The Team

 It is our dream to create a ripple effect by teaching others not only to become the best version of themselves, but to use their teachings and experience with us to carry on and take their knowledge and share their energy with the world.

By simply living a life with kindness, compassion, love and respect for ourselves and others in balance with nature we are showing others that life free from fear, illness, suffering and pain is not only possible but fundamental in the world as we know it today.

  • A voyager at heart and a healer by spirit, Nell du Toit's life story is a remarkable journey of resilience, learning, and transformation. Spanning over 76 countries across five continents, her path from overcoming addiction to embracing mindfulness and wellness is deeply inspiring.

    At Wonderland Experiences, Nell brings a rich mosaic of global insights, combining an adventurous spirit with a background in psychology and deep love for human behaviour and neuroscience, a passion she continues to explore through her studies in acupuncture. She dedicates time to work in a free clinic in India, deepening her commitment to healing and service.

    Nell's expertise is not just academic; it's also grounded in hands-on, diverse experiences. From the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, she learned the ancient practice of Kambo, connecting deeply with the sapo frogs. As a freedive instructor and breathwork facilitator, she guides others to discover the power of breath and the tranquillity of the underwater world. Her extensive hours in yoga teacher training, alongside hosting her own trainings, reflect her dedication to sharing holistic wellness practices.

    Her philosophy intertwines these myriad experiences, rooting in the belief that true wellness transcends physical well-being and touches the essence of the human spirit. Her retreats at Wonderland are transformative journeys - not just destinations - guiding participants to the core of their being and celebrating the joy of a life reconnected.

    Nell is more than a seeker and teacher; she is a beacon of hope and guidance, empowering others to embark on their own paths of personal growth and fulfilment."

  • Mili is a passionate 500 hours certified Yoga teacher and Trauma Release facilitator with a solid background in science, and a curious mind in exploring the power of consciousness in our human experience.

    Creating awareness on our physical body and learning how to move safely is the first step into liberation of old patterns of tension and stress. In her anatomy classes she offers a deep understanding of the nervous system as the doorway to a happy healthy body. Her travels around the world and her own path of self-inquiry and transformation, as well as her character as an eternal learner, ignited her desire to share the universal wisdom of Yoga philosophy, bridging the gap we have created in the western world between the physical, mental and spiritual levels of our existence.

  • Victor Santos, born and raised in the lush, vibrant surroundings of Brazil near the Amazon River, has lived a life deeply intertwined with nature and indigenous cultures. His early years, marked by an adventurous spirit and an innate curiosity about the world around him, were spent exploring the rich biodiversity of the Amazon and learning from the native communities that call it home.

    From a young age, Victor was captivated by the traditional practices of the indigenous tribes, particularly the Katukinas, Kanawa, and others living within an hour's boat ride from his home. His fascination with their ways of life, especially their use of natural medicines, set him on a path of discovery and learning that would shape his entire life.

    At the age of 14, Victor had his first encounter with Kambo, a traditional medicine derived from a local frog species, used by the Katukinas. This experience, profound and transformative, ignited in him a lifelong passion for understanding and sharing the healing powers of Kambo. Victor's journey with this medicine wasn't just about personal healing; it became a quest to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern needs.

    As a young adult, Victor transitioned into a role as a jungle guide, sharing his knowledge of the Amazon’s flora, fauna, and medicinal plants with tourists and locals alike. His expertise and respect for the jungle’s ecosystems earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and passionate guide, deeply connected to his roots.

    Victor's journey took a new turn when he moved to Peru to live with his mother. In Peru, he continued his work as a jungle guide in the Peruvian Amazon, further expanding his understanding of the region's diverse ecosystems and indigenous cultures. His expertise and dedication to the Amazon and its traditions caught the attention of a group of doctors, leading to a collaborative venture to deliver medicines to remote communities along the Peru-Brazil border.

    During his time in Peru, Victor's personal and professional life intertwined when he fell ill and was treated with Kambo by the Matsés tribe. This experience deepened his understanding of Kambo and introduced him to different traditional practices, such as the use of saliva instead of water in medicine preparation. Living with the Matsés for a year, he learned the intricate methods of harvesting Kambo and the respectful communication with the frogs, ensuring their safety and well-being.

    Victor's journey with Kambo became more than just a personal healing story; it transformed into a mission to share this powerful medicine with the world. For nearly 16 years, he has been an advocate for Kambo, educating people about its benefits, and helping those with various ailments find relief and healing. His work has not only provided physical and spiritual healing to many but has also been a bridge connecting modern society with the ancient wisdom of the Amazon.

    A fervent believer in the power of nature, Victor's message is one of hope, trust, and respect for the natural world. His life's work stands as a testament to the potential of traditional medicine to complement modern medical practices, and his story inspires a deeper appreciation for the indigenous cultures and their timeless knowledge.

