Ron, an optimist and seasoned adventurer from Utrecht, Netherlands, has successfully conquered several of the world's highest peaks, including Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, and Aconcagua. Drawing on scientific evidence, he champions outdoor walking and hiking for its profound benefits on mental and physical well-being, highlighting its ability to boost serotonin and reduce stress. Ron's guided nature walks at Evolve empower individuals to experience increased calmness, strengthen their immune system, and foster overall health, proving that stepping into nature for just 20 minutes daily can lead to lasting positive change and cherished memories.
Pascale is deeply passionate about life's interconnectedness, recognising the profound link between humans, plants, and animals. With over 20 years of experience, she is a skilled practitioner of natural therapies, including foot reflexology, Kinesiology, massage, and Reiki mastery, complementing her personal pursuits in yoga, mountaineering, pottery, and gardening. At our retreats, Pascale leads group workshops and offers one-to-one sessions, specialising in menopause symptom relief through reflexology and providing individualised chakra balancing and energy work to foster holistic well-being.
Lourdes Bueno is a passionate sports instructor, personal trainer, and social health caregiver who discovered yoga as a pathway to inner exploration and living a more conscious, authentic life. She excels at sharing her knowledge of body awareness and mechanics, guiding individuals to integrate yoga's multifaceted benefits for physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, all from a place of self-care and pleasure. Lourdes will be supporting retreat programmes, including specialised Menopause Yoga to foster conscious transition and alleviate symptoms, Fitness Yoga for enhanced flexibility, strength, and balance, and Wellness Yoga to help participants reconnect with their core and harmonise their lives.
Jorge Damski is a dedicated personal trainer who passionately helps individuals integrate physical activity into their daily lives, driven by its proven benefits for both physical and mental well-being. He focuses on strength training, highlighting its advantages such as increased bone density, improved joint health, and enhanced cardiovascular function. At Evolve, Jorge brings infectious energy and draws inspiration from witnessing the transformative impact of exercise on all his clients, promising a fun and empowering workout experience.
Daniela de Girolamo is a passionate specialist in Chi Kung and Yoga, bringing 18 years of expertise as a Shiatsu and Ayurvedic massage therapist and Yoga teacher-trainer to her holistic practice. She deeply understands how nature's elements manifest in the human body, influencing energetic vibrations across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Daniela's Chi Kung classes, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offer fluid movements and breathing techniques to strengthen internal organs, improve digestion and sleep, and foster self-healing for enhanced well-being and vitality.
Marián is a devoted guide in singing, body expression, and profound healing, drawing from her background in acting and performing arts where authentic emotional expression brought deep transformation. Beyond theatre, her expertise as a Social Educator has led her to impactful alternative projects like Social Theatre, blending deep healing with social work. Marián intuitively uses voice and singing as powerful tools to connect individuals with their most primitive selves, employing voice, drumming, and other instruments in personalized sessions to help each person access their inner voice. Further enhancing her practice, Marián integrates astrology to understand unique energetic blueprints, weaving astrological insights into her therapies to guide others in comprehending and healing their internal energetic movements for holistic well-being.
While you won't spot our resident cat indoors, you'll often see this snoozy feline by the door, looking utterly relaxed and chilled – just as you'll feel by the time you leave.
