Yoga Sutra Shala

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I had a wonderful experience on this retreat. The highlights were:

the peaceful, scenic setting in the valley and opportunities to walk, hike, and explore; the amazing, thoughtfully planned vegan and plant-based menu and Bev's delicious, creative, and inspiring cooking; my room (the separate casita, La Font) which was very quiet, private, spacious, and comfortable; in the schedule, the right balance between yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation practice and free time to relax, read, journal, sunbathe, etc.; intentional silent time incorporated throughout the retreat;

the opportunity to re-discover a traditional Hatha yoga asana practice with Namit's guidance and offerings; the deep tissue massage with Miguel was excellent.

It so happened that most of the other attendees at my retreat were at a beginner level or had never done yoga before. Although it was a terrific group of individuals and I really enjoyed the overall experience, I would have liked to know in advance that it was primarily a beginner/novice group. Since I've had a regular yoga practice for many years and done many retreats, I was hoping to have more of an advanced asana practice and workshop certain poses in the daily dynamic class. That being said, I still appreciated continuing to learn and go deeper in a pranayama and meditation practice, develop a gratitude practice, and refine the roots of a traditional Hatha asana practice, which is valuable for any yogi.

I would recommend Namit’s retreat to people who have experience in yoga. Namit is so knowledgeable when it comes to correct alignment and anatomy. It is amazing what you can learn!

The location is perfect, so peaceful and rich in nature. The space more than sufficient, the rooms are nice. I missed a little bit the cozy corners with cushions or sofas to retreat to.

The food is the freshest food I’ve eaten. Would recommend everyone to try this. A difference like day and night from the everyday supermarket food. So nourishing and lovely. Namit and Bev are very sweet, knowledgeable professionals. The whole week felt like a relaxing detox for my body.

The Teacher Training with Namit and Bev was holistic in its approach: perfect nutrition, insightful anatomy lessons, philosophy classes and a cute little house in which we stayed for three weeks. namit's yoga teachings are very traditional and aligned with what should be best for our bodies. We learnt to teach from day 1, which resulted in beautiful and confident classes by the end of the three weeks. Pego is a cute little town between the mountains and the sea. The town helps you slow down and enjoy the experience fully.

Very grateful to everyone for making this whole experience so incredibly valuable to me.

Yoga Sutra Shala was the perfect reset. It provided me with the opportunity to realign physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually, in a relaxed, fun setting. Small groups permit lots of personalized instruction and attention. Namit and his staff are skilled and knowledgeable, gracious, personable and genuinely dedicated. The food was delicious, the accommodations modern, clean & comfortable. Suitable for beginner to advanced yogis. The schedule allows plenty of free time and flexibility; the daily workshops were engaging and useful. Lots of 'take-home' tips to enhance your practice- no matter your level or experience. Would love to return!

ALLES war einfach wunderbar!

Angefangen bei den Lehrern, den anderen Gästen, die Yogastunden, das Meditieren, das Wandern, das wunderschöne Hinterland der Costa Blanca, die Seele baumeln lassen, die großartigen veganen Mahlzeiten und noch vieles mehr. ALLES kann ich aus vollem Herzen weiterempfehlen !!!!!!

The location, was stunning and inspiring. The hike into the mountains was wonderous and visits to the local village provided a welcome chance to walk and talk as a group.

The quality of the yoga classes was very good, always adjusted to the needs of the group and individuals. The structure of days was well balanced with quiet times, meditation practice also.

The vegan food absolutely delicious

At the shala the staff very friendly and caring; genuinely interested in your wellbeing, taking time to share from the heart...inspirational

The teachers, the location, the food and basically everything was just great. What really happens there though is something more than these things and it can't really be put into words. I sincerely recommend gokng to the shala :)

David, Anna and Joliene were ioutstanding - brilliant teachers and amazing creators of group spirit.

Groupe très sympathique, endroit magnifique, calme et tranquille. Très bonne cuisine.

