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About Salty Team

The Salty Souls team is a growing community of women who aren't afraid of getting wet, sweaty or salty. Who left cities and belief systems behind to build a new, epic reality on the wilder side of life. You can follow our adventures @thesaltysouls

Is Surfing Enough Exercise, or Do Surfers Need Extra Training?

There's nothing more satisfying than that surfed-out feeling; the tired spaghetti arms, the ache in your neck, that feeling that for the last few hours, you were really moving. Surfing is a full-body workout, and pushes our strength, cardiovascular endurance and balance. You might find yourself [...]

By |November 13th, 2024|Categories: All|Tags: , |Comments Off on Is Surfing Enough Exercise, or Do Surfers Need Extra Training?

Top Female Surf Documentaries You Need to Watch Now!

Top Female Surf Documentaries You Need to Watch Right Now From big-wave riding to breaking gender barriers, these top female surf documentaries spotlight the fearless women who have redefined the world of surfing. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, edge-of-your-seat wave action, or stories of sheer [...]

By |September 24th, 2024|Categories: Surf|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Top Female Surf Documentaries You Need to Watch Now!

10 Reasons to Learn to Surfskate

Learn to Surfskate What is is Surfskating? Why is getting so popular? Surfskate, also known as surf skateboarding or surf-inspired skateboarding, is a style of skateboarding that mimics the movements and feeling of surfing on land. It involves using a specially designed skateboard with unique [...]

By |May 16th, 2023|Categories: Surfskate|Tags: , |Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Learn to Surfskate

Lofoten: a cold-water surf paradise

Photos by Fredrikke Sofie Jerring In the Northernmost part of Norway, above the Arctic Circle in an archipelago surrounded by rough waters, astonishing majestic mountains, breathtaking fjords and world class waves you find Lofoten. A cold-water surf paradise, and probably one of the most remote [...]

By |January 28th, 2023|Categories: Adventure, Surf, Travel|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Lofoten: a cold-water surf paradise

How to Train According to Your Menstrual Cycle

How to Train According to Your Menstrual Cycle. How did the USA women’s soccer team win the World Cup in 2019? Cycle charting. I read this in a news story soon after the Women’s Football World Cup and was truly astounded! ⁣ I’m sure a [...]

By |July 21st, 2022|Categories: Training and fitness, Wellness|Comments Off on How to Train According to Your Menstrual Cycle

Why sleep is more important than diet or exercise

Did you know, most of the time people have cravings- it's a sign that they’re just tired. Did you know if you have a poor nights sleep, you’re more likely to have a poor memory the next day, because you didn’t give your mind a [...]

By |July 1st, 2022|Categories: Training and fitness, Wellness|Tags: , |Comments Off on Why sleep is more important than diet or exercise

Say Hola to our Co-Founder and Salty Souls surf coach ‘MC’

Say "Hola!" to our co-founder and Salty Souls surf coach Marie-Christine Amyot, aka "MC" - the co-founder, head trainer and workout creator in the Salty Club app, as well as the co-creator of the Salty Mama package, and a new mama herself to her baby [...]

By |June 26th, 2022|Categories: Surf|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Say Hola to our Co-Founder and Salty Souls surf coach ‘MC’

Eco-Anxiety and How We Can Start Saving The Planet

Eco-anxiety refers to anxiety or worry about the biological threats facing the earth. This is definitely a very new phenomena that many of us are facing. It is seen as a typical reaction to a growing awareness of the problems that can result from climate [...]

By |June 20th, 2022|Categories: Social Action|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Eco-Anxiety and How We Can Start Saving The Planet

SALTY IN FAR WAY INDONESIA // Part 1 ~ The Getting There

Every cult has its mecca, that one place fanatics dream of experiencing with their own living soul. Surfing is no exception: Indonesia it is. In the last decade Indo has easily become the promised land for surfers and non-surfers alike, rapidly gaining popularity as one [...]

