Meet Our Instructors
Shala Manager, Yoga Teacher, Retreat Host
Carly
From a young age Carly has been a seeker of knowledge and truth. This desire to learn and evolve has brought her around the world to study under many teachers and lineages. She is a multi-passionate spiritualist and thrives when empowering others to discover their most authentic selves. She does this in a variety of ways such as being a yoga teacher, retreat leader, doula, coach, reiki master and reflexologist.​
Global Retreats | Reiki | Birth Support | Reflexology | Coaching | Private Yoga
Yoga Teacher & Retreat Host
Conrad
Conrads yoga journey, begun as a path of self-discovery, leading him to explore profound connections between his inner and outer worlds. Now, Conrad shares his passion through community classes, private sessions, and retreat offerings.
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Conrad’s all-levels vinyasa flow classes invite harmony between mind and spirit, guiding students through diverse asanas that encourage deep personal and communal connection. Inspired by ocean waves and jungle vibes, he brings fresh energy to every session. Infused with love and intention, Conrad’s classes are both physically challenging and spiritually rejuvenating, leaving students with renewed strength and joyful energy. With an upbeat attitude and a contagious smile, Conrad makes each class an uplifting experience.​
Vinyasa Flow | 1:1 sessions | Private & Retreat Sessions
Yoga Teacher & Retreat Host
Hanna
Hanna discovered yoga at age 15 and brings a unique blend of life experience, mindfulness, and passion to her teachings. With roots in both the USA and Morocco, she infuses curiosity and authenticity into each class. After a career in school teaching and a degree in the Neuroscience of Mindfulness, Hanna moved to Costa Rica and co-founded RYME. RYME creates different container for a variety of offerings including classes, global retreats and 1-1 coaching. At The Shala, her RYME Yoga offers a playful mix of nervous system regulation, yoga asana, music, storytelling, and community connection—creating a safe and balanced experience for all levels.
Global Retreats | Coaching | 1:1 sessions RYME Regulation | Yoga Privates | Energy Work
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Yoga Teacher, Retreat Host & Chiropractor
Laura
A lifelong student and yogi, Laura brings a grounded and playful energy to her practice and teachings.
At The Shala Laura is a practicing chiropractor, potent breathwork facilitator and inspired yoga teacher. Her knowledge of health and healing is infused into all that she offers.
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Laura leads 1:1 private and group retreats all over the world - infusing her nearly 30 years of wisdom of the human condition, anatomy and nervous system regulation into her offerings. Laura is also a podcaster, speaker, educator, lover of all things herbalism + natural healing, personal leadership coach and curator of the best cup of coffee ever.
Global Retreats | Chiropractor | Breathwork Facilitator | 1:1 Yoga | Personal Leadership Coaching
Yoga Teacher, Coach & Retreat Host
Vajra
Vajra credits yoga with transforming her life and is dedicated to sharing its benefits with you! Her teaching blends movement, meditation, and breathwork, offering a relaxed, joyful approach to practice. With nearly 25 years of experience, diverse teachers and teachings, and time spent in an ashram spiritual community, Vajra presents a modern take on ancient practices, welcoming practitioners of all levels to experience greater clarity and spaciousness in daily life.
Yoga | Meditation | Breathwork1:1 | In-Person & Online Sessions
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Pilates Teacher
Zai
Zai’s Pilates journey began in Mexico City, where a single class sparked a lifelong passion. As a certified instructor, she offers welcoming and motivating sessions infused with support, humor, and mindfulness. Her classes balance challenge with accessibility, aiming to leave you feeling more connected to your body.
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Beyond Pilates, Zai is a certified massage therapist, a skilled Meisner-trained actress, a barre instructor, and a talented belly dancer. She also holds certifications in Permaculture Design, Violin, and Ayurvedic Therapies, and has studied Anthropology and the medicinal plants of Costa Rica. In addition to teaching Pilates, Zai shares her love of music with the Dominical community and offers private sessions in Barre, Bellydance, Pilates, and Aerial Silks.
Pilates | Barre | Bellydance | Aerial Silks | Private & Group Sessions | Massage Therapy
Yoga & Retreat Teacher, Massage Therapist
Isa
Born and raised in a small town in Costa Rica, Isamar began exploring the holistic arts at 19 whilst traveling across Asia. Having received multiple yoga teacher trainings in India, Thailand, and China, as well as extensive trainings in Sound Healing, Meditation, Breathwork, numerous body work methodologies, and a long training in the art of Authentic Relating, her journey of self healing has transformed into a path of service.
Massage Therapist | Sound Healing | Facials | Retreat Teacher | 1:1 sessions
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Sound Practitioner & Retreat Facilitator
Melinda
Melinda is a local sound practitioner trained in Biofield Tuning and Mindful Meditation. She has a 6-year practice working with 1:1 clients and groups. 3 years ago, she integrated Biofield Tuning, the practice of aligning the energy body with Tuning Forks, with the coherent tones of crystal bowls supported with guided meditation.
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When Melinda is not at The Shala or other local retreat and yoga centers she is facilitating women’s circles from her studio in Uvita and also online, called “She Became We”. She hopes to inspire more women to circle, commune, and support one another.
1:1 Coaching | Sound Healing | Biofield Tuning | Retreat Facilitation | Guided Meditation
Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader, Mentor, Podcast Host
Shirlee
Shirlee has been guiding students through yoga, breathwork, and meditation for over two decades. A leader in yoga teacher training and international women’s retreats, she brings a depth of wisdom and embodied presence to every space she holds. After owning her own studio for 15 years, she followed the call of adventure and now calls Costa Rica home.
Her classes are more than movement—they are experiences. Infused with life’s wisdom and deep alignment principles, they crack you wide open, inviting transformation with playfulness, depth, and authenticity. She holds a rich tapestry of certifications, including therapeutics and mindful adjustments. Shirlee weaves knowledge and intuition seamlessly, creating a practice that is both powerful and profoundly personal.
Retreat Leader | Private Yoga Class l Breathwork Sessions