    Victor Santos is more than just a guide or a healer; he is a custodian of ancient wisdom, a bridge between worlds, and a living example of the harmony that can exist between humanity and nature.

  • Jessica Filkins is the visionary founder behind Retreats On Yachts, a groundbreaking company that combines luxury travel with transformative experiences. With a deep passion for wellness and a love for the ocean, Jessica has created a unique platform that merges the serenity of living on a boat with the transformational power of retreats. Driven by her belief that yachts are a perfect venue for personal growth, human connection, relaxation, and epic adventures, Jessica has curated a platform for retreat facilitators to easily host unique retreats that nourish the mind, body, and soul.

    Jessica grew up on Block Island and spent the majority of her childhood homeschooled on a sailboat in the Bahamas. With the ocean as her playground, she learned to spearfish at the age of 6 and drive a dinghy long before she could drive a car. When Jessica turned 18 she got her captain’s license and drove a launch (water taxi boat) on Block Island for 5 summers.

    Her wellness journey began during her junior year at Colorado College when she experienced a serious health crisis that forced her to change her lifestyle and explore the alternative medicine path. After college, she traveled around the world studying various healing modalities. She completed her yoga teacher certification in Indonesia, became a reiki master, and received her health coaching certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

    Jessica’s entrepreneurial pursuits began with lemonade stands as a little girl. She started a jewelry company as a teenager, a babysitting booking service for Block Island, and a Non-profit yoga studio in Newport, Rhode Island. She discovered a passion for ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, and authentic relating and found the alcohol-based yachting industry no longer appealed to her. In 2014 she founded a turmeric-ginger chai tea company called Jahmu that still exists today. She moved to Boulder Colorado where her Jahmu business and social life thrived but her soul longed for the ocean.

    Jessica has always had the innate skill of connecting people, creating community, and leading experiences. Her highest joy is witnessing transformations in herself and others. She defines her life purpose as “to give and receive life-enriching experiences.” At a new moon beach fire ceremony she hosted the other night, a man who attended one of her annual retreats on Block Island told her that the retreat was the most life-changing experience he has ever had. He shared that in the past 10 months since the retreat he has stopped drinking, his musical career has excelled, his social life has improved, his connection to spirit has deepened and he loves himself more and more. It is this kind of feedback that motivates Jessica to facilitate and help others facilitate, truly life-changing retreats on yachts.

    Jessica’s desire to be back on the ocean elicited a career change in 2020 when she began cheffing on yachts. Her upbringing on boats combined with her skill of cooking and knowledge of nutrition allowed her to quickly excel as a Yacht Chef from 50ft catamarans to 120ft super yachts. She realized there was a need for a company that helped retreat facilitators host better retreats on yachts when she was the chef for her first yacht retreat. The 10 women who were on the retreat loved Jessica and her food and had an amazing time overall but the boat was inadequate and the captain was not the right fit. The captain was continuously trying to get his guests drunk and play cards while they were trying to have a beautiful spiritual experience. Jessica realized that there is a need for someone with a background in the yacht charter busses who also understood the wellness industry to match retreat facilitators with the right boat, captain, chef, location, and itinerary.

    As a true innovator in the travel industry, Jessica continuously seeks to expand Retreats On Yachts’ offerings, collaborating with renowned retreat facilitators, yoga instructors, mermaid models, and life coaches to curate exceptional experiences for her guests. Jessica Filkins’ entrepreneurial spirit, combined with her genuine desire to help others find freedom, balance, and tranquility, has made Retreats On Yachts a haven for those seeking transformative and unforgettable experiences. Her passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence continue to propel the company forward, inspiring individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery while sailing the majestic seas with Retreats On Yachts.

  • Nuria Ananda is a Tulum based devoted Sound healer and yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher. She has been in the spiritual path for almost twenty years, which has brought her to travel the world for over fifteen years receiving teachings from great masters and gathering her collection of instruments from countries like India, Nepal, USA, Germany, Spain, Thailand, and of course Mexico. She loves sharing the medicine of sound and vibrations not only through Sound Journeys with high frequency instruments but also through devotional mantra chanting (Kirtan) and medicine music songs with harmonium, drum and guitar. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French and has some notions of Russian, and loves communicating and listening to the sound journey’s participant experiences after the sessions. Her motto: expanding the light in the world starting from within.

  • Mandira is passionate about Dreams, Yoga & Sound. She loves to share about exploring different states of consciousness through Dreaming, Lucid Dreaming, Shamanic Dreaming, Yoga Nidra and Sound. She traveled all over the world to learn in the country's of origin and is a 700 hours Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher, all formations done in India, with specification in Therapy and Nada Yoga and the Yoga of Sound. She follows the Bhakti Yoga path, the path of devotion and chanting and integrates the harmonium, guitar and Ukulele in her Mantra Singing circles. Her Ayurvedic Massage training in Kerala, India and her training in Singing Bowl Therapy and Sound Healing in Kathmandhu, Nepal has enabled her to also treat authentically in these areas.

