Tenerife
The flow experience!
Surf, experience, transform, FLOW – this is the essence of our surf coaching retreat in Tenerife. An exciting week for female surfers who want to improve their surfing but feel mentally stuck because of fear, lack of self-confidence or frustration. And who want to overcome these mental blocks playfully, in sync with the energy of the ocean and the surrounding nature. For more fun and more FLOW in your surfing!
Surf guiding & video analysis & adventure out in the nature with Scott Carver, and surf mental training, hypno-coaching & breathwork with Kim Chareonbood.
For who?
Women with the surf level intermediate.
When?
Sat, 11.2. – Sat, 18.2.2023 (max. 8 spots)
The elements of nature bear innate wisdom within. Wisdom we want you to be able to access. Let water, earth, air and fire help you overcome the mental blocks holding you back from becoming a better surfer. Tenerife is the perfect place to reconnect to nature, and through nature to yourself. This will allow you to explore the here and now, the only moment where FLOW exists. In the present moment, there is no fear, frustration, “feeling less” or “not trusting yourself.” On the contrary, this is when you will be totally focused, enjoying surfing, getting more waves, being more confident and surfing better. That’s this week’s focus: Overcoming mental challenges and getting into the flow.
And all this in a small group of like-minded women! Go ahead, and sign up – there are only 8 spots!
"The Flow Expierence" Surf-Retreat - What to expect
Every day we explore FLOW, fear and self-confidence from different perspectives and with various activities. We must learn to focus on the present moment to overcome fear, build courage, and strengthen our self-confidence. We must learn to focus on the present moment to overcome fear, build courage, and strengthen our self-confidence. And to consciously shift our focus from unhelpful thoughts and feelings to the next step ahead of us. To leave the past and future and consciously stay in the here and now. And sure, certain emotions are irrational and can’t be so easily pushed aside. And that’s where hypno-coaching comes into play 🙂 Hypnosis works on the emotional level, and we’re going to take some exciting hypnotic journeys.
What is FLOW anyway?
When you’re in flow, you’re totally immersed in or absorbed by what you’re doing. At the same time, your skills are being tested to the utmost (challenge-skill balance). Flow means the elimination of past and future, it is a total immersion in the now. The ego disappears and a state of “no-mind” arises. You forget time, everything seems to go by itself. And: You experience pure happiness. That’s why we want flow in the first place, isn’t it?
Surfing & Video Analysis
Our daily surf guiding is about experiencing the water and the waves as a playground where you can be curious and creative. Where it’s about getting more into effortlessness, feeling the water, and connecting with yourself and the ocean’s energy. In the following video analysis, we’ll discuss your surf technique.
Nature, Fun & Adventure
Tenerife’s nature is magical! We use the elements of water, fire, air and earth to get to know ourselves better, tap into our intuition, test our limits and enjoy. A picnic on the Teide volcano and a beautiful hike will highlight this exciting week. We are convinced you will be thrilled!
Courage, Joy & Flow
In the mental sessions, we will consciously address our feelings and thoughts. How can we change them? Use them to our advantage? Get out of a negative mindset? Release inner barriers & fears? How can we create a situation where flow is possible? With many practical exercises – for surfing and other areas of life.
Your surf level: experienced beginner or intermediate
You surf a shortboard with a lot of volume, a mid-length or funboard. You surf a shortboard with a lot of volume, a mid-length or funboard. You can duckdive or do the turtle roll. And you can paddle to the line-up and catch a wave independently. You mainly want to improve your take-off, bottom and top turn, because you still wipe-out a lot, especially when the waves get bigger and steeper. You want to improve your wave selection and positioning.
Your Challenges
You often pull back at the last moment when paddling for a wave. You feel uneasy with powerful bigger waves because you know the wipe-out and hold down could be rough.
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 get stuck in negative thinking.
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. You feel uneasy with powerful bigger waves because you know the wipe-out and hold down could be rough.
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 get stuck in negative thinking.
You had a bad experience once and fear is blocking you now.
What you want to achieve
You want to surf more waves and feel more joy and flow in surfing again.
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 achieve mental strength for yourself that allows you to get into flow and surf playfully.
Flow happens in the present moment!
The Location
You will stay in the beautiful Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse in a cozy 5-bed dorm, twin bed or single glamping tent.
Surrounded by beautiful nature and together with the interesting, creative and fun community there, you will never be bored.
You will be treated to a delicious homemade breakfast and plant-based dinner every day. I promise you, the food there is heavenly!
Nearby you will also find restaurants and a supermarket. Of course, there are also many great surf spots on the island 🙂
The Location
You will stay in the beautiful Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse in a cozy 5-bed dorm, twin bed or single glamping tent.