Ce séjour était parfait en tout point. Le cadre, le lieu, la cuisine, les professeurs... Nous avons exceptionnellement bien mangé, une cuisine Vegan fait maison, inventive et délicieuse. Nous ne manquons de rien. Le cadre est magnifique, la maison avec la piscine et le jardin de méditation juste fabuleux... les cours de yoga et de méditation étaient approfondies et très sérieux. Le groupe a été divisé en un niveau hatha un peu plus débutant et un groupe vinyasa plus intermédiaire. Séjour ressourcant, pour se reconnecter à notre être profond, à la nature et à notre corps. Je ne peux que conseiller vivement ce séjour à n'importe qui. J'y retournerais très certainement. Merci à toute l'équipe de sutra shala...

The programme had a wide variety of practices from Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin yoga. I liked that there was a combination of hikes and massages that you could do during the day and some chill time by the pool or the meditation garden. The teachers were brilliant and taught me a lot about yoga and my personal practice to consider. The food was incredible, you were provided tasty and nutritional vegan food which helped to detox and nourish the body whilst completing a well thought out programme. I will definitely go back to the retreat, thank you for an amazing and enlightened week. Namaste.

Everything was lovely.

All the teachers were so kind and knowledgeable and the range of yoga on offer was lovely. There were plenty of new things to try but still many classes with conscientious roots in more traditional styles.

I loved that there were sunrise hikes.

The food is beyond compare. Truly delicious dishes every single mealtime, including breakfast. Those preparing the food are clearly very passionate about what they do.

I had a lovely time, thank you so much.

The people, the instructors, the location, the food and the vibes. It was all totally spectacular and I would highly recommend. I really improved my yoga and the alignment classes really helped. I had quite a spiritual experience in the middle of the valley and it helped me sort through some issues I am experiencing at the moment. The programme really helps you open up and listen to yourself and find clarity of what you need and want in life. I really enjoyed the food, as it was spectacular and delicious and I really enjoyed when we shared meals together and the conversations that we had. I have been to retreats in Asia and Australia previously and I would rate this as being one of the best. Simply superb, it has a winning formula. Loved it.

Everything was perfect. An amazingly serene and calming place. The hammocks in the meditation garden for clarity of mind. The pool and the library. The vegan food and not least the people.

There is a very special atmosphere in the Shala which makes you immediately relax. The view over the valley and on the mountains is stunning. The colours of the mountains change with the sunlight during day... For me, it was the first yoga retreat and I travelled on my own. It was so easy to connect to the other people and I felt comfortable and welcome from the beginning. The yoga classes and workshops are very professional and they offer many additional workshops and private classes. It is also nice that the yoga teachers take part in most of the meals and other activities, such as hikes. So there is plenty of time for questions. We did the hikes in the morning as sunrise tours, which started at 6am. I am not a morning person but I am very happy I did both hikes because the sunrise and the view was magic. For me, the meditation garden was also an inspiring place. There are hammocks everywhere and you can relax and enjoy the quietness. I went there everyday for journaling.

I was there in August and it was quite hot, so it was great to have a pool which was like the central meeting point for everyone to socialise. Last but not least, the vegan food was sooo good. Thanks to Fernanda, Leyley and Denise!!!

The moment I arrived to this retreat the energy and feeling of home was great . As the retreat went on I came to realise that it wasn’t just a retreat it’s a community of love and inspiration that leaves you with the feeling of love for your self and an open heart to others .

Every part of this yoga retreat exceeded my expectations! The food, the instructors, the facilities, and the company!

I think a major factor that contributed to the success of the break was that the group gelled very well with each other, even though we were all from different countries.

This retreat is not just about yoga! The hikes were so serene and peaceful and I learned a lot about my mind and body.

I would recommend to anyone!

Alles! De lessen, het zwembadje groep, gevarieerde leeftijden en landen van afkomst, de bergwandelingen, de leraren.