By |May 30th, 2022|Categories: Adventure, Surf|Comments Off on SALTY IN FAR WAY INDONESIA // Part 1 ~ The Getting There

SALTY IN FAR AWAY INDONESIA // Part 2 ~ Life à la Robinson Crusoe

If you missed it, read: Part 1- The Getting There  THE HABITATION We had settled into a modest land camp at the southern tip of the island. Six ocean front rooms with flower pattern mosquitos nets, a disproportionally spacious bathroom with a tiny sink, a shower [...]

By |May 29th, 2022|Categories: Adventure, Surf|Comments Off on SALTY IN FAR AWAY INDONESIA // Part 2 ~ Life à la Robinson Crusoe

SALTY IN FAR AWAY INDONESIA // Part 3 – Surfing on Razor Blades

If you haven't read them yet, first read Part 1 and Part 2. Beyond the stormy boat ride and the wild pig BBQ, the real point to coming all the way here was obviously to surf impeccable waves. But we would be lying if we [...]

By |May 28th, 2022|Categories: Adventure, Surf|Comments Off on SALTY IN FAR AWAY INDONESIA // Part 3 – Surfing on Razor Blades

How to Hydrate

Drink more water. We all know we should, but most of us don’t. The algorithm depends on many variables for just how much water each of us needs such as exercise intensity, the climate of where we live in, diet etc. Very roughly speaking the [...]

By |April 12th, 2022|Categories: Nutrition, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on How to Hydrate

Eating Habits For The Planet

In honor of Mother Earth, we must ask ourselves: how can we clean up our eating habits for the planet? How can we support a harmonious ecosystem, a natural food system that provides so much for us and asks for nothing in return? The direction [...]

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How to Grocery Shop Efficiently

Grocery shopping can be daunting. Learning how to grocery shop efficiently can save you time and money in the year ahead. Here are few strategies to shave time off of running around the aisles and standing in line: 1. Make a plan. What are you [...]

By |January 12th, 2022|Categories: Life hacks, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on How to Grocery Shop Efficiently

Meet Ligia: Yogi by Day, DJ by Night

Born in El Salvador, Ligia Jimenez continues to impress us with her never-ending list of skills and interests. A passionate yoga instructor, sound healer, graphic designer, artist and DJ, Ligia joined our team in 2019 and has been a bright addition to the Salty team [...]

By |January 9th, 2022|Categories: Yoga|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Meet Ligia: Yogi by Day, DJ by Night

Meet Gracie Martinez: Nutrition wizard

From Ecuador, Grace Martinez is our head chef on the retreats in Playa Ayampe and food is definitely her love language. Her cooking is, just like her personality; colorful and caring. "I love experimenting with flavors and using my creativity to make easy, healthy, tasty [...]

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Saltiness in Moderation Outside of the Sea

Salt when it comes to food is one of the most common condiments to be found, tied closely with pepper, on our dining tables. It’s a dash of flavor we crave in our food. And it plays an integral role in the optimal functioning of [...]

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Reaching for Healthy Fuel

Making more space to empower conscious decisions to support healthy eating habits. Food is fuel, we hear this expression all the time. It is a pretty fundamental truth. Yet, how come we feed our bodies all sorts of foods with labels that have mystery chemical [...]

By |April 12th, 2021|Categories: Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Reaching for Healthy Fuel

Your at-home DIY retreat

Finding yourself at home more than usual right now? ... Why don’t you do a DIY Salty Retreat at home? This post will show you how to do just that and leave you feeling centred, recalibrated, energized and calm again. You will need: A weekend [...]

By |December 14th, 2019|Categories: Empowerment, Nutrition, Surf, Yoga|Comments Off on Your at-home DIY retreat

Meet our *NEW* Salty Club chef Taylor Godber (+ FREE Watermelon Ceviche recipe)

"Consciousness starts by taking care of the vessel we do have: what we feed it, literally and energetically (our conversation with ourselves). How does food make you feel? what foods make you 'feel' good?" -Taylor Godber *scroll down for free watermelon ceviche recipe* We first [...]

