Do I need any MovNat experience?

No. The holiday is open to complete beginners in MovNat. Philippe adapts his sessions to all profiles. The movements taught are natural movements the human body is built for — not acrobatic figures or advanced techniques.

Do I need to be able to surf?

No. The holiday is designed for surf beginners. Lessons are run by Natural Surf School (EFS-certified), with groups organised by level.

Do the MovNat sessions take place outdoors?

Yes. Sessions take place outdoors — in the Villa Baïna garden, in the pine forest directly opposite the villa, or on the beach depending on Philippe's schedule and the weather. The natural setting of Seignosse, between ocean and forest, is an integral part of the Surf & MovNat experience.

Does Philippe teach breathwork during the retreat?

Philippe is certified in Oxygen Advantage and Breath Hold Work. Depending on the group and how the week unfolds, elements of breathwork may be woven into the MovNat sessions — and also in the ocean, to work on comfort and ease in the water. It is not a separate formal module — it is a natural dimension of his teaching that enriches the surf experience.

When is the 2027 date?

One date is planned for mid-June 2027, subject to confirmation. To be notified as soon as it is confirmed: info@naturalsurflodge.com / +33 (0)6 74 16 02 28.

What language are the MovNat sessions taught in?

Sessions are primarily in French. Philippe has experience working with international guests and can adapt to an English-speaking group. Please mention your language preference when booking.

Surf & MovNat Retreat with Philippe Haslé — Seignosse, Landes

The Surf & MovNat Retreat is offered by Natural Surf Lodge in collaboration with Philippe Haslé — a state-qualified sports educator (since 2001), certified MovNat Trainer, and instructor in breathing techniques (Oxygen Advantage, Breath Hold Work), Qigong and internal martial arts.

The retreat takes place at Villa Baïna, 8 avenue de la Marquèze, Seignosse Océan (40510), on one date in 2027 (to be confirmed). It combines 5 surf lessons of 1h30 run by Natural Surf School (EFS-certified surf school, Plage des Casernes) and 5 outdoor MovNat sessions led by Philippe, Monday to Friday, in the natural setting of Seignosse — between the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes pine forest. Open to complete beginners in both surf and MovNat.

From €780/person/week (Villa Baïna). Contact: info@naturalsurflodge.com / +33 (0)6 74 16 02 28.

What is MovNat?

Dates 2027 TBC

MovNat is a fitness and physical education system based on the full range of natural human motor skills. Walking, breathing, running, jumping, carrying, throwing, climbing, rolling and crawling, swimming... MovNat is a natural fitness method. Through the natural gestures for which our body is made, the MovNat method allows us to progress in our physical and mental condition and in our physical abilities. More broadly, MovNat is also a lifestyle that allows us to reconnect with nature and find the one that is in us; the practice brings a great feeling of freedom and surfing will be part of it...

Philippe Haslé — your MovNat instructor

Philippe has been a state-qualified sports educator since 2001, and is a certified MovNat Trainer. He accompanies groups throughout the year in indoor and outdoor sessions. He also teaches Qigong and internal martial arts. He likes to transmit beyond the movement, an art of living naturally.

You will live with him for a week, he will accompany you in the practice of MovNat and you will share convivial moments around surfing and MovNat.

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Why combine surfing and MovNat?

Surfing and MovNat share the same physical foundations: joint mobility, balance, proprioception, breath management and limb coordination. The skills trained in MovNat — climbing, rolling, jumping, crawling, swimming — correspond directly to the physical demands of surfing: explosive power at take-off, stability on the board, managing wipeouts, endurance in the water. A Surf & MovNat week is not a surf camp with sport added on — it is a week where both practices genuinely feed each other, in and out of the water, in the same natural environment.

What's included

6 nights

in a shared or private room at the Villa

6 breakfasts

local / organic

5 surf lessons

from monday to friday

5 sessions of MovNat

from Monday to Friday

Also...

A theoretical course
of 1 hour

about ocean & surf culture

A surf photo session

to improve your surf
(and for souvenirs)

1 plancha party

on tuesday evening

Sheets

+ 1 towel + handmade dry soap for body and on demand

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Who is this holiday for?

The Surf & MovNat Holiday is open to adult beginners — in both surf and MovNat. No prior experience in either discipline is required. It is particularly suited to:

People looking for an active, restorative week in the Landes natural setting
Those curious about natural movement wanting to discover MovNat in a concrete, playful outdoor context
Surf beginners who prefer a whole-body approach rather than a purely technical surf week
Solo travellers or duos looking for a warm, convivial group atmosphere

Accommodation

Villa Baïna SURF HOUSE
An architect's villa to welcome surfers

For your Surf & MovNat stay, you will stay in our spacious Villa located on the ocean shore in Seignosse Le Penon. This seaside resort of the Landes coast is ideally located near the beach, surf spots and shops (bars, restaurants). This large house of 180 m2 is composed of a large living room, a shared equipped kitchen, a large terrace and a garden of 1000 m2. A shared room or private rooms are available for your own comfort. You can enjoy the large garden with an outdoor XXL jacuzzi and deckchairs to rest after your surfing session.

From 780€/week/person in shared room

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DUO CANOPÉE apartment

Large, fully equipped 2-room apartment with south-facing terrace overlooking the dune and pine forest. For duos wanting to combine the group experience with private time. Forest path leading directly to Plage des Casernes (Natural Surf School).

From 995€

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Please note: Depending on the number of participants, we may offer the “Surf & Mov Nat'” package at the Natural Surf Lodge (accommodations listed below) at the same rate.

THE NATURAL SURF LODGE: The Historic Surf Camp

Every week from April through November
Nestled in the heart of nature, the Lodge is a little slice of paradise in the middle of a nature reserve. It’s a small farm in the Landes region that’s been renovated into a surf camp, featuring two private rooms, one family room, and three shared rooms. In the middle of this large green space, you’ll find a spacious common area featuring a dining room, a kitchen, a chill-out corner, and other cool amenities: pool table, foosball, guitar, piano… A skate bowl is also available at the Lodge to help you practice your surfing moves, as well as a spa pool, a hot tub, and a steam room to relax between your surfing sessions.