TESTIMONIALS MAROC
Florence de Ros, Paris, April 2024
"THANKS ! "I wanted to unwind and refocus, it was the perfect place to do it. Everything is done to make you feel good. Lovely staff, delicious food and heavenly location. I had a lot of fun discovering yoga with Ines, she takes the time to explain the beneficial effects of each posture..
"THANKS ! "I wanted to unwind and refocus, it was the perfect place to do it. Everything is done to make you feel good. Lovely staff, delicious food and heavenly location. I had a lot of fun discovering yoga with Ines, she takes the time to explain the beneficial effects of each posture..
PJ Barker, London, February 2024
Beautiful place. I love the cook at the resort and management. Ines, the yoga teacher is amazing!.
Beautiful place. I love the cook at the resort and management. Ines, the yoga teacher is amazing!.
Dick van Borst, Madrid, January 2024
If there was an option to share 6 stars instead of 5, I would have done it.This was beyond expectations. It was my first yoga experience. I couldn't have wished for a better teacher and better accommodation (and no, no one is paying me to say this). I wanted to relax, unwind and recharge. Well... mission completed! I chose this retreat for the combination of the yoga expertise and the impression of the accommodation. After the retreat, I'm feeling relaxed, having a better understanding of yoga, and following up at home in Madrid by starting to follow yoga classes..
If there was an option to share 6 stars instead of 5, I would have done it.This was beyond expectations. It was my first yoga experience. I couldn't have wished for a better teacher and better accommodation (and no, no one is paying me to say this). I wanted to relax, unwind and recharge. Well... mission completed! I chose this retreat for the combination of the yoga expertise and the impression of the accommodation. After the retreat, I'm feeling relaxed, having a better understanding of yoga, and following up at home in Madrid by starting to follow yoga classes..
Utku Azman from Greece, December 2023
"This retreat opened a whole new world for me :)"
I went to Ines’s retreat as a beginner to Yoga, in need for peaceful recovery from day to day stress, but also keen to have a serious introduction to the practice. I couldn’t have asked for more. The absolute highlight of the retreat was the instructor, Ines, herself. I’m new to Yoga, but I’ve been learning and teaching sports for most of my life. Ines’s ability to effortlessly guide you through the exercises based on your physical ability and grasp of what you’re doing is something very few instructors can provide at such a competent level. She is so well tuned to where you are through the sessions that you can just let go and she will take you through rewarding challenges for your body and mind. Her knowledge and understanding of Yoga is immense. You’ll get from her as much as you are ready for. Even though I was a beginner, a week in the retreat was enough for me to develop a very deep interest in pursuing Yoga further. In addition to the physical joy I felt during my week there, I even tapped into some spiritual experiences whose meaning I’ve yet to fully process. The resort (Jnane Allia), was peaceful, tastefully built and looked after by a group of very nice people. The food was super, the rooms had a very authentic feel to them, very spacious and comfortable. The place is isolated and is more for having a peaceful time by yourself than for socializing. You can reach many attractions from there such as visiting Marrakech or doing excursions around.
I went to Ines’s retreat as a beginner to Yoga, in need for peaceful recovery from day to day stress, but also keen to have a serious introduction to the practice. I couldn’t have asked for more. The absolute highlight of the retreat was the instructor, Ines, herself. I’m new to Yoga, but I’ve been learning and teaching sports for most of my life. Ines’s ability to effortlessly guide you through the exercises based on your physical ability and grasp of what you’re doing is something very few instructors can provide at such a competent level. She is so well tuned to where you are through the sessions that you can just let go and she will take you through rewarding challenges for your body and mind. Her knowledge and understanding of Yoga is immense. You’ll get from her as much as you are ready for. Even though I was a beginner, a week in the retreat was enough for me to develop a very deep interest in pursuing Yoga further. In addition to the physical joy I felt during my week there, I even tapped into some spiritual experiences whose meaning I’ve yet to fully process. The resort (Jnane Allia), was peaceful, tastefully built and looked after by a group of very nice people. The food was super, the rooms had a very authentic feel to them, very spacious and comfortable. The place is isolated and is more for having a peaceful time by yourself than for socializing. You can reach many attractions from there such as visiting Marrakech or doing excursions around.
