Why did we actually choose Sri Lanka as our destination for our Yoga & Surf Retreats?
Imagine a slow life by the ocean, daily yoga practices, embracing Sri Lanka’s culture, local nutritious food and meaningful connections. All together in one place. That’s how I feel about living in Sri Lanka.
I found home far away from home. In one of the most chaotic periods of my life, I somehow ended up in Sri Lanka and never left. From being lost and hurt, I started healing, found my passion and reconnected with who I actually am.
Do you also feel lost and that you could need a full reset? I’ve got you, come to Sri Lanka with us.
About one and a half years ago I received an email with the confirmation of a position as a Yoga Teacher in the South Coast of Sri Lanka. I couldn’t believe it, I was so new to teaching yoga and this was already a full time position in one of my dream Surfcamps. It was everything I could wish for. I decided to take one of the biggest risks in my life and give my journey as a yoga teacher a go. I was completely lost at that time and had no idea in which direction my life would go from there. With the most chaotic travel, flying from Portugal straight to Sri Lanka, starting work only one day after my arrival gave me a rough start into my adventures in Sri Lanka. But it was totally worth it. I had a very emotional transition as I was leaving my friends in Portugal behind. So it took me some time to settle in. From being alone on the other side of the world to finding a family. So what should I say one and a half years later, here I am. Still in Sri Lanka, hosting my own Yoga & Surf Retreats and creating a life I feel so excited about. If someone told me that I’d have my own brand and share my passion and deepest values with like-minded people, I would have not believed it.
Regardless of all the people who doubt my decisions, said that I should stick with the 9-5 everyone feels comfortable with or that I just had the privilege to do this, had no idea what I was capable of doing. If you really want something to happen, believe me there is always a way and your willpowers will give you the strength to make your dreams come true.
I spent about 8 months giving 2-3 yoga classes a day, getting to know Sri Lanka’s culture and incredible people. Soon I couldn’t believe that I felt at home at a place that was actually so far away from home. I started becoming a person I never knew I was carrying inside of me. Shortly after I went to India for a Somatic Yoga Teacher Training. This training was transforming my life from what it could actually be to something even bigger. From trying to fix everything around me, helping everyone around me to putting myself first, starting to work on my traumas and allowing myself to feel and heal. From there it somehow happened all by itself. As if someone put a switch on and my entire being knew where I was headed from now on.
Sri Lanka basically has it all. From the ocean to the mountains. From calm relaxing beaches to the craziest surf breaks. From traditional restaurants to the most local food experiences you could wish for. From swimming with turtles in the Indian Ocean to going on a safari with leopards and elephants. From mindful Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama classes to the funniest Sri Lankan festivities such as Poya Day (Full Moon Ceremonies). You can choose from the biggest variety of adventures to one of the most quiet and layback lifestyles.
This beautiful mix of life experiences we want to bring together in a beautiful 8 day Retreat journey. Whether you are a total beginner or you already have a long way in your Yoga & Surf journey, we are here to bring the most individual people together and share life with each other in a mindful and supportive way.
Sri Lanka is waiting for you and we put it all together in a life-changing experience.
All you have to do is book your spot at one of the Retreats, fly to Sri Lanka and we’ll take care of the rest. You can fully let yourself fall and become the version of yourself that you are dreaming of.
