Fearless-Retreat Bali
Welcome to a unique surf retreat that helps women overcome their fears and build self-confidence in the water. This retreat combines surf coaching and yoga in a tropical paradise where post-surf means sipping coconut water under a shady palm tree while enjoying the Balinese island life.
Teddy Sun will be leading the surf coaching with video analysis and teaching yoga, while Kim Chareonbood will lead the hypno-coaching, breathwork, and the fun adventures.
Next Retreat:
Sat, 5.8. – Sat, 12.8.23 (women only, intermediate surf level)

Do you want to improve your surfing but you experience mental blocks that prevent you from catching waves? Do you pull back at the last moment or wipe out on a take-off, just not catching enough waves? Do you get frustrated after a few attempts and develop negative thoughts?
Fear is at the root of most problems and has many faces. It can be obvious – like feeling anxious at the sight of a big wave rolling towards you – or feel like subtle anxiety in the back of your mind – similar to putting off pursuing your dreams. Your fear can be rational – because a big wave can be a real threat. But sometimes you know it can be irrational – and you don’t know why you’re overreacting with fear or panic, but you do. When this happens, it may feel like you don’t know what to do with it in the moment or how to overcome it.
BUT THERE IS A WAY! In our surf coaching retreat in Bali we want to give you the tools to overcome your fear, and use it to your advantage by turning it into courage!
Not only will this make you a better surfer, but you will see positive changes in your life where you’ve been feeling stuck.
Join us on this beautiful journey to reconnect with your inner strength, the power of your mind and the wisdom of your body! Bring more flow, lightness and playfulness into your surfing – and you will see how much more fun everything will be!
Bye bye fear, insecurity, frustration – hello waves!

The Fearless Retreat - What to expect
Every day we explore fear, self-worth, self-confidence and courage from different perspectives and with various activities. In the daily yoga lessons, you test your physical and mental limits. Practice enduring unpleasant feelings and transforming them into inner calm and serenity. Surfing is your mirror to yourself, your playground, your training field. Actively apply the mental exercises in the water and find back to playfulness, joy and flow in your surfing. Some of our mental blocks have an irrational and unconscious aspect about them. That’s when hypno-coaching comes into play. And all this on the beautiful island of Bali: delicious food, warm water, tropical vibes, and the friendly Balinese culture.
Surfing goals:
Depending on the level: improve your take-off, learn how to duck-dive, practice bottom and top turns, and train maneuvers like cutback or snaps.
Mental goals:
Overcome fear, build courage & confidence, get out of negative thinking, 100% commitment to the wave, connect with yourself, and harmonize your body-mind-soul connection.
Problems:
Does fear keep you from catching waves? When it gets bigger and steeper, do you lack commitment and often pull back? Do you lack confidence and feel uncomfortable in a crowded line-up? And maybe you’re struggling with some fundamental life questions like “Who am I?” or “What do I want in life”?

Online-preparation
Participate in our one-month online mental training to help outline your goals and unlock your full potential. This begins four weeks before your retreat. You will receive access to the online members area with videos on the basic techniques and weekly exercises to practice. Feel free to go through everything at your own pace at home.

Surf coaching & Analysis
Our daily surf guiding is about experiencing the water and the waves as a playground where you can be curious and creative. This is where it’s about connecting with yourself and the ocean’s energy. In the following video analysis, we’ll discuss your surf technique. The goal is for you to find confidence in yourself and the ocean.

Yoga & Mind
Daily yoga and mental coaching workshops will help you overcome fear, build confidence and courage, and find peace and serenity. It is also important to us that you find clarity for certain surf and life questions. With lots of practical exercises for the water, on land and in life!
YOUR SURF LEVEL:
Your Surf Level: Intermediate or intermediate-advanced
Many spots in the south of Bali are over reef and unsuitable for beginners or inexperienced surfers. That is why you need to be at least intermediate level and have some paddle fitness. Just ask us if you are unsure about your level.
You surf a shortboard, a mid-length, a funboard or a longboard.
You must be able to do at least: Duck dive or the turtle roll. You can get into the line-up independently, even in challenging conditions. Your take-off is more or less solid (even on steeper and faster waves). You can do a simple bottom- and topturn.
YOUR SURF LEVEL:
Your Surf Level: Intermediate or intermediate-advanced
Many spots in the south of Bali are over reef and unsuitable for beginners or inexperienced surfers. That is why you need to be at least intermediate level and have some paddle fitness. Just ask us if you are unsure about your level.
You surf a shortboard, a mid-length, a funboard or a longboard.
You must be able to do at least: Duck dive or the turtle roll. You can get into the line-up independently, even in challenging conditions. Your take-off is more or less solid (even on steeper and faster waves). You can do a simple bottom- and topturn.