Daniele De Preux, Sitzerland, April 2023
The best yoga teacher you can dream of. I can't thank Ines enough for her teaching. No matter if there's is 6 people for the yoga classes or if you're on your own (such a treat!), Ines will care for you and help you progress! Not only does Ines teach you yoga, she also shares a bit of her universe with you (if you feel so!) and this is outstanding.
The best yoga teacher you can dream of. I can't thank Ines enough for her teaching. No matter if there's is 6 people for the yoga classes or if you're on your own (such a treat!), Ines will care for you and help you progress! Not only does Ines teach you yoga, she also shares a bit of her universe with you (if you feel so!) and this is outstanding.
Victoria Jenner, UK, November 2022
I really wanted a bit of sun before full-on winter in the UK and I wanted to focus on my yoga. I really wanted to go to Morocco / Marrakech, and the yoga program suited me plus the accommodation looked and was amazing! Plenty of time to read and journal but being only 30 mins from Marrakech I also took a trip into experience the markets. I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome by all the staff. Ines is a fantastic teacher, my body felt stronger, more flexible and I had time to switch off from running my business. Plus a bit of sun was a bonus! The staff at the venue are amazing, the food delicious and healthy and Ines is the best yoga teacher I have experienced. The sunsets are amazing, the pool tranquil and the rooms are extremely luxurious.
Mia Haglund Heelas (Sweden) April 2022
Thank you Ines for guiding me to the next step in my yoga journey – I learnt a lot. With your lifelong love for yoga you take a true interest in your students, combining expertise with humour and warmth. You are an outstanding teacher – simply the best! Warmest..
Samantha Williams (UK), April 2022
After a week on my yoga retreat with Ines I have left feeling stronger, refreshed and relaxed both physically and mentally. As a beginner to yoga I loved the way Ines generously shared both her deep theoretical knowledge and practical application of the practice of yoga across all 8 elements. Ines tailored the retreat to what I knew I could do but also challenged me to do what I wasn’t sure was possible. I have left with more knowledge and and more passion for the practice of yoga, it was a truly magical experience and I cannot thank Ines enough for that. I highly recommend this retreat and will be returning to do it again myself in the future.
Mrs Aude Gogny-Goubert, from Paris, October 2020
Exceptional. I had an amazing week in a unique place. Great welcome in an exceptional place. Ines' teaching has been a real wealth, both physical and spiritual. An approach far from what I had done until now namely "sport" yoga. There, I learned and above all understood what I was doing and why I was doing it. This learning, added to the idyllic surroundings, was such a source of joy and fulfillment that I highly recommend it. And will go back there myself as soon as possible.
Value for money: Perfect; Accommodation and Facilities: Perfect; Food: Perfect ; Location: Perfect ; Quality of Activity: Perfect.
Value for money: Perfect; Accommodation and Facilities: Perfect; Food: Perfect ; Location: Perfect ; Quality of Activity: Perfect.
Ruth Sturkey, London, January 2020
KICK START THE DECADE. Our 4 days was an oasis of calm and relaxation. The accommodation was understated comfort, with a relaxing and homely vibe. The food was fresh, colourful and tasty. The gardens are a plant lovers dream; an incredible creation. Nothing was too much trouble. The three hours of yoga a day taught by the inimitable Ines was a fabulous combination of learning, breathing, movement and enjoyment. We are definitely going back!
Cath & Suzie Potter, UK , December 2019
Wonderful few days. Palmeraie Luxury. Loved the house and gardens, beautifully designed and furnished. Fantastic botanical cocktails and delicious food! Lovely ambience. Great yoga from the lovely and generous Ines - thank you Ines from both of us. Service in the hotel was also top notch and everyone so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Annie Zavadil, Basel CH, November 2019
Thank YOU Ines for this amazing week. Have progressed more in these 5 days than in the last 5 years !! .
