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29th of December to 4th of January

New year amongst friends

A new year with you, is a new year worth celebrating

Dear friends & family

We need no reasons to celebrate. Let’s come together for the last days of another year to be grateful for, share our love, and dance our way into 2025. A week of friendships, new and old, where our dearest friends and friends of dear friends join under the Moroccan sky. Come as you are, you are so very welcome!

There’s much one can engage with during this week, and there is absolutely nothing which needs to be done. Surf, yoga, excursions, maybe a rave, who knows. Or just hang by the pool with a book. The good people of LVS has put together an amazing week for us, you can read all about it below.

We are so much looking forward to seeing you all.

Love,
Aleksi & Emilia

Practical stuff…

Accommodation

First come first served. We will be approx. 20 people sharing double, twin, triple and quad… rooms. Please write your wishes in the questionnaire, which you will receive once you’ve made your booking. We will do our best to arrange sleeping so that it pleases everyone.

Getting Here
The nearest airport is Essaouira, with direct flights from Paris and Brussels. For our Scandinavian friends traveling from Nordic capitals, we recommend direct flights to Marrakech with Norwegian Airline.

If you'd like to arrive early and explore Morocco, let us know of your plans and wishes in the questionnaire. On the morning of December 29th, we’ll organize pickups from Marrakech Airport, Essaouira Airport, and Essaouira Town Square. Once we have everyone’s travel schedules, we’ll confirm all pickups accordingly.

Celebrate at La Vida Surf
During your stay, you’ll enjoy daily yoga sessions, surf lessons, excursions, delicious meals, hammam and the warm hospitality of our boutique hotel, all included. Might even be a rave or two in Essaouira during new years.

Price

1000€ pp (list of what’s included behind booking link).

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Yoga & Wellness Retreat
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Yoga & Wellness Retreat
€1,000.00

Aleksi and Emilia warmly invite you to ring in the New Year at La Vida Surf, surrounded by the beauty of Morocco and the company of friends from near and far. Let’s come together to celebrate friendship, new beginnings, and the joy of shared experiences!

Day 1: Friday, December 29th
Welcome & Arrival Day

  • Arrivals throughout the day

  • Light refreshments served upon arrival

  • Evening: Relaxing sunset yoga session

  • Dinner at La Vida Surf

Day 2: Saturday, December 30th
Surf & Yoga Day at Cap Sim

  • Morning yoga session

  • Breakfast at La Vida Surf

  • Mid-morning departure for Cap Sim beach

  • Surf lessons and free time to explore the coast

  • Picnic lunch on the beach

  • Afternoon return to La Vida Surf

  • Dinner at La Vida Surf

  • Optional Hammam (extra cost)

Day 3: Sunday, December 31st
Essaouira Exploration & New Year’s Eve BBQ

  • Morning yoga session

  • Breakfast at La Vida Surf

  • Late morning excursion to Essaouira town

  • Explore the medina, souks, and art galleries

  • Lunch in Essaouira (free time)

  • Afternoon return to La Vida Surf

  • Evening: Festive New Year’s Eve BBQ at La Vida Surf

  • Celebrate with music, dancing, and a toast to welcome the New Year

Day 4: Monday, January 1st
Chill & Restore

  • Late morning yoga for relaxation and recovery

  • Brunch at La Vida Surf

  • Free afternoon to relax, take a beach walk, or enjoy the gardens

  • Evening: Gentle meditation and yoga

  • Dinner at La Vida Surf

Day 5: Tuesday, January 2nd
Surf Day at Tafedna

  • Morning yoga session

  • Breakfast at La Vida Surf

  • Mid-morning departure for Tafedna beach

  • Surf lessons and beach time

  • Picnic lunch on the coast

  • Afternoon return to La Vida Surf

  • Evening relaxation and journaling

  • Dinner at La Vida Surf

Day 6: Wednesday, January 3rd
Essaouira Souks & Sunset Yoga

  • Morning yoga session

  • Breakfast at La Vida Surf

  • Mid-morning trip to Essaouira for last-minute shopping and exploring

  • Lunch in Essaouira (free time)

  • Afternoon return to La Vida Surf

  • Sunset yoga and closing circle

  • Farewell dinner at La Vida Surf

Day 7: Thursday, January 4th
Farewell & Departure Day

  • Morning yoga session

  • Breakfast at La Vida Surf

  • Departures throughout the day

RETREAT PROGRAM

La Vida Surf's retreats are created for practitioners of all levels, our program offers a seamless progression towards deeper self-discovery.

