Guest's Comments

June 2009

Dear Ibiza yoga,

It's been quite some time since my mum and I came to stay at the yoga retreat, it was way back in April for my birthday when the island was still and very quiet. No doubt the summer season is well on it's way and the island is buzzing!

I'd like to take this opportunity on behalf of my mum Susan and myself to say a big thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. We had a wonderful time, thoroughly loved the yoga and thought that Jax was the perfect teacher. The accommodation and food was lovely and we felt very welcome and looked after by the retreat hosts and volunteers. In 12 years of visiting Ibiza, I can safely say that this visit was head and shoulders above the rest and that's saying a lot! Ibiza has always had a special place in mine and my mums hearts and we always leave feeling refreshed, revived and inspired.

We found that our stay at the retreat was a lovely way to spend our time and as we were quite new to yoga, it's something that we definitely want to keep up and will be visiting Ibiza yoga again hopefully in the not so distant future.

We will be in touch to book or next stay and look forward to visiting soon.

Love Susan and Laura Rice x x x
Susan & Laura Rice

May 2009

Just to say thanx for a great time at Villa Palma. My sister Fiona & I enjoyed every minute, Donna was a fun teacher bringing lightness into some painful moments! Hope to return someday....
Caren Stilring & Fiona

June 2009

Hi

I just wanted to pass a massive thank you to Ben, Jane and all the team at Ibiza Yoga for my stay last week. I have to say that it was one of the most amazing things I have ever done and one of the best places I have ever stayed. The only thing I would say is that your website doesnt do it justice for how incredible it is! Everyone that was there during my stay felt exactly the same!!!
The food was amazing and the on site staff and volunteers made us all feel incredibly welcome and that nothing was too much trouble.

You have a real gem of a place there in a great location and some great people working for you that do you absolute credit!

Once again thank you to your team and look forward to see you again soon.

Rich
Richard Pinchen

June 2009

Good morning

I just thought I would drop you a line to sing the praises of Ibiza Yoga for a truly amazing week spent at the stunning Villa Palmas. I travelled to Ibiza with the group organised by Yasmin Hopkinson between 13 and 20 June. Although we arrived in the early hours of the morning, every expectation I had of the villa itself was completely surpassed…even in the dark! Of course, to wake the following morning and see and explore the villa in sunlight was something else. The ambiance was amazing. The décor and design was so beautifully and thoughtfully executed; completely in keeping with the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

It was instant relaxation for me - something I find very challenging to achieve with three young children and full-time work back at home! I cannot tell you just how much my week at Ibiza Yoga meant to me. It marked the end of a slow and arduous recovery from major surgery. Although I have, this week, returned to work, the memory of my time at Benirras lingers and will continue to do so for a long while. To go to Villa Palmas and be able to chill so effortlessly with like-minded people was a gift to me. The staff at Ibiza Yoga were fabulous. From Benoit to Jane to Jenna…nothing was too much trouble. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Who can forget the wonderfully fragrant flowers with our freshly laundered towels or the outstanding food that would appear at just the right time each day to nourish us. On one of the days, a delicious chocolate cake appeared as a treat: I understand that it was someone's birthday at Villa Roca and the chef decided that it was only fair to bake another for the Villa Palmas residents too! The yoga deck, replete with breathtaking views from all aspects, of course, simply speaks for itself. It enhanced and deepened the connection I felt in my yoga practice in ways that I have never experienced before.

All in all, my time at Ibiza Yoga was worth every penny. I feel truly blessed and privileged to have visited this little corner of paradise and am just so glad that I am coming back in October to do it all over again!

Namaste…

Christine Lewis
Christine Lewis

July 2009

Dear Dan and Stefania

I am just writing to thank Ibiza Yoga for an amazing
week's retreat. We are back in London now and are
still overwhelmed by the kindness and good humour of all the
staff in Benirras. We were incredibly well looked after by
Jane, Ben and all the volunteers.

The whole operation was run efficiently and creatively with
all the guests' little whims catered for. We have stayed
in many other such places in different parts of the world
but this really stood out as exceptional. We were so
impressed that despite the huge organisation behind making
things work smoothly on site, the guests felt none of it.
The food was also fantastic.