Elizabeth Arnac, Paris, November 2019
Yoga retreat with Ines was great!! I stayed at Jnane Alia which is very confortable and elegant in a very simple way. The pool is gorgeous and you can really swimm in it! The suite was extremely confortable and beautiful. The personnel is absolutely adorable and did everything to make me feel like in a perfect home!! I arrived exhausted and depressed following my companion's death 2 months before. After 5 days of yoga classes with Ines at Jnane Alia, I could return to Paris feeling a lot better. I love Ines' yoga both slow and powerful. I find it great for the body and the mind and it really helped my fight against depression and anxiety. Ines is a wonderful person: very serious about her passion for yoga and at the same time very funny and caring. This stay did me so much good that I am looking forward returning in January!!.
Elodie Martinot from Switzerland , November 2019
The stay at the Palmerai was just amazing! It was good for the soul and the body. I liked the location: an amazing resort with very simple luxury and a great botanical garden. Food was high quality and very healthy, and the staff was always willing to help. It is a bit outside of the Medina which allows you to fully disconnect. I very much liked our yoga teacher, Ines. Ines is a skilled person with great values. For me it was the first time that i could get an holistic understanding of what yoga is. Ines teaches you the way to get to many meaningful postures for your body. She has a very pedagogical approach, which is not so common among the teachers i know, and she is willing to help you to understand what is your way to yoga; and how you can make it meaningful for yourself. Do not expect fixed rigid schedule during the yoga retreat with sessions of intensive workout, but rather flexible time with the teacher to go through many yoga concepts and a lot of work on your cores to finally get to some postures you never thought you would be able to do. Tip: if you are booking the retreat on your own, you can ask Ines how many persons have registered for the same period. It can happen that you are the only one and the retreat will still take place. Also, besides the teacher, Ines is also a very interesting person. It was great to meeting her! Highly recommended.
The guest wishes to stay anonymous, October 2019
I can not recommend this retreat more highly. Ines is the most wonderful teacher. After 12 years of practice I spent a magical week learning so much from her - her knowledge shines through in every practice. She manages to make the practice so peaceful, restorative and relaxing whilst also challenging. At the end of the week I have never felt stronger or more peaceful. Marrakech Oasis is a beautiful setting - away from the hubbub of Marrakech but close enough to go and explore. The staff looked after me so well. I was very sad to leave. They went the extra mile in everything and the food was sensational. The bedrooms are beautiful, lots of space and incredibly comfortable. I had the most wonderful hammam and massage with Rashida and emerged feeling brand new. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to others - no matter what your level of experience in yoga.
Sarah Mostafa, from Zurich CH, September 2019
I miss already the yoga classes with Ines in dreamy environment! I definitely recommend Ines, because Ines is very professional and competent, brings you closer to yoga with a lot of passion and knowledge and has inspired me.
Nuria Cobiega, Buonos Aires (Argentina), August 2019
Amazing experience. Everything perfect. The food the place the yoga clases. Inés is amazing and her teaching unforgettable. I will come back for more. Yoga with Perumal guarantees in truth ,quality and kidness. So happy to have choosen a Yoga with Perumal retreat in Marrakesh. It was perfect. The place cannot be better. The food but the best was the Yoga teacher so kind so humble. Perfect 10 points.
Guest wishes to stay anonymous, April 2019
"Fabulous Moroccan yoga experience” Ines always went beyond the hour and a half, sharing her knowledge and philosophy of yoga. She listened about back concerns and took us through yoga exercises to target and relieve pains. She was an exceptional teacher and is sending exercises to my husband to continue the work he has done with his back. The food was very good: breakfasts exceptional. Rooms were beautiful and large and located close to the lovely pool. Staff were courteous, friendly and discrete. Also, just a twenty minute ride to the airport.
Kitty Debenham, London, March 2019
A truly wonderful retreat. Relaxed, restorative yet still challenging and with lots of learning. There was absolutely nothing that I would change. The accommodation was a home from home. Beautiful, welcoming and extremely friendly. Wonderful food and an awesome hammam.
The yoga was a real treat. Ines was wonderful, very experienced, knowledgeable and informative. The sessions were personalized even within a group, catering for a group of varying levels of experience. Each was flexible and relaxed. I learnt so much, worked hard and finished every session with a huge great big smile - and that has to be the main point!
