Tanja, your yoga sessions are still very much with me, I really loved your classes and your energy and love for yoga really has rubbed off on me!
On the tranquil Canary Island of Fuerteventura, we have brought together a team from across Europe, all of who have traveled across the globe in pursuit of excellence. The Azul Fit team of instructors and staff have been using their knowledge, enthusiasm and the island's energy to inspire and develop the same focus for those seeking to simply improve their wellbeing.
The team of wellbeing professionals share the same ideology: keeping their practice in tune with the self & the surroundings. So why not join Jamie at the beach pilates session? Consider how much more in tune with yourself you will be, taking to your mat calmed by waves gently lapping the shore, energised by the sun rising powerfully from behind an offshore volcano. Ilona's powerful Ashtanga method & Radhika's Hatha Yoga & meditation sessions draw from their years of experience & study in places as far reaching as India and Hawaii. Their enthusiasm and quest for personal discovery shine through, igniting a fire to guide you on your own journey of wellbeing.
Join Adele or Paula for a relaxing spa treatment or Karissa for a Reiki session. If an active break is more your style, jog along our stunning national park sand dunes or swim in the crystal clear beaches just minutes walk from our centre.
Scott, Adele, Jamie, Karissa, Radhika & Christina
Jamie Isaac- Head Pilates Instructor
- BA Ed (Hons) Physical Education & Sports Science - Exeter University
- Register Of Exercise Professionals - Level 3 Advanced Instructor
- Pilates / Core Stability & Torso training
- European Register Of Exercise Professionals - Personal Trainer (PT Dip)
- Nutritional Advisor - OCR
- Applied Sports Nutrition
Although enjoying many aspects of the fitness and exercise profession, Jamie's real passion lies within Pilates (when he is not surfing!) As a former International Trampolinist, flexibility and core stability conditioning programs were staples in his training regime. After his competitive career, Jamie continued his involvement in trampolining through coaching and utilised these conditioning programs to help others in their quest for success. Throughout University and his Personal Training certification, Jamie continued his study with Core Conditioning, following it through its natural progression into the Pilates Method.
Inspired at how the classic pilates method can benefit all aspects of life, Jamie practices pilates as a perfect complimentary conditioning exercise for his other passion, surfing. He also uses his education and experience to teach others, including injury rehabilitation and specialist referral, clients just looking to relax and progress, and of course other X-treme Sports Professionals and enthusiasts, who enjoy the same benefits of core training.
Radhika Gonzalez Marcos - Head Yoga Instructor
Yoga, Meditation and Ayuverda
Yoga Instructor from Yoga Vidya Dham, Nasik, INDIA
Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training
Teacher Training in Yoga Therapy
Ayuverda Massage Training, Rasovai, Morjim, INDIA
In a world where Yoga has become so mainstream, it is refreshing to meet someone who practices yoga for the love of it rather than a passing fashion statement.
Radhika (Radhika is her Hindi name, given to yoga teachers living the practice - our past guests remember her as Tanja) has been following yoga for many years and has taken her experience and passion across the globe to develop her own practice as well as her challenging yet supportive and understanding approach to teaching.
A graduate of The Vidya Dham, Nasik School of Yoga, India, Radhika enjoys passing on her love for yoga, pranayama and meditation to people of all abilities. From introducing beginners to the health wonderful benefits of Yoga, to guiding and supporting the more advanced yogis into adopting Yoga and Ayuverda as a lifestyle, Radhika is always calm, approachable and smiling, putting all at ease, yet motivating all to attain their own personal success. You will come away from each class with Radhika feeling a genuine sense of wellbeing.
Ilona Ulbrich - Ashtanga Yoga Specialist
Having studied Ashtanga for over 10 years, Ilona has taken her discipline to an advanced level and has studied under some of Ashtangas leading masters across Europe and America. Ilona believes strongly in the many health benefits of yoga, including improved focus & clarity, strength as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation. She believes with regular practice yoga offers greater flexibility and balance, enhanced memory and concentration as well as improved posture and reduced stress.
Back this year from further studies in Hawaii, Ilona is as excited and passionate about Ashtanga as she was 10 years ago.
Adele Scott - Sports & Beauty Therapist
- CIBTAC NVQ Advanced Beauty Therapy & Electrolysis Level 1, 2 & 3
- Master's Diploma, Clinical Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation
Living in Fuerteventura for 7 years, Adele is passionate about surfing and loves what she does. Her relaxed attitude makes her extremely approachable & easy to talk to. She loves what she does and it shows. Her interest in sports, nutrition & making people feel better make her a perfect fit for the Azul Team.
Paula Colver- Beauty Therapist
- NVQ beauty therapy, level 2
- VTCT (IIHHT) Body Massage
- VTCT (IHBC) Anatomy & Physiology
- VTCT (IHBC) Nail Treatments
- VTCT (IIHHT) Diploma in Reflexology
- VTCT (IHBC) Depilation
- Traditional balinese Massage
- La Stone therapy
- Advanced Massage Techniques
- Advanced hot waxing techniques
- Diploma in electrical facial treatments
- Espa Aromatherapy face & body treatments
- Decleor Aromatherapy skin care treatments
- Guinot Face, Body & electrical treatments
- Depeche mode facial care
- Ultratone body shaping
- St Tropez tanning
- eyelash perming
- Stress therapy treatments
- Detox thermal treatments
- International Spa therapies
- Claire Maxwell Hudson, Muscle energy techniques for the face
Paula has lived in Fuerteventura for many years now & has a genuine passion for what she does and it shows in her treatments. Come and join us at Azul and try one of Paula's renowned Balinese massages!
Nikki Bekker Dale- Beach Walks & Breakfasts
Coming to Fuerteventura from Brighton, where she ran her own cafe, Nikki brings plenty of laughter and sunshine to the Azul team. Originally from Holland, Nikki is open and upbeat and her attitude is catching. Enjoy a lovely breakfast with her... she is sure to make you smile.
Karissa Lopez Isaac - All around team player
- Bachelor of Science, Boston University
- Reiki Level II Qualification
- Complimentary Therapists Association Full Member (CThA)
- Enthusiastic organizer & chef
Karissa believes in the holistic approach to wellbeing and also believes strongly in the benefits of pilates & yoga. A geneticist by training, she moved to Fuerteventura with her husband Jamie. She loves to cook and you will see her most mornings, preparing breakfasts, greeting you with a smile. A former America East record holder in the 200 Butterfly, Karissa loves the water, loves surfing in her free time and loves making sure all of our guests get the most out of their time with us at Azul.