8 Tage Surf und Yoga Retreat in Ecuador

Ausstattung

YOGA

Yoga is not only something you do, but something you are. And not just some"thing" but all! Your true nature, the fullest expression of your being manifested through the art of staying present in body, mind and spirit- allowing transformation to happen naturally and allowing life to be in you!

Vikara Lifestyle practices mainly Vinyasa yoga with devotion. They arrive to the mat to feel, explore, connect and to love. That energy transfers from the mat to your higher self. You will breathe, meditate, ask for divine guidance, listen to your body, move freely and consciously and show gratitude by opening our hearts and feeling love! Vikara Yoga is this and more, so simple and so strong!

Sample schedule

• 08:00 Breakfast snack and coffee/tea
• 08:30 Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga class (2 hours)
• 10:30 Breakfast
• 11:00 Free time for chosen treatments or activities
• 14:30 Lunch
• 16:00 Afternoon surf or other activity
• 18:30 Gentle Flow Yoga

This is a sample schedule. The schedule will be adjusted for every retreat according to the needs of the guests.

During the retreat, you will have plenty of time to explore the beach and surrounding areas. There will be an optional 1.5 hour horseback riding excursion in the cloud forest or on the beach.

The retreat center is located in Olon, a quiet coastal town of Ecuador, approximately 2.5 hours from Guayaquil’s (GYE) airport. Here you will find the perfect balance of restaurants, nature, and culture. You can be lucky enough to swim with dolphins, practice Spanish with the locals and walk the 7.6 km beach. Surf is year-round and the beach break is both friendly enough for beginners and challenging to more advanced surfers.

Nearby places

• Guayaquil - 2 hours 30 minutes
• Montanita, 5 kilometers
• Puerto Lopez - 40 minutes

Olon

Upon arriving in Olon it is hard to not immediately become enchanted with its magic. Within its 10 streets, Olon has cafes, restaurants and farm stands where its villagers reunite and share their time. It is a perfect village to distance yourself from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The true beauty of Olon is its nature. With its 7.6 km stretch of sandy beaches and stunning mountains, enjoy exploring our endless beach by foot or our jungle-like cloud forest on horseback.

Olon’s beach break boasts some of the best consistent beginner waves in the country, and its relaxed atmosphere will create the perfect escape needed on your retreat

As Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” At Vikara, food is art and central to our well-being. The products are fresh and locally sourced while our menus are designed to provide great tasting meals that are whole, hearty, natural, home-cooked and well balanced.

With our personal chef’s flair in design and knowledge in restorative foods, your plate will be as attractive to the eyes as is it to the body. Our Healthy, nutritious meals will be catered to your dietary needs.

If you feel inspired to replicate some of our favorite dishes back home, take a cooking class from our chef whom will happily share some of his secrets. Dinners are not included and you are encouraged to explore and support local restaurants in town.

In addition to the scheduled retreat program, there are many other activities available in the local area.

Vikara retreats can arrange a wide array of additional services including:

• Horseback riding
• Isla de la Plata excursion
• Kickboxing and personal training
• Massage
• Holistic therapies
• Hiking
• Surf trips
• Private yoga
• Spanish lessons
• Plant medicine ceremony (Ayahuasca and Sanpedro)
• Sound Bowls
• Whale watching
• Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling
• Paragliding

A one-hour full-body massage is included in the package.

• 7 Nights Accommodation
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Morning and Evening Yoga Classes
• 1h Holistic Massage
• 4 Surf Classes
• Horseback Riding (1-2 hours)
• Acro Yoga Class
• 10% Life-time Discount on Future Retreats with Vikara
• 5% off Gift Card for a friend (Valid for 1 year)
• Free 1 hr Skype Consultation prior to booking

• Airport transfers
• Alcohol
• Outings outside of the schedule
• Extra activities
• Health insurance
• Extra nights
• Tips and personal expenses
• Taxis

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• Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 14% des Gesamtpreises.
• Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
• Der Restbetrag ist am Tag der Ankunft zu zahlen.