DAS TEAM
Our team is made up of different nationalities from many walks of life, making our camp vibe vibrant, unique and creating the feeling of arriving home with us.
PRIYAL
Gründer
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 Sri Lanka. 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!
Theresa
Co-Founder & Manager, Yoga Teacher,
Events, Group Retreats & YTT (B2B)
Theresa is an ocean lover since she can think and passionate world traveler ‚following the sun’. On this journey, life brought her to Surf & Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka where she met Priyal & where she fell in love with the spirit of the community & where the creation of new projects began. She is combining her passion and values of a holistic life as a Yoga Teacher – organizing and hosting Retreats around the the world with her projects of soulful content & consulting. On the mat Theresa is redefining advanced Yoga new – where she teaches you to find balance within rather than standing upside down, where meditation can be dynamic and where you are able to slow down while flowing.
Juana
Retreat Coordinator & operational Manager
Juana is a free-spirited traveler with a deep love for the ocean and island life. Guided by curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to nature, she finds inspiration in new places, people, and experiences. At the retreat, Juana brings a calm and grounded presence, creating a space where everyone can feel at home -even when far away from it. With a natural sense of organization and attention to detail, she supports both guests and the team so everything flows with ease. Her gentle energy helps create an atmosphere of peace, connection, and comfort throughout the entire experience.
Sharon
Chef & Plating Arts
Sharon, of Italian origin, brings the warmth and authenticity of Mediterranean tradition to her cooking, enriching it with influences from around the world. She loves experimenting with new flavors and techniques, creating dishes that combine taste and aesthetics. For her, presentation is essential—it’s where she expresses her love for cooking and her creativity, turning every dish into a unique experience.
Marina
Massage Therapist
Marina is gratefully to share your wellness journey during your stay with us. As a certified therapist & Masseuse it is her goal to offer you an experience of recharging and relaxation during your stay. Each massage session she offers is designed to meet your individual needs and help you to find balance between body and mind. She invites you moments of calmness and to disconnect from daily stress in order to reconnect with yourself in a deeper way. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Fuerteventura and allow yourself to experience a sense of inner peace and renewal.
Cara
Retreat Coordination & General Support, Host
Cara is an open-minded, reliable and friendly person who enjoys working with people and creating a welcoming atmosphere. As a host and general support team member, she makes sure guests feel comfortable, supported and at home throughout their stay.
With her positive and approachable attitude, she enjoys connecting with people, helping with daily tasks and activities, and keeping things running smoothly. Passionate about an active and mindful lifestyle, Cara feels at home in the retreat environment and loves contributing to a memorable experience for our guests.
Benita
Yogalehrerin
Rooted in yoga and guided by a deep sense of spirituality, Benita is passionate about the connection between body, mind, and soul. Practicing yoga from a young age and now teaching, she loves exploring spiritual wisdom, consciousness, and all the deeper questions of life.
A free spirit at heart, she travels in her van, always following her intuition and love for the ocean. She loves connecting with like-minded people, sharing meaningful conversations, and creating a warm space where everyone can simply be themselves.
Melinda
Communications, Content Creator & General Support
Melinda is from Germany and studies Communication & Media Management in Berlin. With a background in social media and content creation, she enjoys developing creative ideas and exploring new perspectives.
Outside of work, she loves traveling, spending time with animals and being outdoors. Now on Fuerteventura, she combines her interest in communication with a new experience in the world of surf and yoga.
Diego
Surf Coach
Diego’s surfing journey began over 25 years ago in Argentina. Since arriving in the Canary Islands in 2003, he has developed an incredible knowledge of the waves around Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Surf coaching is more than a profession for Diego – it’s his passion. With his sharp eye for technique and detailed, personalized feedback, he is dedicated to helping surfers of all levels progress and take their surfing to the next level.
Surfing runs in the family, too! His three children are passionate and high skilled surfers, including WSL winner Sol Borelli!
MIA
Yogalehrerin
Mia brings a unique blend of calm, energy, and organizational insight to our team. With years of experience guiding others toward balance through yoga, she combines her global perspective—from the serene mountains of Switzerland to the vibrant coasts of California—with a warm, approachable teaching style. She has led classes in studios, retreats, and wellness apps worldwide, always focusing on helping people reconnect with themselves.
Now settled on this beautiful island, Mia shares her passion for yoga. A shining soul on and off the mat.
PIA
Yoga Teacher & Sound Healer
Pia is a creative, joyful being who found her soul purpose in teaching yoga. She grew up in Germany but feels at home at the ocean! Beside that she is a reiki practitioner & fitness instructor. Be ready for the perfect balance of activating your fire in Surf Workouts & calming down in Yoga and receiving Reiki. She’ll guide you in her classes in deeper connection with her angel voice & harmonium – to yourself, your body & intuition.
OSO
Guardian & Cuddle Companion 🐾
Oso is the +1 of Theresa and traveling with her & therefore partly with us in Fuerteventura. He is our gentle four-legged team member with a big heart and an even bigger sense of loyalty. Bardino as a breed, he is a natural guardian, he lovingly keeps an eye on the space and everyone in it. If he barks from time to time, it’s simply his way of making sure we’re all safe and protected. Most of the day, you’ll find him soaking up belly rubs, and following Theresa around the retreat.
So kraftvoll wie der Ozean - so kraftvoll ist unsere Leidenschaft für das, was wir tun. Gemeinsam gestalten wir die beste Zeit deines Lebens!
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ABOUT US
Surf & Yoga Fuerteventura erschafft ein wundervolles Zuhause für alle Yoga- und Surf-Liebhaber, Adrenalin-Junkies und Outdoor Freaks.
SURF
Fuerteventura ist der perfekte Ort, um das gesamte Jahr über Surfen zu lernen. Vor allem in den Wintermonaten sind die Surfbedingen einmalig!
YOGA
Zelebriere deinen Tempel mit powervollem Yoga am Morgen und geerdeten Flows am Abend.