Spanish School, Yoga & Surf Resort - Montañita, Santa Elena. Ecuador

SURF

Here our goal is to teach you how to become a better surfer regardless of your level of experience. We supervise a qualified, youthful and bilingual crew that provide only the best learning material and equipment. Surf instructors are qualified, experienced, and most of all, talented surfers. Surfing is the most fun and confidence-building activity out there, and we’d love to share that with you!

Montanita is a surfing destination unrivaled in South America, unique in the way that it will give you a genuine taste of surfing lifestyle in an environment of great natural beauty and with almost a sunny climate year round. The Ecuadorian beach provides good surfing conditions year round on any surf spot at a time from the months of December to May we have the north swells and from May to December we have the south swells, regardless of swell or wind conditions. Wave size and quality range from average to epic, with an assortment of reefs and beach breaks that cove whole range of surfing skills, from beginners to experienced.

Our International surf staff is prepared for teaching people from beginners to advanced, the surf lessons language will be english in average groups of 5 students per instructor. We offer surf lessons all week long and on weekends surf trips to different beaches north of Montanita.

SPANISH

Our Spanish program is designed to help you become proficient and comfortable communicating in Spanish, while enjoying a relaxing and fun environment conducive to learning. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our class sizes are small and our experienced instructors keep learning fun and relaxed! Our lessons cover new material for two hours in the morning, then students meet again with an instructor for another two hours in the afternoon. We reinforce the lessons covered in class through games, outdoor trips, and fun nighttime activities.

YOGA

Our daily yoga classes are organized around our surf schedule and have been designed to be suitable for all levels of knowledge and experience. Yoga is a great way to stay in shape, prevent injuries, warm up before paddling out and to stretch out the body after a long surf session. Our yoga classes are taught by highly experienced, accredited instructors, who will help you improve your practice. Yoga complements surfing perfectly as it builds strength, flexibility and balance.

Variety of Yoga Classes:

• Vinyasa Flow: In this sequence, poses flow together, creating sequences that incorporate a variety of styles of yoga. This dynamic class is ever changing with a variety of poses and sequences. The progression of poses varies and is a class meant for those who like to move.
• Power Flow: This is a strength and energizing practice, aimed to open and cleanse your mind and body. We build heat, flow quickly, strengthen our core, and engage all muscles. This class balances and detoxifies your entire body as you move through challenging postures and flows.
• Restorative: A yoga practice that seeks to relieve mental, physical, and emotional tension through longer, deeper holds in fewer postures. With the use of props, this class is designed to heal the nervous system and release deeply held tension from the body and mind. This practice is intended to be healing and nurturing for the body.
• Slow Flow: A Vinyasa style of class, focuses more on flowing with breath and working the body on all levels. Some postures flow together in this sequence while others are held separately with space between. Moving through each posture a little slower with increased mindfulness and breath awareness allows us to challenge ourselves to slow do

ACTIVITIES AND DAY TRIPS

• SOUTH AMERICAN COOKING CLASS: Fun and delicious! Spend an evening learning about our history while preparing regional dishes and drinks.
• VIP FÚTBOL EXPERIENCE: Experience South American fútbol from our private suite. Open bar & roundtrip transportation included.
• BBQ NIGHT: Every Saturday we host a traditional South American barbecue. Experience true Ecuadorian flavor with good food and cold beers.
• SURF TRIP: We offer day trips to secluded surf spots along the coast for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers. Board rentals, transportation and lunch included.
• LEARN TO SALSA: Get groovy with us and learn some spicy Latin dance moves. Salsa Class for all levels. No experience necessary!
• SPEARFISHING: Our spearfishing guides combine the thrill of the hunt with swimming in the ocean and eating healthy, tasty fish.
• WHALE WATCHING: See whales in the wild! Head to Machalilla National Park, and get up close to the whales and their calves as they migrate to the warm waters of Latin America.
• HORSEBACK RIDING: Hit the trails and learn how to ride! Gallop over dunes of fine white sand or relax and observe the beautiful outdoors. Our guide will cater to your experience and comfort level.
• PARAGLIDING: Do you ever dream of flying like a bird? Conquer the skies and soar above the coastal ridges of the Ecuadorian coastline.
• SCUBA DIVING: Delve into the underwater habitat of our deep-sea friends. Pursue your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course.
• ISLA DE LA PLATA: Everything a nature lover could want. The island is full of wild birds, iguanas and various indigenous species. See magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and green sea turtles.
• ISLAND OF SALANGO: Escape to Salango Island, one of the most remote and beautiful places in Ecuador, home to white coral reefs and beautiful variety of fish.