Your Challenges
You often pull back at the last moment when paddling for a wave. Fast, steep and bigger waves scare you quickly.
You feel uncomfortable in a crowded line-up—you don’t like to fight for a wave.
You feel insecure and that you lack confidence and courage.
You are very self-critical and quickly frustrated.
You had a bad experience once and fear is blocking you now.
Your Challenges
You often pull back at the last moment when paddling for a wave.
Fast, steep and bigger waves scare you quickly.
You feel uncomfortable in a crowded line-up—you don’t like to fight for a wave.
You feel insecure and that you lack confidence and courage.
You are very self-critical and quickly frustrated.
You had a bad experience once and fear is blocking you now.

What you want to achieve
You want to surf more waves and have even more fun. Maybe also go to new and more challenging surf spots.
You want to learn how to overcome your fear and use it to your advantage. And how to stay calm, focused and committed.
You want to be more connected to the energy of the ocean instead of constantly fighting it.
You want to create a mindset that allows you to experience more joy and flow in your surfing and life.

Fear starts in your mind. Courage as well!

The Location
Stay in one of the tropical bungalows at Salty Breeze Bali. Some of the bungalows have a small dip pool on the terrace.
Cool off in the big resort pool, work out in the gym, or socialize with other guests in the common areas.
Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian) are included.
The 10 bungalows are located on a hill above the surf spot Greenbowls in the very south of Bali. Various world-class surf spots such as Uluwatu, Pandawa, Bingin, Padang-Padang, Impossibles and Balangan are all easily accessible.
The Location
Stay in one of the tropical bungalows at Salty Breeze Bali. Some of the bungalows have a small dip pool on the terrace.
Cool off in the big resort pool, work out in the gym, or socialize with other guests in the common areas.
Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian) are included.
The 10 bungalows are located on a hill above the surf spot Greenbowls in the very south of Bali. Various world-class surf spots such as Uluwatu, Pandawa, Bingin, Padang-Padang, Impossibles and Balangan are all easily accessible.

Dates, Prices & Services
Sat, 5.8. – Sat, 12.8.23
Surf Level: Intermediate, women only
Price per person according to the list below. All bungalows with two beds (two participants share one bungalow). (Single occupancy on request and subject to availability, a surcharge applies.)
Bungalows | ||
Hut I | ![]() |
EUR 1470 per person. En-suite bathroom, AC, small private plunge pool on the terrace. |
Hut II | ![]() |
EUR 1470 per person. En-suite bathroom, AC, small private plunge pool on the terrace. |
Boutique | ![]() |
EUR 1520 per person. En-suite bathroom with outdoor shower, AC. |
Twinnie | ![]() |
EUR 1570 per person. En-suite bathroom, AC, small private plunge pool on the terrace. |
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 4-week online mental preparation (basic mental training videos & weekly exercises)
- 6 x surf coaching incl. spot transfers by car (if you don’t bring your own board, we can provide one free of charge from our surf school).
- 6 x video analysis (take a USB stick or an external hard drive with you, you can save all videos of you on it, we don’t charge anything extra for the videos)
- 6 x mental sessions / hypno-coachings in the group
- 6 x yoga workshops
- Daily personal feedback & input from your surf coach and mental trainer
- Duck dive training in the pool on request
- Accommodation (7 nights in a shared bungalow, with private bathroom and terrace, some with private mini-plunge pool)
- Delicious breakfast and dinner (usually vegetarian)
- Delicious BBQ (with enough vegetarian options, so no worries there :))
- 1 x 60 minute massage
- 1 x day trip (sunrise hike to Gunung Batur volcano)
- Free WiFi
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF FOR YOURSELF:
- Flights to and from Ngurah Rai airport (airport code DPS)
- Transfer from the airport to Salty Breeze Bali (we can organise a transfer on request – cost: IDR 400’000).
- All meals, drinks, snacks that are not breakfast or dinner.
- Insurances (illness, accident, travel insurance)
- Visa (most EU countries can enter with a visa-on-arrival if the duration of stay in Indonesia does not exceed 30 days). The visa-on-arrival can be extended for another 30 days after arrival through a visa agent. Currently, it is possible to apply for an electronic visa-on-arrival before arrival. You can do that here: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/ (please note that the visa is valid only 90d from the date of issue.) I.e. you should apply for the visa at the earliest 90 days before your planned entry. The visa entitles the holder to a stay of 30 days.
COVID:
- It is your responsibility to check in advance if you can enter Indonesia. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for COVID restrictions imposed by your home country or Indonesia. Make sure that your travel insurance also covers COVID-related cancellations. Check with the Indonesian embassy in your home country for current entry requirements.
- We explicitly exclude any liability for flight bookings.
- To enter Indonesia, you must be fully vaccinated against Covid (two shots for most vaccines, one shot for J&J). It doesn’t matter when the vaccination took place; there is no “expiration date”. In case you can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons, you have to show proof with a medical certificate. A booster is not necessary, a PCR test is not required either > as of 12.12.2022). HERE you can find an article by Indojunkie with an informative listing (in German).
Your Mental Trainer
Kim is half Swiss half Thai and grew up in Switzerland. Her big passions are exploring the secrets of the mind, surfing and traveling . After working as a life coach, sports mental trainer & hypnotherapist for over 7 years in her own practice in Zurich, she decided in 2018 to focus on the mental challenges of surfers. Ever since, she has coached surfers worldwide to overcome fear, build up self-confidence in the line-up and have more fun in the waves!
Credentials: Over 6 years of coaching, hypnosis and sports mental training with my own practice in Zurich; Hypnosis certificate NGH with Gabriel Palacios, Bern; Diploma course sport mental coaching with Roger Erni at the Sport Mental Academy in Zurich; Certificate course Integral Coach ECA (conversational coaching) at Living Sense in Zurich

