Our ApproacH

Our adventures like surfing and trekking are a great physical feat in itself so we do not intend to give practices that expend more energy, but instead intend to restore and keep our bodies balanced. Our approach is based in yoga therapy techniques. We will begin our sessions with a Mind Body Mapping Meditation, which will inform what is being held physically, mentally and emotionally. Each participant will then have a one on one interview to explore the intention of their journey. Our expertise will be used to encourage you on your own introspective process to incorporate into your retreat through silent offering, walking meditation, journalling, yoga nidra and inquiry of thoughts that will come up in the process.

Intuitive Surf Coaching

Immerse yourself in a holistic approach to surfing combining physical, mental and emotional development created by Local Surf Instructor Walter Suazo and Yoga Therapist Karen Patterson. Born and raised on the beach, Suazo is attuned to the ocean's rhythm. Passionate about teaching the art of surfing, he has seamlessly integrated his career as a surf instructor into his lifestyle. Leading daily technical yet mindful surf lessons, Walter inspires inner power and encourages confidence, transforming fear into faith. With years of experience, Walter is a passionate leader and an expert at introducing those who love the ocean to the art of surfing.

Patterson utilizes dynamic yoga poses and targeted breathwork to enhance your surfing and mental capacities in and out of the water. Staying centered in the body and mind is essential to a developing surf practice. Both disciplines compliment each other in foundation and fundamentals. Our program aims to instill muscle memory for optimal board performance, cultivate mental focus for challenging waves, and tap into your energetic flow for a harmonious surf experience.

YOGA therapy

The yogic tradition views people holistically, as a multidimensional system comprising of the body, breath, mind, emotions, and intellect. Yoga is an ancient science designed to promote health and well-being through self-awareness, mindful movement practices, breathing practices, and meditation. It is a system that supports personal change and transformation. These skills and techniques of yoga are deepened and expanded in yoga therapy as we work closely together on building your own personal plan. Yoga therapy practices are developed from scientific research to help mitigate physical, psychological and spiritual suffering. Therefore, yoga therapy is a highly individualized evidence-based holistic approach to wellbeing that encompasses physical health, mental health, lifestyle, relationships, and self-development.

yoga nidra

Yoga Nidra is an effortless state of being. Although literally translated it means “yogic sleep”, it is in fact not a sleep, but an awakening! In Yoga Nidra, we can tap into the power of the unconscious mind and its linkage with the soul, it can be the path and realization of our true self and guide us to tune into the the interconnectedness with all of life. It also induces complete physical mental and emotional relaxation. The beauty of the practice is that must be experiential and only experience allows you to glimpse the truth of being: Being everywhere and nowhere, in a timeless state, being perfect as you are as a pure being and completely independent of doing anything. The practice engages all our mental faculties, higher mind and taps into collections of our past life impressions. It will take you effortlessly into a state of harmonious being ; from here may we find healing, insight and empowerment as we journey through through the body, mind and spirit.