Hear what some of the women that attended last year’s event had to say about their experience:

As a teacher and practitioner of Bikram Yoga, this retreat was a wonderful experience. Being in the midst of these amazing women, Raj and Emmy and Suzanne and everyone was a refreshing return to the heart. It was also a wonderful place to regroup in preparation for my first trip to the Bishnu Gosh National Championships in Los Angeles. I hope to return to another women's retreat a.s.a.p.!

My eternal thanks to everyone. The workshop, fresh and wonderful food,

invigorating classes and massages and conversations...the list goes on and on... and at the base of it all, the wisdom, love and passion that is shared by Raj and Emmy.

– Thank you much, Catherne Newcome, Bikram Yoga Teacher, St. Louis, MO

I started Bikram yoga roughly 2 months prior to the event and just started to come to terms with what the correct postures looked like. I went to the retreat expecting to learn more and to build a solid foundation of this practice I knew would be a part of the rest of my life. The retreat did exactly that. Emmy worked with me on my standing head-to-knee and learned I should be kicking more instead of pulling with my hands. Raj helped me concentrate while relaxing during the postures. The masters encouraged us to just do what feels natural in unnatural postures. All-in-all, both women gave me a boost to my fresh practice and helped me to build a solid practice.

– Thanks for a great retreat! Sheena, Cocoa Beach Florida

I attended the Bikram Yoga on the Island retreat last year at Merritt Island and enjoyed it immensely. Each moment i can spend with  Emmy Cleaves is cherished as very precious time for me. Emmy has a plethora and wealth of knowledge, a lifetime of studying and practicing yoga and tremendous experience when it comes to yoga, the body, the mind, science and life. Her life experience  is so immense, I hang on her every word, trying to absorb all that I can, like a yoga sponge.   

 

Having this time with Rajashree is equally valuable to nourish the spirit and heal the soul.  The experience for the weekend with the two yoga gurus is something that should not be missed for anyone who is a regular practitioner, who wants to become a yogi, or who just wants to learn.  I recommend this retreat to all who can treat themselves to what they truly deserve.

– Truly, Marci Rose, Key West Florida

Wonderful event! I have been practicing yoga less than a year and I learned SO MUCH. I greatly benefitted from all the care and love that the event hostesses and staff put into the weekend.

– Thank you very much! MaryPat Cheng, Bellevue Washington

Raj and Emmy are so beautiful and knowledgeable. I would have loved to hear more of their incredible wisdom and specifics about the postures

– Lynda Henry, Palm Beach Gardens Florida

Very special way to connect with the women of Bikram Yoga. Very healing.

– Suzanne Cummings, Portland Oregon

Emmy & Raja were AWESOME!

– Kathleen Elliott, Boise Idaho

You did a FABULOUS job!!! It was a wonderful weekend! I meant to write a thank you note again and again but between work, yoga, kids, laundry, life... well, I just never got around to it. Your staff was so nice, friendly & helpful. I was worried my mom would feel inadequate due to knee problems but everyone was so nice and there were all levels and abilities present. Everyone had something to share. It was GREAT!!

– Colleen Delaney, New Smyrna Beach Florida

 I learned a lot,got to know many people....I simply had a wonderful Yoga weekend.

– Ruth Bleakney, Cape Canaveral Florida

I really enjoyed Emmy classes and liked how she walked around and corrected your mistakes.

– Amita Patel, Jacksonville Florida

I have been coping with an enormous amount of stress and took the work shop to recenter and to jumpstart my bikram practice.

– Maureen Riley, Santa Barbara California