Johanna Simonnet

A Pilates teacher, retreat organizer, and passionate space-holder for meaningful experiences. Tarifa marks the third edition of her retreats, after Sologne in France and Tavira in Portugal this one is especially close to her heart. Having recently chosen Tarifa as her new home, she finds creating a retreat here deeply personal and intentional. Pilates has been her calling from the very beginning. Trained in both mat and the main Pilates apparatus, Johanna completed over 600 hours of education, observation, and supervised teaching. Since then, she has worked with hundreds of practitioners of all ages and backgrounds. What she loves most about her work is adapting the method to each individual, making it precise, accessible, challenging, and supportive. Her teaching style is both structured and intuitive: strong foundations, attention to alignment, and a deep respect for each person’s rhythm. She believes Pilates is more than exercise; it’s a way to build confidence, awareness, and long-term strength. Johanna is also deeply passionate about overall well-being and the body-mind connection. Living with an autoimmune condition and IBS has led her to explore nutrition and lifestyle as powerful tools for balance and vitality. This personal journey strongly influences her retreats: food, rest, and nervous system regulation are not afterthoughts; they are essential parts of the experience.