Alicia Delaney (E-RYT 200, YACEP) has a deep appreciation for quiet. A natural nurturer and teacher, she is steeped in the work of helping others cultivate more pause in their busy lives, and making their lives less busy in the process. Alicia’s nervous system-informed understanding of yoga and pranayama lend her offerings a consistent quality of gentleness. Gathering in circle to amplify these practices allows students to tenderly meet themselves with more compassion and grace again and again and again.

Her mission is to guide students toward ease and delight in their bodies through relaxed pacing, open choice sequencing, and invitational language. When practicing together, you can expect contemplation, curiosity, laughter, and empowering movement with only a little sweat. Her classes are an exploration of the slower and spiritual side of yoga, an opportunity to step out of our habits of rushing and performance so we can really hear what our bodies have to teach us. Uncovering what we so often hide about ourselves, from ourselves, can be a transformative experience. But doing so with the support of a group of like-minded friends in a beautiful setting on retreat? Life-changing.

Always seeking out the medicine of rest and ways to share it with the world, Alicia has studied with internationally-renowned yoga therapist, Jillian Pransky, is attuned as an Usui Reiki practitioner, holds certification as a yoga nidra guide from the Shiva Shakti School of Yoga & Healing Arts, and is trained in Hot Stone Restorative Yoga and its applications for deeper states of ease.

When she is not teaching in a studio in the heart of the midwest, Alicia is sharing the magic of relaxation through her platform, Slow & Steady Yoga. Join her to create a retreat rich with reverence, rest, reflection, and joy that’ll make your cheeks hurt from smiling.

Alison’s motto is “strength comes from within.” By leading from the heart, and believing in our innate power, she feels that every one of our goals is achievable.

Alison brings this philosophy to her teaching, where she aims to create challenging, yet playful sequences. Her classes are holistic and mindful, and always tuned to what students need in the moment. Deep down, Alison is an alignment and anatomy nerd who loves to share her knowledge with the aim of helping people move better, and thus feel better, in their bodies.

Before moving to Seattle, Alison was a longtime teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has taught yoga professionally for 12 years, and continues to advance her yogic studies with dynamic asana and mediation teachers nationwide. During yoga retreats with Alison, you can expect her to be an engaged leader who offers a strength-focused yoga class in the morning, and a restorative/meditation class in the evening. She’ll be a person with whom you can authentically connect on-and-off the mat. She’ll also be an active participant, who’ll happily go adventuring with you, and then reminisce about it all over a glass a wine at the end of the day.

Come experience adventure, excitement, restoration and all-around fun with her on a life-changing retreat.

Amy is a former elementary school teacher who graduated from NYU with a Bachelor of Science in education. She has been practicing yoga for over eighteen years. She decided to take her passion and train to share her love of yoga with others. She is known for her compassionate teaching and attention to detail. She is eager to help her students learn and work to their fullest potential. Amy is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher who trained through Yoga Journey in Boca Raton, Florida. She has worked on the faculty to train students to become yoga teachers.

Amy has a way of keeping it real and fun while maintaining the integrity of the yoga practice. She blends the physical and the spiritual, sharing that we can take these lessons with us off the mat. She often works privately with her students for one on one instruction. Amy practices with a variety of teachers, attends workshops and travels to keep her ideas fresh. She is happily married, living in Boca Raton and the proud mother of four wonderful children and one precious grandson.

The Intro…

My beliefs are always shifting and deepening, as with everything. Right now, this is the ethos that drives my spiritual practices and my teaching:

Life is really hard sometimes. And tragic. And awe-inspiring.And easy. And outrageous. And insane. And boring. And beautiful. And mundane. It’s everything that it can be, revealing itself to us in each iteration as the moments unfold. Yoga evolves with the tides of our lives, and can offer us a thread to the sacred, a deep connection to ourselves as we wander the paths before us. A yoga practice, like many other things, is an invitation to commune with the self, to put down all the external stimuli and have an embodied experience. Honestly, we have never needed sacred, self-soothing and adoring practices more than we do now. I have found this great tending to the self essential to a meaningful life.

