6 Days All-Level Surf Sup and Yoga Retreat in Lisbon, Portugal

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

You will stay at Lemon Tree Beach House consisting of 4 rooms, either double, twin, or triple. It is a perfect hostel for everyone who looks for a nice, friendly, and quiet place by the beach.

Program

With the physician, surfer, and certified yoga teacher, you will have the opportunity to experience the classic teachings of the millenary yoga Sámkhya philosophy, working the 14 technical disciplines for a complete, natural, healthy, and joyful personal development that manifests in a much more profitable surfing experience. The technical disciplines include dhyána / samádhi, pujá, kryá, mantra / kírtana, pránáyáma, asana, yoga Nidrá, bandha, japa tala, japa shesha, yantra, mudrá, nyása, and mánasika.

With the early morning yoga sessions, you can slowly connect to your inner self, wake up with the ocean's breeze energy, and prepare your body's muscles for paddling, standing up, ridding waves, and to avoid injuries. These sessions can take place on the beach, surf school’s deck, or studio according to group preferences and / or weather conditions.

Furthermore, through conscious breathing exercises, you can enhance your endurance in the water and with a focused mind, you can make better wave choices as well as follow more precisely the experienced surf teacher's advice. You can also stretch and relax your body, recharge your mind, and get prepared for more exciting life to come.

In addition, the aim of this retreat is to promote a state of receptiveness that will allow you to fully enjoy the connection with the vast Atlantic Ocean, its waves, and its people, in the beautiful part of the Portuguese coastline. Lastly, whether you’re experienced or beginner in yoga or surf, you are always welcome to participate in this program.

Instructors

Inês Oliveira

Yoga practitioner for more than 15 years, certified Yoga instructor by the Integral Yoga Association of Portugal and Yoga Master student. Shiatsu Massage therapist, she’s been doing her professional path as a therapist and yoga instructor side by side with the surf tourism. Nature lover, sports, food and health, mom of two children, she found in Yoga her way of self-love and awareness, as to a physical and spiritual development.

Xico

Xico is one of the best local surfers while also being an incredible father of three small children. He is patient and careful with all his surfing students. He lives under the influence of permaculture and believes that relationships can be found in nature and can be applied to all aspects of human habitation.

Miguel Contreras

An openhearted human, that smiles through life. He is graduated in Medicine, since 2012, from de University of Salamanca and has been working as a General Practice trainee doctor in Nazaré until this year, when he realized he needed to explore new ways to approach health and life. He is a certified Yoga Sámkhya Instructor from the Portuguese Confederation of Yoga and a surfer with more than 10 years of experience which allows him to merge this two fulfilling activities into a practice than can enhance your surfing and promote your connection to yourself, in nature.

Pipas

Pipas is a local surfer and has been a surf instructor since 2005. Teaching most of the times at the "improvers" surfing lessons, he will help you enjoying the ride of your life.

Rafael Diogo

Rafael is a surf instructor. He's a local surfer with more than 20 years of experience with classic style and is always chasing some tubes. He's also known as the Big Rider of Areia Branca. He has an amazing knowledge of the ocean and is always in tune with nature.

Location

This retreat will take place in Praia da Areia Branca, Lourinhã, Lisbon District, Portugal. Located 65 kilometers' distance from Lisbon, Praia da Areia Branca is a small seashore village that has not yet been massively occupied by tourism and where you can have contact with the local population in a calm and safe environment.

Near the best Portuguese surfing spots, Praia da Areia Branca is the perfect place for surfers, nature lovers, families, friends, and couples. There are several restaurants, bars, and cafe's for different tastes, as well as a minigolf course, a futsal field, and tennis courts in the area.

Nearby places

Beach - 2 minutes' walk
Hospital and pharmacies, 3 kilometers

Surf conditions

Surf spot:

Lisbon District

Monthly wave size

Best months for beginner surfers

Best months for intermediate surfers

Best months for advanced surfers

Monthly water temperature

Monthly recommended wetsuit

Features

Activities

Massage

General

Garden
Terrace

Services

Free Wi-Fi

Food

Daily delicious homemade breakfast and 1 welcome dinner with the team (on Friday) will be catered.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast

What's included

1 daily yoga classes (1.5 hours each)
2 daily surfing sessions (2 hours each)
5 nights' accommodation
Daily homemade breakfast
Discount on Backdoor Surf Shop
Free surf equipment after classes
Free internet
Linen and towels

How to get there

Recommended Airports

LIS

Lisbon Portela Airport

57 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by plane

The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport (LIS).

Arrival by bus

If you're coming from Lisbon Airport (LIS), the cheapest option to reach the location is by bus. However, you need to take the metro or a taxi to the Rodoviária bus station in Sete Rios (Metro Station) near the Lisbon Zoo. Then, please look for the express bus to Peniche (schedule) and buy the ticket to Praia Da Areia Branca (9 EUR). The journey takes about 50 minutes.

Arrival by taxi

You can take a taxi from the Lisbon Airport (LIS) directly to Praia da Areia Branca. It costs around 70 EUR.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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