I spent a great deal of time searching the internet for a retreat that was like a community and away from the hustle and bustle of life! I also wanted a mix of meditation and yoga. I found this at Sutra Shala. The staff, who were mostly volunteers were excellent instructors. The centre is run by Namit, who has created a model for yoga retreats which would be difficult to improve on. The entire experience was magical. It was a life-changing experience. The environment was perfect, with comfortable rooms, outdoor areas, a meditation garden, and a lovely warm pool. The setting in the hills was special. I would highly recommend Sutra Shala for 'resetting' your life.

I liked everything about this experience... Instructors were excellent, food (vegan, but I am vegan) was good. Accommodation very comfortable, A/C plus fan in room, clean, cosy, well thought out. A very varied program, and free extra tuition if requested.

Because of their experienced background, the instructors were very professional, patient and personally involved. I really appreciated the fact that they took time for individual adjustments during the classes and that private sessions were offered to focus on/deepen into specific (personal) difficulties. Also, they were very open, relaxed and non-judgemental.

The location, the amazing food and atmosphere, the volunteers and Namits dedication, passion and knowledge made my stay absolutely perfect! Would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a transformational break from every day life.

Super aardige instructeurs en zeer behulpzaam.

Enorm veelzijdig met veel workshops die je vrijwillig kan bijwonen.

Mooie vogelrijke omgeving, heerlijk wandelen en afsluiten met een duik in t lekkere zwembad.

Ben zelf geen veganist, maar heb heerlijk gegeten.

Dank jullie allemaal voor een fantastisch verblijf. 😊

the 1-1 classes and how helpful & experienced the teachers were.

I loved the food and the wiev from the shala was so amazing. The room was clean and nice. The hatha yoga was great and the meditation.

The amount of classes and practice on offer couldn't be faulted. All classes on offer were highlighted at the beginning to be optional and you felt like you didn't want to miss a class.

I can't praise this place enough. My husband and I wanted to have a break from our careers, get away from busy live we have in Barcelona, explore deeper meditation. The yoga Sutra Shala experience is a full emersion into a holistic lifestyle.

Everyday was beautifully planned wth balance of classes, hikes, workshops abd self time.

We had a chance to book private classes with teachers in our free time (that's included in price). That was so helpful,you could ask a teacher about anything and get close personal atention and advice. All teachers were so passionate, so attentive and caring. We learned and improved so much.

The food. THE FOOD! Oh my it needs absolute special notice. Superb vegan meals 3 times a day plus snacks. All produce is from local organic farms. 0 km attitude. The whole group was beaming about the food! The only problem is return to real life after such heavenly food 😂

Great accommodation. The house has a wonderful pool with the view on the mountains.

Worth every bit of penny. We wanted to stay for the 2d week. And we will return. This experience is unforgettable.

Food, instructors, information given massages all really wonderful. I would return.

Le programme complet. L équilibre entre yoga et méditation. Le lieu propice à la méditation . Les petits déjeuners silencieux . Les plats à base de produits frais et bio.

Loved absolutely everything about the whole experience it was first class!

Everything at Yoga Sutra Shala is done with love and compassion; from the classes, the food, the gardens and rooms. A sense of calm and tranquility fills your soul as soon as you step through the door.

Great yoga instruction together with meditation guidance.

When you arrive and walk towards the pool, the view you see is unbelievable. I have seen many pictures from this resort before, but to actually be there is breath taking. The views of the valley and the meditation garden are just so peacefull, I can only recommend people to come here to deconnect and enjoy the lovely yoga and meditation classes. The teachers are very professional and it's nice you get to be taught by all of them a few times because they each have their own beautiful personality. The food was so fresh and organic and so well prepared, the chef really knows what she is doing. The rest of the team makes you feel so very welcome and you can ask them anything. I never have done a yoga retreat before, but this one set some really high standards. I will be back!