The Bio…

​Over the last 10+ years of teaching in the Bay Area, Anj has become known for a potent class with a whole lotta soul and a creative, whimsical flow. She believes that a yoga class is a powerful place to forget ourselves and remember ourselves all at the same time.

Anj is a passionate guide, weaving students through a rhythmic, music-filled, breath-guided journey on their mats, encouraging the whole tapestry of the human experience to be felt, held, honored. Her classes often incorporate mantras and chanting, philosophy, meditation, visualization, lots of sighing, essential oils, challenge and space for a personal unfolding.

Anj has studied a lot over the last 20+ years, and chronic illness/pain has led her to engage with many healing modalities that influence her classes, including nervous system regulation and brain retraining. She aims to create a healing, sacred space always.

Elisa was first introduced to yoga as a recovery activity to alleviate the aches and pains of distance running. Her interest in yoga deepened with the birth of her oldest son, as she discovered the profound mental and emotional benefits of the practice. Inspired by her own experiences and a love for all things health-related, Elisa completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training while caring for her newborn second son. Committed to her journey, she quickly transitioned into teaching regularly and pursued further education, eventually completing her 300-hour as well.

Elisa has extensive training and experience in various yoga styles, including hot strength-inspired Vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, and chair yoga for seniors. Her classes emphasize pranayama, total body strength, balance, and feel-good postures. She is known for her creative flows that keep students engaged, leaving them feeling accomplished and energized.

Beyond yoga, Elisa enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and savoring a nice glass of wine. She looks forward to joining you on your next adventure, bringing her vibrant energy and expertise to enhance your yoga journey.

Certifications and Qualifications:

• B.S. Nutrition and Chemistry
• Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500
  • Trainings: Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Chair Yoga, Pranayama, Sanskrit
• Precision Nutrition Coach
• National Association of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • Specializations: Women’s Health, Core Strength, Performance Enhancement, Flexibility

Elisa’s diverse background and passion for holistic wellness make her an inspiring and knowledgeable guide for students of all levels. Join her to explore the transformative power of yoga and embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

Genevieve has been leading retreats internationally for the last 20 years.  She is passionate about worldwide travel, full immersion in different cultures, and the importance of broadening our understanding of one another.

As a trilingual yoga teacher, speaking English, French and Spanish, verbal and non-verbal communication are at the core of her interests.  Like cooking or creating music, moving the body, dancing and yogic expression are international, borderless forms of communication.  The potential of connection to ourselves, to one another, and to a universal energy is boundless.

Even when Genevieve travels on retreat to a place where common language is not spoken, sharing the language of yoga and movement is always possible.  Genevieve loves leading a group of people to unique destinations, especially those who may feel timid or shy in a foreign place.  To offer an opportunity for people to experience our human oneness is pivotal and life-changing.  We are all human beings with similar needs and desires, and despite borders or differences, we all yearn toward meaningful connections.  Genevieve is endlessly intrigued by how simple life truly is… and how simple and joyful our journeys can be.

Discover more about Genevieve on her website, Truro Yoga.

Irina Fedorova is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor committed to enhancing well-being through the transformative practices of yoga and mindfulness. Specializing in the Life Power Yoga format, Irina infuses her sessions with innovative personal development techniques, offering a fresh and enriching approach to her teaching.

Irina’s commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging environment empowers her students to explore the profound benefits of yoga, promoting holistic physical and mental growth. With a rich background that spans yoga, meditation, mindfulness activities, professional coaching, and group training, Irina brings a wealth of experience and insight to her practice.

Her leadership in organizing and conducting yoga events, mindfulness workshops, and wellness retreats has allowed her to witness firsthand the significant positive impact of yoga on overall well-being. These diverse experiences underscore her ability to create transformative and enriching experiences for individuals in a variety of settings.

Irina is thrilled to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Yoga & Adventures Worldwide, where she is eager to contribute to the growth and development of the community through the power of yoga.

Jenniferlyn is known affectionately by her students + friends as JL…and the words joy, love, and yoga surely describe her best!

Through yoga on the mat and in travel, JL’s goal is to provide her students with the opportunity to experience genuine joy, love, and connection (a.k.a. yoga). JL’s unique yoga teaching style is a creation all her own and an experience from which all can benefit. They are flowing, grounding, spiritual and inspiring. When you step away from one of her Vinyasa classes, you will feel more connected to yourself and the world around you. She provides loving support to newbies while continually challenging regular practitioners to find greater depths in their practice.

