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Grateful for the ongoing stream of 5-star reviews for our boutique retreat. We´re proud to receive such amazing feedback, and witnessing the happiness on our guests’ faces is especially rewarding.
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Ingrid PeregrinaShe Shines yoga retreat has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. Hearing about the retreat in Ibiza through my sister in law at a time I really needed it, meant I knew I couldn’t miss the opportunity. The communication and organising for the whole retreat from my first email enquiry to a few weeks after the retreat has been exceptional. The balance of yoga, workshops and free time meant I got to really do some inner healing and recover, reset and restart! I felt real value in the daily yoga classes with our different teachers and styles which I wouldn’t get in my hometown. The breathwork workshop was intense and the most powerful and valuable aspect I will take away. It was a deep release of some trauma and I never knew the human body could experience something so profound through breathing. The food was the freshest and tastiest and made me realise how much more I need to nourish my body with quality and varied food. I’m not vegan but after the week of eating so clean, I have been incorporating some inspired ideas from Petina! Delicious! Anke has created something so special and powerful for women who are looking for guidance, freedom, strength and release. I am forever grateful to her, Nicole and Nancy for taking us through a journey and riding the waves of the week and making us feel supported and safe through all of the work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Be free and loved.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jouda eyaA real transformative retreat. Amazing planning, stunning place and unconditional love and care ❤️🔥Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Mirem AtacBreathtaking & simply beautiful. I can warmly recommend the retreat with Anke. She is a very beautiful soul, is always helpful and makes the retreat unique for everyone. It was one of the best experiences for me, everything was great, the yoga classes, the meditation, the vegan food, the villa, the view and the great people I met. This was my first Shine retreat but certainly not the last :) I can't wait to attend again and have more wonderful experiences. Thanks again to my dear Anke, Nicole and Nancy - you are such great women!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Camilla SvenssonThe retreat place was an extraordinary place! So beautiful with magical view over the sea and a warm and nice interior. Anke and the team was holding a very, very warm and loving space and their level of knowledge in yoga & about the interaction between humans are great! The food was both beautiful, super healthy and soo tasty! A pure luxury to be served lovely yoga, meditation, cacao ceremony, breath work and hormon workshop in that beautiful surrounding and will full healty food service and nice accommodation! I’d love to meet up with the team again maybe (hopefully) in Costa Rica! If have the opportunity .. join in! 🦋🩵🦋Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Cecilie Espolin JohnsonWooow thank you for an amazing retreat in Ibiza! The week offered heart opening movement with thoughtful instruction, deep widsom from experienced teachers, amazing nutrious food, and new friendships with wonderful women from around the world, all with proximity to nature and the wonderful ocean surrounding Ibiza. As I returned home I felt joyful, grateful and full of inspiration. Very seldomly we allor ourselves time to pause and reflect on our lives. This retreat gave me the opportunity to go inward and explore the feelings I have a process them in a safe environment. Empowered by movement, healthy food and a supportive environment, I was able to meet myself in the mirrow with grace and compassion. So thankful for this experience!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Maaike van HoeselAfter last years retreat in Portugal I felt so good that I immediately decided to go to another Shine Yoga retreat, but now in Ibiza. And what a treat it was. From the moment I stepped inside the villa, I felt the serenity of the place. The beauty of this retreat is that Anke brings together such like-minded women and immediately I felt a positive connection. It was such a peaceful and uplifting week, which I'll forever take with me. The yoga classes were perfect for all levels and during the week you saw all of us progress. Anke is an amazing yoga teacher and she takes the time to make us love yoga even more. The ambience during the whole week was great. In Portugal, I went surfing in the afternoon, which I totally loved. At that time, I needed some time to think, but also to be active, which Portugal was the perfect retreat for. In Ibiza, the retreat gave me a little bit more free time to reflect on myself, but also time to discover the island and beautiful beaches. During the retreat, I especially enjoyed the Yoga Asana workshop, Yin-yoga, the Wisdom of Emotions and Sound bath and the amazing food. Together with the yoga classes, free time, it was a perfect balance and just what I needed. I feel so empowered after this retreat and I'm definitely coming back for another one!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Maaike van HoeselThe Shine yoga retreat was in one word: amazing. When I found their website I felt immediately that the program was inspiring and it definitely didn’t let me down. Before I came to the retreat I felt restless, stressed and I really needed a break from everyday life. From the moment I arrived Anke and her team made me feel so welcome. The itinerary was well balanced, with great yoga classes, empowering workshops, surfing, absolutely delicious meals and also some free time. Anke put a great group of people together. We had so much fun and laughter together. The way Anke teaches yoga is inspiring and also really calming. I learned a lot about alignments, breathing, meditation and she made me love yoga even more. The power behind Shine yoga retreat is most definitely Anke, because she makes people feel seen, she’s a great listener and also gives the best hugs when needed. This retreat is best gift I could have given to myself and once the retreat ended, I felt like I didn’t want to leave. I would highly recommend it and I can’t wait to book another retreat with Shine Yoga!
