MEET THE 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
Co founder
The enthusiastic founder of the camp is an adventurous surfer. He started following is dream and passion of creating a community for surfers & yogis at a very young 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 2014 with passion and love. He can answer all questions about his passion surfing and share his secret spots in the jungle island and surfing in the tropics and his destinations around the globe.
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.
MIA
Yoga Teacher & Creative Soul,
Assistant Manager
Mia has spent years guiding others toward peace and balance through yoga. With roots in both the serene mountains of Switzerland and the vibrant coasts of California, her teaching style naturally blends calmness with a warm, energizing vibe. She’s taught in studios, retreats, and partnered with wellness apps across the globe, always focused on helping people reconnect with themselves. Now, she’s settling on this beautiful island, bringing her passion for yoga to a new community. For Mia, yoga is more than just a physical practice—it’s a journey to inner peace and clarity, a way to ground oneself in the present moment.
Beside teaching you find her creating wonderful Brunches for you, as well as showing her kindness to your desire.
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.
Lucas
Chef & Surf Enthusiast
Lucas, with roots from Brasil – with a passion for surfing since he was a child, crossed continents to Australia following his passion for surfing & stepping into living in Downunder for almost 6 years. There he found his second passion for vegetarian & vegan cuisine, learning from the best. From there he started combining both lifestyles with stepping into holistic kitchen. From Portugal to Fuerteventura, he is creating plates with love and lots of plant-based influence for you during your stay for Brunch & Dinner. Beside he is our onsite Surf Enthusiast sharing his knowledge and answer any question regards surfing.
PIA
Host & Creative Soul,
Yoga Teacher & Soundhealing
Assistant Manager
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 to yourself, your body & intuition. Furthermore she will express her creativity in Mantra singing, painting or cooking – so you might be able to taste some of her vegan, nourishing creations, as well as her calming voice in Kirtan.
OSO
Small Big Boss, Entertainer, Foodie & Security
Protecting you and our wonderful place. There for cuddles, taking care of good vibes at any given moment. Do not worry – he is the kindest soul & if you are scared of dogs, we will keep him away from you 🙂
VAnessa
Chef
Vanessa is in her element in the kitchen. She is a self-thought chef with years of experience working on retreats in Spain, Portugal and back in her home, Ireland. Her food creations take on a life of their own and are created with lots of love, passion and good energy. For her, taste is so much more than ingredients and food a sensory experience, eyes being first. Expect colourful, nourishing plates and if you like Indian food, you’re in the right place 😉
"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?
ABOUT US
The Surf’n’Yoga Fuerteventura team created a wonderful home for all Yoga and Surf lovers, for all adrenaline junkies and outdoor freaks.
SURF
Fuerteventura is a destination for surfing all year around. It offers some amazing conditions for surfing especially in the winter months.
YOGA
Honor your temple with different options of energetic yoga variations in the morning and stretching ones in the evening.