Pictures and testimonials from Angela's
Rainforest Yoga Retreat 2008
Thank you to all of you who participated in this yoga retreat. It was a great success. New friendships were formed, discoveries made both inside and out and memories were created that will last a life time. I can't thank you all enough!
Namaste, Angela
"Yoga vacation? Yoga retreat? It sounded suspect to me and besides, I'd only been practicing a few months. Was a yoga retreat too extreme? Too flaky? I wasn't sure, but signed myself up for one of the greatest experiences of my life. Angela's expert and encouraging instruction along with a well planned curriculum grew my practice dramatically, and the Samasati location was the perfect combination of peaceful retreat and fun Caribbean holiday. I met some fantastic people, developed a stronger understanding of yoga practice, and carried away memories that will stay will me forever. "
Kelly Higgins
"What better setting to work on learning to focus your "monkey mind" than a place that actually has monkeys? I was at a point in my life where I wanted to experience something completely different and I had never been on a yoga retreat before so...I knew the instructor so I had faith at least the yoga part would be great and figured I'd let the rest just "flow". Well, the trip was awesome! I learned so much -- about yoga and meditation and myself and the rainforest and being present and opening my chakras...Not only did I grow my practice, but I met great people and had fun! And Angela was, as expected, an amazing guide on the journey -- Her spirit and energy are infectious. Good times!"
Heidi Wyma
"I began doing yoga in Baghdad, of all places, while deployed with the army. When I returned from my deployment I wanted to take a trip with my husband that would be special for the two of us but also deepen my journey into yoga. I found Angela's retreat to Samasati, Costa Rica on the internet and took a leap and gave her a call. Time flew and soon I was lying on my mat in savasana inside a yoga studio in the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest. The wind rustled the trees outside, birds called to one another in the twilight. The natural light around me dimmed as the evening rolled in and the rain from an evening tropical storm pounded the roof, drumming a rhythmic beat. All around me nature's symphony flowed. To this backdrop Angela guided our class twice a day through different forms of yoga and meditation. It was a wonderful experience with an amazing group of people. My husband and I can not wait for our next yoga retreat with Angela."
Christine Booth
"Having had Angela as a teacher back home, the decision to take this vacation after hearing of it took less than a day. I was not disappointed. She brought together a dozen individuals of disparate experience, pushed everyone's physical and mental boundaries, gave us a privileged tour of the region and made sure everyone had a vacation to remember."
Francis Fauteux
"Yoga in Costa Rica (retreat) being our very first, we had expectations of daily yoga practice, peace, beauty and rest. What we did not expect but was pleasantly surprised by was the abundant of warmth, laughter and friendship we experienced with Angela and fellow yogis. Angela's energy played no small part in creating a memorable vacation/first yoga treat."
Mame and Peter Armaly
