SUN | SALT | SURF
January 17-23, 2027
El Viejo, Nicaragua
with Kianna Miller
Holistic Yoga + Surf Retreat
Now in its third iteration, our surf + yoga retreat brings together a group of playful, curious people for a week of guided surf sessions, yoga practices, and time away from everyday life. Weaving depth and delight, effort and ease, this retreat is open to all levels of surf and yoga.
Start your mornings connecting to mama ocean and yourself through holistic surf sessions and energizing yoga flows. Afternoons are open for basking in the sunshine, relaxing in hammocks, enjoying fresh smoothies by the pool, and maybe adding on a massage (or two!). Evenings are intentionally curated to support you as you unwind; reflect on your experience of the day, your experience of life and, soften into a peaceful sleep.
Join us for a week of sunshine, salt water, and movement!
OUR ESCAPE
Tucked away in Northern Nicaragua, Still Salty Escape has quickly become one of Swell’s favorite eco-friendly retreat spaces. Just steps away from the water, you have private access to the grounds including the pool, yoga shala, and meditation shala.
Still Salty is cherished for both its proximity to the ocean and its distance from bustling tourist towns. This offers you a special opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and tune in to the magic right in front of you.
With ingredients grown directly on the Still Salty Farm, enjoy three community meals each day. From the hearty plant-based menu to the delightful conversation around the table, every detail is designed to support your well-being.
Massage Add-On
Enrich your wellness experience by booking a massage with trained practitioners.
Excursion Add-On
Add even more adventure to your week with outings like horseback riding, a volcano hike, wakesurfing, etc.
YOUR WEEK
What’s Included
- 7 days, 6 nights accommodation
- 5 surf lessons (includes coaching + gear)
- 3 nourishing meals each day
- 2x daily yoga + mindfulness
- 1 complimentary massage
- curated workshops + group experiences
- guided journaling + self-inquiry
- ocean-front access
What’s Not Included
- domestic/international airfare
- airport transfer (we can help you coordinate!)
- visa fee ($10 USD)
- food & drink outside community meals
- excursion add-on’s
- alcohol (we don’t provide this on our retreats)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE*
*we are at the mercy of the ocean, our schedule may change
FIRST DAY
3pm | check in & hugs
5pm | dinner
7pm | opening practice
FULL DAYS
7am | morning surf
9am | breakfast
10am | morning practice
free time or workshop
2pm | lunch
free time or workshop
6pm | dinner
7pm | practice
LAST DAY
8am | closing practice
10am | breakfast
11am | check out & hugs
ACCOMMODATIONS + PRICING
Each cabaña is thoughtfully designed for comfort while honoring the natural environment. With ocean and garden views, you’ll wake to the sounds of wildlife and fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.
Shared Room
room shared with 1–2 other guests (same sex)
Single beds
Outdoor ensuite bathroom
$2700 per person
Private Room
your own space, just for you
Queen bed
Indoor ensuite bathroom
$3200 per person
As an eco-friendly venue, Still Salty does not offer artificial cooling in cabañas, fans are available.
YOUR HOST
Kianna Miller
Kianna is well-known for bringing sun-kissed cheeks (yes, both sets) and a little extra sand to her yoga mat. She has a decade of experience holding space for authentic connection and self-discovery. In the studio and around the world, her classes are welcoming and supportive.
Intuitive movement and curiosity are the core of Kianna’s teaching. Her classes open up communication between mind, body, and breath, inviting students to trust in their own experience of movement. In her energizing morning classes, beats get loud, flows get fun, and imagination runs wild. In her slower evening classes, students are encouraged to find stillness and witness each layer of depth in their physical, mental, and emotional bodies.
More comfortable in the ocean than on land, Kianna is a certified Surf Therapy Facilitator and regularly travels the globe for waves. She has spent the last four winters in Nicaragua and is stoked to introduce others to the incredible landscape.
Past Participant Experience
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I’ll be racing back to another Swell retreat. The experience opened and expanded my mind and body all while building a community. It was the perfect reset to help me guide what’s important to live my best life.
