Flow & Grow. Power, Waves & Balance - Yogaretreat mit Tilla Schmitz im Goodtimes Surfcamp

A week of yoga, good food, surfing and living right by the sea!

Tilla's yoga retreat takes place at our surf camp in the north of Portugal. Between revitalizing and relaxing yoga sessions, you can expect the beach on your doorstep, professionally guided surf lessons, first-class catering, extensive gardens and free time to unwind.

Our camp is located right by the sea and consists of three houses that we share. One of these houses is reserved for our yoga retreats. In her classes, Tilla likes to combine dynamic asanas with meditation sessions and yin sequences. In between yoga sessions you can go surfing, go on excursions in the region or simply relax in our gardens or on the beach and enjoy the peace and quiet.

You will be catered for by our two chefs, who will also provide you with a unique culinary vacation and our dedicated team will ensure that you have a week of wellbeing and relaxation in a family atmosphere.

Take a look at our website for more details about the camp, the schedule and the catering.

Our camp is located directly by the sea and consists of three detached houses surrounded by a large garden, which we share. One of these houses is reserved for our yoga retreats. The living rooms and gardens are furnished in a variety of ways and there are also other sports facilities. Double rooms can also be booked as single rooms for an extra charge. There is also a suite, a detached building with its own bathroom and bathtub.

Depending on the weather, time of day and the wishes of the group, the yoga sessions take place either outside next to the rocks by the sea, on our self-built wooden platform in one of our gardens or in our cozy yoga room with a view of the sea.

Between the surf and yoga sessions, we also want to ensure a special vacation on our premises. A fire pit, various outdoor sofas and four-poster beds as well as a large sports platform invite you to relax outdoors, be by yourself or do sports. We build much of our furniture ourselves and refurnish the houses every year.

The food at our camp will be one of the highlights of your vacation. Our two chefs take care of breakfast, lunch and dinner and ensure a balanced, varied, regional and versatile diet. All meals can be adapted to your dietary preferences or possible intolerances on request.

The day at Goodtimes Surfcamp starts with an extensive breakfast, which you can put together yourself at the buffet and eat at the breakfast table, on the terrace or in one of our beautiful sunny spots in the garden. You can choose between sweet and savory options, some of which are complemented by freshly prepared delicacies from the kitchen. At lunchtime, there is a varied lunch buffet and between meals you always have the option to stock up on small snacks, fruit or drinks.
Our dinner is usually served in the garden with a fantastic sea view and always consists of three courses: a soup or salad as a starter, a main course and a dessert creation. The day comes to a relaxed end over a convivial meal with a view of the sun setting over the sea.

Catering at Goodtimes Surfcamp consists of 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners - for the two food-free evenings, we naturally have the right insider tips for you so that you can also get to know the local cuisine.

Flow & Grow - Yoga and Pilates Retreat

with flowing vinyasa classes in the morning, mindful meditation and deliberate pranayama exercises, as well as relaxed evening yin sessions, we can let go of any stress and recharge our batteries.
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In this retreat, we want to forget about everyday life for a week, let go of all the hustle and bustle and fully arrive at the beautiful place by the sea and at ourselves.

Morning Glow: Energy, alignment and strength
We start the day a little more calmly with a short mindful meditation or breathing exercise. This is followed by a dynamic Vinyasa Flow sequence that combines strengthening and stretching asanas with flowing movements. In the Pilates units, we integrate targeted exercises to strengthen the core, promote flexibility and improve posture. This is how we start the day together and bring body and mind into harmony.

Relax & Recover in the evening
In the evening, we will hold selected positions a little longer in calm yin yoga sequences. This practice helps us to let go on a physical, mental and emotional level and end the day calm, relaxed and fulfilled.

A new theme every day
Each day of the retreat follows a special theme that runs through meditation, pranayama, yoga and Pilates sequences. Depending on the focus, we can practice heart openings, balancing exercises, inversion postures or arm balances, while using the power of Pilates practice to stabilize our core and strengthen the whole body. We are invited to explore and expand our boundaries. The practice is accompanied by music, mantras, quotes or stories to immerse us even deeper into the experience.

Flow & Grow - growing with ease
Under the motto "Flow & Grow", we feel a little more lightness every day and draw new energy. At the end of the week, we return to everyday life with a good feeling full of inner contentment, peace and bliss - and perhaps we will be able to recall these positive feelings for a moment long after the retreat through the beautiful images and memories.

Our camp operates on a fixed weekly rhythm, with arrival at Goodtimes Surfcamp always on Saturdays. If you would like to arrive a day earlier or leave a day later, we will be happy to organize a room for you in a small hotel around the corner. We can also highly recommend starting your vacation with an overnight stay in Porto.

The nearest airport, Porto (OPO), is the largest airport in northern Portugal and is served by numerous airlines. The airport is approx. 80 km from our camp, alternatively Vigo is also 80 km away and Santiago de Compostela is 150 km away. We offer an airport transfer service from Porto airport several times a day, which is the easiest way to get to our camp.
With a rental car you can of course reach our camp even faster and more flexibly. This also gives you the opportunity to discover the beautiful region independently and easily during your vacation. As the prices for a rental car can be very reasonable, it is worth getting a quote.
There is also the option of taking the train from Porto to the neighboring town of Ancora.
Please let us know which option you choose so that we can plan your arrival accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact us in advance and we will be happy to help.