Client Reviews
Kristianne Joy Woods from Canada tells her experience as undertaking our 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course…
“ Overall experience"- Transformational yoga is exactly what I wanted. OMG! I love the way the course gives me the asana sets to use that cover the basics. This eastern tradition dovetails beautifully with western ideas like Maslow's hierarchy in that the physical is essential, and then as we seek to experience our full potential we need to include more. Elise delivered a full experience of the 5 bodies starting with a welcoming space with beautiful flower arrangements, candle, incense and the Mother's cards. Our time together flowed smoothly through the mantras, the pranayama the asanas and the theory.
Theory: I was surprised how much was compressed into a small manual. We covered everything in a layered sequenced fashion. Although I have already studied a lot about the chakras, and they are core to this practice, I learned a lot from Elise as she shared her experiences learning from Sri Swami Vidyanand himself in India.
Practice: The practice, in combination with the detox diet and meditation really changed my perception and experience of daily life. I already do yoga daily and transformational breath so I was surprised that it could take me so much deeper.
Teaching Facilities: The Balkin-like Castle overlooking the ocean with pool-side vegan snacks was exquisite. On Saturday we did our practice on the beach taking in all sensory delights of this Island. In addition, Elise was very accommodating and made it possible to complete the course in the most effective way considering the time constraints.
Suggestions: Continue on your path. It is a beautiful course and a lovely practice to share with the world.”
Tamara and Marco from Belgium and Italy tell you their experience staying with us at Villa Yo Yoga Retreat Centre in the Dominican Republic…
A stay at Paul and Elise’s place is more than just renting a room. It’s a true experience. On top of a comfortable and clean private room with ensuite bathroom, and a good size pool, Elise offers yoga classes, Water Therapies, Reiki courses (I did Reiki 1 with her), and amazing massages (seriously, don’t skip this - I take massages regularly and this was one of the best ever!). Both Elise and Paul are very welcoming and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The house has a special colonial style character and it’s surrounded by lots of nature. We even got to enjoy several amazing avocados right off the tree in the garden! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would return in a heartbeat. We definitely recommend staying here and Elise’s work!
Estephany Perez from The Dominican Republic shares that:
“Today I had such a special experience trying Transformational Yoga for the first time in one of Elise’s classes. I was impressed how well I was able to follow the class even with no previous Yoga experience. I felt great and my energies are renewed after this class”.
Ives from Canada advises how he felt after undertaking Reiki 1 course
… Ives also completed a Pranayama course with us and experienced an Aqua Healing and Shiatsu session at Villa Yo Yoga…
“I’ve just finished Reiki I course, normally I am not very sensitive, but I am very surprised with the experience I just had. I felt in the center of my palms a very curious sensation of fire, electricity, energy that is still there!”
Juan and Jhoanny drove over 2hrs on their weekends to come to 5 Bodies Yoga Centre and learn Pranayama, Reiki and Yoga. They also enjoyed our Aqua Healing and massage therapies …
“May God bless your hands and work Elise and Paul. Three months ago, we arrived here quite unhappy with our lives and we could not say why. After these courses, practices and techniques learned here, we have found the new path we were looking for, a new beginning”.
Luis Arias from the Dominica Republic
advice how he felt after receiving our Thai Yoga Massage and Shiatsu treats…
“Highly recommend [these massages] to everybody wanting to relax, unwind and realign their body and mind”. Elise is highly professional and has a beautiful space here”.
Mirjana tells us her experience on receiving Reiki and undertaking Reiki 1 course at 5 Bodies Yoga.