Mindfulness for Stress and Health Management - Educational Program in northern Tenerife

Alain Bourguignon has a degree in Chinese Bioenergetic Therapies from the Real Centro Universitario Escorial María Cristina and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Santiago de Compostela. He studied Acupuncture, Tui-Na and Medicinal Chi-Kung at the International Acupuncture Training Center in Beijing.He began his Chi-Kung studies in 1984 in France and England, and regularly travels to Thailand to follow the teachings of Taoist Master Mantak Chia. He has a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Escorial University Center and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Santiago de Compostela (University Expert), advanced training in Acupuncture and Chi-Kung at the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center and in Chi-Kung at the Wudang Academy of Taoist Arts.

Roberto has practised yoga and meditation in several countries and in several languages. He obtained his certification in India and uses various styles to meet the needs of each person interested in the practice. He teaches yoga and meditation classes at his centre in Santa Ursula (north Tenerife), but in the past he collaborated with various yoga centres, including Yoga Sutra Shala in Valencia (Spain). His classes range from deep stretching to muscle toning, and from meditation to emotional healing. Roberto believes that in such a stressful and competitive world we live in, where most people are constantly worried about what is happening in the outside world - meditation becomes an indispensable technique.

Sara´s first encounter with Yoga was in 2005 in her hometown La Laguna in Tenerife. When she moved to Australia she began to attend classes regularly and building her interest and involvement in meditation and the physical practice of Vinyasa Yoga. Soon she learned that Yoga is so much more than a practice, but rather a way of life. After years of taking classes, she decided to go off in search of a deeper understanding of the meaning of it all. Sara´s journey to become a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher took her first to Bali, where she completed 200 hours of training in Ubud. Her next destination was the Rishikesh in India, the birthplace and Capital of Yoga, where she completed 300 hours of RYS. After travelling the world, teaching and receiving, learning and sharing, she is back in Tenerife, eager to share everything she has learned so far. She wants to show you how Yoga has inspired her and how it has dramatically changed the way she sees and lives her life. With a Bachelor's in Economics, and a Master's degree in Education, she never thought that she would become a Yoga teacher. But once you unveil the power within yourself, there are no limits. Yoga is about union, connection, compassion, light, love, and peace.

Thomas Pilicer is a Japan-certified Forest Therapist. He is a strong advocate for the practice of Forest Therapy in preventing lifestyle-related diseases and its application to rehabilitation. He also believes that promoting a stronger bond with nature is key to a healthier society and a sustainable planet.Thomas operates a Forest Therapy Center surrounded by a protected forest in the north of Tenerife, where he gives Forest Therapy sessions and well-being activities while providing a platform to promote other practices close to his heart such as natural farming and rewilding.

Marga is a stylist, specialized in Quiromassage and aesthetic and sensory massages. Marga has been nicknamed the "magic hands", or "manos mágicos" by previous guests, when they have found themselves rejuvenating during her massages, and relaxing with their herbal tea afterwards. Marga was born and raised in the north of Tenerife in the little town of La Orotava just next to Puerto de la Cruz,. and her personality and hospitality reflects the local culture of the northern part of the island, which is another reason why you will be extra taken care of in her hands. Marga runs and manages the MBestcare wellness center in hotel Taoro Garden.