“I was such an awkward weirdo at 11, but I was really really flexible.”   What is yin yoga?  Yin is a really simple vocabulary. There are only 12 archetypal poses. It’s a slower-paced type of yoga inspired by traditional Chinese medicine beliefs. Everyone is believed to possess Qi (energy pathways); holding longer poses allows […] The post An Alternative Approach to Yoga and Expression: with Reesie Richards appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

When you sign up for a surf retreat, you expect to surf your brains out, and as passionate surfers, we really get it. At Surf With Amigas, rest assured, every aspect of your retreat will be planned around the surf. We are frothing surfers that love the water as much as you do! FAQ: IS THERE […] The post Find Out How Much You’ll Really Surf at Your SWA Retreat! appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

“I’ve never gone this fast before. Just hold on. There’s kind of some bumps and I’m just trying to shock absorb everything and then yeah I finally made it to the bottom. I felt like I was going down forever. I was like wow I’m still going down, I’m still going down. I made it […] The post NEW PODCAST EPISODE: A Former SWA Coach is Pushing the Limits in Women’s Big Wave Surfing! appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

“I think that [decolonization in surf tourism] might be a frustrating topic because people want answers and solutions, but decolonization is a lens. It’s a way of seeing things that raise these sorts of critical questions to then move towards solutions that are decolonizing.” In the past several years, we have seen global explosions in […] The post Is Sustainable Surf Tourism Possible? with Tara Ruttenberg appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

Frequently Asked Questions: “Can I try multiple surfboards during the retreat? What surfboards will be available? Do I need to bring my own surfboard?” At all of our retreat locations, and particularly in Northern Nicaragua + Southern Costa Rica, we have large quivers with boards of all shapes and sizes to choose from. You can most […] The post Surfboard Options at SWA Retreats: What To Know Before You Go appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

“Sometimes I forget it even happened. You know, I’m like, oh yeah, remember that moment that I almost got eaten by a dinosaur?” One sunny, beautiful morning in Bodega Bay, California, Megan Halavais was bitten by a 17 ft. Great White Shark. In this week’s episode of Second Breakfast, you’ll hear a story from one […] The post Overcoming Fear: SWA Instructor Megan Halavais Shares Her Shark Attack Story appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

“The community of women surfers and women travelers is really special and so in starting this podcast we hope to really build more ways for people to stay connected and stay a part of that community.” Surf with Amigas (SWA) has joined the world of podcasters, under the name “Second Breakfast”! If you’ve been on […] The post NEW Podcast Episode! Dirt Roads, Salty Hair and Good Waves: The Story of Surf With Amigas appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

After adding our first ever Adventure Retreat to the schedule (a 3-day whitewater rafting and camping trip in California) we decided to catch up with fellow surfer, kayaker, and yoga teacher, Saanti Steyer. In the excerpt below, Saanti recounts all the things that she’s learned by spending time in rivers and oceans, and the synergy […] The post River and Sea – A Life of Reading Water appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

As our panga skimmed across the open expanse of the Gulfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica, I happily welcomed the view of the flat, glassy ocean that lay ahead. It pained me to admit it, but after months of non-stop surfing and coaching Amigas surf retreats, I had had a bit too much of a good thing. […] The post Freediving to Sunken Ships in the Gulfo Dulce appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more

We are so proud to announce the sponsorship of up-and-coming Costa Rican surfer girl, Nazareth (“Naza”) Del Mar. This 10 year old shredder is from Pavones, Costa Rica and has dreams of becoming a professional surfer. The SWA sponsorship offers Naza’s family financial support, giving their daughter a chance to travel to different locations and […] The post Breaking Cultural Barriers – SWA Sponsors Young Costa Rican Girl Dreaming of Going Pro appeared first on Surf With Amigas ..read more