Ten day yoga retreat in Rajasthan, India

Client Reviews

It really was the most stunning, tranquil and inspirational place for a yoga holiday...I left India feeling more inspired and energised about yoga than I have ever done. So thank you a million times over for organising the best holiday of my life.

Anna

A little note to express what an absolute amazing experience I have just had in Rajasthan and to thank YOAS for the opportunity to practice yoga in such a rich and vibrant location. The first thing that struck me was the great bunch of people I had the pleasure to share my stay with. The castle itself was fantastic, the accommodation, the food and the practice space all surpassed my expectations. However the highlight of the retreat was the yoga. Rebecca smashed it! She taught a mixed ability group with such clarity and grace, keeping it interesting with the right balance between effort and ease. My practice has moved on another level. Thanks again, next time YOAS will be my first port of call.

Pauline

Rebecca is an outstanding teacher, who manages the range of experience and daily challenges of body changes with respect, warmth, understanding and flair. She is always able to offer appropriate alternatives. She’s very comfortable participating in the social parts of the retreat, without having to distance herself to maintain teacher authority. Her authority comes from exemplary and experienced practice.

Vicki

Thanks for a really amazing holiday. Stunning venue, fantastic teacher and a really good group of people. Longing to return...

Charlie

I had an amazing time, it really was a magical ten days. The Castle is truly amazing with all the beautiful flowers and sweet smelling roses. Whilst in downward dog I was faced with bluest of skies and the rooftops of the Castle. The time spent at the lake was probably my favourite if I really have to choose one, practicing yoga at sunrise as the sun rose over the lake was a very special moment, as were the stars at night as we sat around the log fire. The staff at the Castle were great.

The jungle dinner was wow!! From the darkness we came to a candle lit space adorned with fresh rose petals, a fire burning and dinner served under the stars...amazing. I have recommended you to all my fellow yogis. Thank you for offering this wonderful yoga retreat.

Tracey

The yoga retreat was absolutely amazing - the location, the staff, the yoga - I can't praise it enough! The staff were so helpful and friendly, they all have a very special place in my heart. The service was brilliant! Thank you to all them for making our trip so special...I felt very relaxed during and after the yoga sessions - particularly as we had the best view of Bijaipur from the roof top of the Castle! Absolutely stunning - couldn't have asked for a better location. Also, thank you to you and the team of Yoga on a Shoestring for organising such an amazing holiday. I truly enjoyed every minute of it!

Sarika

I loved the trip; it is very different to any other yoga holiday in India where the focus is on relaxing and typically keeps the group largely detached from local people and daily life. On this trip there were a high number of included extras and cheaply priced add-ons involving village trips, visits to a local girls school, block-printing in a nearby village. What a pleasure to meet the children and adults and get some insight into how they live, they were so welcoming. For anyone who likes having an adventure whenever they step outside for a short stroll this is great. Rebecca is an excellent teacher, a great balance of power and encouragement to try harder with a spirit of play and no sense of competition. I would definitely return to one of her retreats. Castle Bijaipur is extraordinary; a living 'Best Marigold Hotel'. I’d go back in a heartbeat! The food was very good too and the in-house shop was a jumble of delights.

Helen