Portugal Retreat
“The most beautiful retreat to fully relax, rejuvenate and feel my best self. It helped being surrounded by such wonderful, present and interesting people and being fed by the amazing Alena - the food was such a treat!! Ella did an amazing job of planning the days from rooftop yoga with savasana in the sun, to a surprise evening of sound healing. Honestly, couldn’t thank you enough!”
“Having never met Ella, I decided to book her luxury retreat in Olhao, Portugal and flew in from Germany. Not only was the retreat villa absolute bliss, Ella’s yoga classes were too. She has a very calming and nurishing way of guiding you through class - with options for every level making you feel at ease. She gathered a lovely group of yogis and yoginis who were all super nice and made the experience extra special. The food at the villa was amazing - prepared by a local chef who used local, fresh and healthy ingredients. I can’t recommend Ella’s retreat highly enough! Thank you Ella for this unforgettable and stunning experience!”
Morocco Retreats:
“Ella holds thoughtful, heartfelt retreats and teaches with poetic style. This is my third retreat with Ella and I’m sure there will be more!””
“Ella has this magical & wonderful way to welcome & include everybody in her peaceful world. I got to meet & share so much with wonderful women during this week! I feel grateful for these precious moments & I’m happy to bring them back home with me.””
“I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for my experience, my surroundings, the people and of course, Ella, who has guided us perfectly on this transforming journey”
“Medicine in the Moroccan Mountains was truly magical. I feel nourished and looked after. It provided a safe space to grow and explore my yoga and meditation practice on a much deeper level. I cannot recommend this retreat enough”
Women Only Retreats
“Blown away by the beautiful space, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I was able to let go of a busy life and immerse in a nourishing and relaxed environment. You gathered a beautiful group of women to share deep and meaningful experiences. Your holding of a space was super special full of wisdom and rituals that was food for the soul. Refreshed and revitalised beyond words.”
“Another wonderful retreat with Ella. Feeling comfortable enough to simply be yourself with a group of women you don’t know at the start of the 3 days is empowering. Ella creates such a calms and safe space for women to come together and experience the joy of yoga and each other’s company. A beautiful location and glorious sunshine completed the picture. I’m recharged and excited to return home rested and invigorated”
“I am leaving feeling nurtured, nourished, seen and peaceful. The venue was perfect and the food delicious. Ella shared her wisdom and kindness with all the group. We bonded over sitting in circle - the sense of connection was beautiful. From morning yoga to evening restorative, the days were varied and insightful but allowed time to rest and digest. I highly recommend creating time for self care and attending a retreat with Ella. ”
Online Yoga Courses:
“I’m so pleased I was brave and jumped into this after a little chat with Ella. I wasn’t sure what to expect but Ella creates a safe, open and peaceful space for the group to come together to learn and share. I got so much more than I expected; knowledge, challenge, movement, meditation. I have taken away intentions and ideas from this course that I will be building on every day. It’s not always easy, there’s lots of introspection - but it’s balanced with guidance and comfort. Ella is a gifted and eloquent teacher and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.”
“Ella’s Lakshmi Ma workshop was beautiful. There’s some lovely meditation and gentle movement. For me, it felt charged with mother nature and it really helped me visualise inner beauty perfectly. I ended the practice with a big smile on my face, ready for the weekend. Loved it! ”
Ayurvedic Cooking Workshops
“I really enjoyed the session. I haven’t made my own curries before, (have usually used a jar) and been wary of separate spices. The end result was great, made more interesting and tasty by all the background information. All delivered with your very refreshing, ‘can do’ approach. Thank you. ”
“The cooking session with Ella was such a great thing to do - I appreciated taking the time to really think about where our ingredients come from and the connection between what we eat and the earth and other elements. I saw my humble parsnip from a whole new perspective! The kitchen filled with the most wonderful smells and somehow everything came together just right. I feel confident to make the dish by myself next time and the hints, tips and new ways of thinking about food will stay with me and inform how I shop and cook.”
1-1 Yoga
“I love working with Ella. I first met her through online meditation classes and I loved the way she guided the session - trying different techniques and teaching more about Yoga and the meaning behind things.
Having tried a couple of her group online sessions I decided to explore the options of 1:1 lessons. At the time I had not long had surgery for Lobular Breast Cancer and was in the middle of my chemotherapy, I have found Yoga to be really helpful for my well-being as well as my body and I was keen to get some input from a teacher in an environment where the class could be tailored to my specific needs.
Ella has been so lovely to deal with and has put together some wonderful sessions for me. I have really enjoyed learning about how my body is now moving. Since the surgery, I have started daily Yoga practice and adding in the new things that I have learnt through my sessions with Ella has been amazing. Giving myself this time to focus on where I am in my body and mind has been invaluable to my recovery so far. I have made a real connection through Yoga and meditation. The daily discipline of this practice has been invaluable whilst I have been shielding and I have found space and peace. ”