Selection of Guest testimonials

"I came to Molino del Rey for a yoga holiday, a break from my hectic life. What I got was a lot more: several small breakthroughs through the barriers I had put up for myself. Neo and Ariane are wonderful, competent and warm people who know exactly what is needed, whether it is helping you to go the extra mile or giving a little space & chocolate to break the tension. This yoga week put a smile on my face that's there to stay! Namaste" Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Anouk (Holland)

"An inspiring yoga week. I would recommend it to anyone who is unsure of their path or finds themselves at a crossroads in life. It just might highlight the signpost!" Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Ann (UK).

"Was it what I expected? No, not at al, it was better! Neo is an inspirational yoga teacher and coming from a teacher that's praise indeed!! Ariane will I assume be running her own yoga courses one day as she's fabulous, caring and supportive." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Rachel (UK)

"I arrived sick, demoralized, unhappy in myself and in my spirit. Neo said to me "You are in the right place". As I'm writing this, I feel reconnected with my true self. The burden that I brought with me in coming to this yoga retreat flickered through my yoga asana practices, the meditation, the silence, my writing, the walks, the fresh water, the laughter, the interactions and the discoveries. I'm deeply convinced that I was in the right place at the right time. Namaste." Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Sandra (Switzerland)

"I think you are both great! We can see you like/love what you do and have excellent "heads" in excellent bodies. I liked also your hypnotic voice. The course of yoga is very well structured and we leave with more calm and toned bodies." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Ines (Portugal)

"I have been on typical yoga holidays before and had many classes, but I realize I have never been awakened to the pure bliss of what yoga is and it has brought my past learning together; some Buddhist meditation, therapy, dance and more. Yoga brings everyone together and inspires you to learn everyday. Although the schedule was arduous, I feel amazing and so refreshed in body, mind and spirit! Namaste." Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Victoria (UK)

"Thank you very much for encouraging me to give a try to things which I thought I would never be able to do. Your yoga teaching really has been so inspiring and helping me to establish trust in myself. Like many others, I used to be very afraid of silence, trying to avoid any silent moment in my life. So the silence practice was a real challenge to me and I feared I could not do it. But with your guidance it felt so natural, so easy and it was a beautiful experience. Thank you so much for that." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Rebecca (Germany)

"I thought this yoga trip would be about exercise and meeting interesting people. But it was so much more, thank you very much!" - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Annica (Sweden)

"Neo is like a true artist, a sculpture that lets our heart improvise without any blockings. This enables us to form in a way so powerful and he gives us wisdom, so pure. We are energy, we are body, two separate things and yet one. What Neo does is make us aware of something inside every one of us. He makes us aware of our inner light, this light is the essence of all existence. It is everywhere and Neo has the rare gift to wake up this ancient light and to make it stronger and stronger." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Jovan (Sweden)

"Thank you for the guidance of my body and soul. I'm always pushing myself to the edge and I rarely allow myself to be satisfied. I now understand the importance of listening and accepting my emotions, allowing tenderness and sometimes fear. So, now I've a lot of work to do but it is always easier to reach a goal when you know where you are going." Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Anna (Sweden)

"You are aware that I have no previous experience of yoga but the week exceeded my expectations! Loved the whole experience and need to get involved more. I think Neo is quite unique (don't let it go to your head). I think he has worked hard to structure yoga as it should be assisted by taking the time to intelligently study and understand the human body. I would not want another yoga teacher, I think Neo has a very special approach and others on the group have found him exceptional." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

 "The kindest and gentlest of yoga retreats in the most beautiful of places. I wasn't looking for any spiritual "answers" - just some peace and quiet - but I have experienced so much more. I have been on silent retreats before, but the silence here was so much kinder and gentler - allowing me space to reflect and to be myself, but within the silent support of our little community. Neo's approach to yoga asana practice was unlike anything I've ever experienced before - I have suffered from osteoarthritis in my hips for over 10 years - rather than pushing through the pain, Neo enabled me to explore what my body was capable of, without feeling "left behind" by the rest of the class. I feel physically more alive and energized than I have in a long time. Thank you so much for a thoughtful, fun retreat." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Vanessa (United Kingdom)

"Neo's unique yoga teachings and philosophy were presented in a very balanced and structured way. This created an amazing safe and secure environment in which I was able to connect with the essence of my being. Thank you for helping me 'find' me again!" - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - David  (Spain)

"I am happy that I found and attended this yoga retreat. I learnt a soft and gentle way to look at myself, to be aware of myself and to appreciate myself. The quality of the yoga teaching was very high and provided with awareness. The knowledge was shared in small steps and simple words, which I feel got deeply into my heart. For me it was important too that we got a day of 'integration' after the silence to help prepare us for going home. During the week I went through different moods, at certain moments I felt lots of tension - this happened as I was touching hidden places of my heart and uncovering issues that I have avoided to look at. Neo, thank you for your soft and devoted yoga teaching, words, look, touch and voice that went straight into my heart and for giving me a chance to cry and feel comfortable in crying. With respect. Namaste" - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Vaida (Sweden)

"I felt from the first day of the yoga retreat, through to the last, that there was nowhere else in the world I would rather be at the time. I felt I was where I should be. And that felt great!" - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Tanya (Spain)

