7 Day Welcome OM! A Yoga and Surf Experience in Montañita, Ecuador
Yoga and Surf Experience on the coast of Ecuador!
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Eat, sleep, surf, and do yoga is the mantra at Casa del Sol and they invite you to come be part of it! Use this holiday to deepen your yoga practice and explore the challenges of surfing. At the end of your holiday, return home strong and energized, ready to take on whatever life throws at you.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 6 yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, yoga for surfers, Ashtanga inspired, Yin)
- 2 surf classes
- 1 Qigong class
- 60 minutes Reiki session and 90 minutes massage
- Surfboard use
- Daily healthy breakfast
- Unlimited drinking water
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Board rental
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
- Outdoor shower
At Casa del Sol, you will find an organic mix of indoor and outdoor space designed with a perfect balance of quartz stone and bamboo. Encompassed by an infinite supply of good energy and sunshine, you may never want to leave. From simple rooms to deluxe, Casa del Sol Montanita has price points to suit all budgets. There are 12 rooms spread out over three floors, offering private bathrooms with hot water, shared balconies, and fast and reliable internet (they know that is important to you). One free bag of laundry per week and unlimited coffee, tea, and drinking water are also included.
Program
Every day, you will start with a delicious, freshly made breakfast. You will be able to choose between six yoga classes, so you get to curate your days just the way you want. When the tides are right, you will explore the ocean with two surf classes.
What to expect
During these seven days, you will get an opportunity to deepen and renew your yoga practice. Reconnect with your current self through daily Vinyasa flow classes, take care of your future self with Yin classes, and re-explore your playful self with an arm balance and inversion workshop. Be nourished daily with freshly made delicious food. Vegetarian plates explode with taste but are light enough to keep you moving (or relaxing on the beach).
Above all, you will focus on various aspects of the practice of yoga, not just the asanas. In between the morning and evening classes, you will explore surfing with local instructors who are experts when it comes to the ocean. Natural swimming pools can be found in the nearby jungle. Lay back and grab a massage to help out those tired muscles relax. The rest is up to you. Whether it is catching up on your suntan, maximizing hammock time, or chilling with the locals to brush up on those Spanish skills, you decide what you need every day.
Casa del Sol Montanita's goal
For you to return home or back to your travels, strong and energized, ready to take on whatever life throws at you.
Instructors
Tamara Allers
Tamara Allers is a E-RYT 500 & a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She began her journey with yoga in 2009 certifying as a teacher in India. In 2011, in search of a simpler life, she moved to the coast of Ecuador and embarked on the journey of Yoga Montanita. The foundation of her practice is rooted in Astanga, however after years of experience as a teacher and student, her teaching style has broadened to a more fluid dynamic Vinyasa flow. Moving deeper in the practice of yoga, she uses the 8 Limbs to create wonderfully challenging, energizing and powerful classes for both the body and mind!
Jackson Smeltzer
Jackson began practicing yoga in 2012. As a youngster, he was an adrenaline junkie and extreme sports enthusiast, but after two and a half decades of abuse, his stiff and damaged body was ready for some healing. Originally he preferred to practice Astanga yoga but he eventually became more attracted to Yin yoga. In 2017 he completed his 200-hour certification and in 2019 a 50-hour yin yoga course with Bernie Clark. He currently resides in Montanita where he is happy to share his love of yoga with fellow yogis and yoginis at Casa del Sol.
She Cevallos
She Cevallos is originally from Cuenca, in the South of the Andes in Ecuador where she started to practice Yoga, 20 years ago. She has spent the last 11 years living on the coast where she did her Yoga teacher training. Since then she has been teaching Yoga. She moved to the coast because she was being called by the beauty of the ocean, the waves. So, she became a surfer 11 years ago, and since then she have been improving her surfing, especially longboard.
Oswaldo Borbor
Oswaldo was born in Montanita and started surfing at the age of 9. He has a strong connection with the ocean. The ocean is his home. Oswaldo has been the Ecuadorian longboard champion for over 10 years and is still competing.
Location
Located two and a half hours southwest of Guayaquil, Montanita has become a must-stop on the Ecuadorian coast. This small town has become famous for its beach, surf, and laid-back atmosphere. With a diverse population of people from all over the world, varied nightlife, and delicious food, there is something for everyone. The hotel and studio are located just a 10-minute walk north along the beach to an area lovingly called "La Punta". This little community of hotels and restaurants spends its time surfing, chilling, yoga"ing", and of course maximizing hammock time.
Nearby places
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) - 2.5 hours driving
- Montanita city center - 10 minutes walking
Food
Every day, you will wake up to a delicious breakfast made fresh with local ingredients. They are all vegetarian and range from quinoa porridge to an egg quesadilla, all served with unlimited coffee or tea.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Spa treatments
Included treatments
- 90-minute relaxing massage
- 60-minute Reiki session
What's included
- 6 nights of accommodation in a private or shared room
- Vegetarian breakfast made with fresh, local ingredients
- Unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea
- 6 yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, yoga for surfers, Ashtanga inspired, Yin)
- 2 surf classes
- 1 Reiki session (60 minutes)
- 1 massage session (90 minutes)
- 1 Qigong class
- Surfboard use
- Vegetarian breakfast made with fresh, local ingredients
- Unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea
- 1 bag of laundry
What's not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Transport to and from the airport in José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
- Travel costs
How to get there
Recommended Airports
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
104 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Guayaquil Airport (GYE). From there, Casa del Sol Montanita can arrange a private taxi transfer for 90 USD.
Arrival by bus
Take the direct bus to Montanita for 6 USD. The drive will take approximately two and half hours.
Arrival by taxi
Once in town, the hotel is located at a short 10-minute walk north on the beach or hop in a taxi for 1.50 USD.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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