When booking the retreat I expected to practice yoga but when I arrived in Rishikesh I got so much more: Elena and Vimal (the instructors) were our yoga teachers, guides and friends. They have showed us real meaning of yoga and real India. In two weeks I have improved greatly in my yoga practice (tried even head stands). Sun rise on the top of Himalaya was beautiful, local ceremony-arti, visiting temples, walks through jungle-unforgettable. Elena shared with us beautiful stories from Hindu culture. Ajurvedic massages were amazing especially after yoga practice, very relaxing.

Accommodation in the ashram was very good, clean rooms, comfortable bed, hot shower. As the Ashram is on a small hill it is very quiet even through it is in Rishikesh town. Staff is super nice and helpful, meals are very good-vegetarian, not too spicy, light but I still felt full after a meal, and you could always get a second helping😊

It was my first time in India and my first time at yoga retreat and I got so much more than I expected thanks to Elena and Vimal.

I took a piece of India in my heart with me.

I would recommend this retreat and I would do it again☺️

Thanks to Elena and Vimal for showing me what Yoga off the mat is, I have started a beautiful journey. Basia

We ( Barbara and Yola) would like to thank Elena and Vimal for the truly beautiful journey. For showing us real India-trips in Rishikesh, Arti ceremonies at the holy Ganges, morning yoga classes (thanks to which we started to love yoga even more), meditations, trips to sacred caves, temples and ashrams, meditating with Baba inside his cave was a very deep moment. India changes a perspective that you look at life and yourself, and this is what is going to stay with us. Everyone who is willing to look deep inside into your heart we truly recommend Elena’s and Vimal’s program. Thank you for being part to our journey. Blessing on your Gift