Ocean Healing Yoga and Surf Retreat in the Landes Forest

The retreat is run by Orane Verdier, a Yoga Alliance 500-hour certified teacher, holistic coach, and Ericksonian hypnosis practitioner who founded Onde Sacrée. She is also a registered nurse, which comes through in how attentive she is to each guest's physical and emotional state. Her teaching blends Vinyasa and Yin yoga with breathwork, meditation, and nervous system regulation, and she draws a lot of inspiration from the ocean and the body's own intelligence. The surf lessons are led by instructors from Ocean Lovers Surf School, who are known for safe, attentive teaching.

The accommodation is a house surrounded by pine forest, ten minutes from Contis beach, with a pool, sun terrace, and relaxation areas. You can choose between a private double room with ensuite bathroom or a single bed in a shared room. The whole property is semi-private, meaning the small group has it almost to themselves, and the surroundings are peaceful—just forest, dunes, and the sound of the Atlantic.

The program is called 'Ocean Soul', and every day follows the same essential structure: morning practice in Contis (often with your feet in the water), breakfast at Le Contistador, free time for a surf lesson or personal practice, an afternoon activity like a massage or forest walk, and then sunset at Cap de l'Homy with a moon salutation, yin yoga, and a picnic (except on the final evening, which ends with a closing circle). All guided practices use headphones, which is a unique touch that helps you stay focused and feel like you have your own private teacher.

What makes this retreat different is the small group size (2–4 people) and the level of personalisation. Orane is there throughout the day to adjust the program to your energy, level, and wishes—whether that means extra surf coaching, a longer meditation, or simply space to rest. The location is also remarkable: Cap de l'Homy is one of the best-preserved beaches on the Atlantic coast, with wild dunes and powerful waves, and the Landes forest offers endless quiet trails. Reviews consistently mention Orane's care, the quality of the teaching, and the spacious feeling of the whole experience.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in the retreat house - Breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - Sunset picnic dinner on the first evening - Dynamic yoga and Yin yoga sessions - Meditation and pranayama (breathwork) sessions - Moon Salutations and sunset rituals - Headphones for all guided practices - 1 group surf lesson with Ocean Lovers Surf School - Personalised surf guidance during free time - 40-minute massage - Forest walk and Yoga Dance session - Tree of Life personal development workshop - Opening Circle, oracle ritual, and sand bottle creation - Closing Circle and gratitude ritual - Private and personalised guidance throughout the retreat - Equipment to borrow: surf rash guard, yoga mat, beach towel, beach tent - Free WiFi and parking at the accommodation - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Post-retreat integration support

What's not included

- Lunches (approximately €10–15 per meal) - Evening meals / sunset picnics, except the first evening - Drinks and personal expenses - Transport to Lit-et-Mixe - Transfer to/from Morcenx train station (€20 each way, on request) - Additional surf equipment rental outside the group lesson - Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments (e.g., extra massages, hypnotherapy sessions) - Visa fees - Dinners