Women's Surf & Yoga Wellness Escape on a Private Indonesian Island

The retreat begins with a flight into Padang (PDG), usually via Jakarta. From Padang you're transferred to a hotel for the night, then by taxi, ferry, and speedboat out to Awera Resort on a secluded island in the Mentawais. The journey takes the better part of a day, but every transfer is arranged and paid for in advance.

Once on the island, mornings follow the tides: two or three surf sessions a day by luxury boat, with local coaches who adjust instruction to your level. If you've never surfed, you get one-on-one coaching for one session each day; the second session is a free surf with the group. Boards, paddleboards, and snorkel gear are provided. After surfing, breakfast is served à la carte — expect international dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.

Yoga and somatic movement classes happen mid-morning or late afternoon, depending on the surf schedule. Sessions are Hatha-based, led by Rena, and designed partly to support your body's recovery from surfing — stretching out tight shoulders, releasing hip flexors, calming the nervous system after time in the ocean. Meditation, breathwork, and journaling are woven through the week, sometimes as standalone practices, sometimes as part of the yoga sessions.

Late afternoons are open: you might book your included massage, paddle out for a snorkel, or just read by the pool. Dinners are shared as a group, often followed by reflections, conversation, or quiet time. By the final day, most women describe feeling physically stronger, mentally clearer, and newly connected to a group of strangers who no longer feel like strangers.

The return journey mirrors the outbound trip: speedboat, ferry, one more hotel night in Padang, then taxi to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

- 9 nights accommodation in shared villas (one roommate, private bathroom per pair) - 2 hotel nights in Padang (one on arrival, one before departure) - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by international chefs - Daily yoga and somatic movement classes - Meditation, breathwork, and journaling sessions - 2–3 surf sessions per day by luxury boat - Surf instruction (up to 2 hours daily, including one-on-one coaching) - Surfboard rental - Stand-up paddleboard and snorkel gear - 2 Balinese massages (or 1 massage + 1 facial) - Professional photo and video package (including drone footage) - Airport pickup and drop-off in Padang - Private taxi transfers to/from harbour - Ferry tickets to and from the Mentawai Islands - Speedboat transfers to and from the resort - Mentawai surf tax - Daily fresh coconuts - Curated sponsor gifts from ethical brands - Private beach and pool access

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Indonesian visa fee (approx. $35 USD, Visa on Arrival) - Additional spa treatments beyond what's included - Daily breathwork classes beyond scheduled sessions - Personal expenses and tips