga class
- Skill and strength-building morning yoga class
- Welcome reception upon arrival with beverages and snacks
What's not included
- Airfare to and from Mexico
- 2 nights dinners
- Optional activities
- Gratuities for hotel staff and surf school
- Alcoholic beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
28 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Yoga with Elana will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
