Hugo Vieira, Hatha Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer

I believe life needs joy, the kind that makes the body move and the heart feel light. From an early age, playfulness, laughter, and music have guided me; if there’s a rhythm, I’m likely dancing. I’m deeply connected to nature, the ocean, rivers, mountains, and to anything that brings a sense of freedom. Surfing, diving, traveling, and spending time with friends and family are what grounds and nourishes me.

At 16, I began discovering the world, working as a model and traveling for 19 years. Those experiences shaped who I am and led me to meet Maria, my life partner and the mother of our two children. Movement has always been central to my path, through sports, personal training, and later yoga, which brought balance, awareness, and a more steady, lived sense of joy. Today, my ideal day is simple: movement, ease, fun, and genuine connection. That’s what I aim to share in this retreat.