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Just a bunch of articles about Lombok, surfing, collabs and lifestyle, which we hope you’ll find useful.

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Surf IQ

The Surf IQ Collection is a curated series of articles designed to deepen your understanding of surfing.

Yoga

Yoga goes beyond flexibility.

Wellness

Wellness isn’t a trend — it’s a rhythm. And it’s a big part of the rhythm of Xanadu.

Culture & Arts

Culture is the layer beneath the lifestyle.

Interviews

Every meaningful journey is shaped by people.

 

Lombok

Lombok is more than a surf destination — it’s a landscape of contrasts.
The DO’s and DON’TS of Surfing Your First Reef Break

The DO’s and DON’TS of Surfing Your First Reef Break

Surfing a Reef Break for the First Time? Here Are the Do’s and Don’ts Planning a surf trip ...
How Long Does It Take To Get Good at Surfing?

How Long Does It Take To Get Good at Surfing?

One of our most common poolside topics at the Xanadu locations is how long it takes to get ...
Yoga vs Mobility: Which One Is Better for Surfers?

Yoga vs Mobility: Which One Is Better for Surfers?

Let's be clear.  Both yoga and mobility exercises are going to make surfing easier for ...
Post-Retreat Vibes: Celebrating Laure Meyer’s Final Longboard Retreats of 2024

Post-Retreat Vibes: Celebrating Laure Meyer’s Final Longboard Retreats of 2024

Under Lombok’s perfect waves, we said goodbye to something truly special in 2024. These ...
Post-Retreat Vibes: Special Longboard weeks with Tessa Timmons

Post-Retreat Vibes: Special Longboard weeks with Tessa Timmons

Golden sunsets, crystal-clear waves, and a whole lot of longboarding magic – that’s what ...
Meet Dr. Soph / Mental health expert, bestselling author and budding surfer

Meet Dr. Soph / Mental health expert, bestselling author and budding surfer

Meet Dr Soph, clinical psychologist, bestselling author and mental health expert at ...
What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?

What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?

Nervous that your learn-to-surf experience will be cut short due to your fitness ...
14 of Our Favourite Lombok Places to Visit and Explore

14 of Our Favourite Lombok Places to Visit and Explore

From the highest mountains to the most postcard perfect beaches and everywhere in ...
Surf IQ: The History of Longboard Surfing | Xanadu

Surf IQ: The History of Longboard Surfing | Xanadu

We look back to the past for two reasons: to reminisce about the good times and to learn from ...
Meet Leah / Our New Xanadu Village Surf Coach

Meet Leah / Our New Xanadu Village Surf Coach

Surfing is full of ups and downs, so it's important to keep your excitement levels high. And ...
11 Ways to Hack Your First Lombok Surfing Trip

11 Ways to Hack Your First Lombok Surfing Trip

We've all been there before. You've just booked a surf trip to Lombok and you're absolutely ...
Buying Your First Longboard Surfboard? Read This First…

Buying Your First Longboard Surfboard? Read This First…

Buying a car. Renting your first apartment. Going on your first overseas holiday. Finishing ...
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