People of Ibiza: Sapphire Leena

The Beauty of Breath: The Transformational Journey

Growing up between my Ibicenco father and British-Canadian mother has given me a truly unique lens through which I see the world. In many ways, it has shaped my entire approach to healing.

I feel incredibly grateful to hold such a beautiful fusion of cultures within me. Being raised between Ibiza’s wild, intuitive energy and my mother’s more grounded British-Canadian sensibility made me naturally open-minded, curious and deeply reflective. My family has always carried this wonderfully alternative spirit, one that encouraged me to follow my own path and explore life with openness.

Ibiza itself holds a kind of quiet magic. It invites you to turn inward, to reconnect with yourself in a way few places do. It has always felt like a mirror, gently guiding me back to my centre. Travelling the world only deepened that sense of curiosity and reaffirmed my connection to a healing, intentional way of life.

Everything I offer now comes from those roots. I blend presence, intuition and a deep respect for the journey back to self.

Having worked across both the beauty and healing industries, I’ve come to realise that although they may appear worlds apart, they share a beautifully unexpected common thread: transformation.

At their core, both are about guiding people towards the most authentic, radiant version of themselves. Whether it’s through enhancing our outer glow or nurturing our inner landscape, the intention is the same. We want to feel more aligned, more grounded and more confident in our skin.

For me, beauty was the gateway and healing became the deeper journey. One speaks to the surface, the other to the soul. Both hold the power to reveal who we truly are beneath the layers.

The moment I knew I was meant to take a different path came quietly but with complete clarity.

What began as a career in beauty slowly started to reveal itself as something far deeper. I found that my role extended far beyond makeup. It became about presence and holding space. Time and again, I found myself in genuine, soul-stirring conversations with people in my chair.

It wasn’t just about enhancing someone’s appearance. It was about gently guiding them to connect with parts of themselves they may have forgotten. It felt like something sacred, almost spiritual. A shared moment of transformation that reflected my own evolving inner journey.

That’s when I realised I wasn’t here to cover up beauty. I was here to help others remember their own.

As I began working with people on a much deeper, more intimate level, my entire perspective on beauty began to shift.

I came to realise that true beauty isn’t something applied. It’s something that radiates from within. It’s an energy, a light, a presence that no makeup can replicate. Even when we wear a full face, if that inner glow isn’t there, something always feels incomplete.

That said, I still hold a deep love for makeup. Not as a mask, but as a tool for empowerment. It can uplift, embolden and remind us of our worth. In the end, it’s not about covering ourselves up. It’s about honouring what’s already there and letting it shine a little brighter.

The more I’ve immersed myself in breathwork, the more I’ve come to understand why it has become one of the most profoundly transformative healing practices of our time.

For me, breathwork is the bridge to truth. It is a direct, unfiltered path to the soul. It offers exactly what so many of us are searching for: a quiet, intimate connection with ourselves that feels both grounding and expansive.

What makes it so powerful is its simplicity. There’s nothing external to rely on, no distractions. Just you, meeting yourself in the most raw, honest way. That level of presence, that return to the body and the breath, is where the real transformation begins.

Ibiza has always been known as a magnet for transformation, from its bohemian past to its spiritual present. This is a truth I’ve felt deeply in my own life.

To me, Ibiza isn’t just an island. It has been a true catalyst. There’s something almost mystical about its energy, something that quietly insists you face yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. The island holds up a mirror and challenges you to go deeper, to unravel, to rebuild. At the same time, it offers you everything you need to do that with grace: a community of open-hearted souls, a landscape of jaw-dropping beauty and a rhythm that invites stillness. Personally and professionally, Ibiza has shaped me in ways I’m still discovering.

While holistic wellness has recently gone mainstream, Ibiza has long been a step ahead. It has created space for healing long before it became a global trend.

I believe it is the island’s unique energy, something both ethereal and grounded, that makes it such a powerful place for transformation. There is an unfiltered rawness here that brings up parts of you that you might prefer to avoid. It is as if this island gently insists you confront your shadows, while at the same time holding you in beauty and stillness as you do.

There is a depth, almost a Scorpionic quality, to Ibiza. It pulls you into truth. Yet it never feels rigid. There is a freedom here to explore healing in all its forms, surrounded by nature, by people who understand and by a kind of spiritual spaciousness that is rare. The sea, the pine-scented trails, the sunsets—they all become companions in the journey inward.

People often arrive in Ibiza chasing freedom, clarity or some sort of awakening. Yet the island often gives them something even more profound.

In my experience, Ibiza acts as a mirror. It reflects back everything—the beauty, the fear, the potential. It doesn’t allow you to hide from yourself, but that is part of its gift. It strips away the noise and lets you meet yourself as you are.

At the same time, the island gives you permission to evolve, to break away from who you thought you were and to step into a new version of yourself. It is a place where self-discovery is not only accepted but expected. People come here looking for something and often leave having found much more than they ever imagined.

In a world that seems to be constantly speeding up, learning to slow down has become a quiet rebellion. It is one I fully embrace.

One of the simplest yet most powerful practices I recommend is to sit in stillness. Place your left hand on your heart, your right on your belly and take a few deep, slow breaths. That’s it. In that moment, you are with yourself. No phone, no distraction, just presence.

It is astonishing how much can shift in just a minute of that kind of awareness. In a fast-paced world, it is these small rituals that bring us home to ourselves.

As for what’s next, my heart is full of ideas, but one dream in particular feels especially alive right now.

I have long felt the call to bring conscious breathwork into the presence of horses. There is something profoundly grounding about their energy, something ancient and wise. To merge that with the deeply personal experience of breathwork feels like the most natural next step. It is a union of two of my greatest passions.

It is less about launching a project and more about creating a space. One where healing can happen through connection, stillness and presence, with nature as the witness.