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
Co-Founder
The enthusiastic founder Surf & Yoga Retreats is an adventurous surfer. If he doesn’t catch the best waves, he always up for a chat.
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 2014 with passion and love. He can answer all questions about the secret spots in the jungle island and surfing in the tropics.
Nastassia
Co-founder, manager & Yoga Teacher (200h Hatha)
Since she decided to quit her Belgian lawyer job 3 years ago, Nastassia embarked on an adventurous journey abroad driven by her passion for the surf and yoga lifestyle. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Surf & Yoga Retreats family, traversing from one location to another, spanning Europe to Asia, all with the same commitment: ensuring guests feel at home and creating lasting, mindful connections across the globe.
When visiting Lombok, she was instantly captivated by its breathtaking natural beauty, tranquil beaches, the warmth of its people, and the irresistible blend of surf culture and laid-back vibes. It was this profound connection that led her to establish a retreat on the island, with the aspiration of introducing this still relatively undiscovered gem to curious souls seeking a unique exploration experience. Her vision emphasizes surfing some of the world’s finest waves while honoring the local culture and preserving the island’s pristine nature.
Craving to dive even deeper into the surf and yoga scene, Nastassia recently completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga in India.
Carina Lisa
200h Yoga Teacher in Hatha & Ashtanga – 50h in Bhakti Yoga – Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Journey, Cacao Ceremony
Carina Lisa is from Switzerland and living in Indonesia since November 2020. Originally she is a pediatric nurse, dancer & musician. She has gained experiences as well as completing further education in holistic health since 2014, mainly in the field of yoga teacher training in India, sound & music therapy, bhakti yoga (mantra singing), herbal medicine, breathwork, ayurvedic health & massage, nutrition & detoxification.
At Surf and Yoga Retreat Lombok, she teaches various yoga styles such as Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Restorative. She also gives breathwork journeys, sound healing sessions and workshops on breathing and meditation. Twice a month she leads cacao ceremonies, each time on the full or new moon.
The profound feeling of inner freedom & peace, physical health & lightness, as well as the deep connection to her true essence is what drives her until today to pass on this knowledge and the path of holistic health to people.
CHARLOTTE
RYT 500h Yoga Teacher & Hypnotic Breathwork Facilitator
Charlotte’s yoga journey started about eight years ago, when she was working as a lawyer and dealing with a huge amount of pressure. Looking for a way to relieve her stress and being someone who has always been passionate about well-being and self-development, Charlotte found her outlet: the yoga studio right in front of her office!
As she continued to dive deeper into yoga, practicing whenever she had breaks at work, Charlotte became addicted to the effects of consistent yoga and the change they can create, allowing her to evolve as a person like never before. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in 2022 in Bali, and progressing with her 300hr training in India and gained comprehensive teaching experience by offering yoga classes all around the globe from Australia, to Bali, Nicaragua, India and now Indonesia.
She recently trained as a hypnotic Breathwork facilitator in order to bring another dimension to her yoga classes as she believes that yoga is so much more than a physical practice.
Charlotte aims to share all the magic of practicing yoga with as many people as possible, especially those dealing with daily struggles of stress, work overload, overthinking, and hypersensitivity. She firmly believes that yoga and Breathwork can changes people’s lives as they have the amazing power to embark you on a spiritual journey, to discover your body and its possibilities, but also to allow you to meet your inner power, your ability to concentrate and go further on your way to your personal evolution💫
Adnan
Head Cook
Adnan was born and raised in Bali, where his passion for food began at a young age, thanks to his mom’s culinary talents. Cooking became his lifelong passion, and from a young age, he expressed his dream of becoming a chef whenever asked about his future aspirations.
At the age of seventeen, he took the first step towards realizing his dream by moving to Jogjakarta to pursue culinary studies. This marked the beginning of his journey in the culinary world. Following his studies, he had the privilege of working in several renowned hotels across Java, where he had the opportunity to learn from talented chefs from France and Germany.
Culinary arts have always been an integral part of Adnan’s life, and he feels fortunate to have found a career that he loves.
There’s nothing quite like seeing a smile on a guest’s face, which further fuels his passion for cooking
RifaAh
Head Surf Coach
Meet Rifaah, a true local legend from Gerupuk, Lombok. Born and raised in this beautiful bay, he’s spent a lifetime mastering its waves. Gerupuk Bay isn’t just where he surfs—it’s his home. With over 20 years of experience as one of the area’s first surf instructors, Rifaah knows every break, channel, and swell like the back of his hand.
Learning with Rifaah means more than just improving your surf skills—it’s about feeling connected to the waves. His calm and kind nature, endless patience, and ever-present smile will make you feel safe and confident in the water. He’ll ensure you’re not just catching waves but truly enjoying the ride.
Rifaah’s devotion to surfing and his love for sharing it with others are what make him such a special teacher.
You’re in the best hands with someone who knows these waves better than almost anyone. Join us and experience Gerupuk’s magic !
"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
Yoga complements surfing in many ways. It strengthens three main skills any beginner surfer should aim to develop in the medium run.