About the Trip
We will share with you the way that surfing can become more of a spiritual journey, as you learn how to read the waves and become one with the ocean. Surfing involves complete surrender to the unpredictability, it helps us realise the power of nature, but also the healing element of water. In this way, yoga and surf become the perfect combination to bring you back into more flow and creativity.
Highlights
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Hosts
Lucy and Danny are very much yin and yang, and epitomise the different qualities of water. Both have connected with water in very different ways, one focused on using water for rehabilitation, one to travel the world on adventures, but both appreciate, and value water's unique power. They have combined their 20 years of experience to curate a collection of retreats that share their personal experiences with water.
Danny Aperia
Danny is your main surf teacher on the trip and an extreme sports expert. After many years of working experience in several surf camps in Srilanka he knows how to meet the demands of every surf level. ranging from beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
Lucy Cameron
After ditching her professional dance career in London, Lucy became a traveling yoga teacher specialising in Yoga for Surfers. Lucy will be leading yoga and assisting in surf sessions as well as being on site for chats!
Schedule
This week is all about reconnecting your mind back into your body, through our guided surf and yoga experience. Everything is taken care of, you simply need to flow.
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Orientation
Meet the crew and your fellow retreaters, as we start our week in paradise.
Waikato
First Surf
Today we'll take you for your first surf class with our team of experts. We'll know the perfect spot for the best surf!
Beach House Terrace
Dive Deeper
The perfect compliment to a challenging day in the waves. Stretch it out and begin your wind down.
Getting in Flow
Get together for a special outdoors bbq dinner with the crew, prepared by our own retreat chef
Excursion
Today the whole crew will head out on a kayaking trip to a nearby island. The perfect way to bond with your team!
Wind Down
As the week draws to a close, we start to get reflective on how far we've come. What a week it's been...
Departure
After our usual morning routine, we will get ready to hit the road back home.
What's included
What's Included
Daily meditation
7 days surf tuition
5 evening yoga classes
Breakfast & dinner
Group day trip
Accommodation
b&b
Transfer
What's Not Included
Lunch
Airport transfers
Surfing equipment
Tickets
Shared Accommodation
Beach Hut
For couples and 2 friends sharing
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Private Accommodation
Beach House
The perfect place for a group booking
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
For the budget travellers
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Ocean Yoga & Surf
Double Occupancy Room
FROM$250.00/pp
Waikato, New Zealand.
The Hottest Spot to Ride The Waves
Waikato is home to a must visit surf destination, Raglan! Raglan's Manu Bay, Whale Bay and Indicators are 3 of the most famous and high performance left handers in the country. Waikato's west coast location gets very consistent and often big, raw, southwesterly swells that produce great surf. Locals can get protective of these breaks, so know the rules and be careful.
Trip Tips
Plan Ahead
If you really want to get the most out of your trip and all we have to offer then make sure you book any extra activities well in advance to avoid missing out!
Restaurant O Cantinho
Take a seat in amongst the fishes for a boat trip and lunch not to be missed. Contact O Cantinho restaurant for details!
Reviews
Finally a new kind of retreat! I loved the combination of mindfulness, and adventure. Just what we wanted for the annual trip!
Jan, Stuttgart
Travelling alone means I always choose a retreat, but I'd never tried a sailing trip before. It was the perfect setting to get to know the group, and share the journey together
Sam, London
I've always loved the water, so these guys have TOTALLY got me covered, I will be back again next year
Rachel, Alicante
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Add Ons
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FAQs
I've never surfed before, can I still join?
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome, and lessons are available for beginners too.
I don't want to do yoga, can I still join?
All classes are optional, so you can join only the elements of the retreat you're interested in.
I'm travelling alone, do you accommodate solo travellers?
Yes! We have options to book a bed in a shared room, and actually we usually have many solo travellers on our retreats
Dates
December 2024
Beach House
01 - 08 December 2024
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
01 - 08 December 2024
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Beach Hut
01 - 08 December 2024
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Double Occupancy Room
01 - 08 December 2024
FROM$250.00/pp
Beach House
08 - 15 December 2024
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
08 - 15 December 2024
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Beach Hut
08 - 15 December 2024
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Double Occupancy Room
08 - 15 December 2024
FROM$250.00/pp
Beach House
15 - 22 December 2024
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
15 - 22 December 2024
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Beach Hut
15 - 22 December 2024
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Double Occupancy Room
15 - 22 December 2024
FROM$250.00/pp
Beach House
22 - 29 December 2024
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
22 - 29 December 2024
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Beach Hut
22 - 29 December 2024
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Double Occupancy Room
22 - 29 December 2024
FROM$250.00/pp
Beach House
29 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
FROM$600.00/pp
$750.00/pp
Apartment
29 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
FROM$520.00/pp
$650.00/pp
Beach Hut
29 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
FROM$800.00/pp
$1,000.00/pp
Double Occupancy Room
29 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
FROM$250.00/pp