MEET OUR TEAM
MELISSA PERLMAN
CEO
Her love for what she does is reflected in everywhere from the details in the rooms, to the music playing in the classes, the food served in the restaurant, and the well selected staff she hires.
She feels blessed to have found her life’s calling which combines her love of fitness, food, the beach, design, people and self development. Her warmth is contagious and she often says she feels like she is having one continual dinner party with amazing people coming week after week.
She is a mother of two and resides with her family in Tulum where she continues to be hands on in making Amansala the special place that it is.
KUN
Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Kun’s approach to yoga integrates in a very intuitive way, different techniques, body pressure, energy points, assisting in deep stretches and sound healing to harmonize and balance the energy on the body - finishing with live harp and tibetan bowls to feel in tune with your higher self. Inspiring his students to surrender into the natural energy flow of the universe you will find the power to heal yourself, with visualization, meditation. He often uses live harp to accompany his deep, meditative savasana.
MAYA
Yoga Teacher
She has since devoted herself to the practice and study of Yoga, now with 900 hours Certified in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Gannon Power Vinyasa Yoga by her teacher Michael Gannon, learning and assisting him on his trainings. With more than 10 years experience Maya is able to manage a class that adapts to the needs of all levels.
Applying the use of varied techniques to realize the natural state of Yoga inherent to each one of us.
LORENZO
Yoga Instructor
Italian from Milano, I have a degree in sports Science in Milan University. I discovered yoga in 2007, and started taking Hatha classes, then started practicing Vinyasa.
I took a teacher training with Michael Gannon in 2013, and another teacher training in Italy in Vinyasa Krama style. Kitesurf, flyfishing, snowboarding, hiking and outdoor activities are my passion.
DARLENE
Bikini Bootcamp Co-ordinator & Yoga Instructor
Darlene Sparling coordinates the Bikini Bootcamp program making sure everyone gets the attention they need and helps guide guests to get the most out of their time with us.
She spent the past 11 years studying yoga in various locations including India where she became certified at a Sivavananda inspired school. She shares her in depth knowledge in chakra work, meditation, and mantra to touch guests in profound ways.
Her over all creative approach to life fuel her song writing, music and overall sense of well-being which is evident from first glance.
ALYSSA
Pilates Teacher
Pilates instructor from Toronto, Canada. She was certified in Bali, Indonesia in 2016 and since then has taught all over the world. She is passionate about teaching and helping people feel their best in their bodies. Her Pilates classes concentrate on increasing your overall strength, with an emphasis on core; bringing your body into full alignment.
KATE
Fitness Trainer
A certified personal trainer & fitness instructor from the US. She received her training and certifications in NYC in 2009 and moved to Tulum to teach at Bikini Bootcamp in 2010. She has been a dancer and an athlete her whole life with a background in classical ballet, strength training & conditioning, track & field and cardio kickboxing.
Her training style is high energy, innovative and fun. She is a teacher as well as a trainer and prides herself on teaching correct form making each class a learning experience so that clients own their exercise.
Dance Teacher
Hi! My name is Sergio, I have been dancing in Amansala for almost two years, I love sharing the dance with each of our guests in the salsa classes and getting in shape in the Latin rhythms class
Amansala is a space to reconnect with oneself, and to be able to enjoy the present moment
In my free time I love to exercise, dance and learn new things.
RYAN
Bikini Bootcamp Trainer
A personal transformation saw Ryan lose over 70 pounds and go from an overweight out of shape average Joe to an international fitness model with dozens of covers worldwide. That transformation inspired him to pursue a career in the fitness industry and for more than a decade he has been involved at every level from working with professional athletes, to everyday people. Training men and women helping them achieve their goals. He specializes in fast effective workouts designed to give you the body composition changes you want to see.
DAMIAN
Fitness Teacher
Damien Rider is an Author, Multiple World Record Ultra Adventure Athlete, Creator of One Breath Meditation – Cold Immersion Meditation and Global Motivational Speaker. Recognised for his International humanitarian work and physical feats as speaker in TED talk Asia and US plus National Geographic. His work and dedication has lead him to become a respected Wellness and Mindset Specialist and Coach globally. Always finding the positive in everything in life, he has an undeniable resilience to keep moving forward.
JESSY
Yoga Teacher
A passion for Yoga lead her to Yin and The Chinese Technology. She teaches with The Five Element Theory as a foundation, both in active flow and deeper yin practice for emotional balancing.
She continues to develop my knowledge through studies at Quantum University, weaving the concepts of Quantum Mechanics with spiritual explorations.
She has created a method of Deep Yin Yoga for individuals to work with as an ongoing self-healing practice. An assist to Acupressure or Acupuncture therapies.