This is us...
...Isabella and Hannah (from left to right)
We met at the Wild Naya Handpan Academy and bonded over our love of handpans.
Since we both describe ourselves as talented organisers, it quickly became clear in 2024 that we wanted to create an inspiring event together, full of learning, growth and community.
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PanParadise
A unique handpan experience
PanParadise is more than just a handpan event – it is a magical week full of music, community and inner transformation.
The focus is on the handpan – an instrument that uniquely combines sound and feeling. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you will learn from renowned artists from all over the world and immerse yourself deeply in their techniques, perspectives and passion.
But PanParadise is much more than just lessons. This week nourishes body, mind and soul: movement, yoga, singing and rhythm open up a space where you can experience yourself and others in a new way.
The atmosphere is characterised by openness, joy and connection – people from all over the world come together to learn, grow and share unforgettable moments.
You can expect daily intensive handpan sessions, time for exchange, jams and creative workshops. In the evenings, concerts by our international artists will give you goosebumps.
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The Team
Isabella
Isabella Bernard | Organiser
Isabella is bursting with energy and joy when she helps people grow and connect with others. As a language and yoga teacher, she creates open, welcoming spaces where creativity, growth and community are the focus.
With over 10 years of experience, she helps her language students not only learn words, but also understand cultures and build genuine intercultural bridges. In her yoga classes, she invites participants to bring their bodies and minds into harmony – often accompanied by the gentle sounds of the handpan, which she discovered in 2022 and enthusiastically integrated into her practice.
Her enthusiasm for the connecting power of the handpan motivated Isabella to organise PanParadise in 2025 – an event that brings together music, movement, community and inspiration.
Hannah Schork | Organiser
Hannah is a yoga teacher, coach and podcast host for cycle-conscious living. She runs her own small yoga studio in Frankfurt am Main, in an old nursery where she also grows her own vegetables and medicinal herbs. Through her deep connection to nature and Mother Earth, she creates calm and relaxed spaces for personal development. She previously worked as an IT project manager for many years and was involved in New Work. Organisation is therefore in her blood.
She only came across the handpan in 2023, when she helped organise the Wild Naya Handpan Academy. But it was love at first sight. A week full of music triggered so much in her and helped her overcome inner blockages – she wants to pass this on with PanParadise.
Hannah
Esther
Esther Bergman | Organizational support
Esther lives in Maastricht (the Netherlands) with her husband and two children.
She heard a handpan played live for the first time in the spring of 2024. By autumn of that same year, she was able to obtain her own. Never having played an instrument before, she surprised herself by her passion for learning to play the handpan.
As a participant of PanParadise 2025, she was further motivated by the welcoming community. Being a project manager (in Health Care) in her professional live, it was a small step towards joining the PanParadise team in creating a wonderful event again.
Mara Fonta | Social Media
Mara Fonta is a Marketing Consultant with a keen eye for ethical communication and creative strategy. She also serves as the Social Media Manager for PanParadise, where she brings people and handpan artists together through inspiring content.
Mara’s journey began as a yoga teacher and singer, her willingness to help others through her work inspired her university choice. Armed with a degree in communication and marketing, she has supported various organizations in growing their businesses without sacrificing ethics or what matters most at their core.
Mara
Michal
Michal | BRAMARI | Handpan Rental
BRAMARI – musician, producer and teacher.
He is one half of the duo BRASKA, a project he shares with singer Joanna Markowska. Together, they also founded the Bramari Handpan Academy, which has grown to become the largest handpan school in southern Poland.
Bramari's artistic journey began with a youthful fascination with electronics. This initial spark, fuelled by his desire to create sounds independently, led him to explore a wide range of live instruments and various synthesizers. After years of immersing himself in electronic music and experimenting with different genres and instruments, he became completely captivated by the unique sound of the handpan, which quickly became his greatest passion. He is always interested in collaborating with artists from different musical backgrounds, as he is inspired by their collective energy.