Surf and Yoga Wellness Escape in Puerto Escondido

The retreat is built around a daily rhythm of yoga and free time. Mornings start with a 90-minute session at 8:00 — either a flowing vinyasa class or, if you have booked a surf lesson, time in the water. After breakfast there is often another class during high season at 10:00, and the day winds down with a gentle evening session before sunset. The teaching styles vary: Maud leads vinyasa flow with a playful focus on arm balances, while Alana teaches a blend of Hatha, vinyasa, and somatic movement. Guests can mix and match as they please — the schedule is a suggestion, not a fixed program.

Surfing is one of the main draws, and two lessons are included across the stay. Puerto Escondido is famous worldwide for its waves, but the classes are run at a mellow pace suitable for beginners. Afternoons are unscripted: you might book a massage, join a temazcal ceremony or sound bath, or simply rest by the natural pool. The property also hosts community events like concerts, so there is often something happening if you want it.

The accommodation itself is part of the charm. The cabañas are built from adobe and local materials, which keeps them naturally cool, and the gardens are full of tropical plants and wildlife. Barbarenas describes itself as a sustainable eco-home, and you feel that in the details — the chemical-free pool, the composting ethos, and the way everything is designed to blend into the surroundings. It is a ten-minute walk to the beach at La Punta, close enough for daily swims but far enough that you sleep in peace.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - Daily yoga classes (up to 2 per day) - 2 surf lessons - Fresh vegan breakfast and lunch daily - Fruit water, smoothies, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Use of communal kitchen, natural pool, and common areas - Free wifi - Welcome orientation

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Evening meals - Massages and spa treatments - Surf lessons beyond the two included - Private Spanish classes - Airport transfers - Additional activities not mentioned