Founder of sagres hub, space holder and community catalyst
Harmke is the founder of Sagres Hub and the creative force behind the hub and Mekayoga Retreats —two expressions of her deep commitment to healing, connection and conscious living. While she no longer teaches yoga for several years, Harmke continues to hold space in powerful ways—guiding ice baths, mentoring others and nurturing a community built on authenticity and growth.
With a natural gift for seeing potential in people and ideas, she supports those around her in launching projects, finding clarity and stepping into their purpose. Sagres Hub is an extension of her heart: a place where health, creativity and soul meet.
Through her presence, Harmke quietly empowers others to trust their path, breathe deeper and root into a life that feels true.

Breathwork, Movement & Meditation Teacher
Michael Bijker is an internationally renowned breathwork teacher, movement facilitator and meditation guide. With over a decade of experience and students across the globe, Michael brings depth, clarity and presence to every class he leads. He is the founder of Yogalap, a platform that has empowered thousands through breath mastery, mindset training and somatic practices.
At Sagres Hub, Michael offers breathwork, movement and meditation sessions that help people connect to their inner strength, regulate their nervous system and unlock greater clarity and vitality. He also guides powerful ice bath sessions, holding space with calm confidence and deep knowledge of the body’s capacity to adapt and thrive.
Michael’s approach blends ancient wisdom with modern science, creating experiences that are both transformative and deeply grounding.

Martial Arts & Surf Coach
Miguel Garcia, from Nicaragua, grew up immersed in boxing, kickboxing and combat sports. His life has been defined by discipline and mental focus. With over a decade of experience, Miguel is known for his sharp technique and patient teaching, pushing students to exceed their limits while making it enjoyable.
Besides martial arts, he grew up next to the ocean and has been passionately surfing for many years, finding flow and balance in the ocean. Now based in Sagres, Portugal, Miguel offers energetic kickboxing and surf coaching that blend skill with soul, helping people challenge their bodies, sharpen their minds and reconnect with nature
Based in Portugal, Lucia (Chia) leads yoga retreats in destinations like Bocas del Toro, the Canary Islands and her home country. Her classes offer a safe and soulful space for students to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.

U.Natural Mobility for Surfers and Surf Coach
Our Brazilian coach João Muniz is a movement specialist and ocean lover whose approach to training is rooted in nature, presence and play. As a certified U.Natural Method coach, João helps people reconnect with their innate physical intelligence through primal movement, breath, mobility and mindfulness. His sessions are not just workouts—they’re a return to what it means to move like a human, in harmony with body and environment.
Growing up by the sea, João also developed a deep bond with surfing. As a surf coach, he brings the same grounded, body-aware approach to the water, teaching technique, flow and a deep respect for the ocean’s rhythms.
Now based in Sagres, João offers classes that awaken your body, sharpen your senses and help you move—and live—with more freedom and joy.

Yoga Teacher & Retreat Leader
Lucia is a 700-hour certified Vinyasa yoga teacher whose practice is, as a passionate surfer, deeply inspired by the rhythms of the ocean and the cycles of nature. With a passion for sharing yoga's transformative power, she guides students through practices that blend mindful movement, breathwork and spiritual connection. Her teachings are rooted in presence, embodiment and surrender.
Based in Portugal, Lucia (Chia) leads yoga retreats in destinations like Bocas del Toro, the Canary Islands and her home country. Her classes offer a safe and soulful space for students to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.

Caro is 200h Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and Cycle Coach, specializing in women’s health and somatics. Her classes are a gentle, nourishing way for you to come home to yourself and your body. An invitation to feel yourself through movement, allowing your practice to be a space of softness, connection and inner balance.

Vanda is a lifelong explorer of movement, music, and transformation. With roots as a professional dancer, PE teacher, and fitness instructor, she spent over 20 years traveling the world as a DJ and music producer before returning to her true calling—guiding others through embodied healing. As the creator of Soma Groove, she weaves together music therapy, dance movement therapy, breathwork, and somatic exploration to create powerful breath and movement journeys that invite deep connection and release.
At Sagres Hub, Vanda shares her gifts as a Soma Groove facilitator, Salsa for 2 (Mambo) teacher, and resident DJ for our community gatherings—bringing rhythm, presence, and joy to every space she holds.

Life purpose and happiness coach
Chaz is a happiness and life purpose coach who supports others in aligning with their truth and creating meaningful change. After building a successful corporate career in law and finance, she began questioning the deeper purpose behind her achievements. In 2020, her journey took a turn—through yoga, mindset work, and personal coaching, she uncovered limiting beliefs that had kept her stuck. Taking a bold step, she left the corporate path to pursue her passion for personal development and holistic wellbeing. Today, Chaz helps clients move through fear and self-doubt to design lives rooted in joy, purpose, and authenticity.

Saskya offers deeply restorative massages that invite your body to soften and reset. With a gentle yet intuitive touch, her treatments combine Swedish, relaxing, and post-surf techniques to release tension, support recovery, and calm the nervous system. Whether you're easing into stillness or unwinding after a long day in the waves, Saskya creates a grounded space where your body can truly let go.

San Pindsle is a Portuguese-Norwegian who grew up in the Algarve, where the rhythm of the ocean and thrill of downhill skating shaped his deep love for movement and nature. A highly skilled surfer with a grounded presence, San has traveled the world to chase waves across every continent—an experience that refined both his technique and his calm, attentive way of being. He shares his passion through surf coaching and therapeutic massage sessions. Whether offering CBD oil massages, deep tissue treatments, or relaxing bodywork, San brings a blend of precision, intuition, and genuine care that helps clients release tension and reconnect with themselves.