Best wishes
Gwendolen Morgan and David D'Arcy

July 2009

Hello, would just like to thank everyone at Ibiza Yoga for an amazing holiday.
I went to Ibiza on the 13th of June 2009 with Yasmin as our yoga teacher for the week and stayed in villa Palma. I have nothing negative to say - everything was perfect. Praise to the chef and all of the staff. I loved the food and I am now a vegetarian as I loved the food so much and felt so much healthier! I’m returning in October and looking forward to another wonderful week. It’s such a beautiful island it was the most relaxing holiday I’ve ever had and I learnt so much about myself. Such beautiful nature and surroundings the perfect place for yoga. It felt like home to me and I can’t wait to return. So thank you very much for the holiday of a lifetime.
Namaste
Karly-Jade Eggleton

July 2009

Just a few lines to let you know how much my wife and I enjoyed
our recent visit to Villa Palmas with Yasmin on the 13th-20th of June 09.
On our arrival we were struck by the wonderful location of the villa and its incredible views.
The sight of the enormous bowl of fruit the lovely nic-nacs and furnishings made us feel that this would be a wonderful week and it certainly was.
Yasmin was a superb instructor and a very special person to share our holiday with.
We left Ibiza wishing we could stay forever in this truly inspiring place.
We feel sure that we will one day return and would recommend to all our friends and colleagues that a visit to your Villa is a must.
We know that Yasmin will be very successful in her future trips as she is the most amazingly caring person we have ever had the pleasure to meet.
Finally we could not go without saying a special thank you to all your staff who made our trip
so enjoyable. An extra special thank you to your wonderful cook who showed us how very enjoyable vegetarian food can be. It was superb!
Thank you all once again .

Caroyln and Malc Doherty.

August 2009

Hi there,
I just wanted to drop you guys a quick line to say thank you for an amazing week last week at Ibiza Yoga. My friend and I stayed in the Gazebo at Villa Roca and had a fantastic week. Wendy was a great teacher, Jane, Benoir and Simon were brilliant at making us feel at home and recommending places to go and getting us into a spa on the last day. It’s such a great place to stay and has a great, healthy and positive atmosphere.

We stayed 5 years ago at Ibiza Yoga and had an equally good time.
I cannot recommend the Ibiza Yoga experience enough and can’t wait to come back…
Thanks again,
Best

Ursula Colman

August 2009

Dear Ibiza Yoga

Our holidays at Ibiza Yoga are eagerly anticipated every year. The team are friendly, funny, incredibly efficient and very discreet. We relax with our friends, in the beautiful surroundings and manage to do some yoga with wonderful teachers! It is great to come home feeling restored and recharged. Thank you for making us feel so welcome every time!

John Simm and Kate Magowan

I have just come back from an amazing week at Ibiza Yoga. The place, the people, the food, the environment were all lovely and I have never felt so relaxed. Ben made the stay as easy as possible, Aaron's food was delicious (and I'm not a vege); Marta and Anna around the house were always lively and interested in conversation. Of course, I can't not mention Brian, his warm welcome and wonderful brownies.
And finally the main star, James. I think he had an enormous challenge taking such a big class however his teaching style and energy brought the class and yoga to life. James was both amazing to watch and inspiring to learn from.
Jonathan

Villa Palmas
To everyone at Ibiza Yoga
To put up with us you must be able to put up with anybody !
Thankyou for the most tranquil yoga with James. He is wonderful and manages to give people such inner peace.
The manager Benny is efficient and is VERY funny plus the cheeky girls can Blitz the kitchen like no other people possibly can. The owners , The Harte family are wonderfully sweet keeping a low profile, looking like the perfect family living such domestic bliss.
Thanks again
Sadie XXX
Sadie Frost Actress

May 2003

Villa Palma

I pop over for the odd week-end of yoga and sun. Its a wonderful place and I will return again.
Finley Quaye - Singer & Songwriter

May 2005
Only 2 hours away from the UK by plane. I found this a great place to retreat too, the food was excellent and tasty , I've lost seven pounds and the bags under my eyes.
I didnt realise how amazing I would feel after detoxing on delicious organic vegetarian cuisine, attending a 3 hour yoga classes daily and having my aches massaged away by the in-house masseur.
Sarah Naylor Managing Director

Enjoyed my week spent at the retreat very much. 2003
Roisin Murphy / Singer

Pagoda Garden April 2005

Hi there,

I know I should have written this sooner. I was actually going to pop into the office as I work just down the road. Anyway I just want to say thanks so much for the trip to Ibiza the other week. I had such a great time. Ben really looked after me - even saving me from sleeping in the pagoda during the storms!

