Where Surf Meets Soul
Balance your surf training with supportive programming that supports it. Join daily yoga, breathwork, contrast therapies and personalized therapies to restore body and mind on the Central Coast of Costa Rica.
A Sanctuary for your
Wellbeing
At Surf Synergy, wellness is woven into every part of your experience. From sunrise yoga surrounded by nature and views of the sea, to soothing bodywork after a day immersed in the waves, our approach is holistic, and deeply personal. Whether you’re here for surfing, self-discovery, or both, our wellness offerings ensure you leave stronger, lighter, and more connected.
What’s included in your package
Your all-inclusive package already includes daily practices to balance your surf training with rest and recovery. This 'performance-wellness' model is why our guests report significantly increased mobility; we focus on myofascial release and breath-guided recovery to prevent the common 'day-three' surf fatigue. Every session is tailored to all levels and ages. Everyone is welcomed—from high-performance athletes to those seeking a gentle mental and physical reset.
Begin or end your day with balance and clarity in our daily yoga practice. Guided by expert instructors, each class supports all levels and helps you reconnect with body, breath, and mind. Held on our open-air yoga deck overlooking lush surroundings, these sessions offer a serene space to move, stretch, and restore - a daily ritual that nurtures strength, focus and calm.
Daily yoga sessions
Experience a restorative treatment designed to release tension, realign your body, and bring harmony to body and mind. Bodywork is an essential part of our wellness approach - improving mobility, easing fatigue, and enhancing recovery. Each session supports circulation, balance, and comfort, helping you move freely and wake refreshed for another day in the surf.
Body therapy session
Embrace the revitalizing rhythm of heat and cold. Guided Cold Exposure and sauna cycles help regulate breath, activate circulation, and restore inner balance. This invigorating ritual sharpens focus, boosts recovery, and supports detoxification - leaving you refreshed, energized, and profoundly alive. A practice of contrast that deeply renews from within.
Contrast Therapy
Our breathwork sessions are both grounding and transformative, guiding you through conscious breathing as a pathway to clarity and calm. Through mindful techniques, you’ll regulate your nervous system, release tension, and deepen self-connection. Each session invites presence and stillness, empowering you to access your body’s natural power to restore and rebalance.
Breathwork & meditation session
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Enhance your stay with deeper care
When your body craves more than rest, our wellness team is here to restore and renew. From soothing therapies to mindful practices, you can enrich your Surf Synergy experience with tailored treatments designed to bring balance, energy, and ease.
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Our bodywork therapies combine modern and traditional techniques to release tension, restore balance, and nurture deep relaxation. From holistic alignment and athletic recovery to Reiki and facial acupressure, each treatment is tailored to your needs by supporting healing, mobility, and emotional well-being through mindful touch and intuitive energy work.
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Private sessions designed for self-discovery and growth. Explore breathwork, yoga, meditation, aquatic or strength training, and HIIT under expert guidance. Each class adapts to your goals by enhancing performance, mindfulness, and body awareness through personalized instruction that strengthens the connection between physical capability and inner balance.
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A holistic journey through heat, cold, and breath. This circuit integrates cryotherapy, sauna therapy, and traditional sweat-lodge ceremonies to enhance circulation, recovery, and mental clarity. Guided with intention, each experience detoxifies the body, resets the nervous system, and cultivates resilience, leaving you grounded, energized, and renewed.
Introducing Flow by Surf Synergy
If you’ve experienced the synergy of breath, movement, and mindfulness on our decks, you know that true vitality is a practice, not a destination. Flow is our flagship healthspan program. An elite, standalone journey that exists alongside our retreat experience. By combining VO2 Max data and advanced diagnostics with identity coaching, Flow provides a science-backed roadmap to ensure your years stay strong, mobile, and full of purpose.
Curated Wellness Services
Every guest’s wellness journey is unique. Browse our menu to find the treatments and experiences that best suit your flow.
Sometimes your body calls for deeper healing. Our Surf Synergy wellness team offer optional treatments that you can add during your stay.
Meet your Wellness Guides
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Marcel Oliveira
Co-Founder
Brings over 30 years of experience in surfing, SUP, freediving, and holistic wellness.
A multi-time national champion and respected figure in the global surf community, he is known for his integrative approach blending breathwork, contrast therapy, and ocean performance. With humility and passion, Marcel guides everyone from beginners to professionals in discovering their potential and deepening their connection with the water.
