7 Day Nourish Yoga and Surf Retreat: All-inclusive Luxury Retreat in Playa La Libertad, El Salvador
Magical Yoga Retreat in El Salvador
Join Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats and discover the magic of El Salvador during this all-inclusive, luxury yoga and surf retreat. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and watch the sunrise over the surf. Step your feet into the sand, connect with the ocean, and connect with yourself.
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Highlights
- Daily Vinyasa yoga classes with ocean view
- 3 workshops including meditation
- 3 surf lessons with experienced instructors
- Pupusa-making class
- Day trip to hike Santa Ana volcano
- Airport transfers
- Daily delicious and healthy meals
- 6 nights in a shared accommodation in luxury Villa Lety
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free Wi-Fi
Villa Lety
Villa Lety is a spacious, luxury oceanfront villa with large covered terraces and shared areas, where you can choose to socialize or get some time off to yourself. The pool area overlooks the beach and is the perfect spot for watching the sunrise or sunset.
Each bedroom has its respective ensuite bathroom and comes with incredibly comfortable beds, air conditioning, and hot water. The bedrooms host two to four people so you may share the room with other guests during your stay. Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats encourages their guests to disconnect during the retreat but the villa does have Wi-Fi.
Program
Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats brings together like-minded people from all over the world and welcomes them to their intimate beach community in El Zonte. Beyond yoga and surfing, you will experience a variety of workshops, an excursion to Santa Ana Volcano, a one-hour massage, and delicious meals prepared by the in-house chef.
Their purpose is to help you deepen your yoga practice, enhance your surf, and restore your energy. They provide a truly open space where you can connect with yourself and others, feel incredibly healthy, and fall more in love with the ocean every day.
Yoga
While practicing yoga in this relaxed tropical environment, you will feel more connected to the ocean and to nature more than ever. You will also become more aware of and in tune with your body. The classes are well-rounded flows that will complement your surf practice during the retreat.
Morning classes will be energetic, with strong moving flows to support strength and flexibility, preparing yourself for the day. Evening classes will be more focused on stretching out tired muscles, relaxing, and cultivating a meditative mind to wind down before dinner.
Deep shoulder stretches are promised after a day of paddling among the waves. The retreat is suitable for all levels, and modifications for poses will be offered so that everyone can join the practice.
Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats strongly encourages beginner yogis to join the retreat, as this will be a wonderful opportunity to find the inspiration to start a personal practice. For experienced yogis, this will be a great place to deepen your existing practice and continue to grow.
Surf
In El Zonte you will enjoy world-class waves: a left, a right, a point break, and a beach break, suitable for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Along with his experienced assistants, Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats' surf coach Alex will have you riding the waves and mastering your skills in no time, no matter what your level may be.
It is surf school policy that each student has an assistant instructor to themselves, making it fun, safe, and efficient.
Sample schedule 1
- Workshop 1 - Save your spine, basic alignment
- Breakfast
- Surf lesson 1 - theory / dry on the ground
- Lunch
- Break
- Sunset yoga and meditation class
- Dinner
Sample schedule 2
- Rise and flow yoga class
- Breakfast
- Free for the rest of the day, can inquire about a surf lesson
- Dinner
Schedule may vary depending on surf schedule and tides.
Included excursions
Adventure
Nestled between three majestic volcanoes, Cerro Verde National Park features a dense forest with exotic plants and animal life. There, you will hike to the top of Ilamatepec, where you can take in the stunning views of the crater, the Volcano Itzalco, and Lake Coatepeque.
You will be amazed by the color of the turquoise laguna below and the many layers of volcanic rock. At 2,381 meters, Ilamatepec is El Salvador’s highest volcano.
