Our Mission
Our mission is to create a peaceful, safe and nurturing environment while empowering others through the marriage of yoga philosophy and surf culture. It is our belief that yoga and surf are practices for everyone and we support that in every aspect of our business. Chillasana Yoga Surf strives to awaken each individual to the sacredness of our life and take full radical self-responsibility for who we are and why we are. Our aim is not only to provide you with a sense of vacation and adventure but to also cultivate a deeper sense of wellbeing and consciousness. Our team at Chillasana Yoga Surf are excited to spend quality time with you in Costa Rica creating healthy shifts that push you into your potential and away from habit.
Why Chillasana Yoga Surf?
Why Chillasana Yoga Surf?
Chillasana Yoga Surf has carefully crafted each surf camp and yoga retreat to ensure our clients enjoy the ultimate Pura Vida, Costa Rican experience. All of our offerings are designed so our clients experience adventure, relaxation, personal growth and to have the time of their lives.
So why should you choose us?
*You expect the best instruction from professional, ISA Certified / Level 1 surf coaches / life guards.
*Immersion into our local "Tico" culture with our staff and community.
*Your yoga practice is ready to move deeper or you are excited to get started and experience how life changing the practice can be.
*All inclusive, customizable packages to suit your ideal surf and or yoga vacation.
*We treat our clients like special guests and ensure that every need is met.
*Because you deserve to disconnect and take some much needed time for yourself!
*You want to reconnect to nature.
*You are ready to surf in warm waves and enjoy sunset yoga practices on the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.
Yoga Retreats
Yoga Retreats
Prepare yourself for a journey that will guide you inward and crack your heart wide open. A journey that will remind you how to live life to its fullest in one of the worlds most bio-diverse countries. Practice and commit to slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Reconnecting to your true self while rejuvenating and exploring the beaches and jungles of Costa Rica.
Surf Camps
Surf Camps
Our Surf Camps are an amazing opportunity to not only learn new skills, explore new places but to also meet new people. Mingle with the locals and explore a new culture while you master learning to surf with our local, ISA Certified surf coaches. Our surf camp is run in Playa Carrillo and when requested we venture off to surrounding areas to explore other breaks. We are certain that the epic surf, travel experience goes far beyond the typical surf camp offered in many other locations. For this reason we have carefully created authentic surf trips with locals and their culture. Costa Rica has a certain magic about it and once you've experienced the "Pura Vida" lifestyle you will understand why it is considered one of the happiest countries on the planet.
Yoga Classes
Yoga Classes
Offering public and private yoga classes in the Playa Samara, Playa Carrillo and Punta Islita area since January, 2011. Classes can be arranged in your private villas, rental homes, beach front or at our studio location in Playa Samara.
Surf Lessons
Surf Lessons
Surf lessons are taught by our ISA Certified Surf Coaches who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Surf lessons may be taught in groups and also as privates. All surf coaches are available for beginner and intermediate surf coaching.
SUP Lessons and Tours
SUP Lessons and Tours
We offer a variety of locations for Stand Up Paddle Board lessons. Our most famous daily tours are the Sunrise & Sunset Paddle in Playa Carrillo. We also offer an amazing SUP Tour to Isla Chora ( Chora Island) in Playa Samara. Sup Tours are unique and a lovely way to gain a new perspective of the area.
Build Your Own Yoga Retreat
"I had an absolutely amazing week with Kelly as my yoga guide. She is very knowledgeable and has a beautiful energy about her. I had a blast surfing, paddleboarding and doing yoga. Everyone was very professional and helpful, easy to get along with and made planning my trip a breeze. I would highly recommend Chillasana if you want to have a relaxed and peaceful trip. I learned SO much and was able to take home a lot of good habits and to really progress in my yoga practice. I stayed in Samara which was a great town, delicious food and friendly people. The beaches in Carrillo and Samara are lovely, natural and clean. Treat yourself!"
- Sylvee Bernard
- Sylvee Bernard
“Amazing tour and surf lesson!
Chillasana was absolutely great! My family and I had an amazing time learning how to surf with Nelson, he was incredibly nice, a great instructor and most importantly he cared about our safety. We also had the opportunity to go on the kayak and S.U.P tour to the mangroves. We absolutely loved it, our guides were very organized; they provided us with all of the equipment and even brought snacks and drinks for everyone! We also learned a lot of new and interesting things about the mangroves, definitely a tour that we recommend. Overall, Chillasana and their guides made our trip to Costa Rica wonderful:)”.
-Juliasong25
-Juliasong25
“I loved Kelly's yoga practice, spirit and energy at Punta Islita. The embodiment of Costa Rica living and just the escape I was looking for. Highly recommend and will return to Samara for all their offerings!”
- Hilary Witzleben Taylor
- Hilary Witzleben Taylor
“Chillasana Surf was amazing!! we had a large group with no experience and John, Elder and Marcello were kind, supportive fun and amazing instructors- turned all of us into converts... not only did they keep us safe, they made the days fun and successful for all of us... We Will Be Back.
5 Huge stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- Emily McCook
- Emily McCook
“Kelly is a unique and gifted teacher and yogi! She is so attuned to each student and really crafts her class to what will most benefit each participant. Made a huge difference in our trip and a great opener of the way to yoga and deeper awareness. Don't miss out!”
-Moshe Rudin
-Moshe Rudin