Transformative Surf Retreat in Costa Rica
Uplevel your surfing and nervous system in just six days by combining high-level surf coaching, biohacking, and neuroscience at our luxury surf retreat.
a unique surf and wellness retreat in Nosara
In a first-of-its-kind, our innovative surf and wellness retreat provides cutting-edge biohacking and wellness experiences tailored and personalized to boost your performance on and off the waves. Take your surfing to the next level, move out of stress, and regulate your nervous system, all while experiencing top-level surf coaching in one of Costa Rica’s best surf spots.
relax & reset in laid-back luxury
Get on the plane, and we’ll take care of the rest: airport transfers, luxury accommodation in our boutique beachside resort, board hire, half-board meals (our breakfast buffet is off the charts!), group excursions, and three incredible evening dining experiences. Our flexible schedule gives you four evenings to enjoy on your own or with new friends, explore the local town, and enjoy the incredible restaurants on offer.
experience rapid improvement through technical surf coaching
The faster you improve, the more fun you have, and as we say: “when you surf good - you feel good”.
Our technical coaching approach combines
min 2 hours on the water every day
detailed theory lessons
video analysis for targeted improvements.
This blend ensures accelerated progress in your surfing level and your understanding of the ocean, waves, and surfing as a whole.
a complete mind-body wellbeing experience
Along with waking up in paradise and daily surf coaching at one of Costa Rica’s best surf spots, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the wellbeing suite at Moana Surf Resort. With foundation training in the jungle gym, elemental breathwork classes, modern guided meditations and relaxing massage included, you’ll experience a complete mind-body upgrade during your surf retreat for a truly one-of-a-kind retreat experience.
The best surf retreat experience
learn from champion surf instructors
Our crew of surf instructors has been riding the waves of Playa Guiones together for nearly a decade. These aren't just instructors—they're passionate locals who live and breathe the Costa Rican surf lifestyle.
Expect plenty of laughs, insider tips on the best breaks, and maybe even some secret spots (if you're lucky). Our homegrown team is all about sharing their passion for surfing and helping you create those unforgettable moments in the lineup.
So grab your board and hang with the locals. It's time to experience the true essence of Costa Rican surfing – no pretences, just good times and great waves.
And, of course, our coaches are all certified by the International Surf Association - ISA, and have ocean safety experience.
Surf footage from the air, sea and land
Heroes come and go… but legends are forever… So are the memories of this retreat! Our footage crew will be present at every single one of your surf sessions — capturing 4k videos, drone footage, and stunning water photography for you to take with you. Your videos and photos can be used for social media content or beautiful memories.
The retreat price includes all the footage from the week and a highlight reel of your best moments, which you can take home.
Becoming a better surfer isn’t rocket science… it’s neuroscience.
Where neuroscience meets surfing: Moana’s unique approach
In a first-of-its-kind, our innovative program provides practical, cutting-edge Neuroscience concepts tailored and personalized to boost your performance on the waves.
Through live guided meditations, you will not only learn these concepts but also apply the knowledge and install new neurological circuits in your brain, which will lay the groundwork by rewiring your brain and priming your body for excellent surfing.
Learn the tools that the pros use.
The best in the world know the value of these practices. We’ll share the exact tools used by the Colapinto brothers, Kelly Slater and Koa Smith. Our retreat introduces you to powerful tools that are intended to elevate your surfing experience:
Live modern guided Meditations
Elemental Rhythm Breathwork (trademark)
Foundation training.
Added health benefits - Biohacking
In addition to elevating your surfing skills, our innovative approach will produce measurable changes in your brain and body, fostering an experience of personal growth and transformation
The biohacking tools that you will “engage in” will
Regulate your nervous system
Move you out of stress
Trade survival emotions such as anxiety, worry, anger, depression and emptiness for elevated emotions such as joy, freedom, love and confidence.
Strengthen your immune system by 50% by moving the body out of fight or flight and signaling the parasympathetic nervous system.
Practice Brain & Heart Coherence
Restore your body
Put you in the present moment
a rockstar experience to remember forever…
5-STAR SURF ACCOMODATION
A luxury surf vacation at a boutique beachside resort
Moana Surf Resort: The Perfect Setting for Transformation
Located in Nosara, moments from the beach where unforgettable sunsets and great surf meet year-round, Moana was created to provide all the elements of a luxury getaway, focusing on privacy and comfort. Moana enjoys a prime location with a dedicated jungle path leading directly to Playa Guiones, and it’s just a short walk away from everything the town has to offer.
Worry about nothing - this is an all-inclusive experience that begins the moment you arrive and extends until you return home. Rest easy as we take care of every detail:
seamless airport transportation
fresh meals, including breakfast and lunch prepared by our private local cook
Dinner included on 3 nights: Welcome Taco beach party, Farewell BBQ Celebration, Catamaran Party followed by candlelit beachside dinner .
an abundance of fresh coconut water
complimentary access to bikes, surfboards, office & gym
Identify a change you want to make in your life
Learn new models for change based on neuroscience
Learn how your personality creates your personal reality and what it truly means to change
Discover what it means to “live in survival or live in creation” and how living in stress knocks the brain and body out of balance and dysregulates the autonomic nervous system
Learn about your brainwaves and how to lower them in order to get beyond the analytical mind, so that you can enter the operating system and begin to make significant and lasting changes.
