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Posts by category
- Category: Community
- Surf Retreats for Freelancers and Remote Workers: Can You Mix Work, Waves and a Reset?
- What to Do on a Surf Retreat When You’re Not Surfing?
- All-Inclusive Surfing: Can You Go on a Surf Retreat if You Don’t Surf?
- Solo Surf Travel vs Shared Surf Travel: What Actually Changes?
- How Confidence Grows Faster in Supportive Surf Environments
- Why Starting Fresh Doesn’t Mean Starting Harder
- Why Surfing Together Strengthens Bonds
- Get to Know Stéphanie / Rise Up’s Retreat Manager
- Christmas in Central America: What Does It Look Like?
- How to Stay in Retreat Mode After Leaving Rise Up: Mindset and Mental Clarity
- Get to Know Vendela: Our Surf Programme Manager
- Get to Know Cris / Our Nicaragua Surf Coach and Yoga Practitioner
- Get To Know Sam: Our Marketing Manager at Rise Up
- How Annual Surf Trips Can Prevent Burnout in Busy Professionals
- Waves of Inspiration / From Ice-Cold Wipeouts to Surfing Wow Moments
- Surf Camps or All-Inclusive Surf Retreats: Which Is Best?
- Waves of Inspiration: The Texan Lawyer Turned Surf Fanatic
- Beginner Surf Gear: Interview with Phil
- International Women’s Day: Meet the Ladies of Rise Up
- Meet the Familia: Rise Up Surf Nicaragua
- Getting Lost in Costa Rica with Emy, Surf Photographer
- A Recap of Rise Up Surf Retreats in Barbados
- A day in the life on a Costa Rica surf retreat
- Meet the Costa Rica Crew
- A Love Letter from a Lake Surfer
- Come on the road with us
- Because of You…
- Category: Culture
- How Surf Trips Can Create Real Impact (And How to Choose the Right Retreat)
- The Psychology of Surf Travel: Why Place Matters More than You Think
- Nicaragua Beyond the Surf: Culture, Food and Pace of Life
- How to Be a More Respectful Surf Traveler
- How to Stay in Retreat Mode After Leaving Rise Up: Daily Rituals
- How to Stay in Retreat Mode After Leaving Rise Up: Fitness and Movement
- 15 Surf Movies and Clips You Need to Watch
- Category: Knowledge
- Is 40 too old to learn to surf?
- The Comparison Trap: The Hidden Reason Your Surfing Isn’t Improving
- What Are the Different Kinds of Surfing?
- Is Central America Safe for Solo Travelers?
- Surfing Advice for Beginners From our Rise up Coaches
- Surfboards Guide: What Are the Different Types of Surfboards?
- What’s the Fastest Way to Become a Better Surfer?
- Surfing Point Breaks for the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know
- The Science of Noseriding
- How Can I Practice Surfing When There Are No Waves?
- How Are Waves Formed?
- The Surprising Ways Surfing Rewires Our Brains
- Want to Improve Your Surf IQ? Check Out These 16 Irresistible Surf Books
- How to Read a Surf Forecast: Beginner’s Edition
- Category: Lifestyle
- Illness Setbacks: 6 Steps to Recover Physical Fitness after Getting Sick without Beating Yourself Up
- How Katie Schmidt, California Behavioral Food Therapist, Uses a Non-Diet Approach to Help her Clients Heal
- The Power of Ritual: Cultivate confidence and build momentum towards your dream life
- Discover Your Values: Measure Success, Create Meaning and Unlock Motivation by Knowing What Matters to You
- Self-Compassion: The Mindset Practice that Will Boost Your Performance and Make You Happier (plus a journal exercise to start right now)
- How to Create A Morning Routine that Will Change Your Life
- 6 Pillars of Health to Transform your Wellbeing from the Inside Out
- How to Bring the Ocean Inside During Lockdown
- Give a Little Bit
- Category: Responsibility
- Category: Surf
- Stuck at Intermediate? Why Your Surfing Plateaued and How to Break Through
- Is a Surf Retreat Worth It? An Honest Look at the Pros and Cons
- How Long Does It Take to Learn to Surf on a Retreat?
- Are Surf Retreats Good for Solo Travelers Over 30?
- What Is a Surf Retreat (And Is It Right for You)?
- What Makes a Surf Retreat Feel Safe and Supportive?
- Skip the Crowds: The Best Places to Learn to Surf Without the Chaos
- Why Off-Season Surf Trips Are Underrated
- Common Mental Blocks Women Face in Surfing
- What’s the Best Month to Surf Costa Rica?
- The Mental Barriers That Hold Surfers Back (And How to Move Through Them)
- Where Are the Best Surf Spots in December?
- Waves of Inspiration / The Great Lakes Surfer Making Waves in Nicaragua
- What Is the Best Beach in Central America for Surfing? We Asked Our Head Coaches
- The Top Surf Spots in Northern Nicaragua (Minus Our Secret Breaks)
- How to Surf Reef Breaks (Without Freaking Out)
- The Beginners Guide to Costa Rica Surf Seasons
- Nicaragua Surf: Why Offshore Winds Are Your Secret Weapon as a Beginner Surfer
- How to Surf a Beach Break
- A Quick Guide to Understanding Surfboard Fin Design
- The Best Surf in Central America: A Spot-By-Spot Guide
- Barbados Surf Guide: What to Know Before You Go
- When Is the Best Time to Surf in Nicaragua?
- Our 10 Favourite Freesurfers: Shortboard Edition
- 12 Tips to Hack Your First Surf Holiday
- 12 Underrated Benefits of Attending a Surf and Yoga Retreat
- Our 10 Favourite Freesurfers: Longboard Edition
- The Art of Living Well: Is Surfing the Secret to a Longer Life?
- The Essential Surf Trip Packing List for Your Next Retreat
- 20 Quotes That Perfectly Capture the Essence of Surf Travel
- Can Surfing Improve Mindfulness in Adults?
- Ride the Waves: An Insider’s Guide to Surfing in Costa Rica
- 6 Stretches You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Surf
- 5 Reasons Why Barbados Should Be Your Next Surf Destination
- Why Yoga Will Improve Your Surfing
- On the Road in Guatemala
- Memories From Costa Rica
- Category: Wellness
- Category: What's Happening
- What Does an Untouched Surf Destination Actually Feel Like?
- The Off-Season Advantage: 6 Indisputable Truths About Surfing During the Shoulder Seasons
- How to Choose a Surf Trip Based on Energy, Not Waves
- Get To Know Lisa: Our Specialty Retreat Host
- Get To Know Andrea: Our Nicaragua Retreat Manager
- What to Look for in a Yoga and Surf Retreat: Costa Rica Edition
- Category: Yoga
- The Hidden Superpower of a Surf and Yoga Retreat: Recovery
- How Daily Rituals Like Yoga and Sunsets Change Your Nervous System
- Costa Rica Yoga Retreats for Solo Travelers: Why You Won’t Feel Alone
- Can Yoga Make Me a Better Surfer?
- Using Yoga to Overcome our Fear of Waves
- Timeless Yoga Advice for Beginner Surfers From Our Movement Guru, Cici
- Surfing and Yoga: The Perfect Harmony of Body and Wave
- 5 Yoga Poses to Feel More Grounded and Less Stressed Out
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