Melissa Diehl is a lifelong lover of music and movement, with a background as a trained dancer and over 16 years of professional experience in Pilates, yoga and wellness. Her heart-centered approach creates transformative experiences that build strength, enhance mobility, and deepen the connection between mind and body—making her an ideal guide for a retreat that is both energizing and restorative. Melissa is a certified Pilates and barre instructor, as well as a 500-hour Reg

In 1999, Jennifra made a New Year’s resolution to attend 8 yoga classes in 8 weeks. That was the start of a lasting love affair with the practice. Since then she has studied extensively and diligently in the Iyengar and Kripalu traditions. In 2006 she completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training at The Kripalu Center with an additional 300 hours of study over the years. She has been teaching ever since. With more than 2000 hours of teaching experience and 25 years of clinical

Join Copal Retreat for an epic adventure to Puglia, Italy! UNESCO considers the area a historical patrimony of the world. Surrender in savasana under the olive trees. Sip wine from any of the vineyards next door. Lose yourself in old world charm. Enjoy culinary lessons and daily home cooked meals from our lovely Italian chef . Fresh pastries, gelato, and the sea breeze on your skin along with new friendships and movement! Relax in a beautiful private masseria villa the heart

Jeka Sisco-Phillips brings together modern medicine and mindful movement to create transformative retreat experiences. She has been teaching yoga since 2018 and has led more than 10 international retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica , guiding students through intentional practices that cultivate strength, balance, and deep connection. Her teaching style is grounding yet energizing, blending intelligent sequencing, breathwork, and mindful flow. In addition to her work as a yoga i

Yoga is at the heart of everything I do. My classes are an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate awareness through movement and breath. I integrate pranayama (breathwork), visualization, and meditation, creating a space where students can ground themselves, release tension, and reconnect with their inner rhythm. I teach Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. Hatha offers a slower, more intentional practice—perfect for anchoring into the present moment and building a deep mind–bo

Sema has been practicing yoga for over 20yrs and has earned her RYT 200 yoga alliance certification through Fitness Yoga studio in Mullica Hill, NJ. She discovered yoga while teaching group fitness classes. After retiring from fitness due to an injury, she realized how beneficial yoga had been for her. Her primary focus is building physical strength, but even more so, mental strength. Life is full of challenges, and yoga provides her with a constant safe space. Sema is a Fren

BIO I am a Yoga Alliance Certified 500-Hour E-RYT with over 1,000 hours of additional training in yoga and complementary movement...

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Diego Rangel is a Pilates and functional training coach with solid experience and training in the world of fitness and wellness. His...

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Danielle is a passionate yoga teacher with over 10 years of personal practice and 2.5 years of teaching experience. With a deep...

Renata trained intensively in southern India in the practice of Himalayan Hatha Yoga, Prana Kriya Yoga, and Pranayama under the...

With over 10+ years working in the professional wellness space, Juliana carries a wealth of knowledge and expertise on fitness and holistic wellness. After successfully launching her fitness app - The Bela Method - in 2022, Juliana has since honed in on her passion for guiding people through their wellness journey. Juliana’s approach centers on creating personalized experiences that empower you to connect with your body and embrace your unique strength. With a bachelor’s degr

BIO Caitlin Sullivan discovered the classical Pilates method while seeking relief from chronic pain after years as a professional ballet...

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