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BōhaRetreat is co-created and founded by Vanessa Vieira & Sara Di Blasio, two experienced yoga teachers from the island of Montreal. They started with the will to create and travel together, trusting each other and sharing their passions with the world in 2018. An idea and the will to help and support people in their journey of transformation. They combined bring a vast variety of methods to their international retreats. A well balanced duo that brings people together from different parts of the world, forming one big community. (You can also find our retreats on bookretreats.com)

In love with life, she was always drawn to movement in all its forms. Curious and creative by nature, Sara is always looking for new adventures and experiences in order to blossom and live her life to the fullest. Yoga allowed her to find a mental, physical and emotional balance, a place where she could travel and discover within her own body. Her mission is to create and hold space for people in their path of transformation and introspection. As a water therapist, she views water as a healing remedy, integral to facilitating various therapeutic processes. Certified in Reiki Usui Ma’heo’o she continues her energy training in Mexico. Exploring music, chanting, breathework, sound healing, temazcal, ice baths, she is inspired to offer magical yoga retreats and create memories.

Her hope is to help the community on their path of transformation and introspection, fostering a sense of unity and collective growth through mutual support.

Vanessa Vieira is driven by a passion to inspire others to embrace their fullest potential by setting a powerful example through her own journey. With 14 years of experience in teaching various yoga styles to both adults and children, she aspires to build more accessible and united communities.

She is a graduate in Reiki, Meditation, Water Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Yin & Therapeutic Yoga. Having trained under esteemed mentors like Dr. Madan Bali, she brings a wealth of experience. Alongside her roles as a proud and dedicated mother, she is a co-founder of Bōha Retreat, co-owner of Asha Yoga, and a legacy ambassador for lululemon. As a movement educator and community leader, her teachings are crafted to foster deep connections and empower individuals to unlock their fullest potential in every facet of their lives.

With a background as a swimmer and triathlete, Damian has been coaching people to train for high endurance races. A life as a lifeguard gave him the sense of protection and security on top of everything to make people feel safe and trustworthy. With the help of Nutrition he explored different approaches to sport and the spiritual realm. Yoga brought a deeper understanding of breath and movement that allowed him to apply it in sports and in life. As a Scuba Diving Instructor he developed a deeper respect for the ocean and shared that passion for 20 years.

A path on plant medicine developed an even higher sense towards nature that made him understand that the real medicine is within. Today he is combining all of his talents through the technique of AguaHara.

“His life’s purpose is to help people reconnect with Mother Nature, help people to discover their own nature and to transform habits to achieve the balance they seek.”