The yoga was amazing, as was the setting, the food and the weather (eventually, although I know you didn't influence that!). I can honestly say I felt completely different when I got back to England, it was the most nourishing holiday I've ever had – and I'll definitely be back.

Will send you a copy of the article when it appears - I think it's due for August

Thanks again

Emma

Sub Editor
Slimming Magazine

Emma Simkins

dear emma!!!!

don´t really know what to say, just arrived hier in my office after 2
fabulous weeks in und with ibizayoga.
i have had very strong emotional experiences, not only because of yoga
classes.
i fell in love with the whole team, really, and i want you to know this.

so sure, more than sure, that i will go again to this amazing place. not a
joke: anyway i was thinking about giving up my job in this so surficial tv-
and show business. before i became journalist i original studied teaching
german an arts/painting. so now i reflecht upon teaching again, for example
painting and.....surpirse surprise maybe yoga: gonna have teacher training
next month in mexico. already talked to james, maybe i´ll assist him one
day....
or i´ll teach some guests painiting....
2006 has to be my year. finally

just to let you konw: already i was thinking about changing my life and
profession, altough i´m 37 years old......
but the 2 weeks retreat .... i think you know what i mean

dear emma i hope we will meet some day, i´ll stay in contact with the whole
team in ibiza

Silke Bojahr

May 2005 Villa Palmas
I just wanted to write and say what a fantastic time my friends and I had
last week at Ibiza Yoga. There is something very special about the place...
everything was perfect and we were looked after very well by Benoit, Bryan,
Dan, Marta and Anna. James was a suberb teacher and judged and tested our
abilities very well!
I was also writing to ask for information on the Ski chalet in Switzerland.
Please could you send me the web link or any other information that you have
on it.

Villa Palmas May 2005
I just wanted to write and say what a fantastic time my friends and I had
last week at Ibiza Yoga. There is something very special about the place...
everything was perfect and we were looked after very well by Benoit, Bryan,
Dan, Marta and Anna. James was a suberb teacher and judged and tested our
abilities very well!
I was also writing to ask for information on your new Yoga Ski Chalet in Switzerland ?.
Jo Hughes

Unobtrusive professionalism....which is just what is needed for these kinds of operations.
Edward Clark teacher Sept 2003

We married (civil ceromony) on the roof of VIlla Palmas in 2005 it was the most beautiful day.
Ben and Dave

Enquiry : Hello, please can you put this on the Testimonials page?:
:
: Thanks all at Ibiza Yoga for the best holiday ever! I came on my own and could not have been made more welcome by the staff and guests. And James\'s classes are really something special.
:
: Also met the love of my life at the breakfast table on my first day. Result!! Still together and just as happy even though back in London working crazy hours.
:
: See you all again soon! Lots of love!
:
:

AP

Dear Emma,

I just wanted to thank you and dan and all of the team for giving myself and
my girlfriend melanie the opportunity to experience Ibiza Yoga.

We were absolutely blown away by the views and pool appartment.

The Yoga was cool and the tutor Matt superb.

Again we had an amazing time and would like to thank Benoit & Brian for all of
their help and support.

We look forward to staying longer next time and will definitely be back !!

By the way is there any chance Brian (Mum) can share some of his recipes as
the food was immense.
Thanks again

Jat & Mel Ibiza 2005

jack and girl friend

Dear Emma,

We had a perfect week. Just the best ever!!
Ben is a great guy taking care of everybody, Aron and Brians food was great and Marta and Anna Maria was so sweet.
Send our best regards and many thanks.
We will be back!
=))

Kindest Regards,
Cia
Cla

Palmas late April 2005

Just back from a week in Villa Palma. It was absolute bliss, everything was perfect from the yoga to the delicious veggie food. All you need to forget about rainy London and the stresses of urban life.

