testimonials
The early reviews from our first season have been very gratifying. It's been a pleasure to have such gracious guests here to share this special place with us. Below are some comments from teachers and retreat organizers. We also invite you to read our page of guest testimonials.
After almost a decade of hosting retreats, we have found paradise. Prana del Mar is a haven for restoring the body, mind and soul. The beachfront location is pristine, the food is nourishing, and the attention to detail and respect for the environment make Prana del Mar the ideal location for retreats.
- Shani Cranston, founder of Milagro Retreats
The sound of the ocean, the scent of delicious, organic food in the air, the feeling of being surrounded by mountains, water and desert.... Prana del Mar is steeped in natural beauty and a real delight for the senses. This is the perfect place to practice yoga, reconnect with nature and completely unwind. I'm looking forward to coming back soon!
- Erin Teague, retreat leader, Brooklyn, NY
Prana Del Mar was the perfect location to host a yoga retreat. Thay have thought of everything! My guests appreciated the comfortable beds, the nice linens, the beautiful yoga room, the healthy and inventive cuisine, and - most of all - the hospitality of Erik and his staff. I have led many retreats and found working with and being at Prana Del Mar easy and rewarding. I've already booked for next year!
- Leigh Threlkel, retreat leader, Mill Valley, CA
Prana Del Mar is a near-fantasy of polished travertine, elegant movement studio,
healing and beautiful food, caring and talented staff, remote of the world, remote from your world,
bringing you to a rare place left on the planet where you can hear the wind, feel the pounding surf,
see the sun and the moon in the same sky and bow to the whales as they sail across a pink horizon.
I learned that I move too fast and I expect too much; and that it's okay to move fast and expect much.
Clients found their bellies (in cuisine and in pilates), found each other, found healing. And some weren't even looking.
After several pilates retreats which left me disappointed if not in despair, my clients got fairly
vehement in their collective suggestion that I should build my own. I will build it here year after year.
- Kathleen Conklin, retreat leader, owner of PilateSpa, Madison, WI
Prana del Mar is an experience of beauty, comfort, sublime culinary creativity and kind support of a wonderful staff. The week of yoga and meditation was washed in the light of the full moon, sunrise and glowing sunsets. The combination of desert and sea was an ideal setting for moving into one's own experience. A sublime peace and a balance of all of the senses. We look forward to our next visit.
- Jennifer Pettit, retreat leader, Chandrakala Yoga, New York City
We were taken care of on every level - with delicious food, comfortable and elegant rooms, magnificent ocean views, deep healing bodywork, and plenty of relaxing poolside. All of the arrangements for activities were handled seamlessly - from the moment we arrived, the relaxation began. Prana del Mar creates an environment that allows the unfolding of each layer - a magical place with the comfort and ease to delight all of your senses and restore your inner being. We enjoyed every moment.
- Susan Rubin, retreat leader, director of Sage Yoga at The Gym, Armonk, NY
