From Santa Maria del Sole Italy - May 2009

"Dear Margherita, everything has been a total joy. Thank you so much for your amazing work and enriching support. Love Puglia too!! Namaste Charlie x"

"Margherita, grazie cara mia ... you have given us a week of love, practice, space, nurturing and laughter and have learned so much from you and our incredible group of yogis and all Salvatore, Giulia, Marco and the beautiful ladies at SM del Sole ... till next time"

"To dearest Margherita, it is as if the universe has presented us a great big gift box with a beautiful bow on top.  As we opened it, out of the box came not just one but many delights!

we have received every single day of the week so much joy wrapped in different colours, shapes and sounds. It has truly been a box full of miracles that you, Margherita, presented not only to me, but I could say to each everyone of us. Thanks to you we can all return wherever we came from, so much richer in every field of our spiritual walk.

More to come ...

From In Sabina 26 July- 2 August 2008

Great food and accommodation and lots of lovely spots and hammocks for reading where if your eyes tire of your book you can gaze at the silver olive leaves, the figs or just the sky.  Our group has been wonderful -- 21 strangers who now feel like close friends! -- but  I think the credit for this must go to Margherita, whose inspiring personal energy brought us all together.

Wonderful yoga, both for mind and body, and the end of the week i just want more!  A very happy and inspiring experience, and a great holiday. Love Sarah B. xx

To magical Margherita ... this has been an exceptional week full of warmth, grace, love, kindness, friendships learning and PEACE.

Your teaching is always clear, inspiring and caring.  The chanting and meditation have been a real treat adding to the serenity of the setting.

This wonderful group have been brought together by you a most generous host, teacher, friend and guide.

If it is true that the student finds the teacher when ready to learn, I must be ready!

Thank you! Namaste Debbie G. x

In Sabina ... this beautiful retreat is friendly and welcoming.  Everyone seems to smile, including the birds, crickets and butterflies ... the accomodation is comfortable, stylish, clean and cared for.  "Caring" is in the air at IN SABINA, the delicious fresh food  and relaxed atmosphere contribute to this being a stunning retreat.  I hope to come back again ... thank you! Debbie G. x

Dear special Margherita, so caring and sharing. All your knowledge and ideas. You give with generosity, calmly, serenely, with smile and warmth.  The depth of understanding has been so fulfilling to receive. thank you for all of this. and bringing us to this wonderland, all loving and sharing ... Namaste Vivienne x

Dearest Margherita, than you for helping me to discover my life. I am eternally grateful. Namaste Beatrice

Dearest Margherita, you are a wondrous ray of light and I am so happy and lucky  to have met you! this week away from "normal" life has taught me so much about myself & I can't wait to continue learning from you when we return home! I love your spirit -- playful, nurturing, kind, loving & warm. ... thank you for your love and guidance, your understanding and patience. I look forward to many more magical moments with the magnificent Margherita! Lots of love your crazy chino friend Monica xxxx

In Sabina is a perfect yoga holiday wonderland.  The scenery is breathtaking, the food is so healthy and tasty.  And the staff are warm and friendly. I hope to visit this heavenly place again! Thank you IN SABINA! Monica xxx

Dearest Margherita, thank you very much for this absolutely nice and enriching week. the only thing we missed, there was not enough chatturanga! :D  we are looking forward to see you and Chris next year. Love Ines and Raymond xx

More to come ....

From past retreats

"this is just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed yoga with you in the Charente. you are a great teacher and I enjoyed each session. I feel much more confident in my practice now! ... Sarah, Martin & Zed

"Thanks for a great week in Les Passaroses! I really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it.... back to work now and it is crazy busy but will try to keep the practice up and will definielty see you again soon on a retreat. I hope you are keeping well.... baci!"
Jo

"I want to thank you again for being so lovely and natural and for making our weekend so enjoyable.  You are a very competent, thoughtful and patient instructor. It was a joy to be in your class.  It makes such a difference to have a sensitive teacher who doesn't get irritated if you make a wrong move or are a bit slow - I have had experience of that and it can be a little humiliating."
Patricia

"thank you for two day of warmth and yoga, some very difficult, but also relaxing and enlightening practice. Thank you for your guidance and hope to meet you again soon. You are serene!" "Thanks so much for a couple of lovely days. It was lovely to meet you and Chris. And, of course, the teaching was great, hard but relaxing." "I really did enjoy my classes with you over Easter, some of the best, if not the best, I've had!" Rebecca x

"I had a great Easter retreat with you and learned a lot of very valuable stuff. It was great to break down asanas that I tend to rush through during my ashtanga practice. Thanks!" Tabitha

"Thank you very much for being such a lovely, warm and helpful teacher. Your help & guidance have made the difference and I really look forward to coming to some of your classes in London" Lynette

"I really enjoyed all yoga sessions and time away, it's my first holiday in two years and it was great practicing new things and enforcing what I know, and also meeting like-minded people.  Thank you for your warmth and sense of purpose and of course for the biking lesson :o) ... see you soon, Namaste" Lyudmila

"A huge thank you for a truly wonderful week of varied and inspirational practice. I loved the fact that no one day was the same as another.  Particularly enjoyed the dynamic flow and plentiful OM's :o). Your dedication to your students shines through.  Look forward to a trip to Hammersmith sometime.  Craig too. I will definitely recommend your trips to others and hope to come on another one myself soon." Namaste Claire and Craig

"very relaxing and formative yoga for a beginner.  Enjoyed the retreat and company. An experience to be repeated" Guy

"thank you for a fantastic week. your yoga classes are inspirational and wonderfully varied.  Thank you also for looking after all us "chicks" in the evening. We go back to England relaxed and 'bendy'!" Henrietta

"thank you for a wonderful week. It was great to do such a variety of things from the dynamic yoga to the more meditative sessions. I feel I've learnt some new things I can take away and do at home too. Thanks for being so interested in all of us and looking after us so well with your homeopathic cabinet and yoga tips!" Louise

"Sun, Sea and Margherita ... what more could anyone wish for?! wonderful classes, unique technique and dynamic attitude!" Suzi x

"very inspiring week and I thank you for that. Really enjoyed the variety learnt beyond postures ... & location was great and people lovely, sorry have no negative comments :)) ... thanks again" Tamara

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