Tamara Lissina Santos
Move, breathe, reconnect
Online yoga from anywhere- In-person yoga in Itacaré - Retreats in nature
I believe that with focus, self-trust and patience, we can create the space to grow in our own way.
I have learned that my true strength grows when I learn to trust myself and have the patience to let things unfold.
At times, I felt disconnected from myself, caught up in expectations, comparison and the feeling that I should be further along than I was. Yoga taught me to slow down, listen and come back to the present moment, while surfing taught me to trust the process — to wait for the right wave, to fall, and to rise again. Through both, I discovered that growth cannot be rushed. We each have our own rhythm and our own timeline. When we let go of comparison, focus on what matters and trust the process, we create space to grow in our own way.
This is what I want to share through my practice and retreats: creating space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and move from a place of trust rather than expectation.
About Me
I am Tamara Lissina, a Swiss Yoga practitioner & 500+ hour certified yoga teacher based in Itacaré, Brazil.
My teaching is rooted in Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga-inspired movement, with a focus on strength, mobility, breath and mindful awareness.
I offer online and in-person classes, as well as yoga and surf retreats in nature — creating spaces where you can slow down, reconnect and move in a way that feels good for you.
Ways to practice with me
Wherever you are in your journey, there is a way to practice with me.
ONLINE YOGA
FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE
YOGA IN ITACARÉ
SLOW DOWN & RECONNECT
YOGA & SURF RETREATS
SLOW DOWN, RECONNECT & EXPLORE
FIND THE PRACTICE THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU
Join my Retreat
A Nature Immersion Surf & Yoga Retreat
This all-inclusive retreat is created to help you find your own direction in life, or simply a deeper connection with yourself. It’s a space where I guide people to pause, reflect, and see life from a new perspective.
Guanico, Panama is where I found my own guidance. Surrounded by natural beauty and simplicity, you start to appreciate the basics — just being present and living fully. Here, you’ll surf in an empty lineup that teaches patience, awareness, and your own limits. The daily yoga sessions balance that energy, giving you calm and space to slow down.
Together, we share home-cooked meals, good company, and simple living — growing as a group while each person follows their own journey. It’s the same journey I once took, and now I’m here to guide others through it.
“Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind.”
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Patanjali