Acro YoGA AND NATURE RETREAT
transformative experiences for everyone regardless of previous practice
NOVEMBER 4-11, 2023
YOUR acro YOGA EScAPE
Immerse into daily Acro yoga practices to connect with yourself and with others
Discover a perfect platform to reconnect with your body and empower your mind. Enjoy a unique week of acro yoga, relaxation and yoga workshops, immerse in vibrant Moroccan nature and culture, and nourish your body with healthy organic meals.
Unwind at the boutique Villa Dar Shajara nestled in a UNESCO biosphere reserve overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Atlas Mountains.
La Vida Surf's founders have chosen this location for the outstanding nature and vibrant culture of Morocco, therefore it is natural for us to incorporate the unique combination of these elements into your retreat.
With La Vida Surf, you will enjoy both an active retreat and relaxing vacation, through practicing yoga, integrating with nature and experiencing the highlights of Moroccan culture.
INCLUDED
7 nights’ accommodation
6 morning acro yoga workshops
4 evening acro yoga workshops or guided jams
4 afternoon workshops (arm balances, inversions, flexibility)
Yoga & circus inspired warm-ups
Evening beach acro jam
Day-trip to breathtaking Timlaline Dunes & local village of Tamri
Joyful afternoon walk in the Atlas Mountains
Acro yoga photoshoot with a professional photographer
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with the exception one dinner on our day in Taghazout
SAMPLE DAY
07:00 Wake up tea, coffee & fruit
08:00 Morning acro workshop
10:00 Healthy Breakfast
11:00 Workshop (arm balances, inversions, flexibility)
12:30 Colourful Buffet Lunch
13:30 Free time
16:30 Evening acro workshop
18:30 Organic tasty dinner buffet
19:30 Jamming & chilling
* We follow the rhythm of nature with our retreat schedule adjusted according to time of the year and weather conditions to provide you the best experience possible.
AVAILABILITY
La Vida Surf Acro Yoga retreats take place twice a year and we can organise affordable transfers from and to Agadir Airport, Agadir bus stop and other locations in Agadir for all Saturday arrivals and Friday departures.
Private taxi service is available for arrivals and departures outside of the retreat start dates upon request for an affordable additional cost.
If you are travelling around Morocco before or after the retreat, private taxi service is also available in any other requested location.
RETREAT PROGRAM
La Vida Surf's retreats are created for everyone regardless of previous experience. All we ask from you is an interest in self-reflection, transformation and good times.
We are not here to tell what you will feel but to provide a platform for self-development, peace of mind and body, as well as the tools necessary for continuing your practice on your own once you return from the retreat.
YOUR Acro YOGA workshops
You will begin your mornings with a gentle yoga class or a playful circus inspired class to open and warm up your body. Followed by an acro yoga workshop, each session lasts 120 minutes and takes place at the rooftop yoga shala with a stunning view over the mountains and the ocean.
The workshops offer a safe, in-depth exploration of the world of acro yoga, where you experience the empowering qualities of the practice. Learning to trust and earning trust, realising your potential, tapping into your power and lots of laughter together with others.
Your evening classes are designed to give your body and mind time to recap the themes from morning practice, after we dive into more restorative practices to calm down and restore our body and mind after an active and vibrating day. In addition to restorative acro yoga & thai massage practice, you will engage in a calm Yin or Restorative yoga practice including relaxation and meditation.
Donating a moment to full relaxation during each day is as important as the active lifestyle. We invite you to release and rejuvenate during the evening classes.
your teachers
Reetta sojakka
Reetta is the main teacher in the retreats. She is a yoga and dance teacher. Her own body awareness path began as early as age of three. She has 420h trainings in hatha, yin, yoga therapy, vinyasa, pre- and postnatal yoga and pilates. Reetta has also studied contemporary dance and somatic work in university. She truly enjoys teaching restorative classes, guiding students to embrace their parasympathetic nervous system. Alongside pausing and tuning in, Reetta also teach playful and dynamic classes. In her teaching she invites you to dive in to your own experience, body and breath and finding freedom in asanas.
elena kokkala
Elena has taught yoga and movement since 2016 and acro yoga since 2018. Her approach to the acro yoga practice is rooted in understanding how different bodies work and can work together. Her motto in the practice is curiosity, consistency, fun and patience. Elena’s goal is to get everyone to feel joyful and accomplished (as base and as flyer). In this goal having fun and playing are essential tools as well as taking time to be still and breathe.
