The Beauty of Vulnerability

Welcoming people into our lives with open arms and open hearts is a part of our lives journey. We are given the opportunity to connect with people on a deeper level while uncovering hidden aspects of ourselves. The secret ingredient in establishing these authentic connections is vulnerability. Vulnerability is allowing your true essence to be seen by all those who come into your life. It’s always easier said than done. If you are a stubborn Scorpio or a guarded person like myself,  being vulnerable can be challenging. 

3 Simple Stretches you can do on your surfboard!

Check out this video tutorial on three simple stretches that can be done in the line up in between sets. This is for all you frothing surfers who skip a beach warm up to charge hard.

Experiencing What Is 

I don't know what to call it. The optimists curse, the delusion of gratitude. I have been having a revolution in these passed few weeks in how I approach my uncomfortable emotions and thought I would share. A few simple shifts have totally changed the way I relate. 

Recently my mom called me out on a tendency I have and it sparked an awakening for me. Hallelujah for the friends and loved ones that call us out on our shit! 

I was telling her about a looming sense of sadness  I was feeling. This heaviness in my heart. Nothing over-whelming, just there. 

It didn't make any sense to me. Everything in my life is seemingly great - a loving relationship, building a business, living the dream..blah blah. 

Why am I sad?! 

Exploring Meditation: My Experience at the Float Spa

There are endless methods you can apply to approach meditation. From mantra to breathing technique, visualization to guided listening, the options are endless and exploration is healthy. Sometimes the more simple the better. Just sit there, be still and breathe, observe what comes up.  

However you go about doing it, taking time to turn down the buzz of the external world and tune into your internal pulses (to your breath, the breath of the universe) is invaluable. That time can improve your quality of life and general sense of contentment.

Playa Gigante Girls Surf Club!

A huge reason we offer retreats in our home of Nicaragua is to share the community that we have grown to know and love with our guests in an authentic way that you wouldn't get to experience otherwise. We wanted to offer something different with our Papaya Wellness Retreats. Offer real glimpses into the community, people and ways of life in Nicaragua. We wanted to create a platform to help our guests form relationships across cultures. The perspective shifts that arise from opening your eyes and hearts to different ways of life can be truly life changing. 

Bali Bliss 2015

Bali is a truly magical and charged island, even in all its hustle and bustle. Spirit and the sacred, the peaceful and serene, all are woven intoaspects of everyday life. The Baliense people have consistently offered us the warmest and most sincere welcome. We are truly grateful for the gift to travel and experience, to connect and shareacross cultures and oceans. What an opportunity for growth and perspective. Thank you Bali and it’s community for all the lessons you shared with grace-

Falling into… yourself

The tides are changing, the leaves are falling, and the cool air is rolling in. This must only mean one thing that autumn is upon us. The Equinox, which occurred on September 23rd, marked the balance between light and dark and entering into a new fresh season. Mother Nature is shedding her layers and preparing for the cold wintery months that lie ahead.

The Magical Island of Bali­ Bali Bliss with Papayawellness Bali is Indonesia’s most famous island and with good reason! Bali is a blend of spectacular mountain scenery, super lush, tropical jungles and stunning beaches. The people are friendly and the culture is vibrant. Known as the Land of the Gods, the appeal of Bali is seen through its sheer natural beauty, volcanoes, lush vegetation, rich culture, reverence for spirit, amazing fresh food and the abundance of things to do.