Ettore

Boss of the School and kite instructor, no need to worry about anything when you are with him!

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Woman with tattoos and leopard print leggings gently supporting another woman's head during a yoga or relaxation session inside a bright studio.
Woman in black swimwear playing with water droplets near an outdoor hot tub surrounded by plants and wooden fencing.
Woman in a red bikini doing a yoga stretch on a turquoise paddleboard floating on calm water.
Spacious yoga studio with wooden floor, large windows draped with beige curtains, and yoga mat with blocks and a strap.
Covered outdoor yoga area with blue mats and blocks on green turf facing a sandy beach and calm sea under clear sky.
Three women practicing yoga outside by a tree, with the woman in the center seated in lotus pose and the others stretching joyfully.
Woman in white activewear performing a yoga crow pose on the sandy beach near the ocean.

Meet Your Yoga Instructors

Our international team of yogi instructors brings together diverse traditions—from Vinyasa flow to Hatha and Yin—each guided by a deep passion for movement and mindfulness.With personalised attention and years of experience, they’re here to support your practice at every level, on and off the mat.

Gaetano
Integrative Yoga for presence, clarity, and inner balance
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Rita
Embodied yoga for strength, presence, and balance
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Cami
Bringing fun into classes, joy into life
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Giulia
Fostering self-awareness and creativity through movement and experiences in nature.
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Adriana
Guiding students to feel better and stronger through alignment and mindful yoga practices.
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Shaun
"A home for the heart" how he describes his practices
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Marija
Focused on awareness and well-being, with a deep passion for continuous learning and personal growth.
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Nikol
Inspiring connection, harmony, and balance through yoga and the discovery of hidden potential.
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Dany
Supporting students in discovering their unique selves with joy, depth, and mindful practices.
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Makenzie
Sharing her vocation with curious practitioners
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Marine
Mindful Yoga for inner balance and conscious living
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Filippo
Hyperactive lover of movement. He has a background in Fitness, Yoga, Acroyoga & Acrobatics.
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Lea
Since 2012, yoga has been Léa’s home. Trained in Vinyasa and Yin, she offers fluid and mindful practices that nurture balance, strength, and softness.
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Monica
Helping students awaken and heal through yoga and creative practices to bring positive transformation.
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Eva
Expansion of human potential through yoga, neuroscience, and non-dual Tantric Shaivism.
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Illona
Creating spaces to slow down, reconnect and feel fully alive.
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Ania
Supporter of your inner journey and of self-awareness as a path to connection and spiritual growth.
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Francesca
Yoga as a bridge between body and mind
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Giorgia
Guiding students toward wellness with mindful Vinyāsa and holistic practices.
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Lorenzo
Kite Instructors
Lorenzo joined the Floripa team in 2025 — the kite instructor you’ve always dreamed of: patient, attentive and motivating. With him, you’ll fly and progress in the best hands.
Mayo
Kite Instructors
Boss of the School too! Kite and Windsurf Instructor in love with surf and tricks.
Ettore
Kite Instructors
Boss of the School and kite instructor, no need to worry about anything when you are with him!
Cristina
Wellness
Offering lomi lomi, lymphatic drainage and relaxing massages, book in with Cristina for a truly regenerative experience.
Ruth
Wellness
Ruth is our in-house coach. Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she is an expert in transitions and will support you in making choices and taking actions that truly serve you.
Lorenzo
Wellness
With Floripa from the beginning, Lorenzo's treatments are tailored to exactly what you and your body needs.
Ettore
Floripa Staff
Father and founder, the heart behind it all. Tireless, warm, and devoted to bringing people together, sharing values and a genuine love for life. He loves early morning walks with his dogs and personally greeting every guest.
Marie
Floripa Staff
Marie joined the Floripa family in 2025, and we couldn’t be happier! She’s part of the kitchen team, but you’ll often find her in the water enjoying the wind or taking part in yoga classes. Super sporty and full of enthusiasm, she loves sharing her passions with everyone.
Alberto
Floripa Staff
To everyone, he’s simply Albi! The chef’s nephew, he spends his summers working hard in the kitchen and learning all its secrets, while fully enjoying Floripa life, from parties to kitesurfing in his free time.
Antonia
Floripa Staff
A true pillar of our kitchen team, Antonia is an exceptional hard worker. You’ll mostly find her at breakfast, ready to prepare the best cappuccino ever, always accompanied by her warmest smile.
Illona
Floripa Staff
Illona, part of Floripa since 2020 as a Yoga Teacher, since 2025 is also managing the whole house! Look for her if you might need assistance during your stay or to organize your own retreat.
Volunteers
Floripa Staff
Every summer we host volunteers who would like to spend their holidays at our place. They help us to make sure everything runs smoothly around Floripa and Zuma, while enjoying beach life. They bring vibrant energy and a can-do attitude to everything they do!
Paolo
Floripa Staff
Floripa's lush, colourful gardens are always a favourite with our guests and we have Paolo to thank! Alongside gardening, he looks after maintenance so if something's broken, he's the man to fix it. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Paolo playing volleyball at Zuma or enjoying a sunset aperitivo.
Zia Lorenza
Floripa Staff
Lorenza (affectionately known as Zia, meaning Auntie) has been keeping Floripa looking its best since 2015 so expect to see her cleaning your room and the communal areas. Anything you need for your room, don't hesitate to ask Zia.
Chef Francesco
Floripa Staff
He worked all his careers in important Kitchens everywhere, until 2021, when he decided to create his life with sea view, and possibly a van where to travel with, when looking for perfect wind and waves. He cooks by heart, you will taste his incredible passion in very fresh meal you will enjoy!
Giovanna
Floripa Staff
Sicilian native Giovanna has been a much-loved member of the kitchen team since 2018. She's cooking up breakfast treats from the early hours, ready to energise you after a challenging yoga class! Fun fact: Giovanna's son is founder Ettore's best friend.
Giusy
Floripa Staff
Giusy is part of the Reception team so she's probably one of the first people you'll interact with while planning your stay. She is super organised, staying on top of guests' requests to ensure you have a smooth arrival at Floripa and everything you need during your stay.
Chiara
Floripa Staff
Chiara, originally from Ispica, is part of the reception team. You can go to her to organise everything from transfers to massages to hire cars. Chiara also looks after all the Floripa animals with care and love, thanks to her years of volunteering with strays and running an animal charity.
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