The yoga was a real treat. Ines was wonderful, very experienced, knowledgeable and informative. The sessions were personalized even within a group, catering for a group of varying levels of experience. Each was flexible and relaxed. I learnt so much, worked hard and finished every session with a huge great big smile - and that has to be the main point!
Nathalie Arnal from Paris (France), February 2019
Perfect Teacher in a marvellous place. I'm just back from a three days yoga retreat in Marrakech Oasis. I was looking for a place where I could relax and do yoga without belonging to a group. I am fully satisfied by my stay. The Riad is just perfect in terms of set up, as it is quite little, everything is easy! The rooms are pretty, big and nothing miss, they are situated around the pool, the atmosphere is very quiet, everybody is really respectful and all is really calm. The food is absolutely fantastic, Stéphanie is great, like a real mom she looks after you during all your stay, I've done two sessions of yoga per day with the great Inès, so devoted and attentive, her yoga method is absolutely great, very different from what I've experienced so far, she teaches hatha yoga by making us learn the asanas but also pranayama and all the philosophy and pillars of yoga (that are too often forgotten). I've loved her behavior, she is a fantastic teacher and I recommend her to all people who need to have a break and enjoy the peacefulness of yoga.
Julie Robinson from Liverpool, UK, February 2019
My husband and I attended the retreat together. We had an amazing time. Our personal instructor Ines was brilliant, she walked us through all the postures and we have both returned home very knowledgeable on Yoga. We also had a great laugh with Ines, she was a joy to be with and we shall definitely be returning back next year. The accommodation was lovely and the food they served us was excellent. Our waiter smile even delivered our tea & juice to our villa in the mornings if we felt like not going to the restaurant. Overall, the whole team where amazing, they couldn't do enough for you. Thank you all so much, it was an absolute pleasure and I'm so looking forward to visiting again next year. It was an absolute delight
Kerstine Rencourt, Uk, January 2019
Having never been on a yoga retreat (or a holiday on my own!) before I wasn¹t quite sure what to expect. I also booked this last minute and without my usual research and was incredibly lucky to find such an amazing place. My apartment was perfect close to the pool with an open fire that the lovely staff made for me each night. The Hammam and massage fantastic and of course the yoga was the main event... Inès our yoga instructor was great very welcoming and obviously focused on ensuring we all got the maximum out of the learning experience. I have to say yoga in the desert was a highlight and one I won¹t forget. Heartily recommend.
Susan Michie, from London UK, February 2019
A huge thank you from Laura and me for the time we spent with you. We both learnt a lot – about breathing, pace, technique and visualisation – and have come home stronger in body and mind. You are a very good teacher, adjusting pace, level and content to us and giving us a great foundation for building on. Thank you again for your guidance and inspiration.
Claudia Parascandolo, from Paris, January 2019
The quality of teaching, excellent! I loved the yoga classes, and learned a lot. The kindness of the reception of all the personnel, with a particular mention for Stephanie, adorable and very pro, always with the smile!
Highlights: The Yoga, relaxation and comfort.
Highlights: The Yoga, relaxation and comfort.
Sylvia Stropoli from Marseille (France), January 2019
We discovered yoga during a yoga retreat in Marrakech with Ines. We really appreciated Ines's global approach. She was very attentive and available to answer all our questions and correct our postures. She especially gave us the desire to continue once back home. Thank you so much.
Blathnaid & Neil Geoghegan from London, November 2018
Accommodation & facilities, perfect. Food, very good. Quality of activity and teacher, perfect. The desert trip on the last day was spectacular.
Rachel Richardson from London, November 2018
I more or less chose Yoga with Perumal Retreat Morocco at random having a few extra days holiday to use up. I was not disappointed at all. With two long sessions a day and a desert yoga session treat it well exceeded expectations. The settings for the lessons were peaceful and beautiful and Ines taught with warmth and precision that yog teachers rarely take the time to do (certainly in the busy speedy lessons I usually go to back home). I will be back and definitely recommend to others. Thank you Ines - keep up the good work!
