Reconnect - Yoga and the sea. Yoga retreat with Lisa Ganster at Gooditmes Surfcamp

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

Lisa's yoga retreat takes place at our surf camp in the north of Portugal. Between invigorating 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.

Lisa is a certified yoga teacher and completed her training at Kale & Cake in Munich, among others. She teaches Vinyasa Flow, Liquid Flow and Yin Yoga. She also likes to integrate pranayama techniques and meditation into her classes! Her many years of professional experience as a business and life coach provide her with the perfect basis for living the connection between body, mind and soul herself and teaching it authentically. In addition to the physical and mental exercises, the classes are supplemented by reflection phases and journaling training - yoga off the mat! Lisa's yoga practice should be both fun and individually challenging and should ideally be carried over into your everyday life.

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.

VINYASA FLOW & YIN YOGA
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The sea is something so big, so deep... When I am by the sea and hear the waves crashing and watch the water, I immediately feel grounded and more connected to nature again. The fact that we can practise yoga by the sea, right in the middle of nature, is such a gift and a very special experience that you can look forward to!

ReConnect - for me, this is about connecting with myself and with others. Connecting with myself and being closer to myself and feeling more connected to other people as a result. This is exactly what I hope for this week with you - that you have had a wonderful time at the end of the retreat and feel even more at ease with yourselves, are closer to yourselves again and experience a connected time with others. And all this with lots of fun, joie de vivre and lightness.

I love starting the day with a yoga session! Do you too? Your body is still tired and rusty from sleep and afterwards everything feels so free and light!

We start every day with an energizing flow class in which we wake up our bodies, stretch really nicely and create space. We will also try one or two challenging asanas to leave our comfort zone from time to time and push ourselves further. We end the morning practice with a meditation or a mindfulness exercise to start the day clearly, consciously and full of positivity.

The evening sessions are characterized by a cooling, grounding practice to process the experiences of the day and bring body and mind back into harmony. Here we do a mix of yin yoga and gentle evening flow, paired with meditation and calming breathing techniques. We also integrate journaling and reflection questions to help you fall into a restful sleep full of gratitude.

YOGA OFF THE MAT & YOGA PHILOSOPHY
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In the sessions, we will also always be guided by the question of how we can live yoga "off the mat" and what can help us transfer it into everyday life.

I really hope that every participant goes home with a full suitcase - and by that I don't mean full of dirty yoga and surfing clothes. But with lots of new knowledge, new experiences, perhaps new friends, with the feeling that they have given themselves time for themselves and with a deeper connection to themselves and their bodies. It's going to be great!

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In addition to the yoga retreat, the Goodtimes Camp program 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 more, you can book further courses during the week or use our surf equipment and jump into the water yourself. 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.