Women's Wellness, Yoga & Surf Adventure Retreat in Pipa, Brazil

This is a women's wellness, yoga and surf retreat set in Praia de Pipa, on the Rio Grande do Norte coast of Brazil. It is designed to be accessible and welcoming, whether you are travelling solo, coming as a couple, or arriving with a small group of friends. Each day begins with gentle movement and yoga, and the surf lessons are led by local instructors from the Buena Onda surf school, who guide beginners and more experienced surfers alike. With many afternoon activities offered as optional, you are free to choose what feels right for your body.

The practice weaves together daily yoga and meditation with time in the ocean and a thoughtful mix of restorative experiences. Across the week you can expect surf lessons, guided nature walks along the cliffs, a sound healing session, breathwork, an ice bath session, and workshops such as art therapy and bio-dance. There are women's sharing circles, a cacao ceremony, and a samba lesson that brings the whole group together in a joyful celebration of movement and rhythm.

You will stay in a spacious two-bedroom apartment in a peaceful neighbourhood, close to the main street of Pipa village. It has an open-plan living room, a private terrace with greenery, and all the comforts needed for a relaxing stay. Sleeping up to four people across two comfortable bedrooms and a shared living space, it suits solo travellers, couples, and small groups of friends alike. The location lets you walk to restaurants, cafes and the beach, while still being tucked away from the noise.

A typical day starts with morning yoga and meditation, followed by a nourishing breakfast. Mornings often include a surf lesson at Praia do Madeiro or a nature walk, perhaps to the Chapadão viewpoint. Afternoons leave room for beach time, swimming, or optional workshops, with the day drawing to a close over dinner. Later in the week there is a jeep excursion to the dunes of Pipa with a picnic lunch, and the retreat builds towards a farewell dinner before a gentle final morning of yoga and free time. All meals are freshly prepared using local, seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on Brazilian cuisine: colourful breakfasts of tropical fruits and homemade breads, and regional specialities such as fish stews, bean dishes and grilled vegetables at lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are standard, with gluten-free and lactose-free alternatives available, and meals are served family-style to encourage connection and shared conversation.

The retreat includes your accommodation and three daily meals, daily yoga classes, surf lessons, a sound healing session, art therapy and bio-dance workshops, a samba lesson, a cacao ceremony and breathwork, an ice bath session, women's sharing circles, and group excursions including the jeep tour. Transportation during the retreat, WiFi, and both pre- and post-retreat support are also included. Do note that airport transfers, international flights, travel insurance, visa fees, additional treatments such as spa and massages, and any activities not in the itinerary are not included, so you can plan your journey to Pipa with these in mind.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Surf lessons - Sound healing session - Art therapy workshop - Bio-dance workshop - Samba lesson - Cacao ceremony & breathwork - Ice bath session - Women's sharing circles - Group excursions (jeep tour) - Pre and post retreat support - Transportation during retreat - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (spa, massages) - Additional activities not in itinerary