The daily timetable will be flexible, depending on the weather and ocean conditions in order to allow the guests to enjoy always the best waves during the surf lesson. At the surf school, you will find qualified instructors to guide you step by step and to provide you with all of the necessary equipment. Then you can choose every day one of the two yoga lessons scheduled in the shala: the one in the morning, at 08:30, will be dynamic and energizing, based on a mix of Rocket, Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow yoga, while the one in the afternoon, at 18:00, will be slow and focused on deep stretch, based on a mix of Slow flow and Yin yoga.
YOGA
Yoga is well known for its infinite benefits. Whether they’re physical; improving strength, flexibility, building a sweat, recovering from injuries or more on a meditative level promoting calmness, stillness, and relaxation. Through the use of Asana we become more aware of our bodies and by incorporating breathing we create a moving meditation that brings awareness of our spiritual self. The strengths and flexibility that come from dedicated yoga practice will at one point translate into our everyday lives, changing the way we deal with problems and situations. By practicing yoga you’ll learn discipline and to challenge yourself on and off the mat without taking anything too seriously. Our 8 walls Mongolian yurt, with its simple and elegant circular space, will support the practice, creating the right environment to find a perfect balance of focus, tranquillity, and relaxation.
Weekly yoga schedule
- MONDAY 8.30 am Vinyasa flow / 6 pm Rocket
- TUESDAY 8.30 am Ashtanga* / 6 pm Vinyasa flow
- WEDNESDAY 8.30 am Rocket / 6 pm Yin
- THURSDAY 8.30 am Vinyasa flow* / 6 pm Ashtanga
- FRIDAY 8.30 am Vinyasa flow / 6 pm Yin
- SATURDAY 8.30 am Rocket* / 6 pm Vinyasa flow
- SUNDAY 8.30 am Ashtanga / 6 pm Yin
*90 minutes class with meditation.
SURF
The surf school is small, innovative and highly professional. The instructors, thanks to years of experience, have studied a teaching system divided by 4 levels able to help any surfer to quickly and effectively improve their technique and style. As passionate surfers, they know the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve perfectly and they will choose every day the best spots and timetables for the lessons. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an expert surfer, you’ll find the right pack for you!
LEVEL 1
Suitable for absolute beginners or for those who want to go through the fundamentals one more time. You can expect to learn the basics of surfing and to be able to catch white water waves.
LEVEL 2
Suitable for beginner surfers who can catch and ride white water waves on their own on a regular basis. You can expect to learn how to catch left and right green waves and how to reach the lineup.
LEVEL 3
Suitable for intermediate surfers who can catch and ride green waves on their own. You can expect to learn how to perform a bottom turn, cutback and trimming and to improve your knowledge on spot analysis and wave reading.
LEVEL 4
Suitable for those intermediate and advanced surfers who want to improve their performances in the water and receive technical advice and feedbacks on their surfing style. The instructors will use video footage to identify and analyze with you the mistakes made in the water and what it is needed to be improved.