Your Mental Trainer
Kim is half Swiss half Thai and grew up in Switzerland. Her big passions are exploring the secrets of the mind, surfing and traveling . After working as a life coach, sports mental trainer & hypnotherapist for over 7 years in her own practice in Zurich, she decided in 2018 to focus on the mental challenges of surfers. Ever since, she has coached surfers worldwide to overcome fear, build up self-confidence in the line-up and have more fun in the waves!
- I have over six years of coaching, hypnosis and sports mental training with my own practice in Zurich.
- Hypnosis certificate NGH with Gabriel Palacios, Bern
- Diploma course Sportmentalcoach with Roger Erni at the Sportmental Academy in Zurich
- Certificate course Integral Coach ECA (life coaching) at Living Sense in Zurich
Your yoga instructor & surf coach
Teddy Sun is of Chinese heritage, grew up in the USA and lives in Bali since over 10 years. He’s an avid surfer, passionate yoga teacher and deeply interested in the human psychology. His upbringing and life experience has led him on an emotionally transformative path on which anger and fear played a major role. This is what he wants to share with the world – transformation through yoga: Getting to the roots of fear and stepping out of your comfort zone into nurturing your self-worth and self-confidence.

Your yoga instructor & surf coach
Teddy Sun is of Chinese heritage, grew up in the USA and lives in Bali since over 10 years. He’s an avid surfer, passionate yoga teacher and deeply interested in the human psychology. His upbringing and life experience has led him on an emotionally transformative path on which anger and fear played a major role. This is what he wants to share with the world – transformation through yoga: Getting to the roots of fear and stepping out of your comfort zone into nurturing your self-worth and self-confidence.
Reviews:
Here you can find some reviews of Kim’s work and the Salty Breeze Accommodation.
I wished the week would never end. 😁
Excellent hotel with excellent location, extremely clean & comfortable. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the friendly reception staff Indra, she makes our trip more interesting with her advices & tips about the city, supermarket shops and restaurants. Would definetely recommend this hotel to everybody! It’s a true sample of excellent hospitality. Thank you again for going just that little step extra for the guests!!!
The ideal place for a perfect getaway to connect with nature. Also is just a few steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Uluwatu 😍 Can’t miss out this gem.
Your results:
You have the confidence to surf faster and steeper waves.
You remain calm even in challenging situations. If fear or anxiety creeps up, you can calm down and regain composure.
You feel much more comfortable in a crowded line-up and can catch your waves more confidently.
You can concentrate on what’s important and keep your focus, no matter what! You know that as soon as the waves get a little more challenging, that’s one of the most important skills to have.
You have a positive mindset, and you can identify which surf conditions offer you the best opportunities and possibilities.
With every session, you’ll get more waves and have even more fun surfing!
Because you are more confident, you can also start exploring new surf spots.
And last, but not least — these techniques can also be used in your everyday life! That’s awesome, right? It’s not only about surfing, you are also learning how it applies in life! It’s not only about surfing, you are also learning for life!
Join our surf coaching retreats – for more waves, more fun and a strong mind!