MEET THE TEAM
Our team is made up of different nationalities from many walks of life, making the camp vibe all the more interesting.
Priyal
Founder
The enthusiastic Founder and CEO of Surf & Yoga Retreats is an adventurous surfer. He started following is dream and passion of creating a community for surfers & yogis at a very early age. His lifelong love affair with surfing kicked off in the south of Bali. He has always felt at home in the deep blue. Priyal launched his first surf school in 2012 and his Surf & Yoga camp in 2016 with passion and love.
Catch up with him for a talk at one of our retreats!
Dr. James
Co-Founder
Dr. James, a native of the southern Philippines, brings a unique blend of Eastern and Western wellness practices.
A medical doctor with expertise in health systems, he’s also a passionate yoga and meditation teacher, weaving ancient philosophies into his approach.
When he’s not catching waves, James enjoys whipping up delicious meals, dancing with joy, and contemplating the soulful connection between island life and our place in the world.
Eric
Co-Founder
While Eric is relatively new to yoga, he has quickly fallen in love with its practice.
In what was supposed to be a short vacation in Siargao, he found himself embracing the slow island life and the peace it brings.
He now calls Siargao his home.
With his love for food and sharing, he is focused on developing nourishing meals that will complement the activities for the day.
When not feeding the people around him, he likes to feed his cats
Joana
Co-Founder
Joana is an adventurous and energized woman.
She is passionate about expanding Surf & Yoga Retreats worldwide to share the unique beauty that arises from the combination of surf and yoga.
Yoga teacher herself, she firmly believes that if everyone embraced a bit more the principles of Yamas and Niyamas, the world could truly become a better place.
A simple and barefoot life near the ocean : her definition of happiness.
Sanchi
Manager
Sanchi, our amazing manager from the Philippines, is always ready to answer your questions with a big smile. She radiates positive energy, loves animals and food, and enjoys sharing her culture. Ask her about Siargao, and she’ll inspire you to explore every corner of the island.
Ate Tata & Kuya Wawa
Land Stewards
Tata and Kuya Wawa have generously allowed our eco retreat project to flourish on their land, supporting our vision of sustainable growth and harmony with nature.
"AS wide as the ocean - as wide is our passion in what we do. Together we create the best time of your life!!"
Ready for the trip of a lifetime with us?
PACKAGES
Check out our wide selection of surf and yoga packages to find the one that suits all your needs.
SURF
Our surf programs are comprehensive in that it not only includes plenty of time in the surf, but video analysis & feedback and surf theory classes.
YOGA
Roll out the mat and get ready for our wide variety of Yoga classes. Join our unique yoga experience for those seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-discovery.