Just a few days ago I was so lucky to be interviewed by the great team of Huck Magazine.
"Huck celebrates radical culture – people and movements that paddle against the flow. Inspired by DIY principles and rooted in the rebellious heritage of surf and skate, Huck roams the globe to document grassroots counterculture as it unfolds, seeking out freethinkers who are a wellspring of new thoughts and ideas."
This interview makes a little resume about my origins in Mexico, and how surfing and traveling changed my life completely. For me, traveling is one of the best experiences you can have. It allows us to ask ourselves about our world and develop our awareness of our everyday actions and our life in general.
Hope this text will inspire you to travel more and be confident out there.
As you know we will have our next Surf & Yoga retreat this January in Bali, the island of Gods.
This will be our first time offering a retreat in Bali and me and the girls organizing are nervous, but most of all excited to explore this new frontier all together to offer you a true catered and unique experience.
We are four girls organizing the whole, and each of us are specialized in the four areas to cover in this retreat, which are: surf, yoga, healthy food, and professional photography.
Well, exactly one year ago in November, we were preparing our first retreat in Nicaragua, at the beautiful beach of Maderas in the pacific coast. We had a tremendous time, and everything fell into place to had a very nice retreat.
From the participants, to the place itself & the owners, the food and the amazing sunsets surfing, this trip was one of a kind, and we hope to repeat it next year for sure.
If you have any doubt, don't hesitate to ask. We still have places for both dates in Bali and would love you to come with us, just send me an inquiry and I'll be happy to answer you anything
Hey guys, my friend and pro surfer Alena Ehrenbold is organizing a sweet surfcamp just for advanced surfer girls in the fabulous Lanzarote this upcoming November.
Alena started to organize her "SPS Surfcamps (Speed, power & style)" when she realized the very few possibilities for advanced surfer girls to get personal training and improve their technique without spending a fortune.
The girls enjoying this adventure will be guided and trained by Alena with specific training in a group of max 6 people to go to the next level!
If you have your own surfboard, you are able to ride a green wave and you are motivated to improve your surfing, join her this November 2015 to the SPS Surfcamp on Lanzarote!
Planning:
6 days guiding and coaching, plus 2x video analyze per week
Accomodation:
An appartment with two terraces with view at the volcanoes at Famara (2 girls per room)
Getting Around:
By car to find the best working spot of the day and do some sight-seeing
Meals:
Breakfast and lunch package included
Price:
590.- Euro / week / person
For more information & reservations, please contact Alena directly in her email: alena.ehrenbold@gmx.ch
Alena tow-in surfing big waves at Roka Puta, Basque Country last year
Alena & big wave rider Ibon Amatrain
Alena ripping in one of her travels
The house in Lanzarote
Accomodation in Lanzarote
Remember, we have a couple of Surf & Yoga travels coming in the next months for you to escape the winter blues to great destinations as Bali and Nicargua. Check all the info here!
As you all know, I've been all winter at the private beach of Playa Colorado, Nicaragua surfing warm water, taking pictures and connecting with great people in order to offer you more great retreats from where you'd rather be.
Five months of real training, wonderful sunsets, healthy food and uncrowded amazing waves.
In this time while I surfed twice per day the fabulous spot of Panga Drops, I get to connect with the amazing team of Mark & Dave's surf and yoga lodge and enjoy the great views from their infinity pool after my yoga practice with their Manager & Yoga director, Kim Tasker.
If you're as stoked as me for the surf, you know the importance of Yoga in your life for improving your elasticity, equilibrium and as a whole, connecting deeper with your body for quicker reactions and maneuvers.
Yoga helped me big way this winter, and I owe it all to my teacher.
Kimmy’s background is as a yoga teacher and massage therapist. She has been teaching Vinyasa yoga for over 15 years. Her passion for yoga took her from Yoga studios in London, to 5 star resorts, luxury yachts, Morocco and several destinations in Central America. She has worked in yoga teacher trainings and retreats with Surf Maroc, Red Jen Yoga California(see a retreat from Red Jen here), Holly Beck's -Surf with Amigas, and Catherine Halcombe to mention a few.
I connected so well with Kimmy that we started talking about offer to more people the same amazing experience I had during my winter, through a week of Surf, Yoga and Wellness Retreat at Mark & Dave's, located just in front of the world- class surf spot of Panga Drops, one of the bests of Nicaragua and Central America.
You might be asking, how is life at Mark & Dave's. Let me break it down for you.
Mark & Dave's is... to wake up in the morning, walk out of your room or casita and view the waves breaking from the tranquil palapa. Sit back and sip your coffee, do Yoga and then relax on the sofas. During your stay, home will be in one of five private cabanas. This lodge was built by a team of local craftsmen in the traditional Nicaraguan style. The house sits on two acres of immaculate beachfront property and offers three incredible waves, infinity swimming pool & lap pool, and exclusive access to one of Nicaragua’s best golf courses.
The house’s greatest asset is the massive palapa lounge areas. When you’re out of the surf, you will find yourself relaxing in the palapas 95% of the time, checking out the waves, chilling out, listening to music, swinging in the hammock, playing ping pong/horse shoes/etc.
All of your meals are eaten in the open air, the definition of a great tropic vacation!
I could keep just describing the details about our vibe of the place, but sometimes a video say more, than thousand words.
See it by yourself..
Are you frothing now just like me?
Ok! So now just pick a date from November through March and come any given Saturday to enjoy ourall inclusive deluxe retreat. Our dedicated booking agent will help you to get the best flight coming from, or having a leg through the Americas.
This retreat is all about enjoying yourself, surfing uncrowded spots helped by our daily yoga classes and treating your body right thanks to the amazing culinary expertise of our chef & manager resort director, Zach Hyland.
Zach is an expert certified vegan chef, specialized in vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free and vegan meals. We will have include in our retreat a gourmet breakfast, lunch, snacks, sunset hors d’oeuvres, and 4 course dinner. Plus, 1.5 cases of beer or 3 bottles of wine are also included per guest/ per stay.
In short, this is one of the best all inclusive luxury retreat you'll find in Nicaragua at very competitive prices. You can compare if you want!
Come with your friends, come with your partner, or come with everyone, the more the merrier! We have also special discounts if you book in advance.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ongoing luxury all-inclusive Surf, Yoga & Wellness retreat from November through March
8 days, 7 nights. Starting every Saturday to Saturday. Check in 2pm. Check out 11am
Minimum 3 people, Maximum 10 per week/ retreat
Luxury oceanfront accommodations and beachfront pools
Surf lessons, daily yoga, dedicated photographer, and complimentary massage included
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten Free and Vegan, all meals included
Airport transfers and travel agent's dedicated service for flights search included
$2120/ 1960€/ 1421 pounds, per person in double shared rooms with 2 double or 2 twin beds per room
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
Early bird : Get a$100 discount if booking before 6 months to the date of commencement of your retreat. Limited to 5 places per week, per retreat.
Hey friends!
Mother's day is just around the corner, and I gathered a very special gallery in my photography shop with beautiful landscapes & surfers that'll look stunning in mamma's living room with a 10% off in all the galleries.
You will find pictures from Nicaragua, France, the Basque Country, Canary Islands and more; you can order in several sizes in mounted, rolled canvas, metallic, etc.
Go check it out, and don't forget to use the code "Madre10" when check out to get your discount off!
