TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS

  • "Im truly grateful to myself for going there and to the people of Samudra for being there."

    I am short of words to describe my experience in Samudra.

    I went to the retreat alone, slightly anxious and hesitant. I left the retreat with a peaceful mind, rested, joyful, excited about life and last but not least with friends for life from all over the world.

    Mila, Luca and Jade are truly wonderful and I felt at home from the first moment. Alone time, treatments and community time were in perfect balance.

    The food looked beautiful, tasted great and was really fulfilling.

    Im truly grateful to myself for going there and to the people of Samudra for being there.

    I have recommended Samudra to all of my friends by now and I recommend it to you dear reader.

    There is a magic in Samudra that cannot be put into words, only experienced!

    - Ann, Estonia. July 2024 via google reviews

  • "If I had to describe this retreat in 2 words, it'd be HIGH QUALITY."

    I searched for more than 'just' a yoga retreat, and wanted a bit of luxury, and found the perfect retreat for me with many activities and still, lots of private time.

    The entire program was unbelievable, and very much appreciated!

    I feel like I've grown personally and spiritually in more ways than I could have imagined. I feel lighter and brighter and genuinely happier, like a huge load has been lifted from my shoulders. Like I can enjoy life again, and not be so overworked, worried, and down. I gained clarity, learned a ton about myself and others. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

    The hosts of this retreat were absolutely incredible! They took care of us as if we were friends and family.

    If I had to describe this retreat in 2 words, it'd be HIGH QUALITY.

    Samudra Retreats Gozo is the real deal and not some woo-woo group trying to make a buck. They really do care about their work, have invested a ton of time and energy in perfecting every single detail, and are very knowledgeable about so many topics. I learned SO much and feel a million times better than when I arrived.

    I am a new person because of them, and the group we had. It feels like I've made life-long friends and I'm sure we'll stay connected.

    The vegan meals were also brilliantly designed and couldn't have been more delicious. I was the only vegan there, so the cook fully accommodated me and everyone else was also extremely grateful for these delicious meals which made me happy as I love it when non-vegans eat vegan meals with pleasure. :) Sara was an uber talented cook, just wow!

    I'm so grateful for this experience!

    - Jessica, USA. April 2024 via google reviews

  • "Every element of the experience was beautifully crafted."

    My experience at Samudra was life changing. I am so grateful for the time and space to go inward that the retreat and hosts provided. Every element of the experience was beautifully crafted, and the inclusion of multiple healing modalities and practitioners was incredible for the mind, body and soul. Thank you for creating such a warm, safe and healing place - I am forever grateful to Luca, Jade, Mila and all of the Samudra Family.

    - Melanie, USA. May 2024 via google reviews

  • "Really enjoyed practicing yoga at the beach almost every day."

    I had a wonderful time at Samudra! The hosts are very welcoming and it’s also a super personalised retreat. Really enjoyed practicing yoga at the beach almost every day. Plus the nature surrounding the retreat centre is stunning. Recommended!

    - Hannah, Netherlands. April 2024 via google reviews

  • "The memories and teachings from Samudra retreats will always stay with me. Thank you! "

    Words cannot describe how amazing my experience was at Samudra. I needed a time to relax, rest and find myself after a long time where my life has presented me with a few challenges and Samudra retreats was the right place.

    Mila, Luca and Jade are amazing, they have created an experience that I would recommend to anyone.

    The memories and teachings from Samudra retreats will always stay with me. Thank you! ❤️

    - Claudio, Italy. July 2024 via google reviews

  • "INCREDIBLE experience!"

    Samudra was an incredible experience and one which won’t leave me.

    From the incredible foods, beautiful accommodation and personalised 1-1 therapies- it is HIGH quality.

    Gozo and the surrounding Qala area is beautiful and you’re given plenty of time to rest and reflect on the work you do.

    Luca, Jade, Mila, and Sara (the chef) are incredible at what they do and are hugely knowledgeable. They truly care about what they’ve created and the result is magical.

    - Grace, U.K April 2024 via bookretreats.com

  • "If you want lasting healthy benefits for yourself and those who surround you, then come, learn, open up. "

    If you’re reading reviews to decide whether to come - stop.

    Just book it now!!

    It was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself my whole life, and I’m pretty sure my group would all say the same.

    Having access to such knowledgeable, connected, deeply spiritual teachers is actually priceless. For someone who has had such little exposure to spirituality, I found them all to still be incredibly approachable and understandable. They connected with all 8 of us (irregardless of the hugely varying levels of spiritual knowledge we had).

    I was a little daunted before coming at the thought of being with such open, aware people, but there is no pretentiousness or looking down on anyone despite how limited your steps have been in opening up to this world.

    I went from pretty much being a non-believer to being assisted into pushing pulsing energy around myself like a flippin’ sorcerer! Wild.

