Join us (Ana Mae & Kaye) for a day of surf, yoga & community in the island that we are grateful to call home. As teachers of two movement-based practices, we have a unique appreciation of how beautifully supportive surf & yoga can be of each other.
The purpose of this day retreat is to guide women in expressing themselves authentically both in the water & on land. We will explore this through a balance of movement in the surf & stillness in meditation. This gathering is inspired by the endless ocean, the Siargaonon people and a sustainable way of living that protects nature.. This is a day retreat to help us remember the true spirit of surfing & yoga- reciprocity with nature and the community. At its heart, this retreat also carries the intention of preserving Siargao’s nature and its cultural practices.
It is pure magic when women gather together with a beautiful, shared intention. We look forward to surfing, moving and spending time with you very soon.
This day retreat is for you if …
You are seeking a supportive community of women to experience surf & yoga with in Siargao
You want to learn how yoga & meditation can improve your surf experience & mindset
You’d like to gain confidence in the water & in your yoga practice
You want to gift yourself a day just for YOU to learn, grow & play within a nurturing environment
Please note that this day retreat is for experienced beginner surfers to intermediate surfers.
Inclusions
Personalized holistic surf guidance & mentorship from Ana Mae & the Ulap Surf team
Hand-chosen surfboards based on your surf goals
Surf theory & post-session surf analysis
Surf photography
Home cooked post-surf lunch, hydrating refreshments & nourishing snacks
1 hour private post-surf restorative yoga & yoga nidra meditation at Little Shell Yoga Shala, Malinao
Honest discussions on Siargaonon surf culture, surfing as a woman, surf & yoga mindset training, and so much more
Exclusions : transportation & boat fees (if needed due to conditions)
Day Retreat Flow
7AM Pre-surf coffee & tea
Beachside mindset meditation & free movement with Ana Mae
8/9AM Morning surf (2-3 hours)
12NN Healthy post-surf meal at Ulap Surf
Rest & shower time
Surf Analysis over biko & coffee
3/4PM Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Meditation with Kaye at Little Shell Shala
5PM Closing circle
The flow may change slightly on the day due to the tides & surf conditions.
Investment [2 additional spaces now available]
5500php per person
4500php local Siargaonon (born & raised)
*We accept cash, GCash, or bank transfer to reserve your space. We also accept PayPal, HSBC UK & Revolut subject to a 5% processing fee. Please note that payments are non refundable but are transferable to a friend should you become unable to attend.
Meet Your Guides
Ana Mae Alipayo
Professional Surfer & Surf Coach
Founder, Ulap Surf
Ana Mae grew up in Siargao, becoming Cloud 9 Masters Champion in 2019 and earning her place among the Philippines’ top three professional surfers. She represented the country in the Olympic Qualifications and studied General Psychology at St. Paul University in Surigao, where her understanding of people and human connection deepened.
She believes in closing the gaps that divide people by teaching them to embrace one another and celebrate every culture. With two decades of surfing experience, Ana Mae shares not only the technical side of surfing but also its core values: awakening consciousness to protect the ocean, practicing compassion within communities, and preserving culture and nature — leaving a legacy of care so that future generations may flourish on a thriving, living earth.
Kaye Aboitiz
Yoga & meditation teacher
Founder, Little Shell Yoga Shala
Kaye is a yoga teacher and the founder of a community-centered yoga & meditation space, Little Shell Yoga Shala. Much of her current yoga practice centers around deep rest meditations & their ability to unwind deeply ingrained mental obstacles. Over the last few years, her yoga & meditation practice has intertwined with her surfing to create a cohesive, joyful way of living.
Now, she aims to build spaces, communities & gatherings where people can feel a sense of belonging. She believes that to belong & to be accepted is one of the most life-altering human experiences anyone can have.
Her story of connection with Siargao began in the early 2000s when she visited the island for the first time. That connection with the land & its people has continually deepened through the last few years of living, working & being in community here.
Most of the time, you can find her at the front desk of her shala as its unofficial listener/therapist, in the water surfing or with her furry best friends.