This weekend is perfect for those who have never surfed or taken part in any yoga previously. Whatever the session, Cornish Wave will break it all down into easy to understand bite-sized bits. Here's what to expect from the surf and yoga weekend.
All activities are two hours long from once you are in a wetsuit. Your enrollment time is not included in your activity time.
3 things you'll love about this surf and yoga weekend
Surf and yoga go hand in hand, complimenting each other in many ways – add in some wild camping (but not that wild) in a private Cornish woodland and you’ve got a recipe for a truly energising yet relaxing weekend escape.
1. The surf
Stretched over two days, Cornish Wave's aim is to provide you with an introduction into surfing, so your future-self feels comfortable and confident enough to rent the correct surfboard and surf with a purpose in your own time. What will be covered is the basics of how to handle a surfboard, beach, and surf safety and of course the techniques behind how to ride waves back to the shore. Cornish Wave will provide all the equipment you need. Just bring a towel, shoes for the beach, and something to wear under your wetsuit. Each of the two surf lessons is two hours long.
2. The woodland camping
Whether you love camping or like the idea but are not sure how to go about it, this is the place to embark on your first camping adventure. Forget whatever else you’ve seen, this wild camp is a unique take on camping that’s perfect for those who just want to turn up and relax. It’s camping but without all the fuss. Although called as wild camping, it's really more like glamping. It’s back to basics but in a nice way.
3. The yoga
Re-energise post surf with a yoga session in Cornish Wave's tranquil woodland barn. You will be led through a yoga session specifically designed to assist with helping your body relax and recover after your surf lesson. Even if you haven’t done any yoga before, your instructor will guide you through the session offering helpful advice on how to look after your body post-surf for all levels in a non-pressured and fun environment. Yoga mats will be provided and no previous experience necessary. All levels are welcome.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and surfing
After a warm welcome and introductions, you’ll jump straight into wetsuits and head for the beach with your surfboards. You’ll need your swimming costume, a towel, and some shoes for the beach. Once at the beach, the basics of surf safety and how best to manage your surfboard in the waves will be covered. If it’s your first time surfing, Cornish Wave's aim for the lesson is to pass on enough information for you to feel confident to enjoy surfing safely in the future on your own accord.
Day 2: Yoga and wild camping
After your lesson, you’ll all gather together and head over to the Sainsbury’s over the road for evening essentials before travelling in-convoy up to your woodland wild camp. Once up at the woodland, you will be given a quick tour of the site before settling into your tents and enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Your yoga sessions are delivered in an open-sided covered barn. Nestled in Cornish Wave's woodland campsite, the open-sided barn provides a perfect setting for yoga.
Please note that once you're finished in the surf you'll have time to gather your belongings and visit the supermarket across the road for your evening food and drink essentials.
Once everyone is ready and has all they need you'll make the drive to the wild camp in convoy. The camp is roughly 15 minutes drive from the surf school in Newquay.
