QUEM SOMOS/WHO WE ARE

Lotus Yantra  -   In our retreats we provide an unique experience with mind, body and spiritual programs including healthy food, rainforest hiking, SUP (stand up paddle) or kayaking. Daily yoga and massage sessions will cleanse and relax your mind.



Founder/Director:

Leila Mahfud was born and raised in Santa Catarina, South of Brazil. She has a degree in Tourism and Hotel managment at Univali, one of the most respectful universities in South Brazil. She began her career in the travel industry in 1991 and learned the business by working at a travel agency in Balneário Camboriú and guiding for various travel companies in South Brazil. Leila lived for about 2 years in London, England and also traveled and lived in United States for about 6 years where she could perfect her English. Leila studied at the World School of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts, while living in San Francisco, California, where she could get the Advanced Holistic Therapist certification. She worked in some day spas in San Francisco and Hawaii, since then she kept improving her therapeutic skills throught several courses in Brazil. She has developed a career as Holistic therapist and hypnotherapist. She followed her passion for nature and outdoor activities by traveling and living in different places, always chosing for the best ones. Currently living in Penha(South Brazil) with her husband and a family of 8 dogs, 3 cats and one rabbit, she  works as a Holistic Therapist and using her years of experience, Leila then developed her own company to offer first-class brazilian experiences for travelers by assembling the team of like-minded professionals who now comprise Lotus Yantra.
 
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"Lotus Yantra" tem como objetivo promover retiros, cursos, aulas, workshops, viagens e aventuras ligados ao conceito do "bem-estar", favorecendo assim as pessoas que procuram equilíbrio e novos conhecimentos.
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Leila Mahfud
Aromaterapeuta, terapeuta holística, iridóloga, PNL practitioner, hipnoterapeuta.
leilaterapeuta.blogspot.com
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Rio de Janeiro - Operator

Yve Moraes was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, she lives in Angra dos Reis with her two children where she loves to live in harmony with nature. She believes that we are all  part of nature and that we are all intrinsically connected to everything. Yve is a holistic massage therapist and she worked at some Spas in Rio de Janeiro and Paraty, she also ran a boutique hotel in Angra dos Reis where she gained a true understanding of tourism and adventure travel in Brazil.
Yve manages all of our guides and hotels in Rio de Janeiro.

 

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