An Unforgettable, Tropical Adventure!
Join us and discover the magic of El Salvador during this 7-day, all-inclusive, luxury yoga and surf retreat. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and watch the sun rise over the surf. Step your feet into the sand, connect with the ocean and connect with yourself.
Nourish Yoga and Surf Retreats brings together like-minded people from all over the world and welcomes them to our intimate beach community here in El Zonte. Beyond yoga and surf, you will enjoy a variety of workshops, an excursion to the Santa Ana Volcano, a one-hour massage and delicious meals prepared by our in-house chef. Our purpose is to help you deepen your yoga practice, enhance your surf and restore your energy. We provide a truly open space where you can connect with yourself and others, feel incredibly healthy and fall more in love with the ocean and yourself every day.
What’s Included in your experience
6 nights shared accommodation in luxury Villa Lety
Delicious healthy meals included
Daily yoga classes with ocean view
Pupusa making class (Pupusas are a national dish in El Salvador)
3 workshops including meditation
3 surf classes (theory & coaching)
Day trip to the Santa Ana volcano or waterfalls
1 hour full-body massage
Transfers to and from airport
$50 contribution to Sponsorship program.
Empowering local women with the opportunity to join retreats.
Not included: Flight tickets, travel insurance and one evening out for dinner.
Accommodations
Villa Lety is a spacious, luxury ocean front villa with large, covered terraces and shared areas where you can choose to socialize or get some time off to yourself. The pool area overlooks the beach and is a perfect spot for watching the sunrise or sunset. Each bedroom has their respective en suite bathroom and comes with incredibly comfortable beds, air conditioning and hot water. The bedrooms host 2-4 people so you may share a room with other guests during your stay. We do encourage you to disconnect during the retreat but the villa does have Wifi.
Food
Let us take care of you! Wake up every morning to the smell of freshly brewed El Salvadoran coffee. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner served in one of the terraces of the house where you will enjoy the view overlooking the ocean.
With over 15 years experience as a vegan, vegetarian & healthy food chef, Cristina’s philosophy is simple: food from the earth, fresh products locally sourced and mindful cooking from scratch. She has a magical way of making colors pop and combining ingredients to make mouthwatering flavors. Her food will nourish your body and soul after an active day on the mat and in the ocean. Rest assured we will keep you happy, full and satisfied throughout the retreat!
You can learn more about Cristina on Instagram as @cristina_yemaya
Note that meal times might vary each day depending on daily schedule. Also upon booking we will send a form asking for your dietary needs or preferences and where you can list any allergies.
Yoga
While practicing yoga in this relaxed tropical environment you will feel more connected to the ocean and to nature than ever. You will also become more aware of and in tune with your body. Our classes are well rounded flows that will complement your surf practice during the retreat.
Morning classes will be energetic, strong moving flows to support strength and flexibility, preparing ourselves for the day. Evening classes will be more focused on stretching out tired muscles, relaxing and cultivating a meditative mind to wind down before dinner. Deep shoulder stretches are promised after a day of paddling among the waves.
The retreat is suitable for all levels and modifications for poses will be offered so everyone can join the practice. We strongly encourage beginner yogis to join us, as this is a wonderful opportunity to find the inspiration to start a personal practice. For experienced yogis, this is a great place to deepen your existing practice and continue to grow.
Surf
In El Zonte you will enjoy world-class waves: a left, a right, a point break and a beach break, suitable for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Along with his experienced assistants, our surf coach Alex will have you riding the waves and mastering your skills in no time, no matter what your level may be. It is surf school policy that each student has an assistant instructor to themselves, making it fun, safe and efficient.
Adventure
Nestled between three majestic volcanoes, Cerro Verde National Park features a dense forest with exotic plants and animal life. Here we will hike to the top of Ilamatepec where you can take in the stunning views of the crater, the Volcano Itzalco and Lake Coatepeque. You will be amazed by the colour of the turquoise laguna below and the many layers of volcanic rock. At 2381m, Ilamatepec is El Salvador’s highest volcano.
Meet the team
Alexandra Pacheco
Originally from a small town outside Toronto, Canada, Alexandra has called El Zonte home for over 13 years now. She fell in love with the friendliness of the local people and the simplicity of life in El Zonte, which motivated her to share her special place with others and inspired Nourish,Yoga & Surf Retreats.
Alexandra is certified by Power Yoga Canada and in her classes you will enjoy a well-rounded practice of strength and flow. Her teaching style will compliment your surf experience, and empowering you to focus on flexibility, inner balance and mindfulness. While professional and detailed in her teaching, she is also open to innovative and playful techniques.
Katrin Schiskin
Swedish-Venezuelan Katrin has practiced yoga for the past 10 years and is a RYT 500 certified yoga teacher who decided to settle in El Salvador 3 years ago. She has accumulated extensive experience in both strengthening and stretching poses also often using yoga as a complement to drive results in other sports students are engaged in.
Katrin’s style focuses a lot on alignment to ensure you benefit a safe and beneficial practice. In her classes you will always enjoy a lot of stretching poses and a long and relaxing Savasana, that will leave you refreshed in your physical body and with a balanced state of mind.
Cristina Reyes Clark
With over 15 years experience as a vegan, vegetarian & healthy food chef, Cristina’s philosophy is simple: food from the earth, fresh products locally sourced and mindful cooking from scratch. She has a magical way of making colors pop and combining ingredients to make mouthwatering flavors. Her food is great for nourishing your body and soul after an active day on the mat and in the ocean. Rest assured we will keep you happy, full and satisfied throughout the retreat!
You can learn more about Cristina on instagram as @cristina_yemaya
Alex Novoa
Alex’s passion as a waterman is infectious. If it can be surfed, Alex will ride it and him and his team will be fully focused on teaching you to do the same! Alex is not only an accomplished surfer in his own right, but he has dedicated much of his life to inspiring others to surf. In 2006, Alex became the first instructor in El Salvador to be certified with the International Surf Association and co-founded the El Salvador Surf Federation. He has since founded his own surf school (Surferos), as well as a non-profit adaptive surf program (Surf Sin Limites) in El Zonte. With Alex you will definitely benefit from his 30+ years surf and 20 years instruction experience.
Sandra Juarez
Massage practitioner, and mother of two, Sandra is passionate about what she does. While enjoying your session with Sandra that is included in your package you will connect with your true, inner self through a combination of massage, and energy balancing. Sandra’s extensive body training began 19 years ago and she is always learning. While only one session with Sandra is included in your package you may of course book in more sessions with her at additional cost.
Price
Early bird price- valid until July 21, 2024: $1,850
Regular price - from July 22, 2024: $2,050
To secure your spot we require a 50% deposit. Your deposit is non refundable. The retreat must be paid in full by January 1st, 2025. 50% Refund: Cancellations received prior to 30 days before the retreat date. 25% Refunds: Cancellations received after 20 days before the retreat. 0% Refunds: Cancellations received after 10 days before the retreat. In the case that the retreat is cancelled you will receive a full refund.
Interested?
Please complete the form below or email us at zonte.yoga@gmail.com
