We grow wiser each year that we add new countries to our list of retreat destinations. Here’s a pro-tip from each of the last ten (10) countries we have visited together:

1. Guatemala: Many villages in Guatemala speak a Mayan dialect first. With Spanish as the second language.

What a difference seven (7) years makes. The first time we visited the small fishing village of Lobitos, WAVES was a small, single-building program.

Today, it's a robust after-school program with eleven staff members, specializing in surf, skate, and Jiu-Jitsu. Each with a holistic approach and a focus on mental health.

Our center of self-worth lives primarily in the Solar Plexus Chakra. But there are ways to boost your self-worth within each of the chakras. Try one (or all) of these pick-me-up tips when you’re feeling down: