Our Team

Meet the Balance Flow Retreat Team

The Balance Flow Retreat team is made up of carefully selected professionals who share a deep passion for wellness, movement, and human connection. Grown from the experience and foundations of Boot Camp Marbella, this retreat represents a more mindful, restorative expression of the same values — quality, care, and authenticity.

Each team member has been chosen over years of working together in retreat environments, ensuring not only a high level of professional expertise, but also the right energy, empathy, and presence. Our team truly lives what they teach, combining knowledge in movement, recovery, mindfulness, and wellbeing with a grounded, compassionate approach.

At Balance Flow Retreat, we believe true transformation happens when people feel supported as individuals. Our team takes the time to listen, guide, and care, creating a safe and nurturing space where guests can slow down, reconnect, and restore balance — both physically and mentally.

More than instructors, our team is there to support your journey with warmth, integrity, and genuine human connection, ensuring every guest feels seen, supported, and fully held throughout the retreat experience.

Lori has over 30 years of experience in mindful movement, yoga and holistic wellbeing. Originally a professional dancer, she is now a certified Jivamukti Yoga instructor with additional training in Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga yoga.

Based in Marbella, Lori teaches regular classes and leads retreats across Europe and India. She is also qualified in massage and Thai massage, bringing a therapeutic and personalised approach to every session. At the retreat, Lori creates a welcoming environment where every participant can relax, restore balance and reconnect with themselves.

Cristina González Fernández is our Head Pilates Instructor, bringing years of experience in mindful movement and holistic wellbeing. With a professional background in ballet and advanced Pilates training, she combines classical Pilates principles with modern techniques to deliver safe, effective and inspiring sessions.

Having successfully run her own Pilates studio in northern Spain, Cristina is now also opening a new studio in Marbella. During the retreat, she leads Barre, Mat and Reformer Pilates sessions, helping guests improve strength, posture, flexibility and balance in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Tania Mather is a Certified Wellness Coach, Alchemical Yin Yoga Teacher, Watsu and Ai Chi practitioner, and the creator of the Clear Streaming practice. Her approach combines movement, mindfulness and holistic wellbeing to help people reconnect with themselves, reduce stress and create lasting positive change. At the heart of her work is the belief that flow, balance and frequency are essential for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Known for her deep understanding of the healing qualities of water, Tania is often described as a water alchemist. Through a range of transformative practices, she helps clients experience greater freedom, inner calm, renewed energy and the confidence to unlock their full potential.

Layla Akassab Lopez brings over 30 years of personal yoga practice to the retreat, offering a calm and supportive approach to mindful movement and holistic wellbeing. A certified Hatha Yoga teacher in the Anusara tradition and BarreFit instructor, she combines experience with a warm and intuitive teaching style.
During the retreat, Layla leads Yin Yoga, Hatha Flow, Power Yoga and Meditation sessions, helping guests improve flexibility, build inner strength and restore balance while creating a deeper connection between mind and body.

Daniele Fonte brings a wealth of experience in fitness, strength training and holistic wellbeing to the retreat. With a background in swimming, volleyball and four years of competitive bodybuilding in Brazil, she has developed a practical and results-focused approach that is suitable for all fitness levels.

Daniele specialises in weight loss, body transformation and personalised nutrition. During the retreat, she leads spinning and lower-body strength sessions, while helping guests build healthy habits, improve confidence and achieve lasting results. She is also currently training for Ironman competitions, reflecting her passion for endurance, discipline and continuous personal growth.

Jan holds a degree in Business and Marketing and is the founder of Boot Camp Marbella, which he has successfully led for over 15 years. With extensive experience in organising fitness and wellness retreats, he is passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences in a supportive and professional environment.

As the main coordinator of the Balance Flow Wellness Retreat, Jan oversees every aspect of the retreat, ensuring each guest enjoys a seamless, relaxing and enriching experience from booking through to departure. His focus is on creating an atmosphere where guests can truly unwind, recharge and reconnect.