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surf, yoga and meditation retreat
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the view as you arrive at Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
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the cliffs and the bay near the retreat centre
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the main house
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inside the main house
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after hiking uphill a dip at the waterfall is just what you need
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theory ...
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... and practice
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checking the swell from our terrace
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afternoon glassy conditions a step away from our front garden
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time to unwind
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late afternoon outdoors meditation practice to close the day
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sunset at the lagoon
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the other side ...
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after dinner chat
4 –10 July 2021
São Jorge, Azores
location
the retreat
Amidst the beauty of this luscious land and the vast sea, we share what we most love doing - surfing, yoga and meditation. Whilst these are the core activities of our retreat, there are also incredible walks to be discovered, trips to the nearby waterfalls, scuba diving, stand up paddling and plenty of time for doing nothing and unwinding. The day starts with a yoga and meditation practice. What comes next depends largely on weather and ocean conditions. Before supper, there's an outdoors meditation practice. None of the activities require having prior experience. This retreat is also a tech-detox - participants are asked not to use mobile phones and computers within the perimeter of the compund.
We have all the equipment you need for surfing, scuba diving, yoga and meditation but you are welcome to bring your own gear, specially if you have a favourite surfboard or yoga mat.
accommodation and food
We will be staying at the local Surf Lodge. Accommodation is simple and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Each room has its allocated bathroom. Most of the rooms are shared and single sex (unless you ask otherwise).
Food wise, the meals are vegetarian (this includes dairy and eggs) but sometimes participants go spear fisshing and the cook will gladly take care of that too. There is always plenty of fresh fruit. We are in a remote part of the island and, for practical reasons, we can’t cater for special diets. This is a no intoxicants retreat (no drugs or alcohol).
teacher
Sagara fell in love with surfing as a kid when he lived in Rio. Its been life long affair only equaled by his love for Buddhism and meditation. He is a very experienced mindfulness teacher, teaching both at Centro Upaya and corporate businesses in Portugal. These days he lives in Lisbon with his wife, Ana, and daughter, Rosa.
getting there
Travelling to São Jorge always entails a stop over at one of the main islands and then catching another plane to get there. There are lowcost flights to Azores from Europe mainland and an agreement with the local airline, Sata, for inter-island flights. Our staff will pick you up at São Jorge's airport.
prices
Included: 6 nights with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all activities and transfer from and to the airport (a 45 mins journey).
Couple's room with private bathroom.
Tier B | 720€
Double and triple rooms with private bathroom.
Tier C | 590€
Triple, double or single in mezzanine with shared bathroom.
Number of participants: 12
flights
As soon as you register, we suggest you buy your flight ticket because prices increase very quickly.
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