come JOIN US this WINTER in ECUADOR!

SURF / SUP / YOGA CAMPS
2012 Ecuador
Surf Camp 1 January 14-21
Surf Camp 2 March 17-24

SUPGirlz is offering all girl surf camps during the winter to learn more about ourselves, SUP, Surf, do Yoga, and eat healthy- all in the fun and serene setting of Canoa beach, Ecuador! It’s a time to relax, rejuvenate, stretch, laugh, make some new friends, and become closer to nature.

A typical day at SUPGirlz Surf camp:
7:30am light breakfast
8am energizing yoga
9am breakfast
11am Surf
2pm SUP
5pm restorative yoga
6:30pm sunset
8pm dinner

Surf
Surfing in Canoa is awesome!
The sandy bottom beach break, the waves around 3-6 feet, and the super friendly vibe make Canoa’s warm waters perfect for learning.
For current surf info : click here

Yoga
While you will have a load of fun practicing and learning Surf & SUP, your body will be getting quite the workout. Arms, shoulders, abs, legs, every part of your body will be working. The best part of your SUP & surfing is that you’ll be so distracted by the scenery, the water, the board and everything else that goes on that you may not even notice you are working out until after. Ok, you will a little bit, but you get the point. If it’s fun and engaging it’s easier to work harder without noticing it. Yoga will be your best friend when it comes to sore muscles and busy minds.
Ideally, being by the beach and having fun will de-stress you enough but just in case, we are bringing yoga to the mix.
Depending on what you are looking for, we will be offering two different classes:
Hatha/Restorative yoga to unwind, release tension in the body, help you sleep better, think clearer, & breathe deeper.
To counter balance, the Vinyasa yoga sessions will help you energize, strengthen, breathe better, breathe easier, feel calmer and move!

S.U.P.
You will enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding up the river, learn to get out past the waves, take waves (yes, surf with a paddle!) and even venture over to the beautiful Canoa caves. You will be able to maximize your exposure to different settings from relaxing to thrilling (rivers, open ocean, surf), while having lots of fun and enjoying being outdoors.

Food
Home prepared meals will be offered at our accommodations and we will also visit local restaurants. You will have a wide variety of options. Fresh fruits, veggies, healthy grains, fish and traditional Ecuadorian meals will be some of them. Vegetarian meals are also available.

Accommodations
Double occupancy in brand new private villas on the beach called Rio Mar. Each include two beds, a private bathroom and deck with a hammock. Nearby is the pool and just a short sandy walk away is the beach. To enjoy quiet or fun times there is also a shared kitchen, a common eating area and a beautiful hang out area with a lookout to the beach. Single occupancy is available at a surcharge of $250 for the week.

About Canoa, Ecuador
Canoa is a small, sleepy, fishing village in the Manabi province of Ecuador, ideal for surfing its uncrowded beaches. Located on the northern Pacific coast, Canoa is almost level with the famous Galapagos Islands.  see map here.

Staff
All staff are first aid and CPR trained

Andrea Coronado Surf Instructor & Spanish Teacher

Andrea is a local Ecuadorian that moved to Canoa and started surfing around 7 years ago. She has won many surf contests but now choses to focus her surfing in a more spiritual way. Andrea balances her surfing with a regular yoga practice and loves similarities of yoga and surfing like PATIENCE, EQUILIBRIUM, AGILITY, POWER, and FLEXIBILITY. She spends her time teaching surf lessons, spanish classes, and running a beautiful restaurant with her family in Canoa called Cafe Flor.

Paluna Santamaria Yoga & Pilates instructor

Paluna is Argentinian but was raised in Mexico. Coming from a family where her father devoted half of his life to the practice of yoga, she was introduced to the discipline at the age of 5. She later obtained a Bachelor in Arts specializing in dance and spent a few years performing. Always curious and fascinated by the human body, she has practised a wide variety of sports and martial arts as well as joining a swimming team for three consecutive years. Although, she never thought she’d end up working as an instructor, she took a Pilates certification in 2004 and hasn’t stopped since.
Now certified as a Personal Trainer with specialties in pre/post natal, post rehab, kettlebell training and yoga she dedicates her life entirely to teaching. Completely convinced of the healing qualities of movement not only on a physical, but an emotional level. She enjoys helping participants find that discipline that makes them smile and feel happy to the bone. “If you enjoy it, you’ll stick to it” Paluna says. Check out her classes in Toronto at www.paluna.ca

Janna Van Hoof SUP Instructor

Janna fell in love with SUP about 4 years ago while living on the island of Maui. She was just teaching friends and family when she realized that everyone should try it! Now Janna loves spending summers teaching SUP in Toronto and winters in Canoa, finding balance with being in both places throughout the year. On a mission to share all that she finds good in life, Janna is an enthusiastic and encouragable teacher. She enjoys SUP, SUPsurfing, SUPYoga, Yoga, Surfing, Surf Camps (holla!) & having fun. Janna is a registered yoga teacher, lifeguard, and all around surf/sup enthusiast.

Emelie Bergstrom Registered Massage Therapist

Emelie started studying massage at 10 years old and was teaching Swedish style massage techniques to students by 15. Now at 28, she has studied under an acclaimed Thai massage teacher in Thailand, studied Swedish massage in Sweden, and even worked for the Norwegian government giving a special Chinese based Energy massage for many years. Emeilie is very talented and is a blessing to have in little Canoa during the winters!

Cost
$1600 includes all transportaion within Ecuador, food and drinks (alcohol is not included), serene beachfront accommodations, lessons, board rentals, photos, and a one hour full body massage (more available at additional cost).
*cost does not include your flight to Ecuador. You will need to fly in/out of Quito. We will pick you up from the airport on the start date of your retreat and return you to the airport at the end. *1/3 deposit due at time of reservation, 1/3 payment due 30 days prior, & 1/3 payment due 3 days prior to arrival (payable by cash, check or email money transfer)

For more information or questions please email janna@supgirlz.com

Other activities available in Canoa:
Spanish lessons
Horseback tours
Snorkel tours
Boat trips to private beaches and surf spots
Coastal & Jungle Hikes
Visit to local fish and produce markets
Paragliding
Organic Farm tours and courses (Rio Muchacho)
Bike Rentals

Namaste from your hostesses Andrea, Paluna, Janna, & Emelie

Links to some of the other surf crew posse in Canoa:
if you cant make our dates you can join them too!
Surf Equador
Summer coed programs Eco Surf Volunteers