8 independent reviews for Yoga and walking retreats in Spain
Reviews for Yoga and walking retreats in Spain
Lea Guzzo review 19 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Delightful experience overall. Love the generosity around the whole experience, Namit's energy, the yoga, the walks, the workshops, the meditation, the small and very friendly group, the settings (magical!), the surroundings, the food...2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring a nice notebook to reflect on your experience...If you are not sure how to get there, ask for some support from the team: best to get their advice.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Totally, especially around food. A lot of care was given to ensure we ate only local and organic produces.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic!Read the operator's response here:
Hi Lea
I hope all is well back in Portsmouth and just to let you know that we miss you lots :) The group was lovely and you really added to the magic of everything :) You know you really are an inspiration as a human being and you have a brilliant sense of humour :) I think by the end of the retreat we were all so in admiration of your ethics and lifestyle choices :) It really was magical having you here :)
You take care my dear friend :)
Namaste
Namit
Carol Aries review 17 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Meeting such a wonderful group of people - both instructors and fellow guests.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just go for it...…...don't hesitate it is well worth it. It was a bit chillier than I expected so if going in the winter take a warm jumper, scalf and jacket.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - they sourced most of their food locally and operated in a very environmentally conscious way.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent in every wayEmese Katona review 4 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
When we watched the sun rising on top of the hill... It was truly a magic moment.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Apart from the nice morning hikes, the retreat offers a gret opportunity to get some tips and hints for yoga practice , as it offers variety of workshops, but alternatively you can also just chill in the wonderful meditation garden or swim in the pool. The place is truly wonderful - great for everyone who loves nature and likes to try some fantastic vegan food.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely, most of the ingredients of our meals were coming from local sources - and prepared by an awesome local cook as well.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a very nice week, fully recharging. The staff is absolutely wonderful, they truly take care of the people to make sure everyone gets the support they need to enjoy their retreat.Lindsey Gelson review 23 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
All the amazing, genuinely kind honest people that I connected with.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just give yourself up to the experience, take in the peace and open your mind and heart to learn.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The shala really works with the environment. All the food is local, seasonal and organic... And also delicious!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
This was the best place I have been. The surroundings are beautiful. The activities are organised really well and are interesting, don't miss the mountain hike. A great place to take a breath and reflect.Charmian Evans review 16 Mar 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Hard to decide....the location, the yoga or the food. Actually it was the other people who made it a great week, staff and customers alike.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
You’ll only need casual clothing, something loose for yoga and walking boots for hikes. If you’re not already vegan, be prepared for surprisingly tasty food.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely. Care is taken to avoid plastics, and recycle and compost where possible. Food is local and organic and all paid staff are local.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The location is so perfect I would have forgiven them if the yoga hadn’t been good, but it was excellent, especially the meditation. Altogether excellent value.Karen Anderson review 9 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I loved the food and the yoga classes. The normall meditation classes were a bit much for me. I did loved the walking meditation!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Book in a season when there are not that muh mosquitos. I had more then 70 bites and had to put on a lot of spray. The weather was perfect tho.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It helps the farmers with producing more foods on the land.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I really enjoyed it. Except the part with taking all the cash with me during travels.. And the meditation classes were quite long for a beginner.Ela Horoszko review 14 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all great - yoga, meditation, walks, food, people. I could not have had a better experience!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go with an open mind and enjoy every minute of it :)3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We had a supply of fresh fruit and veg from the local organic farmers.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was overall a great retreat and exactly the right mix of yoga, meditation and walks that I was looking for.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you Ela! What a great week! And the weather is perfect now for walks, so best time of the year to really get the whole mix of everything! We hope to
see you again in the future! Lots of love, Lieke, Namit and all the rest of us here at Sutra Shala!
Natasha Moody review 4 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There are two things that really stick in my mind; when I read one of the books on the coffee table and realised something fundamental about myself, and when Namit was correcting my posture and I listened (perhaps for the first time in my yoga practice) to exactly what he was saying and made the changes / activated the muscles/ sucked in my tummy, it's amazing how much of a difference this made to my practice.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Prepare to open your mind......and your hips.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The retreat really felt part of the community, in terms of connecting with the local farmers and businesses and the people were very respectful of their surroundings.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a truly wonderful experience. We didn't have the best weather for the week but it really didn't matter as the staff just created more workshops for us and I think we benefited more from that. Plus that final day beside the pool was heavenly when we got it.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for your review Natasha! :-)
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