Meet the team

Mafalda splits her time between Lisbon and Bali. A lover of the ocean, tennis, and all things creative, she’s equally obsessed with planning, creating, and bringing new ideas to life. When she’s in town, you’ll usually find her teaching a LOT of classes and sharing her love of movement with everyone!

Victoria moved to Lisbon from Brooklyn over five years ago, but her journey with movement started way earlier — she’s been dancing since she was three. She discovered hot yoga in San Francisco more than a decade ago and instantly fell in love with the heat and the calm it brought to her life.

Anna moved to Lisbon recently. Passionated about yoga, Anna loves to be around the practice on daily bases keeping a consistent routine.

She loves arts, crafts, books, languages, sports and nature. Favourite styles of yoga are all hot classes and Jivamukti.

Gabi is a holistic therapist from Brazil with a love for movement and self-growth. She moved to Lisbon 2 years ago after living in Asia—Vietnam, Thailand, and India. When she's not on the mat, Gabi's off-roading on dirt bikes, camping under the stars, or whipping up delicious meals for friends.

Originally from Poland, Kasia spent 9 years in London before swapping the grey skies for Lisbon’s sunshine. After escaping the high-stress world of advertising, she’s now on a mission to help other busy professionals find balance—preferably somewhere between a deep breath and a downward dog!

Anja recently came to Lisbon after living Copenhagen for the past 5 years. Off the mat you find her in nature, checking out new coffee spots in town and working with sustainability.

Síofra is a passionate yoga teacher who weaves breath and movement into mindful, grounding practices where everyone feels welcome. Splitting her time between Ireland and Lisbon, when she’s in town you can catch her teaching Vinyasa and Yin at XIL. Off the mat, she’s a TV & Film Editor, loves time in nature, and brings curiosity and calm to everything she does.

Born and raised in Portugal, Luna loves welcoming everyone with a warm smile and making them feel at home. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the arts and deepening her yoga practice. You’ll find her at the front desk, ready to support you on your journey at XIL.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Bibi splits her time between Toronto and Lisbon. A wellness enthusiast who embraced a healthy lifestyle after healing her autoimmune, she believes movement is one of the greatest forms of healing. A longtime XIL fan, Bibi loves the community and the power of Pilates, especially those micro-movements that bring the shakes and the real progress! When she’s in town, expect some extra Hot Pilates magic!

With a lifelong background in dance, movement has always been Sassi’s language — the path that first led her to yoga in Germany years ago. After completing her teacher training earlier this year, she now shares her love for Vinyasa, blending creativity, strength, and flow in every class. When she’s not teaching Yoga, Pilates, or Barre, she’s by the ocean or out in nature, moving to the rhythm of everyday life.

Born and raised in Lisbon, Carol’s all about good vibes and spontaneity! She’s super into history, culture, movies, and loves a good chat (about literally anything). Art, music, and even politics. But her true passion? Animals! She’s already got six furry buddies at home. Always up for new challenges and ready to jump in and help everyone at XIL!

Meet Dagmara, or Dag, for short. Originally from Poland and raised in the U.S., she’s spent the past 20 years teaching and inspiring students in sunny South Florida. Now based in Portugal, Dag brings her vibrant energy and rich teaching experience to our community.

Filipa Peraltinha has over 25 years of teaching and performing experience. She offers classes in floor barre, stretching, flexibility, improvisation, and other movement practices, focusing on mindful and efficient movement. Outside teaching, she enjoys exploring the relationship between sound, body, and mind.

After years with her heart split between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon, Luisa finally chose to settle down and roll out her yoga mat in Portugal. Besides being a vinyasa yoga teacher, Lu is also a functional nutritionist, massage therapist, and hula hoop teacher that spends her days helping others feel their best — in body, mind, and health - In her time off, you can find her relaxing with a good book or enjoying time with friends.

Rafa is from Brazil and currently studying Psychology, always curious about what shapes the way we think and feel. When she’s not studying, you’ll probably find her reading or crocheting something special for friends and family. You can catch her at the XIL reception, always with a smile and good vibes.

Clara is from Rio de Janeiro and holds a Dance degree from Faculdade Angel Vianna. She’s also a professional actress, so in Lisbon you’ll find her dancing, acting, or teaching both.

When she’s off work, she’s at home with a good movie, a homemade meal, a board game, a book, or an arts & crafts project.

Katerina is originally from Greece and now calls Lisbon home after years of travelling. She’s a ballroom dance teacher and currently training as a Pilates and Barre instructor. Passionate about movement, wellness and life by the ocean, you’ll find her at reception, always welcoming you with great energy and a warm smile.