“You can’t stop the wave but you can learn how to surf” – Jon Kabat-Zinn (father of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program or MBSR).
During your stay we will train both our body and mind to be present to each moment, experiencing calm, presence, strenght and flexibility throughout surfing and mindfluness practice. Care for your body and soul both surrounded by Nature in an eco-friendly lieu.
Dates :
From 5th to 10th of June 2019
Surfing programm
4 surf lessons of 1h30 duration, from Thursday to Sunday (extra lesson on Monday possible)
Teaching by qualified and experienced surf instructor
French Surfing Federation school licence
1 h surfing theory
One photo shoot as a souvenir of your week
All surf equipment at disposal before or after the lesson for the whole stay
Mindfulness Program
4 meditation practices 3 times a day based on MBSR ( Mindfulness-Based Stress Réduction) et MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) animated by Grégory Baptista, permanent contributor of the Mindfulness Center of Montpellier.
This spiritual training is aimed to focus on the present moment, with no judgement. This practice effectiveness has been scientifically prouved on stress reduction, anxiety, chronic pain.
Lodging at the Natural Surf Lodge.
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Lodging at the Natural Surf Lodge
5 nights (bed linen included) from Wednesday mid day to Monday evening in shared or private room with private bathroom and reversible climate control
5 local and organic breakfast
1 bath towel + soap/poo bar
Tea and coffee at ease
Free use of Lodge areas and facilities :
– Convivial : Spacious living room with fully equiped kitchen, pool table, TV/DVD video games and reading corner, cheminey for off season BBQ, free WIFI access
– Relaxing : Solarium terrace, large jacuzzi up to 12 persons (year round 33°C) and steam room, chill out area, tree hut dedicated to massage, hammocks, plancha or traditional BBQ under the oaks
– Tonic : Beach and mountain bikes, canoes, SUP, open air games…(badminton, trempoline …)
Options with additional charge : return transfers from Biarritz airport/train station (about 180€ return in taxi) or local transfers from/to St Vincent de Tyrosse (20 € return) and housing in private bungalows for couples (200 €)
NB : the Mindfulness practice is to be paid directly to the Grégory Baptista.
