Mauricio Gomes, a black belt under Rolls Gracie, began his Jiu-Jitsu journey at four years old. A Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Mauricio trained closely with the Gracie family and later fathered Roger Gracie, widely considered the greatest competitor of all time.

Website: mauriciogomesbjj.com

Instagram: @mauriciogomes.bjj

Felipe “Preguiça” Pena, a black belt under Marcelo Azevedo, is one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, with multiple ADCC titles, Copa Pódio Grand Prix victories, and IBJJF World Championships. Renowned for his dynamic guard and back attacks, Felipe will be teaching both gi and no-gi seminars.

Instagram: @felipepena

Clark Gracie, a black belt under Carley Gracie and grandson of Carlos Gracie Sr., is one of the top middleweight competitors of his generation. Known for his dynamic submission style and signature omoplata, Clark runs Gracie Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu and continues to teach and compete worldwide.

Instagram: @clarkgracie

Ross Nicholls, Head Instructor at London Grapple BJJ, is a decorated competitor with titles including ADCC European Trials Champion and IBJJF British No-Gi National Champion. Known for notable victories over top grapplers, Ross brings extensive competition experience and technical expertise to his students at London Grapple.

Instagram: @rossnichollsbjj

Dan Strauss, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, holds titles like ADCC and NAGA European Champion. A Polaris, EBI, and ADCC veteran, he is also the host of the Raspberry Ape Podcast, where he explores grappling and training insights. Known for his unique grip strength training, Dan teaches worldwide.

Instagram: @raspberry_ape

Cameron Shayne, founder of Budokon University, pioneered the integration of martial arts, yoga, and mobility into a unified movement system. His innovative classes blend jiu jitsu, yoga, and calisthenics, promoting strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. 

Instagram: @cameronshayne, @budokonuniversity

Natalie Day, from Oxford, England, is the UK’s first woman to independently own and run a jiu-jitsu academy, GROW JIU JITSU. A black belt under Mauricio Gomes and current European Champion, she also founded GROW EVENTS and offers the UK’s first jiu-jitsu apprenticeship program for aspiring professionals.

Website: growjiujitsu.com

Instagram: @growjiujitsu, @growevents

Jon Thomas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor, trained under Romero Cavalcanti and Lucas Lepri. Known for his technical expertise and Toreando Pass, he has won numerous IBJJF titles, including World and Pan Championships. Jon currently coaches at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu in Sweden.

Instagram: @jonthomasbjj

Joe Notebaert, founder of the Mallorca BJJ and Yoga Festival and head instructor at Mallorca BJJ, leads the festival’s complete beginner BJJ classes, offering newcomers a structured introduction to the sport. A black belt under Cesar Lima, Joe blends his BJJ expertise with his event planning skills to create a unique festival experience.

Website: www.mallorcabjj.com

Melayne Shayne, leader of the Budokon Yoga Program, blends yoga, martial arts, and self-reflection to inspire personal growth. As founder of the Warrior Women Tribe, she empowers women worldwide through movement, retreats, and workshops, fostering connection and transformation in a supportive, co-creative space.

Instagram: @themelayneshayne, @budokonuniversity

Jelena Lieberberg, a Berlin-based yoga instructor and naturopath, is known for her dynamic KICK ASS YOGA style. A former TV presenter, she has led workshops across Europe and authored books on yoga and mobility. Jelena combines holistic therapies with yoga to support yogis, athletes, and movers.

Instagram: @jelenalieberberg

Eli and Patrick are yoga and movement teachers based near Rotterdam, with training across India, Thailand, and Europe. Together they specialize in Hatha, Vinyasa, Breathwork, and Functional Movement. With over 1,400 hours of training, they bring a playful, grounded approach to their workshops, retreats, and classes worldwide.

Website: movewitheli.com

Instagram: @movewitheli_, @yogabreathevolution

Lou Stokes is a certified yoga and meditation instructor based in Madrid, originally from London. Her teaching emphasizes the exploration of body, breath, and self, blending mindfulness, resilience, and personal growth. Lou also shares her insights through consulting, education, and her platform, “The Lou Stokes Podcast.”