    But it totally isn’t all about that - it teaches you to love, heal, be a better person, repair wounds (recent or ancient) through sound, vibration, talking, meditation, yoga, eating well, reiki energy healings, reading, breathing, discussing, massage, appreciation and a whole heap more.

    The value for money is sublime.

    The course is well organised and true to its name (slow living), despite having lots of valuable sessions / things in the itinerary each day, it was never pushed or hurried and we always had 45 minutes more than we thought for everything which was a vast contrast to a lot of our lives back at home - and something our bodies and minds had been crying out for.

    If you want lasting healthy benefits for yourself and those who surround you, then come, learn, open up. Find out what else is out there and how to listen to your emotions and feelings and you will become a better person and understand and forgive others more.

    Oh - and it goes without saying - the entire thing was also Enjoyable! Lovely people, super atmosphere, beautiful location, scenery etc. I felt comforted and nurtured throughout.

    Thank you Luca for wanting to share what you have learned with people and for being such a wonderful spirit that you have attracted the most amazing set of friends and healers - the entire Samudra team are gorgeous humans and I miss you already! Thank you Jade for your generosity in time and presence and for your wisdom and questions you ask - I enjoyed opening up!

    Best wishes and love to all x

    - Doug, Austria. June 2024 via google reviews

  • "All I can say is. Go be there and experience this beautiful place."

    This place and these people changed my life.

    Luca, Jade and Mila and all the other Samudra family are beautiful warm and genuinely healing people.

    The retreat was a gift to me. I had done no research.

    The moment I stepped onto the Island I felt at peace.

    Before I went on this retreat, I was in a very dark and angry place. Full of pain and deep sadness. My everyday feelings clouded by so much fear and anger. Life had become exhausting. My mind was constantly racing. I honestly didn't know how I was going to get through another day most days.

    When I arrived, I was immediately made to feel welcome and my room was like a little sanctuary of healing energy and a space to sit in my feelings.

    I was staying in the house where we met to have our meals.

    Mila cooked such beautiful meals with love. every meal was amazing.

    I have never experienced any of the healing before so it was a new experience and one that I will forever be grateful for.

    My 1st session was with Jade - Jade has compassionate and warm heart and allowed me to feel really seen and heard without judgement or fear. It was this session I believe that allowed me the space to take a breath and lean in to this experience with my whole self.

    By day 2 I felt so different and shifted in my feelings and body. I had so many questions and felt so at peace for the first time in my life.

    Luca has the most wonderful heart and generous spirit and she was so patient with me and all of my questions. Our Healing session was something that I can't put words to or describe.

    Something shifted and since that session I have a lightness in my body and a feeling of comfort and strength that has naturally never been me. I feel it in my walk and the way I move, its like I am home.

    Morning Yoga and Meditation with Mila and Beatrice whether in the Cave or by the Sea was such a wonderous space. I am new to Yoga and meditation but previous experience made me feel very self conscious and uncomfortable. In Samudra it was more about connecting to the body and mind finding space. I have continued both since returning home.

    Mila was my mum away from home - seeing her each day and spending time with her and eating her amazing food. Mila is funny and generous and open. I felt like I had always known her.

    There are so many more parts to this amazing retreat, I don't want to detail them all here. It would feel wrong and my words would not do the place, space and people there any justice.

    All I can say is. Go be there and experience this beautiful place.

    It will change you forever and you will see why words don't do it any justice at all.

    I will love this place and these people forever.

    - Sarah, London. June 2024 via google reviews

  • "Magical & transformational -you will never be the same again"

    When it comes to describing this retreat, I am almost lost for words. I get emotional just thinking about it. This retreat has been designed with so much love, heart and soul and is not to be missed. During this retreat, we laughed, we cried, we healed. When it was time to leave, we were not the same people as we were when we arrived - we had shed old layers and identities, to make space for the new. I did the retreat two weeks ago and am still processing all the beautiful healing experiences and sessions we did. Most of the sessions take place in a magical cave in one of the farmhouses, which heightens the experience, making it more unique and enchanting. I had some of the best healing sessions of my life including the sound bath, massage therapy and energy healing - they are truly world-class. The cacao and fire ceremony was special and I absolutely loved the five rhythms dance session to both release and embrace parts of myself. I loved the yoga sessions facilitated with so much love and nurture in the cave and on the beach and the yoga philosophy and talk on spirituality was eye-opening and fascinating! The oracle card pulls during the sharing circle were a time of inner work and reflection and I had some amazing revelations which I am still processing. The delicious homemade food is vegan, organic, GF and made with so much love! The tour of the island was one of my favourite parts of the trip - Gozo is a magical little island with strong healing energy.

    Moon, U.K. May 2023 via bookyogaretreats.com

  • "If you’re considering this retreat, just book it and thank yourself later."