By |July 1st, 2019|Categories: Nutrition|Comments Off on Meet our *NEW* Salty Club chef Taylor Godber (+ FREE Watermelon Ceviche recipe)

Meet Jenny Troeber: founder of Boundless Betty

Meet Jenny Troeber, founder of Boundless Betty. Her mission is to encourage, inspire, empower and ease accessibility for all women into outdoor adventure sports. Where did your passion for action sports begin? I think that I have mostly my dad to blame for this! He’s [...]

By |January 28th, 2019|Categories: Empowerment|Comments Off on Meet Jenny Troeber: founder of Boundless Betty

Les Salty Souls dans la série Surf Inc. de Ouisurf

L’automne dernier, Benjamin Rochette, fondateur de Ouisurf, nous a proposé de prendre part à son nouveau projet: Surf Inc.  À travers une web série, on présente le parcours de 10 entrepreneurs qui ont choisi de s’expatrier afin de mettre leur passion au centre de leur [...]

By |September 24th, 2018|Categories: Adventure|Comments Off on Les Salty Souls dans la série Surf Inc. de Ouisurf

Stuck for what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? We got you.

Christmas has become a very capitalist-driven enterprise that pressures us all into stressfully buying a bunch of crap for our loved ones to prove our love for them. We want to stress that buying gifts is not a necessity to express your love this time [...]

By |December 15th, 2017|Categories: Life hacks|Comments Off on Stuck for what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? We got you.

Burned-out at 27: What Happens When You Fall Off the Carousel

I’ve been a Grey’s Anatomy fan since forever, way before I went to medical school. I remember watching all first three seasons in a record-breaking short amount of time and thinking I wanted to be Meredith Grey. Now, let me clear the air before I [...]

By |July 11th, 2017|Categories: Empowerment|Comments Off on Burned-out at 27: What Happens When You Fall Off the Carousel

We Ask Women Killing it in Their Field: What Was Your First Job? (Part 2)

They're killing it in their field now- but everyone has to start somewhere! Here the girls of Salty, June and Gemsita spill: what was their first job?! Marie-Christine Amyot Co-Founder Salty Souls Experience "I was fifteen and I remember I had made about fifty copies [...]

By |April 2nd, 2017|Categories: Empowerment|Comments Off on We Ask Women Killing it in Their Field: What Was Your First Job? (Part 2)

Salty in Ecuador : the Recap !

The Salty Souls just completed their first season Ayampe, Ecuador. Here, participant Ashley Dujlovic recaps the nine day experience. Sometimes it takes a week away with other strong, like-minded, and hilarious women to remind you that you are capable of anything. There are not enough [...]

By |March 12th, 2017|Categories: Adventure, Surf, Yoga|Comments Off on Salty in Ecuador : the Recap !

The best Christmas Gift ideas – from the Salty team

For that person who has eyeballs ~ BAMBOOLIFE SUNGLASSES ~ Inspired by nature, Bamboo Life creates beautiful eco friendly eyewear hand crafted from sustainable bamboo & wood while protecting your eyes from UV radiation. And the best bit, use the code SALTY15 at check out for 15 [...]

By |December 9th, 2016|Categories: Life hacks|Comments Off on The best Christmas Gift ideas – from the Salty team

Janne Robinson’s Five Daily Habits for Maximum Confidence

>> Come vibe with us & Janne Robinson this Winter in El Salvador (Special Edition) Janne Robinson takes slabs of her heart and shares them with the world for a living. That's how she describes her day job. Her poems are raw and gutsy, with titles [...]

By |October 2nd, 2016|Categories: Empowerment|Comments Off on Janne Robinson’s Five Daily Habits for Maximum Confidence