A special thanks to Heidi, a great, gentle and inspiring yoga teacher and to Ben who made my stay so enjoyable with his charming manners and his sense of humour.

I know I will be back soon!!



Sveva

Villa Roca May 2004 Just a note to say I'm finally back in San Francisco with a big grin on my face from the fantastic time I had there. Thank you all for such a wonderful adventure.
Love Eva


Eva Soltes

Roca June 2004 Just wanted to let you know that I had a fantastic time in Villa Roca last week. Great beach, amazing food, lovely people, particularly the wonderfully eccentric Brian, and superb yoga. I know that everybody raves about James but Kali was great. She made us work hard but also helped us to push the boundaries of our practice in a very sensitive and intuitive way. I will definitely be booking again.
All the best,
Anna

Anna Arthur

Villa Roca July 2004

Hi,
I would just like to let you know that I had one of
the best weeks of my life recently at Ibiza Yoga.

Kali was an exellent teacher and made us work
hard..understatement for the 108 Sun Salutations..

The staff were lovely, Brian in particular who it
seems nothing is too much trouble for him, the food
was fantastic and the setting perfect.

All in all 10 out of 10!

Thanks,
Zoe.


Zoe Forbes

Roca June 2004 Just to say a big thank you for a lovely week in Villa Roca. This is our second visit and it has been even better then the first. The yoga was good ( with Kali) despite the 108 sun salutation on solsitice day!!!! a legendary lesson .... though most people will think it is an urban legend!!!. We enjoyed the challange and can say that we have managed 108 sun salutes in one hit!!!!
The staff were welcoming and helpful and Brian was a star helping us with any problems and enquires we had.
We hope to return for another visit next year!!!






Rob & May Haines

I just had to write to tell you how brilliant James De Maria is.... a truly commintted and gifted yoga teacher. The few days I had in November were great, thanks to him.
best wishes
Jody Minns

2 week stay the 1st at Villa Roca and 2nd at Villa Palmas

July 2003

I got back yesterday and just wanted to say thank you, again. It was, without doubt, one of the best holidays I've ever had and can't wait to go back again soon. My only complaint was having to leave, but I suppose all good things must come to an end.

The second week was great, especially enjoying the luxury at Villa Palmas.
I have to tell, your staff are amazing. I really feel like I've made some 'proper' friends. Brad had me in hysterics from the minute I met him and Benoit is an angel, he made everyone feel so welcome and that they were of the utmost importance. Siobhan and Nick too were outstanding. They were all so attentive. I loved the yoga, especially being able to practice with both Lara and James, and couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting.

All in all, it was FANTASTIC and I hope to go back, if not for a weekend before the end of the season, definately next year.

Love Claudine x

Claudine

Dear IY Villa Palmas 24.6.03

Just wanted to thank you for a great (if brief) stay I enjoyed last week.

The villa was excellent, better than I expected - amazing position isn't it?
Yoga was world-class, as you would expect from Lara (ie. her teaching, my
performance was, as ever, basic verging on comical).

Your manager Benoit went way beyond the call of reasonable duty for us and was helpful, hospitable and fun at all times. If he's the same with all your clients, you have a great guy there. All other staff, Nick, Brian etc were without exception very helpful and efficient.

I was also lucky in the extreme with my fellow guests, who were interesting, funny, stylish and (almost exclusively) female - slight problem is I came back more tired than I arrived........nowhere on Ibiza is far enough from Pascha........... I certainly hope to be back...............thanks again.

Mark.

(PS I failed to sign your visitors book, so you may want to pass on some of the above to your team. Thx.)
Mark Latham

I never want to leave. Its heaven here.
Mark Boy 18.6.03

Thanks so much for a blissful and relaxing week - exactly what I've needed for far too long! Thanks to Ben (Manager), Brian, Nick and Siobhan for looking after us so well and to James for helping me to achieve stuff I didnt know my body was capable of!! You're a true inspiration. Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.