Jade Onashoga from London, November 2018
My time at Yoga with Perumal and Ines was really awesome. Ines is a professional and is very knowledgeable about all aspects of Yoga. I learnt new skills including a range of breathing techniques. The entire experience was very relaxing and I will definitely be returning to train with Ines. The venue ...very clean, warm, spacious with extremely helpful staff willing to assist with anything. The Hamman and massage afterwards was ....absolutely awesome. I good way to wind down the holiday. Thanks Ines see you again soon!
Laura Matthews from London, November 2018
I have just come back from a wonderful weeks stay in Morocco. The yoga was deeply calming, grounding and I feel so much stronger then when I arrived. Ines is a fun and kind teacher. Well worth a visit!
Mathilde Mason, Paris, October 2018
Beautiful venue/hôtel. warm and family like welcome of owner and staff. Yoga classes with Ines were customized and demanding but totally mindful at the same time. Inès is very pedagogic. Good opportunity to learn in a beautiful setting.
Katie Cunningham , October 3, 2018 (United Kingdom)
The resort was small and beautiful, so personally decorated by the owners, and the staff could not be more helpful or just generally lovely. Yoga with Ines every day was a treat, sometimes it ran on a little long but you didn't notice as it was all part of a well rounded class. Food was excellent every day, I'm quite a fussy eater so when I found out there wasn't a menu as such, just freshly prepared food that changed daily, I was a bit nervous, but there was nothing to worry about at all. Breakfast and dinner here every day was delicious and very healthy with a great selection of Moroccan recipes.
Mette Rosendal, October 1, 2018 (Denmark)
Yoga with Ines Stephan
in Marrakech resort Marrakech Oasis
has made me realize that I didn’t know much about yoga before I booked into her classes. Despite my many years of yoga practice Ines has taken me deeper into all postures but with respect for body and mind. 3 hours yoga practice per day for one week has really been an eye opener for what yoga is all about. I now feel stronger, wiser and more confident about the importance of caring for a strong body. Ines Stephan is an absolutely wonderful guide, with a professional approach to all yoga levels, and always with a smile on her lips. The beautiful and calming surroundings at Marrakech Oasis emphasize the entire experience. Marrakech Oasis is very quiet and gives the guest an opportunity to escape from the hectic life outside the walls of Marrakech Oasis. The staff almost feels like part of your family and everybody is so kind and helpful. I can only recommend the yoga with Ines Stephan in these lovely and stunning surroundings. I will definitely be back.
August 29, 2018 Edwige (France)
"A great teacher
in a great venue. With Ines' yoga sessions twice a day for 6 days
I got what I came looking for and even more. A strong knowledge of Yoga's foundations, and a stronger body and mind to take home. Thank you so much Ines
for your good humour, your patience and all your advice. I'll be back ;)"
August 29, 2018 Cecilia (France)
"Super yoga week
with a passionate and very professional teacher
who adapts to everyone's level and who is passionate about their progress. As a very beginner in yoga and having not done any activity for 8 months, 2 daily sessions of 1.5hrs a day seemed to me a lot but it was deal to discover the basics of yoga and work to strengthen the body and mind . After a week I made a good progress and I want to continue to practice yoga. Ines
explains the postures, she corrects and is available to answer all our questions. I recommend to everyone this yoga week, whether you are beginners or not."
August 29, 2018 Love Adjakly (France)
"Inès, thank you so much for this super week of yoga, we have made a lot of progress as you had promised during our 1st class and we go back home with a sense of accomplishment. I highly recommend to anyone who wishes to discover what is Yoga to take this retreat
and be sure to be back with a improved level of Yoga practice ! Plus Marrakech
is a wonderful place to visit !"
June 22,, 2018 Cecilia Sroussi (France)
"Exceptional stay. The place is extremely relaxing, the suites are spacious, with air condition and clean. The bathroom is superb. The structure is even more beautiful than the photos. The staff is very caring, an incredible kindness. Meals are cooked on site with fresh and tasty products. Full breakfast served after class from 9h-10h30, fresh juice. The yoga classes are progressive so that you can always be ready for the next session. They are outdoors and are of a high quality. Twice a day for 1.5hrs (sometimes longer depending on the theme), enough to rediscover your abilities and learn a lot. Everything is done to enjoy a real break in everyday life, in calm and benevolence. Cooking class and massages on site, very pleasant. I wanted a place with few people, where I could not only do yoga but where I could eat and relax without being in a big group, it was successful! Thank you all for your patience and kindness."
