Surfing in Spain with A-Frame
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Yoga & Surfing in Spain with A-Frame

Katrin and Arne founded the A-FRAME Surf & Yoga Camp in 2005. With their friendly, open nature they have always been able to inspire people who work for the camp not only to work well together but have to become friends over time and create a 'family' feeling. This, they both believe, is the only way to create the warm and relaxed atmosphere that keep so many guests coming back year after year.

Surf Instructor Linus

Whoever experiences Linus as a surf instructor quickly realizes that it is more than just a job for him. He radiates such calm that no wave is dangerous. Perhaps his balance is due to the fact that Linus has been traveling since 2014. Despite his desire to travel, he always likes to return to El Palmar. Because there are not many places in Europe where you have relatively empty lineups right on your doorstep. The team, the food, the location, the whole concept of Aframe has already convinced him. 

Camp Fairy Susana

If you hear Spanish music and a laughter in the camp, then Susana will not be far away. She was born and raised in El Palmar and with her warm and lively manner she always creates a fun atmosphere in the front camp. Besides yoga, she has also discovered surfing- and one more reason to travel. Because her passion for foreign countries and languages always arouses her wanderlust.

Joeri - Surf instructor

Joeri (pronounced as Juri) comes from Holland and actually studied law and psychology. But he quit his office job after nine years to live his dream of living by the sea. He doesn't regret that for a second, because for him there is nothing better than surfing and being among great people. As a surf instructor Joeri can pass this passion on to his guests and share his enthusiasm with them. El Palmar is perfect for him, because the climate in Andalusia is pleasant, the beach beautiful and the atmosphere in the camp relaxed. The icing on the cake is the delicious food. ;-) If there are no waves, you will see Joeri on the racing bike.

Camp Fairy Cristina

Cristina is a real local. She and her family have always lived in El Palmar. Cristina doesn't want to live anywhere else, because where else is it as beautiful and relaxed as in El Palmar? Metropolis would be out of the question for her, although she likes to go shopping. When Kristina is not walking on the beach or meeting friends, you'll probably see her in the kitchen of our Oasis Camp.

Jana - Yoga Teacher and Mails

"I love the atmosphere here, the special light, the wild sea and the simple life." Maybe you already had email contact with Jana. Jana not only teaches yoga, she also answers the emails.  Jana came to Andalusia 16 years to fill time before her internship at a sports event agency. But things turned out differently and El Palmar and the camp have become her new home. When she feels like a change from her new home, she packs her bags and goes travelling through India or Latin America.

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The Camp photographer Coko

Coko always has a smile on his face and therefore always radiates a good mood. You usually see him in or at the water, either with a surfboard or with his camera. Coko is not only a passionate surfer but also a great photographer. He turns photos into works of art. In his surf courses he takes photos of our guests and in his spare time he photographs for exhibitions and other projects around water and surfing.

Jana - Websites & Blogs

Jana is responsible for Aframe's websites, blogs and search engine optimization (SEO). As a digital nomad, she can work from anywhere in the world. She has chosen Hamburg and El Palmar. For Hamburg because of love and for El Palmar because of the waves. She also finds the atmosphere in El Palmar wonderfully relaxed. Life here is decelerated as if by itself. At A-Frame the work feels like a holiday with friends. Every day brings not only fun but also new impressions. That's why Jana likes to come again and again. Where better to live and work than here?

Osteopath and masseuse Laura

Laura with the magic hands. If you have stretched a little too far during yoga or find paddling hard after a couple of intense sessions or just want to be pampered during your holiday - Laura is there for you. She brings enormous expertise into her treatments and also great empathy. After an hour in her capable hands, you feel reborn and ready to start all over again.

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Camp founder Arne

Arne is responsible for everything to do with surfing in the camp. He's been surfing for 24 years and it's an integral part of his life. With the camp he fulfilled his long-awaited dream of living by the sea and jumping in daily. He loves to pass on his knowledge, collected on countless surf trips all over the world, to our guests. Arne is sure to teach you something about surfing beyond the course content.

Arne Michaelsen is a trained and licensed surf instructor of the British Surfing Association (BSA) and the International Surfing Association (ISA) as well as a trained surf life saver with the SLSS. He holds the ISA Level 2 Surf Coach Diploma. The ISA is an internationally recognized qualification. In October 2009 Arne completed his ISA Surf-Coach Level 2, held by one of the most renowned surf instructors in the world, Martin Dunn. Martin Dunn, from Australia, has 25 years of coaching experience and has passed on all his knowledge and techniques to the students.

Arne taught his first surfing course in 1996 and therefore has many years of experience. He is also a graduate sports scientist, personal fitness trainer (CHEK Holistic Lifestyle- and CHEK Exercise-Coach). In his classes, all areas complement each other perfectly and lead to professional and holistic development.

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Camp founder Katrin

Katrin is responsible for the yoga classes in the camp. She teaches the Open Classes for surfers and organizes and teaches the A-Frame Yoga Retreats. Her friends say that she accompanies both beginners and advanced students on their yoga path with her positive and challenging teaching style. "I find it imperative to see and  guide each person according to their individual potential." Katrin has built up a wealth of experience over the years and has many tips and tricks for your well-being.

Katrin Rose-Michaelsen is a graduate sports scientist with a focus on health promotion in leisure and work. She has 16 years of practical experience as a health trainer and yoga teacher in companies, in her own courses and in the fitness studio. In addition to her extensive training in sports science, she has been intensively training in (Hatha) Yoga for 11 years. For 9 years she has received important influences from Iyengar Yoga (Ute Marek, Hamburg; Patxi Lizardi, Madrid). In summer 2008 she completed her yoga teacher training at INSPYA Yoga (Integral South Pacific Yoga Association) and holds the 200-hour certificate of the Yoga Alliance.

Find out more about A-Frame

Find out more about the A-Frame Surf & Yoga Camp in the A-Frame Story. In it we take you on a journey through time to the beginnings of the camp.