Barbara has dedicated her life to the fitness and wellness industry working as a fitness instructor, yoga teacher, motivator, and retreat leader. She has presented internationally and competed in fitness competitions at a National level. For the past 35 years, Barb has taught fitness and yoga at Goodlife Fitness Clubs across Canada. Additionally, Barb inspired students as a high-school Physical Education Teacher for 30 years and continues to guide & encourage while hosting Yoga retreats and Hiking-Yoga Adventures in Europe, Asia, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada. Barb has completed RYT-500 along with over 10,000 hours of teaching experience.

Brian Lavery has a uniquely deep and varied experience of maritime history and archaeology. In 1979 he published the classic Nelson’s Navy, which remains in print and was the textbook for the film Master and Commander. Other notable books include Dorling Kindersley’s history of the ship, and Conquest of the Ocean, a series of essays covering all periods and seas.. He designed the replica of the Susan Constant which founded the colony of Virginia in 1607, and is now at Jamestown.

He has sailed on many types of vessel from a dinghy to a full-rigged ship, and is currently a Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He was consultant for the TV series Empire of the Seas in 2008, and has appeared in Timewatch, Time Team and Combat Ships.

Pada Hastasana changed my life. I first read about it in 1995 while working as a globe-trotting journalist. Thirty years later, I am a dedicated yoga teacher, trained in six traditions, running a center on Elba and teaching aboard Star Clippers. My style adapts to each group, focusing on health, especially back care, through inspired, sustainable practice.

Lana has been recognized as a leader in Wellness. She has over 25 years working in the healthcare space a Registered Nurse which has allowed her a deeper understanding of both mental and physical health. She has recently launch a wellness focused business “Hello Healing” in conjunction with “The Hawk & I “ (http://thehawkandi.com). She is currently working with youth and First Responders to assist with teaching techniques to address the over whelming stresses faced in our world. Lana is a spiritual teacher, healer, reiki instructor and mentor who is always willing to assist in fundraising opportunities within the community.

Céline has been teaching yoga for more than a decade, but before that she studied law and psychology. Passionate about travel, she discovered a Power Yoga class in Los Angeles and instantly fell in love with the practice. Four years later, she completed her first teacher training there — the first of many. Since then, she has trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Therapy, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra. Céline is also a sophrologist in Monaco.