Apart from acro, her favourite styles of yoga are hatha and yin, and her favourite non-yoga activities are hiking with her whippet dog, exploring and enjoying good food with friends.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
SUITABLE FOR SOLO TRAVELERS, FRIENDS AND COUPLES
for people who have practiced up to a couple of years, also without prior experience
Monday
joyful Walk
Integrate with nature during a joyful walk through the hills and mountains covered with ancient Argan trees and wild plants.
Take a short magical journey through the long established Berber village and enjoy a tea break under the trees while absorbing the views to the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlas Mountains.
Tuesday
Timlaline & Tamri EXCURSION
Hop on a taxi with the group and spot goats on an argan tree while driving through the coast and the mountains to reach the little desert: Timlaline Dunes, where the sandy dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean. Short drive back from Timlaline, we explore the mountain area of Tamri and enjoy lunch in a local house.
This day we have a break from acro yoga workshops, yet there will be possibility to play and take pictures in the dunes and in the mountains of Tamri.
Friday
taghazout day
Immerse into Moroccan culture and experience its daily lifestyle during an afternoon outing. Enjoying the day in the picturesque little surf village, chill in the sun and the water, we open the evening practice to the local community on the Taghazout Beach Jam.
After we head to one of the local beachfront restaurants to celebrate our last evening together.
YOUR PLANT-POWERED MENU
At La Vida Surf, you will be served meals with a purpose. You will nourish your body with plant-powered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You will eat healthy, fresh, and organic food handpicked from the nearby region and provided by local farmers.
Your menu will consist of delicious vegetarian and vegan meals, inspired by yogic and Moroccan cuisine, with our private chefs adapting their recipes to your dietary requirements and allergies. If you follow a pescatarian diet you will be catered a fresh fish of the day from the local fishermen for one of your dinners.
YOUR HOME AWAY
Here at La Vida Surf we enjoy hosting retreats with attention to detail in small groups of up to 16 participants.
You will be accommodated in one of our 7 boutique and authentically decorated twin, double and quadruple rooms with 5 bathrooms of which one is en-suite.
Villa Dar Shajara is a traditional Moroccan house - Riad, with a private pool, garden and rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy contemporary comfort and complete privacy along with a chance to experience the authentic life of a local Berber village, known for its warm hospitality and tranquil vibes.
MORE THAN An acro YOGA ESCAPE
There are numerous things to do in our region and La Vida Surf team will introduce you to what we are passionate about. Surf adventures in the Atlantic Ocean, purifying hammam and massage treatments, conscious walks and hikes, nature trips to Paradise Valley and Imouzzer waterfalls, and much more.
SURF ADVENTURES
During your retreat, you will be also able to integrate with nature through surfing.
With our experienced team of instructors and guides you will learn the basics of surfing and surf conditions, and also get to know how to read the ocean.
We will take you to where the waves break!
Exploration TRIPS
We love to explore this country of mysteries and therefore also enjoy bringing our guests along on an adventure.
Morocco holds several natural sights worth mentioning, such as Paradise Valley natural pools, Imouzzer waterfalls, Sous Massa National Park or the arch of Mirleft.
Hammam Rituals
One of the highlights of Moroccan culture is the ancient purifying ritual of hammam using a traditional combination of black soap and rhassoul clay.
Enrich your wellness holiday by allowing yourself to be taken care of, washed and scrubbed, soaked in Argan oil, followed by a massage or other wellness treatments.
