Funky Flow & Yummy Yin - Yoga retreat with Yanina Prenzlau at Goodtimes Surfcamp

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

Yanina's yoga retreat takes place at our surf camp in the north of Portugal. Between revitalizing and relaxing yoga sessions and meditation moments, you can expect the beach on your doorstep, professionally guided surf lessons, first-class food, 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. Yanina teaches yoga at the solidarity-based Yellow Yoga Studio and at Oma Om in Berlin, among others, but also likes to combine her classes with political work and social commitment. In her sessions, she focuses on yin yoga, slow flow and yoga nidra. 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.

FUNKY FLOW & YUMMY YIN
Yin Yoga, Slow Flow & Journaling
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Funky Flow & Yummy Yin is aimed at anyone who wants to get involved in undogmatic
yoga, movement, dance and meditation. The morning sessions are
inspired by Tao Yoga, body therapy elements, shaking meditations, Qigong,
Somatics and flow elements that invite you to try out new things and surpass yourself
yourself - perhaps even leaving your comfort zone here and there.
here and there. In the evening, we flow into a Yin practice, let go and come to an inner peace
so that we can integrate what we have experienced during the day.
Creating a feel-good atmosphere for everyone is my top priority. In order to
to dive into the body and let go, you need the trust of the group and the
group and the knowledge of being picked up where each individual is at the moment.
Through my many years of experience with my own workshops and retreats, I have
a very keen sense of group dynamics and can accompany individual processes very well.
accompany individual processes very well. In addition, before the first yoga session we will

sit down together and have a cozy get-to-know-you session, where explicit
explicit questions and wishes can be clarified.

DAILY ROUTINE AND PHILOSOPHY
A colorful potpourri through the yoga landscape will determine our week:
Inspiring asana practice that is not form-oriented, but rather trains the sensory awareness.
awareness. An ability to try things out in movement. An undogmatic
approach to yoga and physical exercises. Dialogue. Time for yourself
yourself. Exchange with others. Mental hygiene. Fun.
Possible daily routine - thanks Susi
Get up with a view of the sea and a coffee in your hand. Funky flow to
to wake up, activate your energy for the day and fill up on good vibes.
Breakfast in the open air. Time for yourself, for surfing, for reading, for
journaling - Yogi's Choice, so to speak! Lunch. Yummy Yin to ground yourself, give your
your sensing side, make the day round and smooth - accompanied
by the sound of the sea and the salt on your skin. 3-course dinner to
feel good with a view of the sun setting over the sea.

THE SESSIONS IN DETAIL
The special thing about this trip is the location where we do yoga. Namely
directly by the sea with a view of the horizon, the sound of the waves in the background, the
wind in your hair and the sun on your face. For me, it's the most beautiful place in the
world to be on the mat.

TOMORROW
Funky Flow: A wild creation of activating tapping and shaking exercises,
good mood dance action, Vinyasa elements, Dragon Flow, Somatics, Qigong,
impulses from body therapy and meditations right by the sea. Music is part of this
of this session and ensures good vibes and a fresh start to the day.

EVENINGS
Yummy Yin: A soothing, gentle and intensive Yin Yoga phase combined with
Somatics to dive into deeper layers of the body and consciousness - adapted to
adapted to what the body needs in order to integrate the experiences of the day
and sleep well. Somatics are conscious, slow and intuitive movements of the body
movements of the body that primarily address the fascia, train the body's natural
and promote the fluidity of the musculoskeletal system. The
The sounds of the waves and the wind are the soundscape here.

TWITTER TALK
An offer for anyone who would like to get to know and try out the method of dialogue
and try it out. Originally developed as a form of conversation for
couples by Michael Lukas Moeller and his wife Celia Fatia. However, it can also be
can also be used in any relationship constellation - be it with friends or family
family and enables us to become aware of ourselves, turn towards each other
and to listen actively. This unit strengthens the group feeling and opens up the
opportunity to encounter each other more deeply. It is often a highlight of the
yoga journey!

With the yoga journey, I hope to be able to open up a space for each individual,
where both the body and the soul feel good. It is important to me that
all participants can be there with everything that makes them tick. The focus
of the week is therefore determined by the people who are part of the journey and what
they want to give and share with the group. A finer awareness of your body
body, physical exercises for everyday life, a new favorite asana, space between thoughts
thoughts, salt on your skin, a beautiful morning routine,
self-regulation techniques, a feeling for what is good for you and what is not,
friends, touching moments, a conversation technique that works for friendships and
friendships and couple relationships.

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In addition to the yoga retreat, the program of our camp consists of surfing, open yoga classes for everyone, excursions and small joint events, such as a campfire. Between your fixed yoga sessions and meal times, you have the opportunity to organize your day as you wish. At the beginning of the week, there is a taster surf course for anyone who would like to try out this water sport. If you then want to try more, you can book further courses during the week or use our surf equipment yourself and jump into the water. The same applies to our yoga equipment, which is always available to you in addition to the sessions.

If you feel like it, you can also explore the region, go for a walk on the beach or hike in the Sierra D'arga, visit a local market or take a day trip to the picturesque city of Porto.

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.