8 Day Nicaragua Surf Yoga Transformation

Popoyo, Nicaragua

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Charles Gonsher
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Aug 15 - 22, 2019
Group size: 10 - 24
8 Day Nicaragua Surf Yoga Transformation
Popoyo, Nicaragua

Charles Gonsher
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Aug 15 - 22, 2019
Group size: 10 - 24

About this trip

Join us on the Pacific beaches of Nicaragua for a week-long immersive retreat of yoga, meditation, adventure, and the best surf in the world!

Popoyo, Nicaragua is known as one of the most tranquil beaches on earth, with the a miracle of points, beach and reef breaks that capture the power of the frequent south swells and adds an all day dose of offshore winds funneling in from Lake Nicaragua to create great surf!


Don't know how to surf?? No worries! Our retreat includes surf lessons and time every day to practice. Also on the property is a yoga shala with 270 degree views of the ocean where we hold all our daily practice, meditations, and other retreat activities. 


Based on the shamanic medicine wheel and it's animal archetypes, each day focuses on a new level of empowerment, encouraging you to achieve and awaken your highest potential.


Read on for more!!

Food

Food package for the entire week of the retreat consists of 3 delicious, healthy, vegetarian meals per day (with chicken or seafood option for dinner). The first meal will be lunch on the first day and last meal is breakfast on the final day.  Unlimited tea, coffee, and fresh water also included.

Accomodations

Accomodation and prices vary, but each attendee will have a choice to stay in one of the following rooms:

- 3 person shared apartment

- 2 person shared rancho

- 2 person shared studio

- Single rancho

- Single studio


Yoga Classes

Classes are taught daily with a Hatha influence in the yoga shala with 270 degree views of the Pacific. 


Additional Optional Activities

     

The following additional services can be added to your retreat package, or arranged for you separately during your stay: 


• Surfboard or stand up paddle board hire 

• Extra Surf or stand up paddle board lessons 

• Beach horse riding

• Sunset sailing trip 

• Aerial silks or acroyoga classes 

• Boat surf trip or fishing trip 

• Massages, manicures and pedicures 

What’s included

  • 7 Nights
    in 5 Star Beachfront Accommodation
  • 3 Meals per Day
    Fresh, vegetarian options with chicken/seafood options at dinner
  • Unlimited
    Use of Pool, Wifi, Common Areas
  • Unlimited
    Coffee, Tea, Water
  • 10
    Yoga Classes
  • 7
    Meditation Sessions
  • 1
    60 Minute Massage
  • 1
    Group Surf Lesson
  • 1
    Daily fresh smoothies
  • 1
    Local Hot Springs Adventure
  • 1
    Community Cultural Tour
  • 1
    Finale Party with bonfire and BBQ on beach
  • 1
    Chakra Balancing/Illumination Workshop
  • 1
    Yoga Asana Inversion Workshop
  • 1
    Excursion to Granada
  • 1
    Excursion to San Juan del Sur
  • 1
    Karma Yoga Community Volunteer Activity
  • 1
    Evening Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing
  • 1
    Plant Medicine Ceremony (optional, extra cost)
  • 1
    Roundtrip Transport to & from Managua Airport to and from retreat

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Flight to Nicaragua
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Available Packages

3 person Shared Apartment

Connect with your awesome room mates, and live the Popoyo way.  Our dormitory cabinas sleep up to 4 people, superb for gracious yogis, frothing surfers or easygoing solo travellers. Read a book or mellow out in the hammocks in front, and when the conditions look good, jump up and hit the surf!

$1,399
Deposit: $350
2 Person Shared Rancho

 Each apartment includes bedding, mosquito nets, and all retreat activities/curriculum.  Perched upon a cliff, offering the most impressive views overlooking Popoyo’s famed Outer Reef and main breaks, you’ll soon realize why we love this place.

$1,499
Deposit: $400
2 Person Shared Studio

Enjoy ultimate ocean views from the comfort of your tastefully furnished, freshly air-conditioned room, or from your own private balcony.  The studio apartments are a perfect retreat for those looking for some quiet time to really savor the magnificence of Magnific Rock Popoyo.

$1,599
Deposit: $450
SIngle Rancho

The box seats for watching the waves roll in and Popoyo beach buzz below you.  Feel as though you are floating in mid-air, as you are awed by the view from your bed or lazy day rocking chairs. 

$1,799
Deposit: $500
Single Studio

Enjoy ultimate ocean views from the comfort of your tastefully furnished, freshly air-conditioned room, or from your own private balcony.  The studio apartments are a perfect retreat for those looking for some quiet time to really savor the magnificence of Popoyo.

$1,999
Deposit: $0


Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Nicaragua

Please arrive no later than the morning of August 15th, 2019.


We will have two (2) group shuttle pickups from the airport in Managua to bring you to Magnific Rock in Popoyo. Shuttle times will be determined as the retreat dates approach.


Upon arrival in Popoyo, check in to your room, and our first meal together will be lunch.


13:00   Lunch and meet other attendees


14:00-16:30    Free beach time, surf/boogie, rest


17:00-18:00   Hatha Yoga (optional)


18:00 - 19:30   Dinner


20:00   Evening Welcome Ceremony

Your Organizer


CG
Charles Gonsher
Charles is a yoga teacher trained in the Shaivism Hatha style. He has been practicing yoga for over a decade and completed his 200hr teacher training at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and advanced 300 hours with SchoolYoga Institute. He is internationally registered with the Yoga Alliance and is also a Reiki Master teacher in the Usui transformational discipline. A former financial executive in the tech startup community, Charles left the fast-paced corporate life to fully embrace his spiritual path. After spending time significant time in Latin America, he opened this road to enlightenment with the intention to help others find their dharma as he found his own. He started his path with the vision of peace, community, and spreading the love of healing to individuals and businesses around the globe.