Instructors
Alexandra Pacheco
Originally from the surrounding area of Toronto, Canada, Alexandra has called El Zonte home for 8 years now. Alexandra was touched by the friendliness of the local people and the simplicity of life in Zonte, which motivated her desire to share this special place with others, and inspired Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats. Each of her classes is a well-rounded practice of strength and flow. Her teaching style compliments surf, empowering students to focus on flexibility, inner balance and mindfulness. While professional and detailed in her teaching, she is also open to innovative and playful techniques.
Alex Novoa
Alex’s passion as a waterman is infectious. If it can be surfed, Alex will ride it and is willing to teach you to do the same! Alex is not only an accomplished surfer in his own right, but he has dedicated much of his life to inspiring others to surf. In 2006, Alex became the first instructor in El Salvador to be certified with the International Surf Association and co-founded the El Salvador Surf Federation. He has since founded his own surf school (Surferos), as well as a non-profit adaptive surf program (Surf Sin Limites) in El Zonte. 30+ years surf experience. 20 years instruction.
Katrin Schiskin
Katrin has practiced yoga for the past 10 years and is a RYT 500 certified yoga teacher who decided to settle in El Salvador 2 years ago. She has accumulated extensive experience in both strengthening and stretching poses also often using yoga as a complement to drive results in other sports students are engaged in.Her style focuses on alignment to ensure a safe and beneficial practice for her students. All classes include a lot of stretching poses and a long relaxing Savasana leaving practitioners refreshed and energized in their physical body and with a relaxed and balanced state of mind.
Retreat location
El Zonte, La Libertad
Zonte Yoga is located in the beautiful rustic beach town of El Zonte. Its world-class waves, picturesque beaches, mellow atmosphere, and friendly locals will have you calling it your second home in no time. This often passed-over country is brimming with hidden gems that will leave you with incredible memories and lasting friendships. The beach is calling you!
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Let Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats take care of you! Wake up every morning to the smell of freshly brewed El Salvadoran coffee. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in one of the terraces of the house, where you can enjoy the view overlooking the ocean.
With over 15 years of experience as a vegan, vegetarian, and healthy food chef, Christina’s philosophy is simple: food from the earth, fresh products locally sourced, and mindful cooking from scratch. She has a magical way of making colors pop and combining ingredients to make mouthwatering flavors.
Her food is great for nourishing your body and soul after an active day on the mat and in the ocean. Rest assured that Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats will keep you happy, full, and satisfied throughout the retreat!
Note that meal times might vary each day, depending on the surf schedule and tides. Also, upon booking, they will send a form asking for your dietary needs or preferences where you can list any allergies.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Additional activities
- Visit the vibrant fish market in La Libertad
- Hike, swim, and cliff jump at Tamanique's stunning waterfalls
- Relax on the beach and explore nearby tidal caves
- Sip freshly brewed coffee and shop for locally made crafts in the Zonte's tiendas
- Watch the sunrise and the sunset over the ocean from the steps of your villa
Spa treatments
There is one full-body massage for one hour included in the package. Here are other additional treatments for additional costs:
- Massage
- Facial
- Manicure and pedicure
Sandra Juarez
A massage practitioner and mother of two, Sandra is passionate about what she does. While enjoying your session with Sandra that is included in your package, you will connect with your true, inner self through a combination of massage and energy balancing.
Sandra’s extensive body training began 19 years ago and she is always learning. While only one session with Sandra is included in your package, you may of course book more sessions with her at an additional cost.
What's included
- Daily yoga classes with an ocean view
- 3 workshops including meditation
- 3 surf classes (coaching and theory)
- Day trip to Santa Ana volcano or waterfalls
- 1-hour full-body massage
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Transport and access to all adventures
- 50 USD contribution to the sponsorship program
- Pupusa-making class (Pupusas are a national dish in El Salvador)
- 6 nights accommodation
- All delicious meals (except one dinner meal)
What's not included
- A night out for dinner
- Flights
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport
42 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
You will be arriving onto the San Salvador Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL). Transfer from and to the airport is included. A team member of Zonte Yoga Surf Retreats will be picking you up.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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