JL first experienced yoga in 2000 when she was looking for a way to escape the daily stress from her job as a TV news producer in northern California. That was when yoga started to change her life. Overcome by the power and benefits of yoga in her own life, JL decided to move her career from the newsroom to the yoga mat in 2002. With curiosity and ambition, she followed her dream and began her training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health with an emphasis in Integrative Yoga Therapy. JL continued her training with Shiva Rea, embracing Vinyasa yoga. Through Vinyasa, she learned the powerful energizing and cleansing benefits of linking breath with movement.

JL is listed E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and has taught for more than 17 years in Seattle and the Bay Area. After more than 11 years leading international yoga retreats she partnered with Yoga & Adventures Worldwide in 2021 to bring travelers on our bespoke yoga adventures and beyond. These intimate getaways have the potential to change your life if you are open to the possibility…

Dr. Karah Charette, PT, DPT, RYT (she/her/hers) is a 200 hour RYT and doctor of physical therapy who specializes in pelvic health. She attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Dance. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. A dancer for more than 25 years, Karah believes in the power of movement and its connection to expression and the human experience. Karah did her 200 hour registered yoga teacher training in Thailand based in Ashtanga Vinyasa styled flow. She is certified in classical and contemporary Pilates mat and reformer techniques. Karah is also currently studying the somatic movement practice called Body-Mind Centering® with Mary Lou Seereiter and is Polyvagal informed in her teachings. Karah co-owns a pelvic health clinic in Oakland, CA and brings her knowledge of clinical anatomy, nervous system informed care, and embodied movement practices to the classes she creates to provide an experience that is welcoming, safe, and healing for all bodies.

In her yoga classes you can expect fluid sequencing with mindful adjustments and cues based around somatic movement and wellness. Karah is excited to share her knowledge of the body and her love of all things healing.

Madison fell in love with yoga at a young age, using mindfulness and movement to help cope with anxiety and stress. In developing her own practice, Yoga became the Yin to counterbalance the Yang of her fast-paced career in television production. Eventually turning her passion into purpose, Madison earned her YTT certification in 2016 and has been teaching and building community in her hometown of Toronto ever since. She looks forward to helping curate meaningful retreat experiences!

In her classes you can expect to cultivate a deep connection between breath, body, and mind, through a balance of intentional movement as well as dedicated stillness. She encourages you to work hard, push boundaries, while maintaining a connection to your individual needs, creating a safe and supportive environment with modifications and add ons always offered.  Morning practices are normally geared towards high energy Vinyasa Flows, taught from an anatomical lense. Madison loves combining creative sequences and curated music playlists, with a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration, to help deepen one’s practice. Afternoon/evening classes typically encompass more gentle Hatha, Yin & restorative practices. Along with meditation, breathwork, and journal prompts woven into the teachings, all linked together with thoughtful themes, to keep you reflective.  She offers one-on-one attention, along with hands-on adjustments.

“I believe that yoga is about calming the mind and nervous system, listening to the breath, and freeing the body on the mat, so that we can translate those benefits to life off the mat.”

A native Floridian from Miami, Melanie grew up dancing and turned her love for movement into a prolific and promising yogic career. Melanie teaches dynamic yoga studio classes and traditional yin classes weekly. She has led retreats in South Florida and the Caribbean over the past 3 years, and truly loves the experience of connecting and creating memorable and meaningful moments. Melanie is a E-RYT 500 hour instructor with an advanced certification in Yin yoga.

Her yogic journey has been an incredible ride to empower yogis to find confidence and strength in their practice and to drive that beyond the mat. She aspires to inspire others by weaving thematic messages and creative flows in a mindful, beautiful and peaceful setting with her enthusiasm and invigorating energy.  Join Melanie for a journey within a journey to find your passion and purpose through love, light and liberty within.

