Limitless possibilities in spectacular destinations, Balance Holidays' exceptionally curated wellbeing travel experiences bring individuals on multi-sensory journeys that enrich and awaken the heart, body and mind..
A painstakingly difficult postpartum period led Morgan to embark on a personal journey to heal herself in any way that would resonate. The underlying thread that arose was that health, both mental and physical, begins with what we put into our bodies. After a series of personal experiments based on the eager desire to discover the ideal formula that would maintain a holistic picture of health, Morgan took her passion from the personal level to professional, seeking certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Cornell University’s Plant-Based Nutrition program. Her recipes are 100% plant based, vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. Yet there is no deprivation in this; flavor and variation are not sacrificed. It is full of food that nourishes from the inside out, rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. © Photo by Sarah Orbanic
Belinda Matwali is a Spiritual Mentor and Meditation Guide who is passionate about meditation, nutrition and nourishing on all levels to thrive and not only survive. She has trained extensively with meditation Masters in India and travelled the world learning under various teachers. Combining a variety of styles of meditation and meditation techniques, each of her classes and workshops offer a prized opportunity to align and be more present. Going deeper to really tune to yourself and your inner teacher within.
A sports enthusiast and athlete since young, Melanie enjoys sharing her passion for moving with others. While at the same time, increasing awareness to the body and discovering exhilarating fun engaging in a range of movement-based exercises and activities. Soon after, she became a fitness instructor and found her way to Pilates and Yoga, which she now practices and teaches full time. After attending a 200hr TTC in Bali, each class guided by Melanie will guide individuals into an open space of mindfulness and consciousness, both to themselves, others, their thoughts and breath. She believes it is important to feel every sensation in the body as it serves a valued lesson of being present in each moment.
One of the oldest private clinic establishments in Naples, South Italy, and driven by the values of research, innovation, humanity and compassion. Ruesch Clinic’s origin dates back to 1919, when Swiss industrialist Carlo Giorgio Ruesch, sought to offer preeminent health assistance to its employees and their families. Across the years, little has changed, staying faithful as ever to the original vision of its founder by continuing to provide care and health services at professional standards, scored against a universally recognised criteria. Professionals of great importance from qualified medical and surgical schools, universities and hospitals have each contributed to the consolidation of Ruesch Clinic’s prestige today. Continually feeding the best traditions of Italian medical culture to offer outstanding medical skills, high-quality services and qualified personnel in both the surgical and diagnostic fields. Further amounting to a realised goal of health that is deeply connected by Prevention and Lifestyle through Personalised, Predictive and Precision Medicine.
With a personal belief in the principle of dialogue and that shared knowledge between the doctor and patient can be allies and victorious. Gerardo Casucci is a Professor at the Molise University, where he has worked on 110 scientific studies that have been published in international journals. Since graduating from Naples University in Medicine and Surgery in 1986, specialised in Neurology. He spent many years in vocational training and scientific research. Before turning his attention to exploring and deepening his understanding of prevention and health in the 1990s. Elaborating on original clinical-diagnostic algorithms to the most advanced fields of Personalised, Predictive and Precision Medicine.
An active practitioner of integrative medicine and the founder and president of the International Association of Quantum Functional Energy (AIMEQ). Stefania Sobrero is a Therapeutic Qi Gong instructor, Chinese Traditional Medicine and martial arts expert. With over 20 years expertise in treating complex and rare diseases using Traditional Chinese Medicines. Stefania learned the teaching methods of Chinese Traditional Medicine from master Li Xiaoming and Professor Thomas Wu Tao Ling. She also pursued a degree at the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology and studied under the very well-known master Howard Lee. Whom she learnt healing techniques such as The Light of Life, Healing with Energy and the Kung Fu techniques from.
Roberto was born in Mexico City surrounded by light and colour. In 1999, he made London his home and discovered his love for yoga. Since then his practice has spanned 21 years, teaching for the past five. Roberto’s extensive experience is also varied by influences, which will be displayed and explored in each of his classes. Whether you are upside down in a fast-paced dynamic flow or completely still in a restorative class, you will be in attentive and caring hands. In 2019 he qualified in Japan directly from Yu Yagami, creator of Jiriki Seitai. Making him the first non-Japanese navigator to teach in Europe. Roberto loves creating a fun environment while focusing on body alignment, breath, mind, heart and energy with challenging and original sequences.
As the daughter of the founder of the Japanese self-healing body movement, Jiriki Seitai, Marie Yagami is an expert of the practice and determined to introduce this practice in Europe as part of her mission. Combining elements of Yoga, Shiatsu Massage and Chiropractic treatment, the main objective of the Jiriki practice is to help students reconnect and heal their bodies by learning to listen to it to identify chronic pains, imbalance, misalignments and tension. Having completed an RYS 250hr Vinyasa Flow YTT at Stretch London, Marie has extensive knowledge of philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and meditation, all of which has been applied into her Jiriki teaching. With her attentive and caring approach, each of Marie’s classes will be eye opening and refreshing, bringing the practice straight from the roots of Japan.