Become familiar with meditation and learn its science and benefits.
4 tools for transformation
30 days to genius journal
Receive audio file of the meditations that will be practiced
This is the pinnacle of the retreat. Using the information and tools from Dr. Joe Dispenza’s “Change Your Mind…Create New Results” program, participants will learn how to make desirable and lasting changes in their personal and professional lives through the latest research of the Neuroscience of personal change.
The Elemental Rhythm Breathwork experience stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling the body to move out of survival and into a state of growth and repair, and is used to achieve peak performance physically and mentally.
This Breathwork creates coherence in the brain and the body, which brings clarity, focus, and concentration. It also shuts down the stress response and allows you to trade limiting emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, worry, depression, and emptiness for emotions of freedom, joy, peace, gratitude, and confidence.
Following the Breathwork session, participants will enter an ice bath. There is a great synergy that comes from pairing Breathwork with ice-bath therapy. Research has shown that ice baths can:
Boost your mental health
Reduce pain and inflammation
Strengthen your immune system
Improve your sleep
Build resilience
STAY AT A BOUTIQUE SURF RESORT
Experience the core values of a vacation at Moana Surf Resort
Located in North Guiones, moments from the beach where spectacular sunsets and great surf meet year-round, Moana was created to provide all the elements of a luxury getaway, with a focus on privacy and comfort. The resort is known as a secret haven to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the essential elements of a luxury vacation.
A complimentary, international breakfast buffet is served every morning and guests can also benefit from the fully equipped fitness studio, as well as a dedicated office and pool. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to a range of beach bikes and surfboards as well as a dedicated path to the beach
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF NOSARA
The perfect location for personal growth
Nestled on the picturesque Nicoya peninsula on the West Coast of Costa Rica, Nosara proudly holds the distinction of being one of the five renowned Blue Zones of the world (geographic regions where people tend to live longer and healthier lives, often surpassing the age of 100).
Guiones Beach (which Moana is located moments from), is the most popular beach around due to its 7km worth of white sand, and some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.
Surrounded by lush forests, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife, the town provides a serene and peaceful setting, making it the ideal location to host this retreat.
A typical day
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7am
We start our mornings with a surf lesson in the warm water of Playa Guiones - a world-renowned surf destination that is easily accessible via Moana’s path.
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8:30am
After surfing guests can enjoy an international breakfast and time to relax, talk, sit by the pool, and get some sun.
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10am
The day continues with a session of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s program - “Change Your Mind…Create New Results” in Moana’s Be Unlimited Classroom.
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12pm (Lunch)
During the lunch break, participants have the freedom to explore the town of Guiones, plenty of restaurants, shops, and stores within walking distance from Moana.
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2pm
Another shorter session of Dr Joe Dispenza’s “Change Your Mind…Create New Results” program.
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3pm
Chill time. Have a swim in the pool, read a book, have a nap, this is the time to unwind and rest.
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4pm
Elemental Rhythm Breakthwork & Ice Bath.
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5pm
We will all gather at Guiones beach to witness another breathtaking sunset.
All meals including restaurants and a private chef
Your 5-night stay includes…
5 Nights at a luxury accommodation
5 surf lessons with your surf coach
4 advanced meditations
Shared Suite
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Share a spacious 2-3 bedroom apartment with others on the retreat. You’ll have your own room and private, separate bathroom.
1 surf photography session
1 “30 days to genius” journal
2 breathwork & ice bath experiences
2 follow-up calls (every 14 days)
Shared Suite (Master)
$—
Share a spacious 2-3 bedroom apartment with others on the retreat. You’ll benefit from the extra space of a master bedroom and have your own en-suite (connected) bathroom.
1 program from Dr. Joe Dispenza
Shuttle transportation from airport
Your own suite
$2,250
Enjoy the opulence of your very own suite, fully equipped with a separate bathroom, kitchen, and living and dining space.
Surf & stay at Moana
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What people are saying…
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“Just left a meeting without smoking a cig for the first time ever.”
— Erik Fischetti
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“Changed my life! Thank you for sharing the way to create a new me!”
— Ryan Mcininch
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“I have taken several trainings and seminars but this one was by far the best!”
— Terri Burns
Let’s make it happen
The Moana Experience is the perfect mix of vacation and personal transformation. Participants leave the retreat feeling inspired and equipped with the knowledge and tools to make significant changes in their lives.
Join us at the Moana Surf Resort in Nosara for an unforgettable experience. Make beautiful connections with like-minded people who have a passion for life and for becoming a better version of themselves.