Renata, a multifaceted soul hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Italy, embodies the essence of exploration, power, and transformation. As a seasoned yoga teacher, meditation guide, Ayurveda therapist, and culinary alchemist, her journey is a tapestry woven with threads of curiosity and electrifying energy. For the past decade, Renata has traversed the globe, imparting the wisdom of yoga to seekers far and wide. Her voyage led her to India, where she delved into the heart of traditional yoga teachings, immersing herself in the sacred Gurukula method for three enlightening years.

Renata’s diverse experiences culminated in a profound understanding of yoga philosophy, showcased in her authored book, and highlighted through four seasons of her television show on Sky TV in Italy. Grounded in ancient wisdom yet tailored for modern lives, Renata’s teachings are a fusion of intuitive techniques and adaptable practices, resonating harmoniously with the fast-paced Western lifestyle.

At the core of Renata’s ethos lies the belief that true connection begins within. Through sensitivity, intuition, and the courage to embrace both inner and outer worlds, she guides her students on a journey of self-discovery. Amidst the pursuit of external allure, Renata illuminates the path towards inner aliveness, urging individuals to find comfort in discomfort and embrace the lightness of being.

Renata’s sanctuary in El Cuyo, Mexico, serves as a testament to her profound connection with the earth and her roots. With boundless excitement and gratitude, she embraces the opportunity to share her love for yoga with the world, forever indebted to her teachers and students who continue to inspire her along the way. Join Renata on a transformative voyage of joy, liberation, and spiritual awakening, where madness dances freely, and every moment is infused with the essence of life itself.

Sherry Sidoti is the founder and lead director of FLY Yoga School, a teacher training program and FLY Outreach, a not-for-profit that offers yoga and meditation with community non-profits on Martha’s Vineyard. With 20+ years of teaching experience leading yoga courses, trainings, and retreats globally she masterfully weaves her unique perspective and style into each experience. Sherry holds certifications in 500 E-RYT in Atma Holistic, Yin, Forrest, Prenatal & Postnatal, Vinyasa, Trauma Sensitive, Restorative, Somatic Anatomy Yoga, and is a Certified Labor Doula through DONA International, a Certified Recovery Coach through the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy©, and a Certified Somatic Attachment Therapist through Embody Lab.

Sherry is the author of A Smoke and a Song: A Memoir (2023, She Writes Press) and a featured author in various anthologies, including Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis: Women Writers Respond to the Call. Her musings have been published by various magazines and periodicals; including The Martha’s Vineyard Times, Heart and Soul Magazine, Elephant Journal, and Anthropology and Humanism Quarterly.

She shares yoga with embodied humor, vulnerability, and insight, reflecting our ongoing quest for self-awareness and spiritual awakening. Sherry is most devoted to her greatest teacher, her son Miles, whose love, sensitivity, and wisdom illuminates her path.

For more on Sherry, her teacher trainings, and classes on Martha’s Vineyard check out her website.

Meet Sue, a seasoned wellness expert with over three decades of experience in the industry. Certified as a yoga instructor, barre instructor, personal trainer, and life coach, her multifaceted expertise reflects her deep commitment to holistic health and wellness.

Sue’s journey with yoga began when she surrendered to the flow, finding harmony between mind, body, and soul. In her classes, Sue creates an atmosphere that is both inspiring and challenging, yet always accessible to individuals of all fitness levels. Get ready to sweat, laugh, groove to great music, and witness the transformative results you seek.

With a focus on fostering self-love and acceptance, Sue strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing space in her yoga classes. Whether you practice with her virtually, in-studio, or embark on a yoga adventure, she is dedicated to guiding and supporting you on your wellness journey. Join her on the mat and experience the joy of moving, breathing, and embracing your authentic self.

Melanie is a licensed group exercise instructor based out of Silver Spring, Maryland. With more than fifteen years of teaching experience, Melanie’s classes have taken place in both the indoor and outdoor spaces and have included indoor cycling, cardio kickboxing, bootcamp, Zumba, and Pure Barre. During retreats you can expect a combination of active movement, stretching, meditations and journaling for a well-rounded wellness experience. Her Zumba and Barre classes are fun and just challenging enough but for all levels. Evenings will be more introspective with wellness aspects.