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Victoria Johns
Wellness Programme Coordinator
Victoria has a wealth of global experience. Having lived and worked across the world, her work is deeply informed by diverse cultures and healing traditions.
Qualifying in Deep Tissue Body Alignment Fascia Therapy (MFR) 2019 and her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training 2019, she uses a trauma-informed, hands on approach to guide others back into balance, connection, and authentic embodiment. -
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Catalina Badilla Ortega
Yoga Instructor
Cata, a 500-hour certified yoga teacher has been practicing yoga for over 22 years and teaching for 16. Having trained in Hatha and Anusara, she continued her learning in Costa Rica, India, Bali, and Thailand.
She co-leads 200 and 300-hour teacher training programs and is a true expert in her field. Yoga is, without a doubt, her passion, and she is grateful to share it with others enabling guests to connect to their bodies after surfing. -
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David Segura Diaz
Physio Therapist
With a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy in 2004, David has spent two decades refining his skills with advanced training. He holds certifications in Massage therapy, Stretching & Thai massage, Sport physiotherapy and Vertebral manipulation, and has participated in orthopedic and traumatology congresses.
David's dedication to his craft is evident in his holistic approach, combining diverse techniques to create lasting results for his clients. -
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Beth Eden Alfonso
Facial Acupressure Therapist
Beth’s wellness journey began with her love for surfing, which naturally guided her toward yoga. In 2013, she completed her Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. Over the years, her passion for holistic well-being expanded into facial rejuvenation and energy work.
Beth is certified in 5 Elements Facial Flow (2021) and Quantum Facelift (2023) and is dedicated to helping others find balance, radiance, and renewal.
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Or Yanai
Functional Trainer
Or's path from professional athlete to coach began after a major injury in 2017 reshaped his purpose. He specializes in coaching that integrates body, mind, and performance. He is certified in nutrition, fitness, surfing, and aquatic rescue.
Or combines science-based strategies with real-life experience to help others build resilience, confidence, and clarity, training the body, strengthening the mind, and optimizing nutrition for lasting change and peak well-being.
This is an outstanding surf camp and wellness retreat that is uniquely tailored to your individual needs. The staff is extraordinarily educated in their individual fields and we experienced a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Both my daughter and I became surfers for the first time ever!! More importantly, we also benefitted from the wellness aspect of the resort which included yoga, exceptional meals, and body work. The camp attracts the most interesting people and our fellow attendees are already connecting with us through social media to continue our relationships.
It was a magical experience.
— Wendy M via Tripadvisor April 2025
Wellness FAQs
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Our yoga classes are accessible to all levels, meant to help you slow down, gain mobility and simply enjoy the incredible surroundings of our yogashala deck.
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Yes, your 7 night package includes a bodywork session with multiple options to choose from, making you the navigator of your wellness journey.
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Our Surf Synergy team works with you before you arrive on tailoring the experience for you, sharing menus and assisting in booking additional treatments.
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Kids 5 and older are able to participate in all of our surf experiences.
We have an age limit of 13 and older for our cryotherapy (cold plunge) and sauna contrast therapies. Kids 12 and under can enjoy our sauna for 5 minute sessions.
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Absolutely. We have a detailed pre-arrival survey that you receive weeks before checking in so we ensure your meals are planned based on your restrictions. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, all of our meals are created with each of our guests needs in mind.
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Our wellness therapist has training in a number of treatment modalities, from sport massage, fascia release, reiki and traditional Swedish massage, our team works with you to carefully explain all the treatments to ensure you are well cared for.
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Contrast therapy refers to the utilization of our sauna and cold plunges, alternating between hot and cold, to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and speed up recovery, leveraging the body’s reaction to temperature changes.
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Breathwork is an ecosystem that includes meditative breath as well as ways to increase our tolerance to CO2. Each practice we teach is simple in format, with incredible health benifits, and support your surf training.
When practiced regularly, health benefits include:
Mood booster
Decrease in blood pressure
Deep relaxation
Improved alertness, focus and and memory
Anxiety reduction
Quality of sleep increase
Learn more about how it supports your surf experience. Read our blog
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Yes. Daily yoga, breathwork, and ice bath recovery are included in all-inclusive retreat packages. Private spa treatments can be added a la carte.
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Absolutely. Our instructors are trained in nervous system regulation and guide you through every second of the process to ensure a safe, transformative experience.
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By activating the vagus nerve and flushing lactic acid, we reduce the physical soreness and mental fatigue that usually comes with consecutive days in the water.
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TRAVEL ADVISORS & GROUP LEADERS
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