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It was a wonderful experience full of connection, magic and growth! I would go back immediately and can recommend it with my full heart! Anke is a great teacher and a wonderful soul! Lots of love
´I’ve recently come back from my first shine yoga retreat and it beyond exceeded my expectations!! I’m not a yogi and was a little apprehensive about my level but Anke and Nancy were amazing at adapting the sessions for all experiences and helping wherever possible. Everything was at a really high standard, and the food was excellent! I’m already excited about booking my next retreat with them. Thanks again ladies, and for all your help and advice on life! Xx ´
“I just finished spending a truly amazing week with Anke and her team, as she also chooses us , and the Retreat was superb! The island of Ibiza rocks but her way of taking you through the journey is delicate! A strange mix of joy, happiness and relax mode invades you and permeates your soul all along, I will cherish this time. Thank you all, thanks again and best wishes. Namaste!!!”
´The yoga retreat was one of the best experiences I have ever had ! It was my first retreat and I was amazed by literally everything: the gorgeous and peaceful venue in the nature only 10 minutes alway from the ocean; the wonderful group of people I got to meet; the blissful yoga classes and workshops; the healthy and delicious food abundantly served; the way everything was perfectly organized to give each of us the best possible experience; the positive energy and magic atmosphere that surrounded us. I went to unplug and disconnect and left completely recharged and inspired. Couldn’t have been more thankful for that.´
My first yoga retreat experience with Anke and the whole group in Portugal was more than amazing! Anke has such a warm and kind heart and you can feel that in all of her lessons. I really liked the fact that she explains a lot about yoga and the effects on the body, and how you can adjust or improve your poses. She has a lot of knowledge and could make it understandable to all of us, therefore she’s a great teacher I think! I would love to do another yoga retreat next year with Anke
What I liked about the house in Portugal is the location, the nice people, the vibe and the delicious food everyday 
And the sunsets were incredible!!!
´Anke is a beautiful spirit and the yoga retreat that she and Nancy led was wonderfully refreshing. I participated in classes taught by both of them and I cannot recommend them both highly enough. Ankie has a very joyful energy and she made sure that her lessons were filled with light and love.
I can safely say that I didn’t just gain a new guru, I gained a friend. If you are at all considering this retreat, don’t think about it any longer and just book it! It is by far the best thing I have done this year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!´
“The Ibiza Retreat was better than I can ever describe with words. The whole experience was full of joy, love, power, peace and beauty – and it made everyone in the group blossom. Anke is such an inspirational teacher and a wonderful person. A true gift for body and soul. I can’t wait to go back.”
´I have known Anke for several years since originally teaching at our Yoga and Meditation Centre in Bali. She is a wise soul, caring and communicates on a level of equality. She is a good listener, so she can ascertain what students need and shares her extensive knowledge in a magical way that creates yogic passion within the seekers.´
This was my first retreat with Shine Yoga and Anke and I’m definitely coming back for more! Anke is fun loving, knowledgeable, and an energetic soul who looks after everyone both on and of the yoga mat. The yoga classes were great as each class was different and catered for all levels. There was a variety of classes including strong vinyasa, blissful restorative classes, and peaceful meditation. The Wisdoms’ of emotions workshop was great for a deeper insight to ones emotions. Coming home from Mallorca, I felt energetic and happy and ready to take on everyday life. The memories and connections made, I will cherish forever. Thank you Anke!
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