What our customers say
Morocco testimonials...
'Five days on the November yoga retreat in Morocco felt like a two-week holiday. I arrived tired
and tense from the stresses of everyday life and left with balance
restored and every muscle stretched. Having the two different yoga
sessions at the start and end of the day - flow and restorative,
respectively - worked really well and gave me a real insight into all
the benefits yoga can have on body and mind. The afternoon workshop
sessions were a good chance to try new poses and inversions in a safe
way (things that are not easy to try in regular yoga classes). It was
also great to start to think about aspects of meditation and
mindfulness. There was no better backdrop than Morocco to rejuvenate
myself. Thanks Lucia and Jodie!'
- Claire Tilsone, London
'I thought Hotel Tigmi was great...so atmospheric and pretty. I really enjoyed both evening and morning yoga sessions and the walking from Hotel Tigmi was an unexpected highlight. I will definitely come again - dates allowing.' - Sally, just returned from our November 2011 yin/yang retreat in Morocco.
France testimonials...
'Les Passeroses is a beautifully presented old farm house that has been given a touch of glamour with
its boutique style décor. Les Passeroses seems a perfect place for a
retreat set in the beautifully quiet surroundings of the French countryside. I
feel the schedule of the day was perfect, starting with an uplifting and
enlivening practice first thing in the morning and a more meditative/ restorative approach in
the evenings just before dinner, leaving you to go and explore the surrounding
villages, snuggle up with a book or top up your tan by the pool between yoga
practices. The vegetarian cuisine at Les Passeroses was second to none. I had
an excellent time and I would definitely go again.' Davinia Warwick, on our Les Passeroses retreats.
Suffolk testimonials...
'Thank you for a wonderfully restorative weekend at Potash Barns, Suffolk. It is rare to find a package that more than lives up to its promotional description. Before we arrived we were a little concerned about our suitability for the classes, both in terms of experience and personal fitness. However, we were immediately reassured by the small class sizes. We also really enjoyed the accommodation, our own private lounge, friendly hosts and the walks in lovely peaceful surroundings of the Suffolk countryside. The food did not disappoint and was another highlight. I was impressed by the lengths taken by the hosts to accommodate all the dietary requirements and we loved the great variety of vegetarian dishes; also, time spent just chatting. I am already looking forward to the next weekend.'Sally and Geoff, Chelmsford.
'A great weekend; thank you very much. Excellent meditations, calming yoga classes - my favourite part of the weekend. The pilates moves were - although very challenging - wonderfully explained, especiallly when you are not sure how to move certain muscles! The hosts were incredibly welcoming, and the veggie food superb; lots of it, and a great variety. I am only sorry I missed the cakes!'
'YA Retreats' weekends are wonderfully relaxing. The yoga classes suit from beginners to advanced and are relaxed, informal and totally unpretentious. Held in a beautiful Suffolk location with a fantastically chic yoga studio overlooking the farm and surrounding land there is yummy vegetarian food on offer (and lots of it) with just the next class, a stroll, read or a beauty treatment to look forward to....I can't wait until next time.'
'Just to say thank you for such a special weekend in Suffolk. The going home bag has been very fruitful too as I set myself up with a mat and candle yesterday and did all I could remember - and felt the benefit right away. The whole weekend was so beautifully prepared and packaged and had quite an impact on me. After such good food on retreat, I even had a new yearning for lots of fresh vegetables, and my house is now full of them!'
- Isabel Lewis, Surrey
Day retreat testimonials...
- Sarah Seed, Kent
'Sunday's retreat turned out to be a fabulous day. Although the practice was in my opinion hard, it was satisfying but most of all fun. The afternoon's relaxation - and my friend agreed with me - was with out doubt the best I have ever experienced. I look forward to 2012's Day Retreats with great anticipation - and thank you both for a wonderful day.'
- Paul Roberts, Essex
'Just a note to thank you for such a super and energising time - it really was perfect. You are the perfect hostess and you both made us feel so welcome and relaxed, and inspired. The food was fab and the yoga excellent - I went to yoga today and was far more bendy!'
‘Even though I'm a yoga beginner, I didn't feel out of my depth at all. Instead I came away feeling calm, nurtured and inspired to find a class in my area. The teachers were very supportive and I particularly enjoyed the thoughtful quotes that were read out as we practised different poses. Above all the venue is in a supremely tranquil setting, with the only sound during our afternoon meditation session being birdsong drifting in through the open windows.’
I have a regular home practice and don’t have much free time to get to classes during the week, so a whole day to learn and practice is so wonderful. I have done a few sessions since Sunday and i feel it has really helped me to deepen my practice. Yoga never ceases to amaze and fascinate me, so thank you again for sharing your yin and yang with us.’