Sah D’Simone is a spiritual guide, meditation teacher, transformational speaker, and international best-selling author. He is pioneering a spiritually sassy, heart-based healing movement in which joy and authenticity illuminate the path to enlightenment. His infectious enthusiasm for healing is a revolutionary synthesis of ancient Tantric Buddhism, modern contemplative psychology, meditation, breathwork, and integrative nutrition. All delivered in his own radiant, approachable, and playful style.
After discovering yoga in her high school years, Hana Dervovi? is now a qualified Yoga teacher, focused on Hatha Yoga, Kriya and Kundalini. She is also a Reiki Master teacher and endeavours to help each of her students to explore and discover their potential. She believes that we are the masters of our own destiny yet, in a world where self-judgement and comparison is rife, paths can blur and progress hindered. Through each of her classes, she will be teaching students to listen to their bodies, follow their own pace and realise the joy of each moment. At the end, the takeaway will be a mind thrumming with renewed determination and a shifted perspective towards a bright and beautiful tomorrow.
Raising awareness, uncovering freedom by unbolting unexplored thoughts and feelings and generating consciousness to personal wellbeing are just some of the areas Banu Alagoz specialises in. Having studied Kundalini Yoga, Tantra, Taoist healing arts and Aquatic Bodywork/Watsu, Banu will integrate her expertise and knowledge in each area to help individuals create a comfortable and safe space to experience love; an area that is directly correlated to emotional wellbeing.
Specialising in the art of Tibetan Singing Bowls and a certified Yoga teacher, massage therapist and Reiki practitioner, Muayad Najemmeddin is compassionate about holistic approaches to daily lifestyles and needs. Whether it is a gentle yoga session or a sound bath workshop, Muayad will guide each individual into a deeper layer of rediscovery and relaxation, enveloped in an array of different frequencies, vibrations, arousing new sensations.
Having been exposed to the likes of dance and athletics at a young age, which later stemmed into aerobics, fitness and body forming, Nicole von Grünigen took her first yoga class at Pilates school. From that point onwards, she realised that Yoga and Pilates are the two areas she wanted to focus and specialise in. In the year 2000, Nicole gained her certification in Power Yoga Teacher Training, followed by her qualification as a Sivananda Yoga Teacher in 2008, before obtaining the title as an ‘Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher’ in 2016. The underlying principles behind her classes are to help her students integrate body and mind and heighten the feelings and sensations of joy.
Ilaria is a passionate yoga and dance teacher who began yoga in her early 20s to improve her ballet dancing. She holds grace, elegance and gratitude as the key pillars of her philosophy. Living abroad and travelling across countries such as Brazil, New York, Singapore and now Paris has enabled Ilaria to adopt core elements of different yoga and meditation traditions into her personal methods of practise. It has also allowed Ilaria to access ports of different healing techniques ranging from forest therapy Shinrin Yuku to ayurvedic treatments all with a key purpose to help members heighten achievements of health and happiness independently every day.
From a young age, moving and experimenting with her body has always been an exciting idea to Edina Filip. She engaged in the likes of running to classical dance and artistic gymnastics. However, it was when Edina took her first yoga class in 2004 that she felt immediate amazement at the personal benefits experienced and being able to connect different aspects of life through conscious attention. Her curiosity prompted her to carry out her own research and studies and finally, in 2009 she attended her first 200hr TTC in Woodbourne, New York. In 2010, she opened her own Yoga center, "Yogalife" which eventually in 2013 became “JothYoga” after she was joined by other prominent yoga teachers and formed an association. Edina continues to extend her studies into different tools to achieve life-balance and connect the mind, body, and heart. She is a nature-lover and will integrate this element into postures, breath-work, mindfulness and introspection to help individuals activate a deeper connection with themselves.
Melania is an enthusiastic Odaka yoga teacher with a contemporary and innovative style that is popular in Japan and incorporates martial arts, Zen and traditional yoga postures. She trained directly under its founder and holds a diploma in Odaka Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Hatha Yoga/Yin Yoga. The concept of her practice is “Live Centered, Liquefy Your Limits, Embrace The Power,” which finds inspiration by observing the movement of the ocean and its waves. This beautiful flowing yoga style allows living centered in the middle of chaos. Her goal is to allow her students to discover the potential hidden within and unlock it, helping them realise that once they lift the self-imposed image, transformation happens.
Having been there and experienced the feeling of existing in a perpetual state of ‘making-do’, Tony Riddle strives to help individuals reclaim a sense of oneness with themselves and Mother Nature. His philosophy is anchored in the belief that we are each powerful human beings, in possession of everything to become the change we desire and to alter our current state of mind. His classes and workshops are built around the importance of nature because he believes, if we recognise that nature is missing from our lives, we can reconnect with it, fall back in love with it, and in doing so, enter a profound state of wellbeing. We are innately wild, connected and empowered beings. It’s time to rediscover your Human potential!
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