Looking for an active yet relaxing holiday? A surf and yoga retreat is the answer.
Separately, yoga and surfing are great for your body but they’re even better when combined. Both activities are therapeutic and complement one another. After a tiring session of surfing, yoga releases the tension in your muscles through its focus on flexibility and strength. The perfect match between yoga and surfing allows you to have a calmer state of mind. Whether you’re a yoga enthusiast looking for an adventurous challenge, or a pro surfer with no yoga experience, here are the best surf and yoga retreats from around the world.
Soul & Surf – Kerala, India
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Although India is not known for its surf breaks, this Kerala retreat offers you a chance to unwind and surf in perfect small waves. Soul & Surf provides surf lessons for local children, so you can expect to see them surfing alongside you too. Practice yoga on their rooftop with a majestic sunset as your backdrop.
Talalla Retreat – Talalla, Sri Lanka
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Located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, this unique eco-surf camp focuses on sustainability, with a philosophy that emphasizes the need to reconnect with nature. After your surf, be sure to practice yoga in their open-air yoga studio.
Oceanflow Hot Yoga Retreat – Cornwall, England
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Experience a different kind of yoga retreat by taking hot yoga classes. Don’t worry, this retreat also offers you yin yoga classes, outdoor yoga classes and so much more. On top of that, you can also add paddle boarding or even horse riding to your rejuvenating retreat.
Pelan Pelan Bali – Bali, Indonesia
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Surrounded by lush rice fields and picturesque beaches, Pelan Pelan Bali is a surf and yoga retreat to unwind and relax. You are welcomed with the unique Balinese culture and will get the chance to indulge in an authentic Indonesian culinary experience. Pamper yourself with a massage, beauty treatments, or join a cooking class. As this retreat is located in Cemagi, just outside of Canggu (one of the best surf spots in Bali), you will find a multitude of surf spots for both beginners and advanced surfers. Book a driver and you can find many cafes, bars and restaurants in the area.