"I came here to relax, learn more about yoga and meditation and yet I found so much more. I wanted to give myself fully, a week for myself, and with the hope to be able to bring this back with me, giving myself a new beginning - a life with better balance, with love to myself, and a peace within. Thank you Neo for helping me with this. I am taking it ALL back with me. Two words that have really stood out for me during this week very strongly are: discipline and awareness. Discipline used to have a rather negative connotation for me, but now I have embraced it and I want it to be part of my new way forward. I have found a new awareness, a new awareness in my body and I feel softer, gentler, more respectful. I think you are a beautiful soul. Namaste." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Anna (United Kingdom)

"I have very much enjoyed the yoga detox program. The yoga practices were well structured and have given me new ways to relax. It has also taught me that silence or just being silent is very powerful. I will certainly be back for more retreats." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Mireille  (Netherlands)

 
"Yoga asana practice - Excellent
Meditation/sitting/walking - Excellent
Self-development/caves - Inspirational
Group bonding - Exceptional
Guidance from the teacher - Tremendous
I had an inspirational week with the group and with the yoga teacher. With gratitude and respect." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Mark  (United Kingdom)
 
"Wow! An exceptional opportunity that I feel blessed to have experienced: to find peace, calm and openness is so special. I really needed this yoga retreat and thank my family and friends for the incredible love and support, before, during and after. I now feel stronger and more able to face the challenges ahead. I now look forward to the future, which is 'now'. I'll embrace life and my body, respecting it and others. With love." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Richard (United Kingdom)
 
"I'm now fully aware about yoga, physically, mentally and spiritually. Neo is teaching with passion and putting his heart in any of his approaches. He's so competent, experienced, real, he has made his best to make us practicing yoga safely, enjoyably and consciously. I pray for his genuine love and energy, contributing to a better world. Namaste." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Thanh (Switzerland)
 
"I love the work Neo is doing here. I have been on other yoga retreats but this one is so much more encompassing. The attention to detail and layered structure make the learning process effortless. Plus it is all taught with love, kindness, understanding, compassion and a sense of humour. Om shanti." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Jim (United Kingdom)
 
"Through this course I have found a new exciting and better way to live, learning how the combination of various yoga and meditation practices opens up the path to more spiritual awareness, the love and respect of self and those around me. I would recommend it to anybody. Thanks Neo." - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Marene (Spain)

"Thank you, this is the most enlightening experience I have had. The website does not do this course justice….. Thank you, Neo" - Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain - Gary (Wales)

"I'm really surprised that at my age (61) it is possible to change your body-feeling that much and feel long forgotten muscles anew. Thank you!" - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Beatrice (Switzerland)

"I decided to offer this week to me and Ines, in order to have some rest, and to be with each other and also to know "what is yoga after all?" Well, give and you will receive. i received enlightenment, self-knowledge, perception of myself and ability to love. WOW!" - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal  - Antonio (Portugal)

"I had a wonderful week, very helpful and inspirational in my new self-discovery/awareness journey. Thanks to you both. Love and light. Teresa." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal  - (London/Switzerland).

"I feel invigorated as if I have been on a normal holiday for 3 or 4 weeks. Thank you for having me on a 'yoga with neo' week!" - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"I hope I have 'your face inside my head' telling me to be aware. I have that this week even when I was out of the yoga classes. I really hope not to forget that. I wish for the time you will be able to have these workshops for children, mine will be the first to join. Thank you for you being yourself." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"A truly complete week - I felt nourished in mind, body & soul. I laughed, I cried & then danced! And the surroundings could not be more exquisite. For me this was long overdue." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"Neo teaches how to avoid so many errors in my 'yoga classical classes' and Body Balance system that I couldn't believe if I were not here. But most important, I find what is to be 'aware' and what is energy flowing or not flowing into your body. For someone with so much stress as me, this is a miracle." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"I thought this week was going to be about something completely different - 'doing yoga'. My conception of what yoga is has completely changed and I feel that I now know what 'doing yoga' is all about. It's about living life every day and being part of it. I've hidden for a long time, whilst often begin the centre of attention. My awareness is so different after just one week. Thank you for that. I still have a long way to go, but I actually feel as if I am on a new path and it's exiting. I want to stick with this path. Oh and also - I've been for years looking people in the eye and having 'eye contact' is important. This week I think I've really looked people in the eye for the first time ever and I will continue to do it." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"It was a great, very intensive week. I loved your yoga classes. I will always remember your strong sentences and instructions when practicing yoga." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"What a pleasure to gain such insights into all the actions that go to make up a posture. Also to learn principles to be used every day, a kind of 'internal yoga practice manual' is what you get to take away - learnt from Neo and from your own experience of each class." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"I found the yoga week with Neo to be a totally fulfilling experience. To be taught how to self-practice and to start from such a solid sound foundation was marvelous" - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal

"The whole week was very well designed, the combination of yoga, thalassotherapy and dietetic food fantastic. I have enjoyed the treatment from friendly and professional staff, the training with the hands-on-guidance from Neo and Ariane and the food in the company of great people I've met. I come away feeling worked - but more toned, more refreshed and more revistalised. As a yoga beginner myself, I would certainly recommend it." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Michelle (Spain)

"I feel very calm and physically good at the end of this week. Thank you very much for that. This week is part of the journey I'm on and a very nice introduction to more wellbeing in my life. The positive and light-hearted moods and energies during practice and time in the group were very important to me." - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal -Sabina (Switzerland)

"This week of well being gave me tools to take care and respect myself more in order to be more open also to others who I live with and care for. I feel more secure in how I can handle difficult times and to be more serene."  - Yoga Detox Holiday in Portugal - Nathalie (Switzerland)