20th February 2020
In Photos: Sunday Surf Club
When we first arrived in Varkala there were no local people surfing at all, so we set up our weekly surf club to teach the local kids how to surf.
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30th January 2019
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Soul People: Sim Warren
We caught up with Sim Warren, the director of our latest short film for Soul & Surf Portugal.
3rd October 2018
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Quiet Time – Why Portugal In The Autumn
This summer we’ve been busy popping-up on the South Coast of Portugal’s Algarve, hosting a series of surf and yoga weeks. And we’re pretty stoked to say we’re not done yet – we’ve still got a week in October to come, and another in November (spaces available on both – get in touch…) Rachel, our […]
11th July 2018
How Surfing Helped Me Find Presence
Lou Burton, a member of our Varkala team last season, shares her thoughts on how surfing has helped her achieve a more mindful lifestyle since leaving behind the City… Anxiety is a big word. And it’s not something we admit to freely, or even realise we have until it’s already started to consume us. For […]
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23rd June 2018
The Soul of Surfing
In the first instalment of four articles, Sam Bleakley explores The Soul of Surfing alongside the stunning photography of Katie Rae. Immersed in Water Today there are over 30 million surfers in the world, a rainbow spectrum of ages and nations, all seeking fulfilment from riding waves. You can surf reefs, points, beach breaks, river […]
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1st November 2017
Varkala – Without Love…
One of the best things about Varkala is spending time with all the guys who grew up here. Some of them learnt to surf through Soul & Surf, growing into strong and wonderful souls who now inspire the next generation to walk on water. At first they were reserved; they’ve known each other for years […]
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16th October 2016
Soul People – Varghees
What makes Soul&Surf tick? The amazing bunch of people that work with us of course. Soul People will introduce you to some of the incredible people we work in both Sri Lanka and India. Photo: Steve Coombes Name: My name is Varghees Age: 26 Where’s Home? Kovalam, Kerala What’s your role at Soul&Surf: I’m a surf instructor Photo: […]
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I got back from my holiday at Soul and Surf on Monday (still slightly in shock to be back in the cold and rain!). I wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone there for making it such a brilliant week and to let you know how awesome all the staff are (I’m sure […]
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