Yoga & Surfing

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Surf & Yoga Holiday

Yoga classes at Swell

Surfing and Yoga are a match made in heaven and it`s no accident that the two pair-up so well. Pre-surf stretching has been a vital part of surfing since forever: You’ll never see a surfer enter the water without doing some stretching first. Using limbs in a way that is alien to most other daily activities or sports can take its toll, even on bodies whose owners consider themselves to be quite fit ordinarily.

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The importance of preparation

Unless you are a seasoned swimmer, arms are not used to paddling as a rule, so shoulders can react unpleasantly to the demands of catching lots of waves.

Good Balance is an essential part of the surfing process. Yoga brings together many of the skills you will need to learn to surf well and perhaps most importantly, helps to stretch, relax, repair and tone aching limbs.

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The power of yoga can transform lives

Ella, our Ashtanga Yoga instructor at Swell, believes that the power of yoga can transform lives. Her teaching style is warm and supportive and she encourages students to explore beyond their perceived limitations by emphasising proper alignment to maximise performance and prevent injury. It helps that Ella is also a good surfer, so she understands very well the particular stresses and strains that surfing brings!

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Our Classes

At Swell Surf Yoga Camp, we are very fortunate to have the lovely Ella as our Yogi – Her very friendly and relaxed way of teaching.

Yoga really concentrates on the individual...she`s wonderful at pin-pointing your sore spots and gently encouraging your body to “give” and relax. Ella has been surfing and practising yoga for years and is originally from Norway.

Yoga first served as a complement to her active lifestyle, but soon became an integral part of her life. Now she is a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner. Yoga sessions are held at Swell Yoga & Surf camp 3 times per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.You must pre-book in order to guarantee your Yoga class. Yoga classes are priced at $25 per person / per class. Join us in the Caribbean for a Surf & Yoga Holiday



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  • WHY A SWELL SURF & YOGA VACATION?

    Our Surf & Yoga Camps and Retreats are ideal for people who have never surfed before and want to learn surfing, and enjoy the 3 Yoga classes per week on their Caribbean Surf Yoga Retreat.  Our Yoga is Ashtanga and taught by an experienced Yogi.  You can see the learn to surf programs on details about the surf lesson package

  • I'VE NEVER DONE YOGA BEFORE, CAN I JOIN IN CLASSES EASILY?

    Ella's teaching style is warm and supportive, and she encourages students to explore beyond their perceived limitations by emphasising proper alignment to maximise performance and prevent injuries. You do not have to be a regular practitioner of Yoga to take and enjoy a class at Swell.

    We do 3 classes per week-long stay.  Other Yoga venues are available if you want more Yoga practise and we also have our own Yoga mats at Swell that you are welcome to use any time. 

  • WHAT KIND OF YOGA DO YOU DO AT SWELL?

    Ella our Yogi specialises in Ashtanga Yoga.

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  • “Think of Swell as the anti-surf camp. There’s plenty of surfing, of course, but the similarities to other surf camps end there. For starters, the rooms are stylish — more boutique surf retreat than reggae-loving surfer digs. Then there are the legendary breakfasts (omelets, pancakes and crepes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and fruit bowls). Structured surf lessons take place each morning. An instructor alongside you and the head surf coach watching from shallow water, ready to offer learn to surf tips between riding waves. If you are serious about learning to surf, then Swell should be on top of your destination list. Highly recommended! ”
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    Designed with the discerning surfer in mind, Swell is far from a crash pad. The spare clean lines, plush bedding, modern photographs and funky furniture say ‘boutique surf retreat’. The pool, ping-pong and foosball tables and social vibe suggest otherwise. A huge wood communal table is the center of the hanging-out action, after all the surfing is done. Highly recommended!
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