Surf & Yoga Retreat with Amber Smith: 19-28 April 2016

15/2/2016

Join us this April for a surf yoga retreat hosted by the Azrac Surf team and our guest yoga teacher Amber Smith. With a mix of daily sunrise & sunset roof terrace yoga sessions, Thai yoga massage and other relaxing massages and therapies, plus lots of surfing and exploring this beautiful corner of Morocco!

The location

The retreat takes place in the peaceful village of Tamraght - blessed with views of the mountains, the ocean, and a chilled out vibe - the perfect setting to unwind and reconnect.

The traditional Moroccan Riad has a selection of comfortable rooms (all with en-suite bathrooms) and a large, open roof-top terrace where you'll be led through your daily yoga practice.
Traditional Moroccan breakfast and evening meals are freshly prepared with locally sourced ingredients, and served on the outdoor courtyard amongst the palm trees! Vegetarian meals are also available on request.

The surf

Whether an expert or a first-time surfer, our retreat is suitable for all levels. All our surf instructors are well-qualified and have experience teaching a range of abilities, from complete beginners!

We keep surf groups small (max 7 surfers per instructor), so that you get the best quality surf tuition, and all surf transport and equipment is provided.

Our surf courses are well-structured and designed to help you develop gradually during your stay, with lots of one-to-one instruction and feedback. Plus you'll get to surf a range of different surf spots, giving you the full Moroccan surf experience!

Yoga Sessions

You'll start your retreat days with a soulful yoga practice on the traditional Moroccan Riad roof terrace whilst the sun rises. With a mix of pranayamic breathing to help balance your mind, body and soul and a surf inspired dynamic vinyasa flow yoga practice to build strength & flexibility, complementing your surfing and energising you for the day ahead.

After a full day of surfing and exploring, Amber will lead you into a relaxing Hatha yoga session to gently ease your muscles, whilst the Moroccan sun sets across the sky.

Suitable for all levels - from beginner to advanced - the morning sessions will focus on the core muscles used when surfing to revitalise ready for the day ahead, with evening sessions providing yoga nidra relaxation & meditation to ease you into a deeply revitalising night's rest.

Explore

As well as surfing some of the best waves in town, you'll also get the chance to explore some of the local area. The retreat includes a day trip to Paradise Valley - a beautiful spot in the Berber mountains, full of palm trees, hiking trails and natural rock pools.

Lost in Paradise

PLUS various trips & activities to choose from in your spare time:
Hammam - Massage - Moroccan Cookery Lesson - Hiking - Jet Ski's - Quad Biking - Camel & Horse Riding - Taghazout Trip - Souk Shopping - Local Market

Meet the Teachers

Morad: The Surf Instructor

Originally from North Morocco and a self-acclaimed surf addict, Morad grew up surfing the waves of Mehdia - a great selection of breaks with pumping swells all year round. Our head surf instrcutor, he is ISA qualified and loves nothing more than to share his passion for surfing and the ocean.

He speaks English, German and French, and his native language of Moroccan Arabic. With his patient and friendly approach, he creates a fun and inspiring atmosphere, giving you all the help and encouragement that you need to learn and progress!

Amber: The Yoga Teacher

Amber was first introduced to yoga during her travels in Pai, Northern Thailand twelve years ago & has been hooked on yoga ever since! After an accident that left her with severe neck and back pain, her regular yoga practice brought great relief to her injuries, and brought balance to her mind, body & soul.

Amber is drawn to strong Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa Flow yoga, Acro yoga & Martial Art & Dance inspired yoga and has studied Buddhist meditation & mindfulness meditation amongst various other disciplines.

Enjoy a traditional Thai Yoga massage with Amber at our retreat this April

Amber's experience and qualifications
- BWY yoga foundation
- qualified Hatha yoga for health teacher with BWY
- Thai yoga massage practitioner
- Thai herbal heat compress massage therapist
- Reiki
- Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology
- Swedish Massage
- Naturopathy

Having recently started her own yoga and holistic therapies practice, Amber is now a full-time Yoga teacher and therapist, offering a range of yoga sessions and massage therapies, all of which will be available for you to try during the retreat this April!

Let's retreat!

Dates: 19th-28th April, 2016
Your surf yoga retreat includes:

* Daily Sunrise & Sunset Yoga & Meditation
* Surf days with surf locations to cater for all surf abilities (tuition, equipment & transport included)
* Full day trip to Paradise Valley
* Traditional Moroccan Riad Accommodation with pool & courtyard
* Comfortable rooms with ensuite bathroom
* Traditional Moroccan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Vegetarians catered for)
* 1 Thai Yoga massage with Amber
* Return Agadir Transfers

Prices	9 nights/10 days	7 nights/8 days
Early bird price - extended to March 31st!	€860/£670 per person	€720/£560 per person
After March 31st	€960/£750 per person	€820/£640 per person