Melissa Perlman

Yoga Teacher, Coordinator, Tarot Card Reader

She spent three years living in Asia, studying yoga in Tantric Yoga Taiwan and traditional yoga in India while living in an ashram, where she became certified at a Sivavananda-inspired school. She has been actively teaching classes for the past 18 years, and she shares her in-depth knowledge of chakra work, meditation, and intuitive readings to touch guests in profound ways. Her classes range from powerful Vinyasa to deep, gentle Yin, always to a great playlist.

Darlene is our in-house tarot card reader, guiding cacao ceremonies with fellow Yogi Kun. Her overall creative, open, and nurturing approach to life fuels her writing, music, and overall sense of well-being, which is evident at first glance.

Ryan - Fitness, Private Ice baths . personal guided meditations, sport assisted stretching, private guided breath work, & nutritional counseling.

has worked exclusively in the field of Health and Wellness, and is an absolute favorite of our guests, many of whom return year after year to looking forward to his fun, face paced high energy classes. Starting his career as a Personal Trainer in Australia he sought to expand his knowledge and grow within the industry naturally gravitating toward more holistic approaches to wellness through Yoga, Breath Work, Meditation and Cold Exposure Therapy. From that foundation over the last 15 years he has refined his philosophy of Total Health & Wellness. “I believe in strengthening and training not only the Body, but the Mind and Spirit.”

He has succeeded in more than 16 countries working with professional athletes, celebrities, armed services, police, special forces and men and women of all ages and from all walks of life. Ryan brings a unique exciting and fun element to our retreat as well as the type of knowledge and experience you can only gain from living a life dedicated to health and wellness.

You can find Ryan leading our morning meditation and beach walks, leading ice baths or teaching one of our many different fitness classes throughout the program. If you’d like to connect with him directly.

Dance instructor / Tour guide / Yoga Instructor / Meditation Guide

Sergio studied dance for most of his life and shares his talent and passion with our guests. He has been dancing at Amansala for almost four years; he is also trained in dance. He loves sharing his passion for dance with guests at Amansala. He is also a yoga teacher, a meditation teacher, and an incredible tour guide. Whether through his Latin Grooves cardio dance class or an evening sexy salsa class. Sergio also guides our walks and is a fantastic tour guide.

Yoga Teacher

She has since devoted herself to the practice and study of Yoga Retreat, now with 900 hours of certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Gannon Power Vinyasa Yoga by her teacher Michael Gannon, learning from and assisting him with his training.
With more than ten years of experience, Maya can manage a class that adapts to the needs of all levels. Applying varied techniques to realize the natural state of yoga inherent in each of us.

Fitness / Dance Instructor

Mack is a certified strength and wellness life coach who lives in New York City. He stays true to his vision, which is to use body movement to inspire, uplift, and empower people. He has been a fitness expert for more than ten years. He says that fitness helps people reach their full potential and that pushing personal limits leads to a better quality of life. Mack instantly increases the vibration of a room with his smile and positive outlook on life.

Tour Guide, Boxing instructor

Born and raised in Tulum, Fernando grew up boxing and practicing martial arts with his father, who has the oldest studio in Tulum. Fernando is very passionate about fitness and his hometown, so he is the perfect addition to our team and an amazing local guide and host.