January 2018 Ling Tang
"Perfect in every sense. Chich yet cosy accomodation, friendly and accomodating service, delicious food, good value for money, great yoga, a true oasis. Thank you so much Stefanie of Jnane Allia for making it perfect."
June 2017 Fiona Ward (Ireland)
My time at the Mountain Retreat and with Perumal Koshy was pure tranquility. From the moment I arrived, the staff were so accommodating and always on hand if I needed anything. Perumal greeted me with a very warm welcome and told me about the few days of yoga to come. I had started my practice of yoga about two years ago and only really doing Ashtanga I was a bit on edge to try a different style., but I can say after my few days with Perumal his approach to yoga and his method have made me a stronger person. The difference in my practice at the end of the week was amazing. I would highly recommend both the yoga and the accommodation for anyone looking to escape life for a few days, pure tranquility.
June 2017 Janet Quinn
The Mountain Retreat is a superb location for a yoga retreat. Scenic and relaxing views over the Atlas Mountains. Perumal is a very knowledgeable teacher and tailors his teaching to specific needs. I found the yoga to be very restorative and provided much needed relaxation.
May 2017 Marina Samardzic
Perfect. Kindness of the people, the yoga classes, the gardens..
April 2017 Anne Koningsberger
Marrakech Oasis
is a retreat to dream of. It's the
place to relax. And practice yoga. Perumal, the teacher, is incredibly good. Yoga in the garden during a most beautiful sunset!
The people of the staff were so kind. The food lovely prepared and the massages heavenly. Jnane Allia is a retreat I recommend to every soul in search of a warm and welcome change
in their busy
life.
March 2017 Signe Skaarup Andreassen
The yoga retreat with Perumal was an amazing experience. Perumal is a very professional teacher and the yoga classes are both strengthening and relaxing, I improved my yoga quite a lot, in the 6 days, I was there. We sometimes did our afternoon yoga on the rooftop, while the sun was setting over the Atlas Mountains. Absolutely beautiful. I give Yoga with Perumal my best recommendations, and I can't wait to go again. Marrakech Oasis Retreat is a beautiful tranquil place and therefore it gives you the possibility to relax in beautiful surroundings, and with only 20 minutes of transport to beautiful, colorful and hectic Marrakech, it is the perfect place to stay. Staff was very helpful.
March 2017 Adrienne Leech
I booked a week yoga retreat at Marrakech Oasis Retreat at the end of March. The plan was to escape the tale end of winter in the UK and return home fitter and stronger. I have to say that all I hoped for was delivered, with the temperature hovering around 25 to 30 degrees and the exceptional yoga provided by Perumal. Although I'm a yoga novice, I felt I had improved during the week, found some of that strength I was looking for and gained an enthusiasm to keep the yoga going on my return. Marrakech Oasis Retreat itself is peaceful and relaxing, set in lovely gardens with 8 stylish Moroccan villas set around a beautiful pool. The evening yoga session in the garden was a highlight, with the sun slipping down behind the palm trees and faint call to prayer from the mosque in a nearby village....I hope to return. As I say, hope to see you next year.
February 2017 VC. U
Yoga-Tastic, I have just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at Marrakech Oasis Retreat. The primary purpose to stay here was for Yoga with Perumal: 2 daily sessions of yoga each day while staying in a more rural retreat just outside Marrakech centre. The accommodation was comfortable: large clean rooms opening onto a patio with pool beyond. The food was fresh Moroccan dishes (brunch + dinner) that were plentiful + fabulous quality. All staff were excellent- friendly, obliging + intent on ensuring a pleasant + relaxing stay. That's exactly what I got!
December 2016 Alison Mc Puri
"The yoga teaching by Perumal was exceptional. He very quickly became aware of the ability of the group and tailored the classes so that we all got the maximum out of each session. Marrakech Oasis Retreat is a great setting for a yoga retreat very peaceful and beautifully designed.
