Step into the ocean.

Slow down. Listen.

A slower, more spacious way of surfing — guided by presence, attention, and integration.

Armação de Pêra, Algarve, Portugal

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions

Armação de Pêra, Algarve, Portugal

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions are not surf lessons in the usual sense.
And they are not retreats.

They are extended, one-to-one ocean sessions where surfing becomes a place to slow down, listen more closely, and integrate experience — in the body, in attention, and in relationship with the ocean.

The ocean is our space.
Surfing is our anchor.
Presence is how we move.

What This Session Is

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions offer:

extended time in and around the ocean
slower pacing before, during, and after surfing
presence-led guidance and simple verbal cues
space for reflection and integration
learning that unfolds through experience, not instruction

Technique is not the focus — though it often improves naturally.
The focus is how you meet the ocean, and what becomes visible when there is time and space to stay with experience.

Nothing is forced.
Nothing is rushed.
The session follows the rhythm of the tide, the conditions, and what is alive.

How This Differs from Surf Sessions

Surf Sessions focus on skill-building, safety, and confidence within a clear learning structure.

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions offer a more spacious container, where attention can rest not only on technique, but on sensation, timing, trust, and response.

Here, we may notice:

how you relate to uncertainty, fear, or control
how presence affects movement and timing
how habits show up in the water
how awareness changes the experience of waves

This is not analysis.
It’s lived, embodied noticing — with the ocean as teacher.

Who These Sessions Are For

These extended sessions may be a good fit if you:

feel drawn to a slower, more attentive way of surfing
want space beyond technique and performance
are curious about how inner patterns show up in the water
value reflection as much as action
already have basic comfort in the ocean
prefer depth over intensity

This is not a first-ever surf experience.
It’s a space for those who already feel at ease enough in the water to slow down and listen.

What a Session May Include

Each session is shaped by conditions and by you, but may include:

a simple orientation before entering the water
conscious preparation and pacing
surfing with guided awareness
gentle cues offered in the moment
time to settle and reflect afterward
space for integration into daily life

There is no agenda to achieve.
The value lies in staying with what unfolds.

Format & Exchange

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions

Private (1:1)
Extended duration (more spacious than standard surf sessions)

Exchange: 300 €

Sessions are offered primarily one-to-one.
In some cases, sessions may be shared by two people who already come together, by mutual agreement.

Booking & Conditions

A 50% deposit is required to reserve dates and confirm intention
Deposits are non-refundable as cash, and transferable as credit, valid for 12 months from the purchase date
Sessions depend on safe and suitable ocean conditions
If conditions don’t allow surfing, sessions are rescheduled within your stay where possible, or credited

You are booking my time, presence, and expertise, aligned with conditions —
not a guarantee of specific waves.

Booking rhythm
Sessions are ideally arranged at least 24 hours in advance.
I’m generally offline in the evenings, so messages received later may be answered the following day.

Rescheduling & credit
Changes or cancellations must be communicated at least 48 hours in advance for the deposit to remain valid as credit.
Credit may be applied toward other offerings, such as Presence Sessions or Surfskate sessions, subject to availability.

Practical Details

Location: Armação de Pêra, Algarve, Portugal
Boards and wetsuits provided
Sessions are tide and weather dependent
Requires basic comfort in the ocean
Languages: English (preferred), Czech, Portuguese

A Closing Note

This work isn’t about doing surfing better.

It’s about allowing more time and space for a different quality of attention —
one where movement, awareness, and learning aren’t separated.

If you’re unsure whether this or a Surf Session is the right fit,
you’re welcome to reach out and feel into it together.

Availability & Booking

Surf & Presence — Extended Sessions are aligned with tides, conditions, and my availability.
Sessions are scheduled intentionally and confirmed close to the day, once conditions are clear.

To explore availability or inquire about an extended session:

→ Message me on WhatsApp

If you don’t use WhatsApp, you’re welcome to reach out via the contact page.