BAHIA MAR RETREATS
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Meet the Teachers
At Bahia Mar, our retreats are guided by a team of experienced yoga instructors, meditation facilitators, fitness coaches, and weight loss experts.
Each teacher brings a unique background in holistic wellness, combining deep knowledge with a supportive, motivating approach. Whether your goal is to deepen your yoga practice, reset your mind through meditation, or achieve personal fitness and weight loss goals, our team offers expert, personalized guidance to help you feel your best - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Susana Vidal
Susana was born in Lisbon and moved to Mozambique in 2009. She is leading the development of Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel for 11 years now. Susana has a big passion for wellness in general and yoga in particular. She is been immersing herself in the wellness industry for more than 20 years. Susana is a Certified personal trainer, outdoor circuit trainer and she is a certified teacher in Hatha Yoga , Aerial Yoga, Yin Yoga and Pranayama. Susana is always deepening her studies with new approaches and new concepts in her classes. In her last months she is incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings to her Yin Yoga practise and she is immersing herself in Therapeudic Yoga.

Gerry Rickard
Gerry has completed a four year Masters in Mindfulness Based Teaching at the Centre for Meditation Research and Practise at the University of Bangor, Wales, UK, one of the world 's leading centres for mindfulness studies. Gerry and his company, MindWise, specialise in mindfulness teaching and he has been leading meditations, mentoring and teaching eight-week progammes, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to clients all over the world. He also teaches mindfulness to school children aged 7-11 in Vilankulo. He practices from a Buddhist perspective and infuses his teaching with Buddhist psychology. But his aim is to take the mystery out of mindfulness and meditation and show that a practice is accessible to all and a great way to see how our mind works and how it causes many difficulties in our lives. Gerry worked for many years in international marketing and entertainment, before changing his life and pursuing his masters.

Gretha de Wet
Originally from South Africa, Gretha has called Mozambique home for over 20 years. Her love affair with yoga began long ago, drawn to its ability to nurture both body and mind. In 2018, she completed her Hatha Yoga teacher training and has been guiding students with dedication ever since. More recently, she deepened her practice through Yin Yoga certification, expanding her teaching with a soft, meditative presence.
Gretha’s Hatha classes reflect her unique balance - grounded in strength, yet delivered with gentleness. Her deep passion for yoga continues to grow, and the joy she finds in sharing it is felt in every breath, every movement, and every smile.

Nelson Chingua
Nelson's journey at Bahia Mar began humbly, as a helper in the kitchen. His curiosity and commitment quickly stood out
- he would ask to use the gym in his spare time, driven by a natural passion for movement and strength.
Recognising this spark, Susana invited Nelson to pursue formal training. He accepted wholeheartedly, completed his certifications, and has since grown into a dedicated and motivating fitness instructor.
Today, Nelson brings energy, discipline, and warmth to every session, inspiring guests to push beyond limits and reconnect with their bodies.