Alicia Chasteau 

Alicia is a group exercise instructor with over 15 years teaching experience and more recently Yoga. ​Alicia is passionate about sharing healing modalities, which include restorative yoga and she is currently finishing a diploma in sound healing.

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Founder of Ubuntu Spirit, Alicia is passionate about making wellbeing more accessible, bringing diversity and representation to the wellness sector, and building community, also often drawing on her background in Social Work.

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Cousins Alicia and Taron-i work together to organise this summer retreat. Their aim is to offer a space for rest and wellness, that is accessible financially but most importantly feels safe, is inclusive and is delivered by a diverse group of facilitators. 

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www.bookwhen.com/ac

Taron-i Sylvester

Taron-I is an experienced Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience.

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Having worked with a range of clients from those with severe mobility issues to world champion athletes, Taron-i brings a wealth of knowledge in all things strength and fitness. Specialising in the use of biomechanics he aims to patiently teach key techniques to better your physical wellbeing, manage pain and improve function. 

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Over the weekend, he will be holding workshops on mobility, stability and posture. You will leave sessions with the tools to identify and correct any imbalances or restrictions in your body. He will also be offering one to one sessions, an in depth movement assessment and creation of a personalised plan.

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tee4training.com

Zeena Kalisperides

Zeena is a yoga teacher with over 20 years of personal practice. After practicing as a general dental surgeon for several years, she felt a natural pull to shift careers, transitioning into yoga teaching in 2013.  

Zeena has a deep passion for living well through yoga, green living, and mindfulness.

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Her classes are a mix of playful exploration and grounded practice, welcoming both beginners and seasoned practitioners. She believes in using yoga as a tool to create strength, presence, and flow, both on and off the mat.

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On our retreat, she will also be offering Spinal Energetics sessions in both group and one-to-one formats, guiding you through energy work that connects deeply with the body and helps release tension stored in the spine.

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www.zeenakaliyoga.wordpress.com​​​

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www.spinalenergetics.com

Faye Edwards

Celebrity trainer, founder of F.I.T Jam Dance Movement, and Master Trainer at Johnson Digital, Faye Edwards is renowned for her high energy and positive influence in the fitness space. 

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Faye’s inclusive approach is that each individual journey is their own. Every ‘body’ is different, and every body is capable! 

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Expect to feel empowered and motivated in Faye’s F.I.T sessions.

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Linktr.ee/fayes_fitness​

Louis Walcott

As a coach, Louis helps people achieve meaningful lifestyle changes by empowering them to take control of their fitness, nutrition  and mindset. 

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Louis is also founder of Mandem On The Mat, a community providing immersive experiences through events and workshops in Yoga, Meditation and Sound Healing for black men to practice. We were extremely honoured to work with Louis to co-host the first Mandem On The Mat Retreat, in March 2025. 

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On our summer retreat Louis will be offering sessions in both yoga and fitness. ​​

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https://linktr.ee/louiswalcott​