Gail and Barbara’s yoga retreat held in Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica, provided both self-care and adventure! Tierra de Suenos Lodge and Wellness Centre, where the retreat was hosted, was an absolute gem in the jungle. The guest concierges ensured all of our needs and comforts were met and the kitchen staff provided our group with healthy, freshly made, vegetarian meals that catered to all of our preferences and allergies. For an entire week, we were surrounded by lush flora, fascinating fauna, and were immersed in fresh air all day and night. Each morning began with a symphony of sound that included waking to howler monkeys, roosters, and exotic birdsongs followed by meeting for yoga and meditation on the covered, open-air platform. Daily activities invited us to self-reflect and grounded us in yoga philosophy. Relaxing evening activities included Yoga Nidra, guided meditations, and a cacao ceremony. In addition, there was ample time to explore the gorgeous ocean beaches and jungle through informal or guided excursions, and the nearby shops and restaurants of Playa Viejo were just a short “tuk tuk” or bike ride away. I am truly grateful to Barbara and Gail for the opportunity to have had this wonderful, holistic wellness experience with what started as a group of “strangers” who have now become friends.
Arliss Kurtz MSW, RSW
The Yoga and Wellness Retreat led by Gail and Barbara exceeded my expectations. The facilities at Tierra de Suenos Ecolodge were clean and comfortable. The location in the rainforest was amazing. The food was something that you might expect to find in a five star restaurant, always fresh and wholesome. Gail led yoga practice every morning on the outdoor yoga platform surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature. Such a wonderful way to start each day! There was a good balance between structured activities such as creating a vision board and guided meditations and free time to book tours or go to the beach. Gail and Barbara did an excellent job of attending to the individual needs of all retreat participants while still maintaining a cohesive group. This was a once in a lifetime experience for me and I can’t recommend it enough.
HM
“Gail creates a sacred space and a feeling of safety and love when giving Reiki. She is a true healer, sharing her gifts for my own self discovery and transformation.
Her session promoted a deep relaxation and a feeling of empowerment and well being for me and she provided me with insightful feedback from the session.
I had been dealing with a skin condition at the time and the next day it looked and felt much better. I would highly recommend a Reiki session with Gail for anyone who wants to feel more relaxed, peaceful and present. You will be pleased and impressed with the results.”
ACS
“Gail encouraged me to attend one of her yoga classes. Actually she said, you need to come to my class. I have not looked back. She introduced me not only to proper Asanas but to the breath work my body, mind and spirit was so needing. Yoga with Gail has meant that Stress has slowly left my body, pain in my joints is reduced and my mind is clearer.”
Barbara
“I have taken yoga with Gail for the past 6 or 7 years. She is continuously taking further classes improving her own techniques and is always presenting new ideas to the class. The things I like about Gail’s classes are her calm manner and melodious voice and the fact that she moves throughout the class helping each participant with their poses. As well, Gail is great at suggesting different poses to help with our different aches and pains.”
Merle
“I love Gail’s classes – I always get exactly what I need and I always learn something new about my body, mind and spirit.”
Carla
“Gail’s healing touch and warm heart influence the way she teaches. A real focus on moving energy through the body makes her class not only physically beneficial but emotionally and spiritually beneficial as well. I always leave Gail’s class feeling refreshed.”
Michelle
