What was your intention to come to this retreat?

My intention was to deepen my Anahata Yoga practice. I came in contact with the philosophy a couple of years ago. It’s a rare treasure to have the possibility to take part in Anahata Yoga Retreats, that’s why I was very happy that it took place in Austria.

What did you like most about this retreat? What are you taking with you?

Right now, I’m really full of impressions and experiences but I believe the most important thing for me was to learn more about self-love and to connect body and mind. It was a very intense and emotional learning journey for me the last five, six days and I was some sort of surprised what emerged when I had the possibility to look so deep within myself and within my heart. Not all of it was pleasant in the beginning but through the facilitation and guidance of Caroline, I could take the best out of it.

And yes, I believe I can say that I learnt to love myself more.

What did you enjoy about Caroline’s teachings?

Even though it was not easy for me all the time, to explore and what emerged, I felt very well guided through Caroline in the way she held space and created the retreat. The combination of the 5 Element Form and Asanas, the Meditation and chanting Mantras was a very good mixture and was exactly what I needed at different times. 

I had the impression that she was very flexible in the layout of the program and what we would be doing next, always listening, feeling into the group’s needs. She had a really good connection with the group.

And even though we never knew what was coming next, it always made very much sense in the end.

I’m very thankful for the way she helped me on this learning journey! 

Florian Reiter, Austria