Website: loustokes.com

Instagram: @byloustokes

Angela Selivanova, a yoga instructor from Latvia, has taught since 2010, currently based at Bodhana Yoga Studio in Mallorca. Trained under Paul Dallaghan, R. Sharath Jois, and Vinay Kumar, Angela integrates yoga’s science and spirituality for holistic well-being. She leads advanced Vinyasa, philosophy, Pranayama, and meditation classes.

Websites: www.samahitaretreat.com, sharathjois.com, sthalam8.com, pranavashya.com

Carmen Jaguar is a spiritual guide specializing in emotional liberation and reconnection with the body’s natural flow. With a background in coaching and ancestral medicines, she helps others expand consciousness through deep listening and presence. Alongside her partner Bruno, she offers Bufo Alvarius and Kambo sessions at a private villa during the festival, with Q&A sessions held on-site.

Instagram: @carmenjaguar

Mary Bruce is an internationally beloved yoga teacher and educator who creates sacred space and presence for her students. Mary is a torch bearer. A beacon of light. A rare guide that is breaking the mold of the modern climate of yoga. Her teachings light us up and help us manifest our deepest desires. 

Through a deep connection with each of her students, Mary expresses and teaches in a way that has been described as “pouring the goddess” straight from her mouth. She has an organic, poetic language for her teachings so students find their own inner truth of yoga and living. By being gifted with the ability to be both rooted and wild, gentle and fierce, joyful and deep, Mary’s teaching style integrates all energies so students can truly intersect light and shadow, the god and goddess. Her gentle and calming attention help her students find comfort in the moments of discomfort and to build confidence while challenging the edges of their self limitations. 

"After practicing with Mary, you leave with a stronger connection to your body and your true essence."

Mary teaches all levels with an emphasis on the philosophical teachings of yoga that remain true to her linage. You will not find her classes “dumbed down” or diluted. She trusts her students' ability to understand the essence of yoga. While she pays honor to what has been passed onto her, she also stays true to herself and most importantly- true to each student, meeting them all exactly where they are. She guides her classes through all layers of yoga- from the flesh to the bone to the soul. She brings attention to detail (alignment), awareness of breath (pranayama), connection with divine source (bhavana), intelligent sequencing (vinyasa krama), as well as, Ayurveda, visualization, meditation, mantra and more to each and every one of her classes. 

Her wish for each student is that they practice expressing who they truly are. To radically embody that truth. And that their truth bring greater peace, to themselves, to this world.  A yoga teacher since 1997, Mary considers herself a forever student and began her journey in 1994 with Julie Crutchfield at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. She was so inspired by what she learned with Julie she pursued higher yoga education which led  her to become a 500 hour E-RYT Yoga Alliance Teacher. 

Susi – Movement Coach, Yoga Teacher & Budokon Artist

Susi is a yoga and movement educator based in Germany, known for her clear, grounded teaching style – and for making people feel strong, seen, and real.

She blends Anusara Yoga, functional mobility and the Budokon method into a unique practice that’s both technical and transformative.

A passionate practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu herself, she bridges martial arts and mindful movement with a deep respect for the body and the nervous system.

Whether she teaches on the mat or on the road, Susi brings humor, depth and raw presence – no fluff, no fake.

This year, she’s proud to represent Budokon at the festival and can’t wait to roll, move & connect with the community.

www.movewithsusi.de

@move_with_susi

Fiona, an international cacao medicine guide and energy healer, leads cacao ceremonies for self-discovery and inner healing. Her sessions combine cacao with meditation, breathwork, and intuitive movement, creating a space for reconnecting with empathy and emotions. Originally from Australia, Fiona now resides in Barcelona.

Instagram: @thrivingessence

Anne-Christin is an Embodiment Coach specializing in body movement, intuitive dance, mindfulness, and Reiki to guide personal transformation. Her workshops help clients reconnect with their bodies, unlock intuition, and shift limiting beliefs. Based in Mallorca, she offers online and in-person coaching to promote daily joy and balanced living.

Website: www.thebeautyofnow.net

Instagram: @the.beauty.of.now

Michael Blevins is a coach, athlete, and consultant with a deep-rooted passion for human performance. Known for training Hollywood stars like Henry Cavill, he has worked on films such as Man of Steel and 300: Rise of an Empire. As the co-founder of NonProphet and creator of The Space Program, Michael blends physical training with philosophy, mindfulness, and self-mastery. His approach prioritizes sustainability, effort, and longevity in fitness and life.