Surrounded by beautiful nature and together with the interesting, creative and fun community there, you will never be bored.
You will be treated to a delicious homemade breakfast and plant-based dinner every day. I promise you, the food there is heavenly!
Nearby you will also find restaurants and a supermarket. Of course, there are also many great surf spots on the island 🙂
Price & Services
When: Sat, 11.2. – Sat, 18.2.2023 (women only)
Price per person in Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse for 8 days / 7 nights (incl. breakfast and dinner)
| EUR 890 p.p. | Glamping tent with 5 beds |  |
| EUR 930 p.p. | Glamping tent with 2 beds |  |
| EUR 1’015 p.p. | Glamping tent with double bed (single occupancy) |  |
You want to know more about the accommodation? Click here to get to the website of Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Accommodation (glamping tent with five beds, two beds or glamping tent with double bed (single occupancy), shared bathroom (one bathroom in the house, one outdoor bathroom at the campsite).
- Delicious breakfast and dinner (usually vegetarian)
- 5 x surf guiding incl. video or photo analysis if weather / conditions permit a recording
- 1 x free surfing with spot transfer incl. filming
- 5 x mental sessions / hypno-coaching in the group plus mental warm-up on the beach and sharing circle after surfing
- Beautiful hike through the magical and enchanting nature of Tenerife incl. picnic on the Teide vulcano
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF FOR YOURSELF:
- Arrival: Flight to Tenerife. Transfer to the Guesthouse (on request we can book an airport transfer for you, EUR 10 from Airport South, EUR 30 from Airport North).
- Board and wetsuit (can be rented, EUR 30 per day for a hardtop board, EUR 5 per day for a wetsuit)
- Lunch
- Insurances (illness, accident, travel insurance)
COVID:
- Full refund if Spain closes the borders, introduces quarantine on entry or imposes other rules that make the retreat impossible.
- Currently there are no entry restrictions.
- On your own responsibility: flight bookings and covid regulations issued by your country of origin. We cannot accept any liability here.
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 surf guide & flow idol
Scott is English but also speaks a charming German 🙂 He is a passionate surfer, surf instructor, skater, terrific cook and enthusiastic person. Scott has realized his dream together with friends and built the Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse. Through hard work and passion, they’ve turned the property into an oasis. Flow runs through his veins. All you have to do is watch Scott surf and skate, and you’ll know what we’re talking about.
Your surf coach & flow idol
Scott is English but also speaks a charming German 🙂 He is a passionate surfer, surf instructor, skater, terrific cook and enthusiastic person. Scott has realized his dream together with friends and built the Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse. Through hard work and passion, they’ve turned the property into an oasis. Flow runs through his veins. All you have to do is watch Scott surf and skate, and you’ll know what we’re talking about.
Women only Retreat from September ’21 in Aljezur. It was great! Check out a recap here.
Women only retreat from June ’21 in Aljezur with a really cool group of like-minded people!
Our first surf training retreat in Peniche in 2019.
Testimonials:
Here are some reviews of Vineyard Eladio Guesthouse:
I wished the week would never end. 😁
It was an amazing experience, I 100% recommend this magical place. The staff are always attentive to your needs, they always make your life easier. There are plenty of activities to do on the island such as surf, hiking, climbing, visiting the volcano and small villages. I absolutely loved the hike, the view was breathtaking and we were accompanied by one of Eladio’s guides. Everything was 10/10 the accommodation, the food and the people. I can’t wait to go back!!! 😁😁😁
In June my sister, a friend, and I stayed at Vinyard Eladio in one of the lovely tipi’s. It was a short ride to the venue, easy to find, and you can easily park your car there. If you don’t have a car, Eladio has a car available or they’ll drive you pretty much anywhere. Vinyard Eladio is a beautiful place to stay, it has everything you need (from nice activities to lovely food), but most importantly, the hosts and people at Eladio make you feel at home. Can’t wait for my next stay!!
I visited the Eladio family this October for two weeks and had a really good time. The vineyard is placed between mountains and the sea at the foot of Teide with a great view. I really enjoyed the surf lessons and had great fun at the every evening come togethers with campfires, barbecues and family dinners. I can only recommend to visit this place.
My stay at Vineyard Eladio was a dream from start to finish. Travelling solo, I really valued how welcoming the community was, and how easy it was to make friends. The accommodation itself was clean, and the food was fantastic. It’s a great location, high enough in the mountains for fresh air and quiet, but only a 10mins walk to the shops. I’d recommend to anyone really: whether you just want to relax or you’d rather explore the island and do activities all day. Thanks to the team for hosting me!
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.
By surfing with a free mind, you created the foundaton for FLOW! Bein in FLOW you manage everything effortlessly and you just feel happy
The techniques you’ve learned 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!
Join us on this exciting adventure!
