Daina in the trails on Magnetic Island
Daina Clark
By day I'm a Consultant Podiatrist at Townsville Podiatry with a background in Sports Injuries, Running Analysis and Bike Fit Assessments. I'm also a Mountain Bike Coach and have always been a keen adventurer. It was my love of the outdoors and Magnetic Island that led me to establish Destination Adventure.
There is nothing more rewarding than sharing my knowledge of human movement, my love of fitness, and my passion for Magnetic Island.
Seeing people discover what they are capable of while they enjoy themselves is incredibly rewarding. I figure if you do what you love, love what you do, and have fun while you're doing it - well it doesn't get any better than that!
For me that means doing what I love on one of the most spectacularly awesome places in the world, Magnetic Island.
When not coordinating Destination Adventure - you'll find me out hiking or mountain biking the trails on Magnetic Island, snorkeling over the fringing coral reef or out trying to catch a wave on my surf ski.
There is nothing more rewarding than sharing my knowledge of human movement, my love of fitness, and my passion for Magnetic Island.
Seeing people discover what they are capable of while they enjoy themselves is incredibly rewarding. I figure if you do what you love, love what you do, and have fun while you're doing it - well it doesn't get any better than that!
For me that means doing what I love on one of the most spectacularly awesome places in the world, Magnetic Island.
When not coordinating Destination Adventure - you'll find me out hiking or mountain biking the trails on Magnetic Island, snorkeling over the fringing coral reef or out trying to catch a wave on my surf ski.
WELLNESS & ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS
Jasmine Matus
YOGA
I have been practicing yoga since the late 90’s, have been studying yoga since 2012 and teaching since 2014. I love the transformative power of the practice and the positive effects it brings to the physical form, the deeper physiology and most importantly the mind.
I was not born naturally flexible, yoga has taught me a lot of acceptance and patience in understanding that life is transient, rather than fight it, try approach it with an open heart and an open mind and see what happens - knowing that every day will present a different set of circumstances. My yoga journey began with a focus on the physical, soon after I began noticing positive changes in my mental and emotional states; a more energized, stronger body and a clearer, quieter mind as a direct effect of the practice and knew that I wanted to share this insight with others. I have studied with multiple international senior teachers including Yoga Therapy in the Krishnamacharya lineage, Radiantly Alive Vinyassa, Yin Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, elements of Somatic Yoga and various forms of meditation and mindfulness practices of which I weave together to provide dynamic and well-rounded classes. My primary interest is Yoga Therapy. It has humbled me to acknowledge that no two bodies are the same; each body presents different physical, emotional and mental needs on any given day therefore requires a specific practice depending on age, background and capability. With the focus of bringing yoga to all walks of human life, no matter age, flexibility or athletic ability, I believe that if you have a body and can breathe, then we can adapt a yoga practice to suit your needs favouring function through the practices over form. This individualistic approach to yoga makes so much more sense to me. As a teacher, I am sensitive to this and meet my students where they are at in their own journey by challenging them to surrender their bodies and minds, to become more aware in each moment, each movement, each emotion and each breath. I assists in providing techniques and experiences that students can take with them off the mat into every aspect of their lives. I believe that by trusting in your own capabilities and the body’s intelligence, through yoga, anything is possible. I share my passion for yoga and help others unlock their innate potential for change and growth to discover a better version of themselves, to reduce suffering, overcome personal challenges and find peace and stillness through the power of yoga practices. The endless potentials that are slowly revealed through a dedicated breath centred yoga practice and the endless potential that it offers continue to inspire me, grow me as a human and open up great channels for healing for myself and my students on emotional, physical and energetic planes. |
Dani CeccarelliYOGA
I grew up between Europe and the Middle East, with a childhood trajectory that took me from Italy to Syria to Switzerland. I’ve always had a passion for movement and nature, and became convinced from an early age that I wanted to be a marine biologist.
Circumstances smiled and I arrived in Townsville, Australia in 1995. I still work as a marine biologist, in the capacity of a freelance consultant, but along the way a second path opened up for me when I was offered Iyengar’s book “Light on Yoga” and took my first baby steps on a yoga mat. I have been practicing yoga since 1996 and teaching since 2000. I discovered yoga after the birth of my first son in 1996. I practiced Hatha and Iyengar Yoga until 1998, when I went to my first Ashtanga Yoga workshop. It was ‘love at first sweat’, and since then I has been committed to daily practice. I am a direct student of Ashtanga Yoga guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and more recently his grandson Sharath Jois, and have travelled regularly to Mysore, India, since 2001. I have their official authorization as a Level II Ashtanga teacher. I feel that the strong physical practice of Ashtanga Yoga has the potential to open the heart and calm the mind, enhancing self-awareness and overall wellbeing. Even though it is a dynamic practice, it can be made accessible to many levels of physical ability, so that as many people as possible may benefit from this practice. To learn how to adapt the practice to students’ needs, I have extended my studies to include Iyengar, Yoga-Synergy, Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, and hold certification from the IYTA and Matthew Sweeney (Moon Sequence). Yoga pervades all aspects of my life, from parenting my three teenage boys to working as a marine biologist and making time for music and art. |
Rachel Sedon
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
When Daina first mentioned her vision for Destination Adventure, I knew I wanted to be a part of it!
Bringing people to our slice of paradise, giving them a unique island adventure experience... who wouldn't! I am a Maggie local with a background in Events and Tourism. Having two young children, behind the scenes is where you can find me most days.
I also help run the Mothers Day Classic Fun Run on Magnetic Island (it's on Mother's Day in May), and am passionate about getting kids active and outside!
Bringing people to our slice of paradise, giving them a unique island adventure experience... who wouldn't! I am a Maggie local with a background in Events and Tourism. Having two young children, behind the scenes is where you can find me most days.
I also help run the Mothers Day Classic Fun Run on Magnetic Island (it's on Mother's Day in May), and am passionate about getting kids active and outside!