sun surf yoga
Experience the ultimate yoga and beach vacation that will leave your soul beaming with joy!
7-14.6.2025
The Maverick Surfvillas,
Lourinha, Portugal
Your dream trip in the paradise of Portugal awaits you!
This is not just an ordinary yoga retreat, but a profound and transformative experience carefully designed around our passions.
Yoga, sun, sea, surfing, adventures, joyful company, and a sense of belonging.
This unforgettable journey will give you the keys a regular yoga practice, offer an active vacation full of adventures, and a cultural trip with breathtaking landscapes.
This is your journey!
Come and make memories that will shake your soul.
"Resting in the embrace of the Atlantic, Portugal enchants travelers with its pure Mediterranean waters, unique character, historical treasures, and stunning landscapes. It is one of the most fascinating travel destinations in Europe, whose charm leaves an indelible mark
Maverick Surf Villa is a surf and yoga resort located in Lourinhã, Portugal. It is only an hour's drive north of Lisbon and a 15-minute drive south of Peniche. Five luxurious villas are located in a peaceful countryside setting and offer stunning views with swimming pools. Maverick features a yoga shala, beach volleyball court, gym, hammock, and various relaxation areas.
The nearest beach is Praia da Areia Branca, a small summer beach town with many cafes, bars, and restaurants.
Beautiful, hiking trails, horse stables, surfing spots, and culturally interesting villages make it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Get ready for an unforgettable week at one of the world's most famous surf beaches and one of Portugal's most prestigious yoga-surf villas! Your days will be filled with yoga at Maverick's stunning yoga shala, with glass walls offering breathtaking views of the Portuguese countryside. daily dynamic and relaxing yoga sessions in the morning and evening.
The villa offers daily transportation to one of Portugal's best surf beaches, where professional instructors guide both beginners and experienced surfers. You can also relax by the pool at Maverick and soak up the sun with your favorite book.
If you love horseback riding, the villa also offers daily opportunities for trail riding. Other activities include mountain biking, Maverick's gym, Maverick's massage treatments, and more.
With a fantastic community spirit, our private villa is just one of five villas at Maverick, attracting yoga-loving surfers from all over the world. In the evenings, enjoy the sound of acoustic guitar and the laughter of like-minded souls who love life and wellness.
Get ready for an unforgettable wellness retreat that offers you the chance to recharge, deepen your yoga practice, and try out activities like surfing, horseback riding, and hiking. You'll have plenty of time to bask in nature's embrace, listen to the sound of the waves, and enjoy bohemian beach life.
You'll be able to prioritize your own well-being and seek balance in your life. We offer yoga classes for everyone, from traditional hatha yoga to strengthening flow yoga, and in the evenings, you can wind down with calming yin yoga and guided meditations. You'll also get to experience the wild world of aerial yoga.
Our retreat provides an environment where health, inspiration, good vibes, and fun moments blend seamlessly together.
Maverick Surf Villa is a vibrant hub where like-minded individuals who value wellness and adventure come together to create and share experiences and form lifelong friendships. It's not just about disciplined yoga practice and nourishing your body. It's about creating unforgettable memories and embracing joy. You have the opportunity to be part of a community that values happiness, peace, and love.
Our accommodation is located in a stunning villa that boasts a private heated swimming pool. The rooms equipped with pristine private bathrooms, fresh linens, towels, and complimentary WiFi.
Yoga
Our yoga classes are designed to cater to your needs throughout the day. We offer energizing and strengthening hatha, flow, and astanga yoga classes in the morning to help you start your day on the right foot. In the evening, we provide restorative yin and yoga nidra guided meditation classes to help you unwind and relax. Join us for a rejuvenating experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized.
Meals
The meal plan includes three daily meals, starting with a pre-yoga breakfast to provide energy for the day. Following the yoga session, guests can enjoy a delicious brunch, and end the day with a satisfying dinner. Snacks are available from the nearby village, and guests are responsible for their own lunch during day trips.
Activities
You can do anything during the day. If lounging by the pool doesn't interest you, we can arrange surf lessons (35e per day), horseback riding and cycling. We also have a group hike planned in the beautiful nature of Lourinhã and a day trip to Sintra, the most beautiful city in Portugal.
Our Maverick Surf Villa offers a 6-night stay with breakfast, brunch and dinner included, as well as daily yoga sessions, day trips, and access to all the amenities of the Maverick area.
For those interested, additional services such as surf lessons, massages, and transportation are available for an extra fee.
To reserve your spot and receive more information, please contact
diana@dia-yoga.com.
Price
Shared room: 1260e
Single room: 1520e
Reviews
"Diana's retreat is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to find their light and heart's love. This is a path takes us towards ourselves and our endless potential. The highlight of the retreat was meeting new soul sisters and finding a common strength. This experience is full of gratitude and once again proves why we are here right now!"
"The mind and soul rest in Diana's yoga. The yoga retreat was carried out with great heart and solid professionalism. Beautiful nature, delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, cozy accommodation, and all crowned by lovely yoga classes made us forget about everyday life and work. Diana's yoga combines strength and gentleness, joy and soulfulness. Diana is an excellent teacher who allows everyone to blossom. I sincerely recommend Diana's yoga to anyone who seeks both peace of mind and challenges on their personal yoga journey."
Diana
Diana Saxberg is a yoga teacher and the founder of Dia-Yoga. Over the past 13 years, she has been dedicated to the benefits of yoga and aims to continue doing so for many more decades.
Having spent eight years in Australia and the past five in Finland, she has been working to improve people's quality of life, them find inner peace, happiness, and joy.
For the past years, she has been guiding yoga retreats worldwide. As a teacher, her goal is to guide her students towards a balanced and empathetic life, helping them find their way their innermost selves. "I hope to share not only a safe asana series but also kindness and beautiful, profound wisdom that I have learned from my teachers and that still guide me in my life today."
Yoga serves as a daily reminder of who she truly is. A moment on her yoga mat grounds, calms, refreshes, and strengthens her. Yoga is her friend when she is lonely, and through yoga, she has found her best friends. Yoga is her compass on her spiritual journey.
Example of daily schedule:
Please note that the schedule may change due to weather conditions, but this will give you an idea of what to expected...
Arrivalival from 4.00 pm onwards:
Check-in to the house.
Tea/coffee/juice and light snacks upon arrival.
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm: Welcome circle and Yin yoga practice.
7.30 pm: Dinner.
The retreat days will go roughly as follows:
7.00 am: "Pre-Yoga" breakfast.
7.40 am: Morning meditation.
8.00 am - 9.30 am: Dynamic yoga.
11.00 am: Brunch.
12.00 pm - Day program, surf lessons, relaxation on the beach, activities, day trips, etc.
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm: Restorative Yin yoga & Meditation
7.30 pm: Dinner.
Please note that ALL activities are optional. This is your vacation, and we want you to do as much or as little as your soul desires.