The retreat was absolutely stunning; beautifully tranquil, set within the valley surrounded by the mountains. I had a lovely rustic room with excellent views and the mediation garden was divine. The food was faultless, every meal was absolutely delicious with innovative recipes and the most nutritious ingredients. I particularly loved the workshop paying special attention to alignment and pose postures with Namit and the emotional mediation in the evening with Stephanie. Then of course the beautiful hikes made even better with mediation/singing mantras on the mountain top. Everyone was so lovely and I felt so rested and grateful by the end of the week, if only I could have stayed for longer!

Tout

This was my first time at a yoga retreat, and I could not recommend Yoga Sutra Shala enough. The serene mountain setting is a dream. It was just the perfect week, filling my soul with peace and calm.

The retreat itself is organised and executed excellently by a team of amazing people. Each person working at the retreat helped cultivate a great energy; they were kind, open and happy to share all their knowledge and experience.

The yoga classes themselves were fantastic and the progression through the week was great. It was so lovely to learn from a range of teachers (Alison, Josie, Namit, Stephanie and Marlene), each bringing their own wonderful personalities and approaches with them.

In addition, there were some really interesting workshops organised by Marie, Marlene and Cathy which were so informative and interesting. I loved them!

Even further, the vegan food prepared by Fernanda, Jenni and Alice was incredible! My belly was always full because I couldn’t help but have seconds every time. It was delicious!

Thank you everyone at Yoga Sutra Shala for a marvellous week. It is definitely an experience I will hold in my memories for a very long time. I’ve never felt so content and peaceful.

From the airport arrival to the departure day, everything was extremely well organised with clear instructions. But more than a well organised retreat, it was the people that made it special.

We were welcomed with big open arms by yoga teachers Cathi and Allison, and from that moment on I knew we were in good hands. The teachers, volunteers, chefs set the tone for the whole week. The location of the center is extremely peaceful, quiet, rejuvenating with so many places to relax (cosy by the fire and library, the meditation garden, the courtyard or the pool area).

I was impressed how every detail was thought of - from the chalk board signs with daily quotes, to the hikes, the classes, the massages offered..

The diversity of activities offered was great and also the freedom to join or take some time for yourself was very well received. The diversity in teachings was also great - Thank you Marlene (so calming and a wonderful listener), Allison (so free and positive), Cathi (gorgeous voice and smile - and great organisation), Josie (always a lively smile and full of energy), Stephanie (calming, soothing and exact) and Namit (well of knowledge and eyes everywhere!) for your classes. Thank you Marie for the workshops - great addition!

The meals were outstanding - Fernanda, Alice and Jeni did a fabulous job in keeping us healthy and also curious to what was going to be served at the next meal. Always went for refills ;)

This is definitely a center where I will come back :)

Everything was great!

The sense of calm, the friendly staff, the vegan food, the hikes in the fresh air, the quiet time by the pool, the extra workshops and evening itinerary.........could not fault this amazing place.

I was looking for a short escape from daily routine and based my choice of Yoga Sutra Shala purely on intuition and could not be happier.

The location is fanatic with a great view on the mountain. Plenty of options for walking in the nature or relax in the garden.

Food is delicious and healthy. This is a place where I was able to fully recharge for a week and improve my yoga and meditation practice.

Everything

Everything! Recommended already to ,many friends looking for self-nurturing holiday experience. Thank you!

De prachtige omgeving , het sublieme eten en de mensen.

Location - great nature for hikes, food, correspondance with the center before arrival.

There was an extra instructor Barbara who was excellent.

Teachers, food, atmosphere and scenery. A really positive experience all round.

The best part of the yoga retreat is balance between awesome activities and personal time to think and apply what you've learned. Spending personal time in the meditation garden was wonderful.

The retreat was more than I could have hoped for. Such welcoming place with a lovely staff and the people I met. I enjoyed participating in the different yoga classes as well as exploring different ways of meditation. The food is amazing to say the least and all this set in the beautiful valley which you get to explore on the hikes and daily walks.

