FOUNDER + TEACHER + HEALER

Dani Ibarra, the heart and soul behind Radiant Retreats, brings a lifetime of movement and mindfulness to our community. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dani's journey began as a competitive figure skater and evolved through decades of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Her life took a transformative turn after a severe car accident in college, leading her to discover the healing power of yoga.

Dani’s journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of yoga. From enduring years of sciatic and low back pain to becoming a celebrated yoga instructor, trainer and Yoga Therapist, Dani's path has been one of healing and empowerment. Her therapeutic approach, honed over decades of practice and study under esteemed mentors like Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller, has helped countless students worldwide.

Dani has been practicing yoga since 1996 and is a certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Reiki Master, and Energy Healer. She is also the owner of Yoga Yoga in Newhall, CA, a Shala which has won the #1 Best Yoga Studio award in Santa Clarita for the sixth year running.

Dani’s certifications include: C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP (Continuing Education Provider for Yoga Alliance), FRC Mobility Specialist, Gentle Somatic Yoga Level 2, Urban Zen, Yoga Tune Up, Senior YogaWorks Trainer/Mentor, Reiki Master, Reconnection Energy Healer, Author of Yoga Remedy eBook, and creator of Yoga Remedy 25-hour Therapeutic Teacher Training.

Most importantly, Dani is mom to Lucas (and her fur baby and Shala mascot, Louie)!

FOUNDER + TRAVEL DESIGNER + DREAMER

Chelina is the mastermind behind Radiant Retreats. It's her job to scour the globe to find the most amazing places and adventures for our yoginis to gather and move, connect, relax, indulge, shop and have the experiences of a lifetime. She's the dreamer with big ideas who creates magic behind the scenes.

Chelina is a music industry veteran of 25 years. Her wellness journey began 6 yeas ago, after being sidelined by a back injury. After years of pain, limited mobility and finding little to no relief with traditional Western medicine treatment, Chelina embarked on the alternative path of yoga therapy, reiki, meditation and other holistic healing remedies.

Connecting with Dani for Yoga Therapy was Chelina’s introduction to the yoga world and after finding much needed physical relief as well as spiritual enlightenment - she hasn't looked back!

After attending her first female yoga retreat, Chelina recognized the immense power generated when a gathering of like-minded women share experiences, vulnerabilities, strength, wisdom and healing energy. The feeling of love, hope and security was transformative, and she decided to focus her new career on re-creating and sharing this powerful experience with as many women as possible.

Chelina is now a yoga enthusiast and Reiki Practitioner novice. She is a mom to 2 amazing daughters, 4 incredible grandbabies, and 3 fur babies.