Huma Roca 14.6.03

June 2003

Humpfrey

At Villa Palmas in the morning class, I like the feel of the wood warming up under my feet and the space has to be one of the most beautiful I have ever seen or been to.
Humpfrey

Dear All thre staff at Ibiza Yoga (6.6.03)

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say a big thank for a fantastic holiday last week. I have just returned and finding it really difficult to adjust back to London living, especially being back at work!

Both myself and my friend Liz has a truly wonderful holiday - and we are already planning when we can come back.

Thank you to everyone for making us feel so at home at Villa Roca - especially Brian. Really cant fault any part of the holiday, lovely food, fantastic yoga, beautiful place - we both felt like we were at a home away from home.

Wanted to say a big thank you to Dawn for her great teaching skills - her patience, wonderful manner yet completely challenging classes have left me feeling stronger than ever before.

Thank you to Siobhan for the wonderful dishes each day - really missing the fantastic food.

Finally big thank you to Brian for just being him!

Best Wishes
Laressa

Lovely to have yoghurts, nuts etc. - very unexpected - really appreciated - very generous of you we all thought.

Lovely homely 'family' friendly atmosphere... the best holidays I've had - such a great balance of rest & exercise.

Normally you go on holiday and come back feeling tired & hungover... this was a real health kick... kick starting me into a new routine & lifestyle...
A wonderful holiday... thankyou so much.

ps. Brilliant, brilliant teacher!
Sarah Thwaite

I enjoyed the casual, informal life at the centre. The beauty of the nature surrounding the villa and the soothing background of the crickets.

Life at the centre is simple, minimalist, inviting you to detach from worries and to connect with your spirit.

After each class you are welcomed to a lovely terrace overlooking the hills where you share the delicious vegetarian meals with your fellow yoga students.

My week was refreshing - carefree - magical.

Thank you! See you again
Roberta Michaels

I've had a great week. Thankyou!

- The yoga has been superb, and the setting is so soothing and inspiring.
- The food has been delicious and appropriate.
- I've enjoyed being so close to the beach, and the evening out on Wednesday was a blast!

I would thoroughly recommend this yoga holiday!
Carol Macdonald

Villa Roca 18.6.03

What a great place! Thanks so much for the excellent hospitality, great food and of course great yoga too (enjoyed the unyogic clubbing too)

Thanks all,
Simon Stafford

Dear All, Roca 2002

Some feedback for Ibiza Yoga...

- Peaceful location
- Excellent vibe
- A total destress, detox holiday
- Inspirational yoga teaching
- Delicious food
- Good company
- Totally re-energised

Many thanks!
Shelley Fitzgerald

- Excellent position of villas
- Food v good - generous outlay of fruits, nuts and yoghurts
- Teaching very good

I have enjoyed this holiday very much!
Rachel Hall

Excellent week!

Yoga was taken at a fine pace - hard enough to stretch one, but well guided by Kahti. Food was good. Accommodation nice. Surroundings perfect. Company excellent. A fine week. I'll be back again, no doubt...

Thank you!
Tamara White

I am now on my 3rd visit to Ibiza Yoga and each time I have lost 7 lbs through not eating the normal foods I eat back home and by exercising every day.

Victoria Reed

Message to James de Maria. October 2004

A big thank you for your excellent teaching (week beginning 3rd Oct). I have done different types of yoga off and on for years. I found it really useful to focus for a whole week and consolidate, your style of teaching really helped this. A great oppotunity to practise new and old skills. You reminded me why I took up yoga in the first place - to create a sense of well being and enjoyment!

Since my return I continue to practise.... Thanks once again.
Many best wishes George

George

Roca June 2004
Just to say a big thank you for a lovely week in Villa Roca. This is our second visit and it has been even better then the first. The yoga was good ( with Kali) despite the 108 sun salutation on solsitice day!!!! We enjoyed the challange and can say that we have managed 108 sun salutes in one hit!!!!
The staff were welcoming and helpful and Brian was a star helping us with any problems and enquires we had.
We hope to return for another visit next year!!!
Robin

I visit as often as possible to undo the sinister decay of everyday inactivity and neglect that I subject my body too !!!
You pay a small price to improve the rusty body you have neglected.
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