The time at the Yoga Sutra Shala was just amazing. The people are so nice and kind and there is just a really nice atmosphere. It's the best place to calm down and get into meditation and yoga. The house is really big and there is huge meditation garden and a nice outdoor area. The beds were really comfortable and everything is clean. I liked the balance between free time and activities and that you don't have to join the classes if you don't want to. There are plenty of nice books about spirituality and nutrition etc. I really liked that.

The food was just more than amazing !! Awesome healthy vegan meals !!

Namit and the other teachers were really nice and helpful and I really enjoyed the talks about nutrition with Namit.

It was just a amazing experience and I would come back any time.

Endroit magnifique. Maison chaleureuse.

CourS adapté à mes besoins.

Nourriture vegan goûteuse et préparée avec amour.

Bonne ambiance Du team et leur bienveillance. Le patron Nahmet étant en vacances; il fait confiance à son team; magnifique.

Bon groupe de participants; respect de chacun.

Qualité / prix rien a dire. Je recommande vivement cet endroit.

Avec toute ma gratitude un grand merci à toute l équipe.

Caroline Malik

It was really a truely wonder expirence. The people that I met were great There was a true richness in our interactions. There was absolutely no pressure in any way shape or form to do anything other than what worked for you . I loved the hikes . I loved the kirtan, truely a spectacular evening. I would say , one Must understand,it’s trudly vegan . I’m not vegan ,LOL

A good combination of yoga, walking,meditation, reading, relaxing by the pool, and healthy food.Amazing volunteers - thank you everyone!😊

Instruktøren Joe var helt fantastisk. Dyktig

formidler og flink til å se og verdsette deltakerne.

The accomodation was really amazing, the food was very tasty most of the time. If you didn't like something they did the effort to make a bowl expecially for you. Joe's classes of yoga were great (Hatha), unfortunately he is not there all year round. The peace in the house was super. Good swimming pool. Beautiful rooms, bathrooms, places to sit everywhere, big garden to walk through. Pittoresk village. Friendly staff.

overal concept for holistic well - being

The food was truly excellent. Healthy, plentiful, interesting. The location of the retreat center was also very pretty and comfortable.

Yoga, meditation and mountain walks in beautiful surroundings. Very knowledgebel and friendly instructors. Wonderful food. Fantastisk garden.

Het hele concept was top !

Beautiful place, lovely caring people, great food, very warm atmosphere. I can only reccommend!

In addition to Namit's classes, which were excellent, I was also attending classes given by Isabelle, who was a great and highly professional instructor. She also created a positive and encouraging environment. Thank you very much!

food; being picked up and taken back to airport; the meditation garden; the great bunch of people attending when i went; the lovely volunteers; the chanting and meditations; the yoga classes - particularly yin yoga, which was new to me

Excellent venue and food also yoga teaching

Food, Yoga and Meditation was all excellent

L attitude de Maru etait chaleureuse et respectueuse, il est tres professionel, et ses indications pendant les meditations excellentes

La bienveillance et l'authenticité de Namit font réellement du bien. La nourriture était extraordinaire, et Namit aime partager ses connaissances en nutrition.

Beaucoup de temps libre à disposition pour aller marcher, lire dans un des nombreux hamacs de l'énorme jardin, nager dans la belle piscine... Le lieu est enchanteur. Le yoga est de style Vinyasa, relativement intense mais accessible à tous. Les méditations guidées de Namit étaient géniales, ses cours toujours bien structurés.

Me gustó mucho el sitio,muy bonito.La comida estupenda,de muy alta calidad y orgánica,cocinada estupendamente.Los instructores con muchísima formación,yogis auténticos.Días magníficos

It's not often a holiday actually exceeds expectations but I can honestly say that Yoga Sutra Shala was perfect in every respect. I was nervous about going away on my own for the first time but I really shouldn't have worried at all. I could not have asked for a more welcoming, relaxing and beautiful environment and I left feeling renewed and very well cared for having had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people into the bargain. Thank you to Namit, Maru, Amparo, Johnny and all the lovely new friends I made for making this such a special experience.