Instagram: @gritandteeth

Luke Wills, raised in Mallorca, is a certified instructor in the Wim Hof Method, Oxygen Advantage, and Art of Breath. His global journey includes diving, Thai boxing, and winter ascents, teaching that mind-body mastery unlocks our full potential. Luke’s sessions focus on breathwork, movement, and reconnecting with nature.

Instagram: @lukemallorca

Artur Paulins is an international breathwork coach and ice bath specialist, trained by Wim Hof and based in Sweden. Known for making calm accessible, he’s worked with UK Special Forces, Norwegian royalty, and global celebrities. Artur also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Instagram: @arturpaulins

Julian Chapman is a freedive instructor and full-time geologist with a passion for breath-hold diving. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in safe and enjoyable freediving, from line-diving to spearfishing and cave exploration. Before your first in-water dive, attending an intro briefing is required. Three dive sessions run daily, each with four divers on our apnea raft. Be sure to complete the necessary briefing and booking form before joining.

Instagram: @sea.people.mallorca

Vladimir Semenčić, co-founder of the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, brings his passion for salsa and bachata to the festival this Spring. Since 2005, he and his wife Daniela have created dance events that attract thousands globally, blending dance education with cultural connection. Vladimir’s mission centers on building community through movement.

Instagram:@croatiansummersalsafestival

Gongoro, an Italian gong therapist trained at Adinadd Art Gong School, offers transformative sound baths. Certified with over 300 hours under gong master Har Harí, Gongoro’s sessions use the gong’s universal vibrations to promote cellular healing, release trauma, and awaken intuition. Join his daily gong baths at 5pm.

Fiongal Greenlaw is a Seer, Tarot Master, and founder of The Wellness Foundry, a spiritual hub offering readings, healings, and intuitive workshops. Named London’s top Tarot Reader by Time Out, Fiongal blends insight and clarity to help clients navigate life’s path through ancient wisdom and modern intuition.

Website: wellnessfoundry.co.uk

Instagram: @wellnessfoundry

Victoria Deer is the founder of Systers.bio, a bestselling author, and an educator integrating science, somatics, and nature to support women’s and planetary health. With over a decade of experience in regenerative wellness and longevity, she creates spaces for deep learning, nervous system restoration, and embodied connection. She is currently exploring martial arts as part of her personal journey into presence, resilience, and grounded strength.

Website: https://www.systers.bio/en/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vic.deer/?hl=cs

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Opening Meditation: Loving-Kindness (Metta)

Guided by: Victoria DeerDuration: 30 min | 🌓 Before bedtime

We begin with the heart.

This gentle evening meditation invites you to land in your body, soften your breath, and open the space together – not just as individuals, but as a connected field. Through the ancient practice of Loving-Kindness (Metta), you’ll be guided into presence, brain–heart coherence, and quiet connection.

A soft opening. A shared exhale. An invitation to carry this heartful awareness throughout the festival.

You don’t need anything – just come and sit.

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Workshop: Strong Forever – How to Nourish the Body for a Lifetime on the Mat

Led by: Victoria DeerDuration: 60 min | Open to all levels & genders

In a world focused on intensity and output, true strength lies in rhythm, nourishment, and nervous system resilience.

This interactive workshop invites you to rethink performance through the lens of longevity and regeneration. How can we stay strong and injury-free into our 40s, 50s, and beyond – while still loving the grind?

We’ll explore four key pillars that support a lifetime of training:

Physiotherapist, BJJ practitioner and yoga teacher

Born in Germany raised in Austria.

I started my sports journey with Taekwondo when I was a Child - somehow got into Triathlon where I competed on a high level for years - before I took a more health based approach when I started with Yoga and Meditation - since then I've followed a Multisport approach that's complimented with weight lifting, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Cycling -

I Love Coffee, Ice Baths and Handstands

Education: 200hr Inside Yoga

20h Body smart Asana

40hr Movement Flow

BSc. in Physical therapy

Msc. in Sports Physical therapy

Further Education in - Visceral Osteopathy

Taping, Sports Biomechanics