6 week Surf Therapy Program

To Take your recovery to the next level!

Do you feel like…

Your surfing or recovery has plateaued?

You’re struggling to maintain balance and out of rhythm with life, mother nature, recovery?

Interested in firing on all cylinders and making the most of what life & the ocean bring your way?

Excited to learn something new?

Join us on the beach to find healing, connection and stoke!

We will put you in position for the wave of the day!

Our six-week Surf Therapy program is built to support you in developing your own surf practice and enhance your overall mental health & recovery journey. The focus of our program is to introduce surfing as a way to improve physical health, mental health and recovery in nature. We use the ocean and surfing as a conduit to explore, stimulate and deepen our journey of recovery.

This program is perfect for anyone that is interested in finding a new passion for mother nature and recovery - no surf experience required!

During our program, you’ll have the chance to learn and develop your own surf practice, strengthen your mental and emotional wellbeing, and learn new skills to support and deepen your recovery along the way.

Surfing is a powerful tool for your mental health, and you don’t have to paddle alone!

Join the Waitlist to be the first to know about the first round!

During THIS PROGRAM

YOU WILL…

  • Learn and practice skills to improve your surfing.

  • Deepen your recovery practice through surfing & mindfulness

  • Learn tools to manage your emotions effectively in your daily life, including mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga and sound healing.

  • Build greater sense of self-awareness, self-confidence, and resiliency.

  • Connect with a supportive group of surfers who value growth in the waves and on land.

  • Be SO STOKED!

    This program is only available a few times each year, so make sure to grab your spot now!

what to expect

We will meet on the beach at Santa Monica Ocean Park. Each session is 2 hours.

We will start our session in the sand before paddling out together

Each session will include:

  • Surf lesson

  • Mindfulness experiences such as meditation, yoga, sound healing

  • Connect with a rad group of like-minded individuals

  • Community and fellowship

  • BONUS recovery & surf tools

We provide all wetsuits and boards! Please feel free to bring your own gear as well!

Our group is limited to only 12 participants!

Join the waitlist for Summer 2024 below!

Benefits of Surf Therapy for recovery

  • Promotes mindfulness and presence

  • Increases self confidence and self efficacy

  • Cultivates self-esteem and resilience - you feel more confident in your abilities and trust yourself more

  • Opportunity to connect in community with like-minded people

  • Natural reduction of cravings

  • Reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD

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  • “I had so much fun surfing with both of you. Thank you so much for all your encouragement & support. Surfing was such a highlight in my recovery. It really helped me grow my confidence. When my friends saw the picture with me & the surfboard they said that is how they see me - it was so helpful to get back to that person who loves to try new things and that is what surfing did for me. I am so grateful for you both.”

    — Kathleen B. Surf Therapy Participant

  • “The ocean has now become a place I crave- a place that brings me a sense of calm, as well as a new sense of excitement, and a rush all at the same time. I have made new friends at the beach, I have found a new hobby, a new challenge that helps to keep me focused, and a new sense of pride or stoke that I feel while riding a wave!”

  • “I am also grateful to Ryan, who continues to help me conquer my fears while making me laugh while gaining new insight on the ocean and learning the science behind catching a wave. I am especially grateful for the sense of focus and a sense of being present the ocean has taught me, as each wave washes away my own fears and brings in a new perspective and a new opportunity!” - Lauren

 FAQs

  • According to the International Surf Therapy Organization, Surf Therapy is a method of intervention combining surf instructing/surfing and structured individual or group activities that promote psychological, physical and psychosocial well-being. For us, surf therapy is a way to dive deeper into our recovery journey.

  • If you’d like to join our event please click our ‘Join Waitlist’ button and complete our quick and easy form below

    Once you have enrolled, you’ll be sent an email confirmation and an online intake form to complete.

    Three days before the program, we’ll send you more information too!

  • No! This program will teach you the foundations and basics of surfing and how to paddle out on your own. If you already have a surf practice, read the next FAQ.

  • Yes! Our program is designed to connect people from all walks of life using surfing and the ocean. People can make new friends, learn about wellbeing, and focus on being the best version of themselves – all while surfing!

  • We highly recommend you attend every session to receive the full experience. But we understand that life happens. If you miss a session, we will still provide an opportunity for you to check in with our surf sponsors and provide you with the homework so you can stay!

  • We provide all gear for you! If you have your own wetsuit and/or board we highly recommend bringing it with you!

  • The only requirement for joining is that you show up to session with at least 24HRS of sobriety. This program is suited to the wider community to provide a healthy outlet for connection.

  • Yes! Please email hello@wavesofrecovery.org to inquire about working together or check out our “Surf Therapy for Individuals” tab under ”Our Programs”