Pivoting with the times, in March 2020, Melanie transitioned her Zumba classes to a virtual format in order to maintain a connection and sense of community with her students. Her #zoomzumba classes were only supposed to last for two weeks but she’s taught more than 300 virtual classes to-date where all proceeds are donated to the National MS Society in honor of her aunt with the disease.

She has led group fitness fundraisers for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and is active in her community offering wellness and fitness classes to a broad range of students. To learn more about Melanie give her a follow on Instagram (@moveswithmelanie) or visit https://recess.tv/@moveswithmelanie.

Sweat + Sculpt, a total body workout

Slow, controlled exercises designed to build balance, enhance mobility, and tone your body!

As a dedicated fitness enthusiast and certified instructor, Vanessa specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, seamlessly integrating the disciplines of yoga, Pilates, sculpt, and barre into her training regimen. Vanessa’s journey began with yoga, where she discovered the power of mind-body connection and the importance of flexibility and balance. This foundation led her to explore Pilates, further enhancing the focus on core strength and functional movement.

Driven by a passion for total body wellness, she delved into sculpt classes, which allowed her to incorporate strength training and endurance building into her routine. The precise, ballet-inspired movements of barre then added a new dimension to her fitness expertise, emphasizing posture, alignment, and muscular control.

With years of experience and continuous learning, Vanessa is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to holistic health, blending these diverse yet complementary practices. Her classes focus on achieving harmony between strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, tailored to meet the unique goals and abilities of each student.

Helping with all your email needs, inquiries and plans…JL is on the case! We are so grateful to have her helping out with our inbox. She’s taught most of our retreats so she knows the answers and we are thrilled to have her support.

Sofi has been working with us since our original Utopia Guesthouse & Yoga Studio in Tulum back in 2014. She is our OG retreat facilitator and support staff for all things retreat.

In 2008 Christina left her fancy, big city Interior Design career to follow her heart in the Caribbean of Tulum, Mexico. After many amazing (and bumpy) serendipitous turns, she has founded Utopia Guesthouse & Yoga Studios in Tulum, Havana and now El Cuyo, Yucatan. She started Yoga Adventures Tulum in 2008 and Yoga & Adventures Worldwide in 2010, offering unique, affordable retreat adventures in some of the world’s most fascinating locations.

Her passion for yoga began back in 1994 in a college Kundalini course. Since then she has studied and practiced with many well-known masters and aspiring ones. She acquired her RYT-200 in 2012 from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Yoga Studies with a focus on Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Viniyoga traditions. Although she greatly enjoys leading asana practices she prefers to be on the mat as a student. Hence, she is the creator and (sometimes) host during her bespoke retreats.

She has been planning and hosting retreats around the world since 2012 and traveling on her own since she was 5 years old. Each destination she chooses holds a special place in her heart. Join us to find out why!

Karolina was born and raised in Bonn, Germany and has been traveling the world from a very young age. She has a plethora of talents and experience from restaurant owner, fashion designer, producer and stylist, hotel manager, and so much more. She speaks 7 languages fluently and has been working with us for years on the ground in Havana where she resides full time. We are so lucky to have her on retreats with us around the globe!

Lynna has a passion for travel, a love for culture and language and a desire to practice all kinds of yoga. She is French by birth but currently resides in Barcelona enjoying the city, playing music and exploring art, architecture and cuisine.  We love that she speaks Spanish, English and French fluently with dabbles in Arabic as well. Her outgoing personality, attention to detail and friendly nature make her an obvious choice for facilitating retreats with us. Look out for Lynna in Morocco, El Cuyo and beyond…

Renata hails from Umbria, Italy and is our hostess with the mostess on retreats in Sardinia and El Cuyo, Mexico where she lives with her beloved cats and can be found giving incredible massages and kiteboarding in paradise.

Sofi has been working with us since our original Utopia Guesthouse & Yoga Studio in Tulum back in 2014.

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sofi is a world traveler having lived in Tulum, Mexico for many years and now Barcelona, Spain for the past few years. She is our OG retreat facilitator and we are so happy to have her back at the healm leading retreats now in Europe and beyond. She is wise beyond her years, caring, compassionate, funny and focused. There is no doubt that while on retreat with Sofi you will be well taken care of in all the ways!