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey at our yoga retreats. Each day begins with introspective journaling, setting intentions for growth. Guided meditation and pranayama sessions cultivate inner harmony and vitality. Experience a balanced blend of dynamic and restorative yin asana practices, nurturing both strength and surrender.

YOUR YOGA CLASSES

You will begin your mornings with journaling and meditation, followed by a gentle flow, vinyasa or hatha yoga class to open your body, mind and spirit. Each class lasts 90-120 minutes and takes place at the rooftop yoga shala with a stunning 360° views of both sunrise and sunset.

The classes follow a classical yoga protocol including pranayama (breathing), asana (seating or dynamic posture) and savasana (relaxation).

Your evening classes are designed to calm down and restore our body and mind after an active and vibrating day. You will engage in a calm Yin or Restorative yoga practice including relaxation and meditation. The evening class lasts 75-90min.

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.

Brigita RACKOVSKYTE 

yoga teacher

season 2024 - 2025

Bri is all about following her heart and finding flow in life. Through yoga and active meditations she has found a sense of clarity and peace, as well as a way to heal, love and trust herself. She shares this practice with hope that others too may use it as a tool for a more compassionate and conscious life. 

She is a multistyle yoga teacher with the greatest focus in Hatha, Yin, Pranayama and active Osho meditations, having a background in Psychology studies and work experience.

YOUR YOGA TEACHERS

wendy yu

YOGA TEAChEr & host

September - october 2024

Wendy fell in love with yoga for the inner peace yoga brought to her life, Pratyahara (turning attention inward) and Dhyana (meditation). As a long-time runner, she was also fascinated by the range of movement and strength yoga creates. Inspired by her own chronic pain, she became more interested in anatomy and helping her students stay in tune with their own unique bodies.

She creates kind, supportive, inclusive, and friendly environment for each class. Her classes are carefully blended alignment into flow. Living in yoga (Samadhi), on and off mat, is her lifelong practice.

VANESSA GAGNON

YOGA TEAChEr & host

NOVEMBER 2024 - APRIL 2025

Vanessa, a yoga, meditation, and paddleboard instructor since 2015, promotes love and non-violence in practice. Her inclusive classes focus on exploring each asana for body-mind unity and stress relief. Committed to mindful yoga, she integrates breath exercises, fostering balance. Organizing nature-inspired yoga retreats for three years, Vanessa sees yoga as a holistic journey towards inner harmony.

YOUR PLANT-POWERED MENU

At La Vida Surf, you will be served meals with a purpose. You will nourish your body with wholesome, plant-powered breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The food you eat will be healthy and fresh, handpicked from the nearby region and provided by local farmers, ensuring both quality and sustainability in every bite.

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 triple rooms each room with its own en-suite bathroom.

Villa Dar Zitoon 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 energy. 

MORE THAN A 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, windsurf and kite surf adventures in the Atlantic Ocean, purifying hammam and massage treatments, conscious walks and hikes, mesmerizing horseback adventure along the picturesque shores and more.

SURF ADVENTURES

During your retreat, you will be also able to integrate with nature through surfing. You can test your skills in surfing, windsurfing, or even the thrilling art of wing foiling.

With the experienced team of instructors and guides you will learn the basics of surfing in its various forms and learn how to read the Ocean.

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 Diabat Dunes & the Ruins of Sultan’s Palace, Argan Forests, horse rides on the beach and Le Val d'Argan vineyard. 

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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.

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