Nala Wellness Co

Laya runs surf-and-yoga retreats out of Siargao, handling everything from accommodation to daily surf lessons to evening yoga sessions. The operation is run by Barak and Eden, who appear to actually care whether you improve – theory sessions are included, instructors track your progress, and you’ll be catching waves on both sides by the end of the week (their words, backed by enough reviews to believe it).

You don’t need any surf experience coming in. Several reviewers showed up having never stood on a board and left genuinely hooked – which is harder to pull off than most surf camps make it sound. The schedule is tight and organized without feeling like a military exercise.

They’ll also arrange standalone surf lessons if you’re not doing the full retreat (Eden specifically gets named for sorting this out quickly). Solo travelers consistently mention making real friends here, which matters more than it sounds when you’re navigating an island alone.