I had decided to have a 6 months Sabbatical, during this time I wanted to learn new tools to calm my body and mind and become even more resilient to the daily stress factors. Suryalila was recommended to me by a friend, when scrolling through the retreats offered Ellens Relax & Restore Retreat absolutely fit my needs & I already felt relaxation while reading the description! Although I am not a spiritual person Ellen inspired me beyond my logic. I was concerned that I would feel like not fitting into the group, that the practices would lack research based facts and figures. However reading through Ellen's website & life-story made me confident I am with the right person - which ended up to be true! Her feeling for the needs of the group were so great, she has an aura that truly calms and relaxes. She was so thoughtful throughout the whole retreat that you really felt cared for and pampered while having enough space for yourself.
For me the biggest transformation was to learn that physical activity is the one thing my body needs, stretching & letting go in the form of Yin Yoga just as important! Severe back pain and pain in my legs is gone after a few months of regular Yin Yoga practice. I will never stop stretching my body again. Thank you Ellen - Christina F. (for work and subseque privacy reasons no surname and no picture)