November 2016 Rachel Willis
“Beautiful, Beautiful & Peaceful Retreat. I recently spent a wonderfully peaceful week at Marrakech Oasis Retreat . Marrakech Oasis Retreat was the only place that I came across during hours of searching on line that ticked ALL of my many boxes - quiet surroundings, not many people, Yoga, sunshine, good swimming pool, great food, option to have a small drink, easy airport transfers, a touch of WiF and feeling safe. Obviously I read the reviews - and the booking communication was very efficient - so I felt pretty hopeful that it would deliver in reality .....and it did! Marrakech Oasis Retreat's grounds are beautiful - incredibly lush and lovingly tended. There are only 8 villas at the retreat so it was perfect for someone like me who doesn't like to be around too many people. The pool was a good size - bigger and deeper than the disappointing pools you get at many hotels. I was happy that Marrakech Oasis Retreat's pool was big enough to do a decent length in. Sitting by the pool reading in the large and comfortable loungers was lovely and relaxing but if you need to do 'something' with your day then Marrakech Oasis Retreat's yoga sessions (which are an optional add on) are scheduled perfectly at 9am and 4.30pm daily and break up the day very well, making you feel that you have 'earned' your hours by the pool! I also liked that the morning yoga wasn't at a crazy early hour and allowed for a reasonable lie in. Yoga teacher Perumal is great and clearly incredibly passionate about the practice. The sessions covered both relaxation and strength work - and I really like that the sessions were challenging (although still suitable for beginners) and that you really felt like you had worked. Food was great - very tasty, very varied and lots of it - you could also have a drink if you wanted. The masseuses were great, the transfers went like clock work...I could go on....but suffice to say that I couldn't fault it. ...and to top it off the staff - Yasin, Sammi and the many others - were amazing, so very helpful, polite and efficient. Finally, I should say that I travelled on my own and felt very safe here. Stayed October 2016, travelled solo “.
December 2015 David and Jennifer Williams
"My wife and I had an absolutely incredible experience on our recent week long retreat. We have been to multiple yoga retreats and yours is the most memorable, refined and educational one we have been to yet! We came into the retreat with 3 months of yoga experience and left feeling that we not only advanced our health, but also our flexibility, diets, spirits, and built the confidence to be able to even practice on our own.
The resort was beautiful and we loved the garden property, swimming pools, tennis court, staff, and incredibly healthy meals prepared to perfection.
Perumal helped build our discipline and understanding of yoga traditions and practices that we can carry into our day to day lives. Every time we practice now, we draw from the guidance of Perumal and his practices. We loved his life stories and the underlying messages to us, in addition to his hospitality and professionalism at all times.
We plan to be back soon and sincerely thank you for everything! Namaste!!!"
November 2015 Alexis Verpaele and Helga Van de Velde
"We spent only 4 days at Marrakech Oasis Retreat but the combination of the charming accommodation, Sarah's warm hospitality, and Perumal's yoga teachings were a truly healing experience. Yoga with Perumal is a very individualized experience, focused on gradual progression with avoidance of any trauma or straining. Perumal has a wholistic approach to yoga involving breathing techniques, stretching/relaxation, and strength development. We felt like completely renewed when we reluctantly headed home. Thank you!!!"
September 2014 by Camilla Fossen
"I was lucky enough to be introduced to Perumal in Marrakech during a one-week stay at Palmeraie Luxury Retreat. I had a one hour session with him every day for a week, and it really got me back into yoga. I have done yoga for years, but due to small children and too much work I hand´t practiced for a few years. The trip to Marrakech was supposed to be the start of a new life; with more yoga, less stress, and more love and greatfullness. High goals! But it worked! Perumal´s soft being and spiritual presence was just what I needed. During that one week we built up a good basic program for me to continue working on when I got back home, so it is really something that you easily can add into your everyday life very easily. I am extremely thankful to Perumal for the gift he gave me."