    Mandira is an Active Dreaming Teacher, certified by Robert Moss and she studied about Lucid Dreaming in Guatemala. Her focus in DreamWork is Lucid Dreaming and ShadowWork. She shares her passions at yoga teacher trainings, workshops and classes in holistic center’s and spiritual festivals in India, Nepal, Guatemala, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Spain and Portugal.

  • Virago is a spiritual warrior woman, singer-songwriter, storyteller, poet, drummer, surfer, shaman, and lover of Mother Earth. A “renaissance performance artist” inspired by mysticism and metaphysical themes in combination with a deep-rooted love of rock-and-roll, folk, psychedelia, and music as a whole. Virago documents the evolution of consciousness, her own as well as the collective, through the universal languages of love and music. In Virago’s world, Life and Art are not mutually exclusive; they are complementary, and flow one into the other. Her art and music is a reflection of her own deep direct experience, and a loving prayer of gratitude for the miracle of Life. Her simple yet compelling philosophy of “the power of one”; one woman, one guitar, one voice, pays homage and gives a fresh approach to the lost art of the solo artist as a dynamic vehicle for positive change in the world. Her powerful stage presence, resonant voice, engaging energy, profound lyricism, and compassionate love for the world and all beings make for an authentic and moving performance for listeners of all walks of life.

  • Mistral is a fiery manifesting generator redhead and an intuitive business coach on a mission to create her dream life and a freedom-filled business. She empowers other women to do the same, leveraging her expertise in digital marketing and human design. As a mama to two wild and soulful kids, a projector and a manifestor, she cherishes her family life, being married to her best friend.

    With a background in Marine Science, Mistral understands the importance of being immersed in nature. She believes strongly in empowering women to utilize their genius in ways that fulfill their hearts and calls, changing the planet's vibrations. Mistral has traveled globally, exploring oceans and immersing herself in nature, recognizing its health benefits. She organizes women retreats to create safe, sacred spaces for connection, sharing, and tapping into feminine power.

    As a Human Design Biz Coach, Mistral teaches how to use digital marketing to build an epic business with substantial income, enabling a life on one's terms. She focuses on unlocking personal power, dissolving limiting beliefs, and removing subconscious blocks. Mistral's goal is to help others ditch the hustle, create in their frequency, and attract dream clients using human design and automation, staying in their genius zone.

    Believing that women stepping into their zone of genius can shift the world's vibrations and create a lasting impact, Mistral is dedicated to living in complete alignment and flow. Her passions extend to adventurous activities like surfing, skating, spinning fire, snowboarding, and family adventures in nature, preferring hikes in rainforests or swims in the ocean. With over a decade of teaching experience, she advocates for experiential learning in nature, where she believes the best growth occurs.

  • Aaron is a Holistic Health Practitioner who in 2012 experienced an incredible healing event through dedication to an ancient breathwork practice.

    He has since dedicated his life to sharing the types of practices which can help anyone heal from their past: injuries, relationships and traumas - so they can live life with more love and make their unique contribution to the world.

    He draws on more than 15 years of experience in group psychology, tantra, relationship coaching, ancient wisdom practice, yoga, taoist esoteric cultivation and men’s initiation work to create a safe and healing container where people can create and experience their own miracles on a day-to-day basis.

    AS Holistic Health | MA Equivalency: Spiritual Psychology | | IAPC&M Level 4 Coach | Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) by the State of California

  • With over 15 years of personal practice and teaching since 2018, Kiki is an embodiment of the transformative power of yoga. Kiki's classes are a harmonious blend of movement, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom. Her deep reverence for spiritual teachings infuses every practice, creating a sacred space for exploration and growth. From the invigorating dynamism of creative vinyasa to the introspective serenity of yin to the balanced grace of hatha, Kiki weaves a tapestry of yoga styles to cater to every seeker. Beyond the asana, Kiki is a dedicated manifestation coach. She lovingly guides you towards manifesting your heart's desires and embracing the magic of intentional living. She is a skilled Reiki healer, harnessing the universal life force energy to promote healing and balance within the body and spirit. Her expertise as a meditation facilitator guides students toward a tranquil mind and a deeper connection with their inner selves.

  • Jennita’s yoga flow is an intuitive direction to lead yourself back to SELF through intentional breathing, physical alignment, and affirmations to empower you away from thought & stories, into deep appreciation of the present moment. Her current studies in Family Constellation Therapy has transcended her coaching clients into new perspectives that better serve their well-being. She is the ultimate hype girl that wants to see you heal & succeed. She is a Tulum resident that has all the juicy secrets of where to go & what to do. Her fairy energy creates magic & holds a safe space to be heard and seen.