About Us
INTRODUCTION
Our Mission
At Mystic Tides, we are dedicated to fostering a profound and deep connection to nature and the self, empowering individuals to overcome fears and doubts, and creating a loving community of fun and support. Through the harmonious blend of surfing and yoga, we create an expansive space for personal growth, inner healing, and spiritual awakening.
Our retreat is a sanctuary where the waves of the ocean and the flow of yoga converge to inspire and transform, guiding you towards a more vibrant, fearless, and spiritually enriched life.
OUR TRAINERS
Meet the Mystic Team
Sunshine
Sunshine Ray was raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Botetourt, Virginia. A place that fueled his passion for nature, music, and adventure. He has continued to explore this world. Finding the natural beauty that Mother Earth has to offer and playing the songs he carries with him along the way. As he has traveled over the past 3 years he has taught yoga on 5 continents, in many countries, and has continuously grown as a student of yoga.
Sunshine started his journey with yoga in 2018. It was suggested to him by his therapist. He was seeking help for the trauma and pain he experienced while serving in the United States Air Force. While hesitant at first, this began his beautiful journey of healing. Which eventually lead him to Guatemala to do his first YTT. He completed his 200hr YTT with SYI in 2021. He immediately began teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga around the world. Exploring many different healing modalities along the way. This lead him to live at a Tantric ashram in Thailand for 5 months where he completed 500hrs of training. Learning Traditional Tantra, Ayurveda Massage, and Thai Massage. Letting his heart guide him he next found himself in Bali, Indonesia. This is where he did a 500hr YTT with Ulu Yoga. Further expanding his knowledge of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Tantra Yoga.
Sunshine continues to travel and teach and is calling Morocco home at the moment. Where he works as a yoga teacher, enjoying the stunning coast and surf Morocco has to offer. When he is not teaching yoga he is connecting with people, playing music on his guitar or wooden flutes, joining in Kirtan Jams, surfing, dancing, and doing Acro Yoga.
Minty
Minty is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), specializing in vinyasa, bhakti, aerial yoga, and energy work. Her passion for sharing happiness and health has led her down the path of healing. Minty has advanced her skills with certifications in Reiki II, craniosacral therapy, EFT therapy, tantric massage, somatic movement, and osteopathic yoga alignment. She teaches to inspire students to find their best selves, fostering an understanding and connection between the mind, body, and spirit. She also loves to inspire each person’s unique expression through the practice of bhakti, devotional yoga and singing.
Minty is known for her bright spirit, quirky humor, and soothing grace. Students find her an absolute gem of inspiration. She loves being in nature, connecting with the flow of the waves, and finds the spirit of the ocean to be a calming yet challenging representation of life itself. Join Minty on a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being at our surf and yoga retreat.
Héloïse
Héloïse, is a dedicated yogi from Canada, embarked on her teaching journey in 2013, driven by a profound commitment to follow her heart.
Specializing in Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, she is also trained in various disciplines including the Chakra System, Thai massage, SUP Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and emotional and energetic healing modalities.
Héloïse views yoga as a powerful tool for self-healing and the purification of mind, body, and soul. Her true passion lies in guiding others on their transformative journeys back to their authentic selves. She has shared her expertise globally, teaching at esteemed venues ranging from yoga studios to resorts and corporations like Google, Lululemon, and Four Seasons.
Currently based in Bali, Héloïse is a lead instructor at ULU Yoga, where she enriches the global yoga community through her 200hr, 300hr, and Aerial Yoga Teacher Training programs. Known for her playful spirit and infectious joy, Héloïse effortlessly spreads happiness and embodies the essence of a mermaid with her deep love for the ocean. She draws profound inspiration from the sea’s serenity and mystery, offering a unique blend of depth and delight. Embark with Héloïse on a journey to uncover your true self and cultivate a life of joy and meaningful connection at our surf and yoga retreat.