Yoga Will Save The World

Quotes From Past Retreats & Events.

Long Sweet Yoga Yoga Weekend at Casa Benessere, 2010

Agata
An amazing few days; I left feeling energised, relaxed and happy.  I was so chilled out it felt like I had been on holiday for weeks, not days. A great combination of relaxing and dynamic yoga at the stunning Casa Benessere in beautiful Italian countryside.  A wonderful group of people, real italian food and wine prepared by a great local chef - can't wait for the next one - a really special experience.

Let the Yogis Drink Bubbles
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...

Actually, it was a few weeks before Christmas and all through the gym the yogis had gathered making enough noise to wake several mice. We were channelling our energy into some fun headstands and crows, whilst trying to retain an element of grace and calmness sought. Treated by our lovely teacher Rebecca to a gratis Christmas yoga class which was followed by a perfect combination of delightful Prosecco (courtesy of Secret Sommelier) and  the most wonderful Italian Christmas cake (courtesy of Miss Lenny Kennedy).

More bubbles than we needed flowed, conversation turned into giggles and shallow refusals for second helpings of cake were soon reneged with every last slice eaten. The evening was the perfect end to what was for me my first year of yoga, which has seen me battle with my body due to running injuries and try to restore some good back into it through yoga under the watchful eye of Rebs. Thanks Rebs- as ever it was lots of fun and as someone once said, “you never ever feel worse after a yoga session, only better”- unless you drink a little too much bubbles!

Casa Benessere Launch week 2010

Vainglorious
Oscar Wilde is once said to passed comment that after reading Hatha Yoga Pradipika on a train to Ipswich he would have focused incessantly on his asana and pranayama had he not already had a really good idea for a story regarding a fella called Gray and also his love of a pint of Porter which generally had him incapacitated from late afternoon onwards.  It is after reading this that I became very interested in the full state that Yoga could allow me to transcend to.  I therefore took myself off to an all you can eat pasta & prosecco resort in Italy to engage with a spiritual enlightenment I have not seen in myself since I was at an all night rave in Milton Keynes in 1996.  Rebs Wilson is an amazing teacher and has taught me to fly through the air like a hunted pigeon in Trafalgar Square. I loved the retreat so much I have also started to go to Rebs' yoga classes in Putney ( there is no one in East London who can match up) with the hope that she will want to exchange her great talent and lovely yoga soul for mine which as an incentive comes with a 2 for 1 pizza express voucher.  There has also been some great physical benefits too - the M&S "pull me-in" pants are no longer needed and I actually think I am taller, however this is yet to be confirmed by man or machine. If you get the chance definately go to a Yoga Will Save The World Retreat or Class, you will be stronger, fitter, calmer and have lots of fun.
Kenza Mezmizi
I have been attending Rebs yoga classes for over a year so was looking forward to the yoga retreat. As well as beautiful surroundings to practice yoga in, yummy food and newly made friends, I found that my yoga, fitness and flexibility improved hugely over the week. It had been a long time since I had explored what my body could do fitness wise, and I 'got' a few moves that had always eluded me. Rebs has a lovely air about her but is hugely informative and great at building up pictures in your head of what your body is doing. I left the retreat feeling strong and flexible, calm and relaxed and that I had achieved a better knowledge of both yoga and my body - thanks Rebs

Let the Yogis Eat Cake 2010
Sara and wee Casper
A wonderfully refreshing class in a beautiful venue, Rebecca's friendly session stretched us out and fed our spirits perfectly!