    I didn’t do any yoga, meditation or spiritual things before going and I wasn’t sure this retreat would be something for me. Now that I have been there I wholeheartedly think this retreat is for everyone, you don’t have to be super into yoga or any of these things before going, all you have to do is to be open to it.

    I was burnt out and on a sick leave from work.

    I wanted to go to relax and distance myself from my environment.

    I searched for retreats that was for people who are stressed or burned out. This was one of the retreats that popped up and what stood out was the location, the treatments/sessions they offered and that it was a small group.

    I liked everything about the stay, the food was good (even tho I’m not vegetarian) and the house that I was in was so beautiful (I stayed in the sea room). It was a good balance between relaxing and activities.

    The treatments we had was very good and eye-opening and the group I was with and the staff are just the best.

    Immediately when I arrived at the island I felt at peace, a feeling I haven’t had in a long time.

    I will always think of this place as my happy place going forward. I learned a lot about myself and what I want to do moving forward.

    - Monica, Norway. May 2024 via bookretreats.com

  • "Hands down the best decision I have ever made for myself in this existence."

    I needed a retreat because I felt confusion, lack of purpose, hard to find love and forgiveness for myself.

    I was called to Samudra because it offered an intimate, transformative, and spiritual experience far from home.

    Hands down the best decision I have ever made for myself in this existence.

    In just one week, this retreat has given me the power to change my life. It is truly a mind-blowingly magical, enlightening, healing, and transformational experience from start to finish, but doesn’t end there…

    Thank you, Samudra Family, for holding such a special space for me. I will be eternally grateful.

    Don’t hesitate to book Samudra Retreats. You will never be the same and will not regret it.

    • Amanda, St Louis U.S.A. July 2023 via bookretreats.com

  • "Magical!"

    This retreat was magical, and I highly recommend it to anybody looking to slow down and reconnect to the inner being.

    I have attended several retreats (some silent) and others not.

    This retreat had the perfect balance of quiet and connection with others. It was a very authentic retreat, and the leaders, Luca, Jade, and Mila, are such beautiful souls. The retreat had a 'family' feel, and this was something that I really appreciated.

    It was definitely a soul journey for me in many ways, and upon leaving the retreat, I am slowly integrating everything I learned into my life. The food was delicious (thank you, Mikayla), and the accommodation was beautiful (as was the island itself.) Despite being in different parts of the world, I made some new 'soul' friends I know I will remain connected with.

    Such a deep sense of love and gratitude for everyone that makes this retreat possible. I wish everyone could have the chance to experience something like this (at least one time in their life.)

    I plan on returning next year for my annual retreat.

    • Danielle, Hong Kong. July 2023 via bookretreats.com

  • "A great experience! A must!"

    I felt that I was holding onto a lot from my past and wanted to enter this new life of mine free of fear.

    I feel that I did a lot of healing, I also felt healthier for the food I was eating and doing yoga every day. I felt more connected to myself and the earth as I got to swim in the ocean every day.

    Very welcoming and knowledgeable people run this retreat. They work had to make sure everyone is feeling their best and has everything they need. They are very compassionate and understanding.

    • Giulia, U.K. August 2023 via bookretreats.com

  • "Where Magic happens!"

    When people who vibrate in the frequency of love decide to use their gifts to assist others in their spiritual journey, magic happens!

    Thank you Luca, Jade, Mila, Iris, Beatrice, Michaela, Kevin, for creating a space that allows those who attend your retreat to open and nourish the connection with Spirit.

    I'm forever grateful for this experience and for crossing paths with all of you. I'm sure it's not the first time, and won't be the last.

    Namaste, xxx

    • Blanca, Cyprus. July 2023 via bookretreats.com

  • "Out Of This World."

    A beautiful accepting atmosphere. Very individualized/ person centered. Caring for the whole experience. The most breathtaking setting making you take the deep breaths taking in such beauty. You can’t help but naturally slow down. I will never forget my week with Samudra - if you’re thinking of it just book !!!!

    • Anonymous. September 2023. via bookretreats.com

  • "Such a wonderful experience "

    This retreat is such a gem! The food was fantastic, the women running this retreat truly care and I think that comes through. Everyone made me feel so comfortable, definitely a highlight of my trip.

    • Julia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. June 2023 via bookyogaretreats.com

  • "An enlightening adventure "

    “I loved every minute, felt so accepted and and peace. Going with no expectations got me multiple memorable experiences.”

    • Carina, U.K. June 2022. via bookyogaretreats.com

  • "A one in lifetime experience"

    I was in a very stressful phase in my life & started looking for a retreat to help me get through it.

    I chose this retreat for the slow living & being in a quite relaxed place like Gozo island.

    It exceeded my expectations & I am so happy that I chose it.

    Luca is super host & I loved everything in the retreat

    • Heba, Egypt. August 2022. via bookretreats.com