Class Details
Awaken your body & soul from the inside out to the majestic sounds of the Pacific Ocean! Matt will lead this weeklong journey that will allow you to reconnect to your very source. His teaching will draw from his unique blend of yoga, qi-gong, martial arts, meditation and his long-standing love affair with the ocean. Classes are suited to all levels, the morning practice will be challenging, combining leg work with skillful arm movements synchronized with deep breath work. After a fun day of surfing we will reconnect and rejuvenate with a slower and softer evening yoga class surrounded by the innate beauty and energy of Mexico.
About Matt
At a young age Matt knew he had a passion for the understanding of the human body. This passion sparked the beginning of an over 14-year journey. He started to learn Tai Chi, Nutrition and Yoga when he was only 16 years old, as a way to aid his high school athletics. The next step in the journey, took Matt to San Francisco State University where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology/ Biomechanics and a Minor in Holistic Health. While at the same time, deepening his understanding of the Eastern models of health, by completing numerous yoga teacher trainings, and a 10-year of study of Internal Martial Arts, and Meditation. Inspired by his new awareness and understanding of a body as a whole system, it only made sense that he went on to earn a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a thriving Acupuncture and Herbal medicine clinic. Matt has dedicated most of his study to the teachings of Krishnamacharya, Shandor Remete, Grand Master Kuo, Dr. Jerry Allen Johnson and the Flow of Nature.
Growing up in southern California Matt has always enjoyed all activities in the water from surfing to free diving. He says "you can take any problem to the ocean and let it swim away".
About Andrea
Andrea was raised in Ventura, California, and grew up in the water and on the sands of the beautiful California coastline. Surfing and yoga have always been, for Andrea, complimentary activities, not only on a daily basis but also a way of life. Following her passions for the ocean, health, and all things that flow, she has surfed, traveled, taught and studied internationally. In addition to teaching yoga and Pilates, and practicing Thai massage, Andrea has taught surfing and has worked for Via Yoga as a teacher and retreat host for years. She now makes her home on the shores of Hawaii and Mexico and loves to surf, practice, teach, and learn, sharing the aloha with all. www.andreaarriaga.com
About Israel
Israel grew up surfing the many point breaks in and around Sayulita. He has work at the Four Seasons Resort as a surf instructor and has also guided tours throughout Mexico's extensive coastline. He use to compete with the Nayarit Surf Team and participated in the World Longboard Championships in Baja, Mexico. These days he works giving private lessons.
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| PREMIUM VILLA RATES | ||||
| Payment Type | Double-Shared | Double-Private | Single-Shared | Single-Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rate | $2895 | $3195 | $3795 | $4095 |
| 90-day prepay discount | $2695 | $2995 | $3495 | $3795 |
| STANDARD VILLA RATES | ||||
| Payment Type | Double-Shared | Double-Private | Single-Shared | Single-Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rate | $2595 | $2995 | $3395 | $3795 |
| 90-day prepay discount | $2395 | $2795 | $3195 | $3595 |
All rates are per person and do not include airfare.