July 2014 by Rachelle Vingerhoeds
"The yoga retreat with Perumal inspired me to really start practicing yoga in my daily life. I practiced some yoga before, but was never inspired to also wanting to learn more about yoga, nor to improve. Some people just know how to trigger you with their personality and the way they teach. Perumal is one of them. I was lucky to have had one to one attention in a beautiful environment, which also contributes to be inspired. Before and during the retreat I subconsciously knew I had to fit in yoga in my daily life, but it was after I had left I realized I was missing my daily practice with Perumal. While at home I am still practicing with the online course! This is how I feel. When I was a teenager I used to play tennis on sub national level. I have had several trainers, and I still remember clearly the one who got me back on my feet after some years of not having any fun at all. It was his personality and his way. I am sensitive to that. I compared the retreat and Perumal with that time. I needed the retreat. I hadn’t have a proper holiday for some time and also had a rough time in my personal (lost 3 people I loved dearly within 3 years, the last one was my mother almost 2 years ago) as well as in my professional life (many changes because of one of the 2 other losses). When I booked the retreat life was starting to get better, but I was exhausted. Still I enjoyed the yoga practice, was even looking forward to it (I know myself as lazy) and I managed to speak English at one moment and French the other. I was not used to that and I just loved it all. I believe that everything has its right time (even the losses). For me the retreat with Perumal was right timing and it gave me a boost. After 2 years of pause I found the play button again and I am grateful for that. "
July 2014 by Karin Roemdonck
"For the second time I had the privilege to follow a yoga retreat with Perumal at Marrakech Oasis Retreat. And again it was a wonderful experience! The combination of the constructive lessons with Perumal and the peaceful rest in a beautiful environment are an ideal way to escape some time from the daily grind and to charge the batteries. Perumal’s yoga style fits me because it brings my body to a higher level without forcing anything. You notice your body is changing and evolving with the day and at the end of the week you feel so much better. It is really a boost for “body, mind & soul” ! That’s why I’ll come back. I consider this retreat as a “precious gift to myself!"
February 2014 Annemiek and Pieter
After spending a relaxed and sunny day in the medina of Marrakech we flew back to The Netherlands and came home last night. Both Annemiek and I have enjoyed your lessons tremendously. You are an all-round teacher and you have passed on an impressive amount of knowledge and insights. We are pleased with your guidance on dealing with our physical constraints, especially Annemiek’s back is not a hurdle anymore. Thanks again for making our holiday unforgettable!"
November 2012 Heleen Piverelli
Lovely country, lovely place, lovely trip. An absolute must! Also very nice to go with a partner or with children. When you practice yoga, they can do a camel ride, or shopping, or hang out at the swimming pool.”
November 2012 Yoshiko
“Thank YOU so much! I came back to Tokyo....Again, thank you very much. You made us to have an amazing experience in the desert. It was long winding road to get there. But it worth! I will never forget what I feel/hear/see/taste with you there. Always nature is very strong and gentle. We human being is very small and weak. But at the same time we are very strong and wonderful. Do you know what I mean ?? I believe you understand my feeling...I am really looking forward to seeing you and Perumal in Japan sometime soon!!!”
November 2012 Sandra Napolitano
“I am feeling good now, as if the desert had covered my body but cleaned my soul, now it is all light and open. It is a true desert experience and leaves a lot more than it appears, especially it leaves something that works in time and sends more and more strong energies. Know that is was very nice and I hope we can organize another retreat somewhere. Sending you a big kiss."
September 2012 Rebecca Dunlop and Vicky
“Our yoga classes were fantastic and inspirational - we had a super time. Thank you, from Rebecca and Vicky.“
February 2012 Rikke and Ole
“It was a pleasure meeting Ines and Perumal, and we will be looking forward to meet again - and to enjoy more yoga with Perumal. We are looking forward to receive more information about the yoga travel opportunities from you. “
October 2011 Gabriella Tirelli
I have been in Marrakech for the yoga retreat with a group of friends. We all were enthusiastic. Also the lodging was spectacular. “
January 2011 Maristella
"After two days since my return I am longing for you and Morocco. I'm delighted to have met you and thank you for the time and attention that you have dedicated. Yoga with Perumal was a wonderful discovery. Hope to see you soon. “
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