Each one of our amazing team members has a unique story, passion and expertise that they bring to the table. They are here to support you, inspire you and guide you on your journey of wellness and adventure.
The Skydance Lifestyle Team has been carefully assembled to ensure an overall guest experience that will always be remembered as well as keeping the saying:
"The Skydance Lifestyle is a gift I want to share; it is very personal to me and has been a major part of my life’s journey. Practicing yoga, meditation, a healthy diet and inner reflection are key to us as individuals taking the opportunity to invest in ourselves.
Experiencing African nature and being in the “bush” was meditative and healing, it helped to ground and center me. In the silence of the African bush; a huge bull elephant evoked tears of wonder while bringing into perspective everything weighing on me. Knowing I was giving back to those that are in need was also fundamental to the healing process.
The passing of my Mother in July 2022 has made me realize that there is a need to take care of oneself and invest in ones own future. The Skydance Lifestyle offered me the tools to cope with an intensely challenging time in my life and I hope it will help you too!!"
Sharni Quinn is a world-class yoga instructor and wellness specialist. Sharni has travelled here from her home in Bali where she is one of the top retreat facilitators. She will also be your host while you enjoy Cape Town, as she is originally from the city and has an intimate local knowledge.
Dr Dean Allen is world acclaimed author and motivational speaker. He has lived in Cape Town for 20+ years and has a huge local knowledge. Dean is originally from the UK so, while he is being your host and giving you a wonderful and entertaining daily experience, he is able to add a world viewpoint on Southern Africa and Cape Town. Dean, who is also a historian, will accompany you on all your daily activities to ensure that any questions that you may have are answered.
Maxwell will meet and greet our guests, ensuring luggage is taken to the correct rooms and that guests are made to feel comfortable during their stay.
Gertrude will ensure all rooms are clean and tidy as well as all beds made, keeping the villa in its pristine 5 star state.
Dr Kameshnee will be your lifestyle coach as you explore your wellness goals while surrounded by nature and the safari experience. Individual and group conversations place focus on holistic wellness, mindfulness and nature therapy. Dr Kameshnee’s gentle approach will guide you to explore your inner-self, assisting you in developing skills to lead you towards being more mindful and leading a balanced life.
Sharni Quinn - or ‘Shiny Queen’ as she is affectionately known in Bali - is an International Wellness Consultant, Yoga Alliance Accredited Yoga Teacher (Hatha, Mandala Vinyasa and Yin Yoga), Internationally Qualified InnerLifeSkills®️ Life Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and Wellness Business Entrepreneur.
Her life journey tells the story of a modern woman’s resilience and transformation from burnout to bliss and from feeling trapped to being free. After hitting rock bottom herself, her burnout recovery story weaves in deep emotional and psychological remedy and physical healing. Ultimately, Sharni redesigned her own life by creating more joy, freedom, balance and inner sunshine.
With a passion for yoga, Sharni has taught over 6500 Yoga classes since 2007 and launched Cape Town Yoga Experiences. She founded and successfully sold Follow the Sun – a women’s wellness company - and was the yoga expert on the panel for Natural Medicine World. In addition, she started the ‘Healthy Habits for Busy People’ Corporate Wellness Program and wrote and self-published her book ‘Follow the Sun’. Currently, Sharni is the life coach and retreat facilitator at The Yoga Barn - the biggest wellness centre in Bali - and inspires hundreds of women worldwide through her one-on-one coaching, retreats and her ‘Redesign Your Life’ Online Life Transformation Program.
When she is not facilitating international retreats and festivals or visiting her family and friends in Cape Town, Sharni lives a simple life in Bali. She is often found floating on her Stand Up Paddleboard while enjoying tropical island bliss.
Dr Dean Allen is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and media personality who is based in South Africa. Originally from England, he fell in love with the spirit of Africa when he moved to Cape Town in the 1990s.
He is now based in the Eastern Cape with his wife and baby daughter. Dean will be your personal host and guide as you discover the magic of wellness in nature in the most beautiful of settings. Dean’s personal philosophy of wellness, coupled with his passion for wildlife conservation and community engagement, will leave you enlightened and enrich your Skydance Lifestyle experience.
Maxwell will meet and greet our guests, ensuring luggage is taken to the correct rooms and that guests are made to feel comfortable during their stay.
He also ensures the house is kept to a high, 5 star level of service, as well as makes sure the garden remains at an award-winning standard. The garden managed by Maxwell received a Gold Award by the South African standards of landscape. You can have a look at this certificate in the house.
Gertrude will ensure all rooms are clean and tidy as well as all beds made, keeping the villa in its pristine 5 star state.
She will ensure that guests are kept comfortable with her focus on pampering them, by doing any laundry onsite or making teas and coffees for guests. Gertrude will make sure that guests are surrounded by all homely comforts at the Villa.
Dr Kameshnee Ramsammy is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Practising for 20 years, she has presented both nationally and internationally in the area of positive psychology and holistic wellness. She is based in the beautiful Eastern Cape where she lives with her husband and daughter.
Dr Kameshnee’s philosophy of the world is a humanistic one, focussing on the potential of individuals. This includes assisting people in recognising their strengths and working towards leading a balanced, happy life.
She will aid you in identifying your wellness goals and mapping strategies to enhance your personal well-being. Nature is an integral part of this process. These conversations will improve your holistic wellness, providing you with a rich and invigorating Skydance Lifestyle experience.
