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Life Lessons from Surfing

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Michelle Steffes came to a retreat a few months ago and stood up on her first wave on day 1. After a few days acquainting herself with the ocean, her board, and her pop-up, she became determined to paddle outside and catch a “green” wave. By the end of the week, after a lot of great support and coaching, she achieved her goal.
A few weeks after her trip, she was inspired to write the following.
Thanks Michelle!

Headed out for one last wave before sunset.

I sit on my board
And watch the wave rise up and tower over me
White foam beginning to crest at the peak
“Uh oh,” I whisper
From miles below

A moment later
As I hang upside down
In the churning maelstrom
One leg yanked roughly toward shore
By the leash around my ankle
The other throbbing from a fresh wound
Lungs aching for air
And ears popping painfully

I think about the choices I’ve made in my life
The many times I’ve lingered sideways
In the path of tsunamis
Paralyzed by indecision

Neither intrepid enough
To charge toward shore
Leap to my feet
And ride to victory

Nor sensible enough
To give up early
Hold my breath
Dive for the sea floor and curl into a ball
While I wait for the worst of the destruction to pass.

Michelle, confidently up and riding on a nice little insider.

Co-ed or Couples Surf, Yoga, and Adventure Retreat in Eco Luxury

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Retreat weeks available:
August 6 – 13
August 14 – 21

Pricing
Couples (price per person): $2,450
Single: $3,350

7 night all-inclusive package includes:
– Two way airport transfer
– Eco-luxury accommodation at La Bahia
– Three deliciously healthy meals a day
– Surf lessons and surf guidance by professional surfer Holly Beck
– Daily yoga classes
– Afternoon adventures (horseback riding, estuary boat cruise, volunteering with Waves of Hope, etc.)

Extras:
Surfboard rentals ($150 per week)
Drinks

Booking: email [email protected]


La Bahia is an intimate peaceful eco-friendly resort located on one of Nicaragua’s most beautiful beaches. Situated on the beach side of a 19 acre teak farm, La Bahia has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and four beautifully constructed cabanas.

Each cabana has a king-sized bed, deck, hammock, ceiling fan, open air bathroom, unobstructed ocean views, and a private beach path – perfect for couples or individuals looking to escape city life for peace and tranquility. After spending a week here you’ll be searching through apartment finder websites and all over the internet to make the scenery
permanent! Imagine waking up everyday with this view, rest, relaxation, recreation and surfing.