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Retreats: Past


Our retreats are held in unspoilt magical locations, mostly in Europe, and since we are foodies, we place great importance on offering inspiring, nutritious vegetarian food.

During the retreats we focus deeply on various aspects of the yoga – the emphasis of the teaching is on building a personal practice within the ashtanga system. The approach is non-dogmatic, laid-back, enjoyable but disciplined! During the morning there is a strong ashtanga practice and during the afternoon sessions we explore pranayama and meditation along with some restorative yoga, tai chi and qigong.

Here are some photos from some of the retreats we have run in the past few years, along with a little of what people have had to say.

 

Testimonials


"Thank you for a wonderful practice and a wonderful time in France. You are a most inspiring teacher; the way you cultivate focus whilst allowing and sharing joy in the practice is very inspiring." TW

"thanks so much for a really special retreat. It was wonderful, just hanging out, laughing and practicing with Shala students and fellow yogis beyond with lots of space for quiet time too. I got so many gifts through conversations and learnings in class that I feel have started moving my practice to a deeper level." NG

"it was really inspiring working with Gingi and it brought a whole new light to my yoga practice as well as being a great opportunity to spend time with warm and friendly people." LB

"Thank you for a really excellent Yoga Workshop. It was one of those magical weekends... Wonderful moments spent with lovely people in a fantastic place. The energy was so good....10/10 rating." IM

"thankyou so much for an amazing weekend... Thankyou Ella for organising everything to perfection and being relentlessly lovely and thankyou Gingi for wonderful teaching, it was brilliant to listen to you talk about yoga, very inspiring... everyone loved the weekend and didn't want to go home." RH

"thank you for such a great week....I really loved it. I don't think I've ever felt so relaxed." IC


"Thank you both so much for such a wonderful holiday. Time away with you is always so much fun and really special. I've been high as a kite for weeks." VJ

"thank you so much for a FAB holiday. The three of us had a ball and felt honoured to be able to share a holiday with the you... Great company and amazing yoga." KE

"The whole group was so wonderful and thoughtful, and it was lovely having our 'Big family yoga retreat'. We are truly refreshed." KA

"I really enjoyed your teaching in Italy, and your humility and insights." CP

"Gingi facillitates but allowes eash student their own space... the energy/prana/chi in classes taught by Gingi is the best I have ever experienced." IM


"Thank you so much for such a great week... we all had such a good time and we felt so touched that you made us so welcome as a family." SM


"An amazing retreat... we all really appreciated everything you did to make it so magical." AM

"Best organised Yoga course I have ever been on". IM