– Amber
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“Starting my travels with Kianna’s retreat was the best decision I could’ve made. It gave me space to truly rest, reconnect with myself. Every detail was filled with care, love, and intention. You can feel how much heart Kianna puts into what she creates. I’d join her again anywhere in the world!”
– Steffi
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The retreat is about so much more than yoga and surfing! It’s a time to make time for yourself in deep and meaningful ways. Swell’s facilitators were incredible guides through the whole process and I came away with friendships I will forever treasure.
– Maria
JOIN US!
Reach out to us at retreats@swellyogastudio.com with your preferred accommodation style to join us in Nicaragua!
If this retreat piques your interest, but you’re feeling hesitant about your experience level or have additional questions, please send a note our way. We are more than happy to connect, learn more about you, and support you in making the best decision for yourself.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In line with the broader scope of the Swell Gives program, our retreat team believes in sharing the gift of holistic health with everyone.
We are proud to offer financial assistance to those who are not in a position to afford the full cost of a wellness retreat. Since the inception of Swell Retreats, we have been steadily donating a percentage of retreat proceeds toward this program to help share the magic of transformative healing.
Please fill out the information below so we can learn more about your needs and how we can support your journey!
FAQ’s
What is included on this retreat?
- 7 days, 6 nights accommodation
- 5 surf lessons (coaching + gear)
- 3 nourishing meals each day
- daily yoga + mindfulness
- 1 complimentary massage
- curated workshops + group experiences
- ocean-front access
What is not included on this retreat?
- domestic/international airfare
- visa fee (entering Nicaragua)
- transportation to/from MGA (we are happy to help you coordinate!)
- food & drink outside community meals
- wellness or excursion add-on’s
- alcohol (we don’t provide this on our retreats)
What airport do I fly into and how to I get to the venue?
The closest airport is MGA – Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport.
Transfers from/to MGA are not included in bookings, but we will happily help you coordinate your taxi directly with our venue and connect you to others traveling around the same time.
Our venue is about 3-3.5hrs from MGA.
What if I’m traveling solo?
Even better! Retreats are a beautiful way to connect with new people through wellness and fun.
Both private and shared spaces are great options for solo travelers. If you book a shared space, you will be paired with someone of the same gender-identification, and we promise, you’ll leave with lifelong friends from around the globe!
I’m new to yoga/surf. Is this retreat for me?
YES! No experience necessary, just an open heart and a curious mind.
Each yoga practice is intentionally designed to meet you where you are, giving you the space to modify based on your energy and experience. Surf sessions are led by experienced instructors who have the local knowledge to support you in their waters whether it’s your first time touching a surfboard, or you’re looking to develop specific skills.
If you plan to participate in surfing, you must be able to swim.
Can I book add-on’s?
Yes! Additional activities can be booked around the retreat schedule.
On this specific retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to add-on low key activities like massage or horseback riding on the beach, and more adventurous activities like volcano hikes and wakesurfing.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Absolutely! Our venue, Still Salty Escapes, plans a hearty plant-based menu prepared by local chefs. Organic ingredients are sourced directly from the Still Salty Farm and fill our plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
In addition to vegan & vegetarian diets, we can accommodate most restrictions as long as you make them known when booking.
Do I need travel insurance?
Here’s the deal, nobody books a yoga retreat planning to cancel. And life happens! So we highly recommend travel insurance.
If you choose to buy insurance, your policy should cover the activities of this retreat as well as unexpected cancellation, sickness, losses and all the usual risks. We suggest bringing a copy of the policy with you in case of an emergency.
What is your cancellation policy?
30% of your retreat payment is non-refundable.
If a cancellation is made more than 8 weeks before retreat start date, you will be refunded your payment minus the 30%.
If a cancellation is made within 8 weeks of the retreat start date, the entire payment is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot. If so, you will be refunded your payment minus the 30%.
Cancellations must be made via email (retreats@swellyogastudio.com).