"For us, the ocean is more than a playground; it's a place that brings perspective, energy and a sense of coming home."
We're Ruby and Thijs, partners in life and adventure, parents of Millie and Manu, and together we create everything Sukacita.
We live by the Dutch coast, where our days are shaped by the rhythm of the sea. Surfing, beach walks, time outdoors and slow mornings in nature are a big part of how we live and recharge. After spending five years living together in Australia, our connection to the ocean only grew stronger. For us, the ocean is more than a playground; it's a place that brings perspective, energy and a sense of coming home.
Sukacita was born from a shared desire to create the kind of experiences we believe more people need: experiences that combine adventure, connection, nature and personal growth in a way that feels light, genuine and deeply human.
Together, we believe that life is meant to be fully experienced. We know first-hand how powerful it is to spend time in nature, move your body, challenge yourself, slow down and connect with others. It has brought us more energy, freedom and joy than we ever imagined, and this is exactly what we hope to share with you.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Ruby Parengkuan
Ruby has spent the past decade as a student and teacher in yoga, conscious living and personal (leadership) development. As a yoga teacher, facilitator, leadership coach and guide, she loves bringing people together and creating experiences that are both meaningful and down-to-earth. Whether she's leading a yoga class, guiding a leadership trail or program, or hosting a retreat, it all comes down to the same thing: inspire the people around her reconnect with themselves, each other and what makes them feel alive.
- Founder, yoga teacher and leadership coachMathijs Matser
Thijs brings a calm and grounded presence to Sukacita. A passionate surfer and kitesurfer, he facilitates breathwork sessions and shares practices that have had a profound impact on his own life. His approach is practical, accessible and rooted in personal experience.
- Breathwork facilitator