The Netherlands Adventurers Meetup

Over the past two years, I’ve been dealing with a stubborn hip injury. At one point, it got so bad I could barely walk. The cause? A miscarriage, hormones, or maybe an old hip issue from the past? Who knows?

The orthopedic doctor told me, “Just start cycling.” Even with the physiotherapist, we were mostly in the dark—and things only got worse.

But with my background as a former top-level athlete and my love for sports, I didn’t give up. I started a deep search for the root cause—and more importantly, the solution—to my problem.

Through a combination of physio, lots of yoga, and light strength training, I found that solution. In fact, I’m now back to doing the sports I love: surfing, sailing, and kitesurfing!

I’m not claiming to have a cure for all hip or pelvic issues—definitely not.
But I do believe there’s a missing link in how we approach these kinds of injuries. Especially for women (and men) who suffer from hip, pelvic, or lower back discomfort. I meet many of them in my surf classes.

Many medical specialists focus only on isolated parts of the body (the knee, the hip, etc.) and forget to look at the full chain—the full body—and the underlying cause of the issues.

And just as important: How do you deal with your injury on a daily basis?

• What can you do to reduce stress—and with that, the muscle tension and nervous system overload in your body?
• Which yoga poses can help relieve tightness in your hips, psoas, and back?
• Are there gentle strength exercises to help you rebuild stability?

On Saturday, July 26, I’m hosting a yoga workshop specifically focused on the hips, pelvis, and lower back.

You’ll get:
• A short theory session about how stress affects your nervous system and muscles
• Breathing exercises to help reduce stress and tension
• Practical yoga exercises to release the hips, lower back, and iliopsoas
• Tips to (gently!) strengthen your hips and back
• A cozy afternoon at the beach

Price: €60
Date: July 26, 11:00–14:00
Location: Tasha’s Surfcamp,
Beach Pavilion La Cantina, Strandslag 12, The Hague
Please book your spot here: https://tashasurfcamp.bookinglayer.com/en/product/workshop-opening-heupen-rug-en-bekken/guests

Hope to see you there!
Would love to have you join. Let me know if you have any questions.
Warm greetings,
Natasha

This summer, we’re organizing a surf & roadtrip to Ireland for a small group (max 8 people) 🙂

From August 2 to 9, 2025, we’ll be traveling along the west coast of Ireland with a small group (maximum 8 people). We’ll go on a road trip, enjoy the stunning nature, cozy coffee spots, and of course, surf as much as possible.

We’ve rented a lovely house in the well-known Irish surf town of Bundoran. From there, we’ll hit the road, and surf coach Natasha Smit will guide you and show you the most beautiful places in Ireland.

ROAD TRIP ALONG THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND
During this surf safari, we’ll explore the Irish west coast. We’ll start in the north of Ireland, in Donegal. The north is full of charming bays, beautiful landscapes, and great waves.

After that, we’ll head a bit further south and settle in Bundoran, our base for the week. With our comfy house as our home base, we’ll explore the various nearby surf beaches and enjoy some epic surf sessions. There are so many surf spots to discover there 😉

Throughout this trip, you’ll be guided by Natasha, who has been surfing for 20 years and has visited Ireland many times. She’ll support you during the trip, both in traveling and surfing. You’ll get surf lessons and have the chance to take your surfing to the next level.

Ireland is also packed with great coffee spots (seriously, so many!) and, of course, cozy Irish pubs. The Irish are super friendly, which makes it a great holiday destination.

Want to join?
Awesome! Since we’ll be road tripping, we’re keeping the group intentionally small (max 8 people), so spots are limited. Book your spot soon and I’ll see you in Ireland!

For more info, check out: https://tashasurfcamp.com/surfsafari-ierland or see the link in my bio.

Excitinggg :))
Love,
Natasha