Elena Petrenko

Elena is a Pilates instructor with over 10 years of experience, a passionate meditation practitioner, and a mother of three boys. She has been with her husband, Maxim, since the age of 19, and together they founded Heart of Madeira.

Her meditation journey began at 21, when Vipassana helped her overcome years of insomnia. Since then, she has completed nine 10-day Vipassana retreats, and meditation has become an important part of her life.

For Elena, Heart of Madeira is a place to share the practices that bring more joy, balance, and creativity into everyday life. She loves meditation, Pilates, dancing, sewing, and exploring new ways of connecting with herself and others. Her dream is to create a welcoming community where people can slow down, enjoy nature, share their experiences, and inspire one another.