Last year I fell in love with the South of Italy, more precisely the area called Salento, in Puglia.
Salento, in Puglia -Apulia- is the very South of Italy, sometimes described as the "heel" of the Italian "boot". A yoga holiday suitable for a group of friends, singles or families with kids.
Located in thirty-two hectares nature reserve, Riva di Ugento Camping Resort, immersed in the greenery of a splendid pine forest, directly overlooks the Ionian Sea and has an enchanting beach of fine white sand that extends along one of the most suggestive stretches of coast in Salento.
I completed Maitri's Ayurvedic Autumn cleanse and felt so much lighter and connected to my body's rhythms afterwards. This was my third cleanse and with every time, I become more harmonious with my digestion and am taking much better care of myself, my diet. We also practised some lovely nourishing rituals such as warm oil massage that I continue to do now. The morning yoga is super-supportive of this journey, as is the mid-cleanse check in where we can vent if anything is bothering us! Changing my diet has taken a lot of dedication and I couldn't do it so well without Maitri's wisdom, support and care. I'm already looking forward to the next cleanse in a strange kind of way! It shows me how to be more simple with my diet and has helped heal some addictive patterns such as comfort eating. I still do this now and again, but notice it much more readily and I have more compassion for myself, too. Thank you so much Maitri! Bayari B.
Yoga with Maitri is a gentle encouraging experience. There is a saying that when we do not feel motivated we need to be disciplined. The 6 consecutive morning yoga course offers a supportive environment to set up a productive day. The worksheets were informative and an aid to reflection on the process. Our cat, Pascha an avid Zoom yoga fan, who had 100% attendance thoroughly enjoyed himself and is enjoying more free spaces to explore! Danjia C.
Another wonderful workshop with Maitri, a combination of kundalini yoga, meditation and information on how to declutter your home and yourself. As usual, well organised, informative, supportive, caring and very professional. Thank you Maitri! Sue M.
I met Maitri few years ago and my life has changed since then. I fall in love with her way of teaching kundalini yoga and the meditation sessions. I really recommend Maitri if you want to change your life too. Francesca C.
I have been coming to Maitri’s class for a number of years now and I love all her classes. Maitri is very passionate about Kundalini yoga and I leave her classes feeling calm and grounded. She addresses all aspect from physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I am very grateful to Maitri for introducing me to Kundalini yoga, with the wealth of knowledge and guidance that she brings to each session. Kamla C.
Maitri is a beautiful soul with a calm nature, she is also very kind and caring. Maitri has opened up a whole new world for me through meditation and Herbal Ayurveda. The herbs in particular have had a profound effect on my physical and mental health. I'd highly recommend her services Jade P.
I took part in the summer ayurvedic and kundalini cleanse with Maitri for the first time this year and am very pleased that I could be a part of this supportive and caring group of people.
Maitri is an excellent teacher, providing information, tips, explanations and encouragement on many areas of ayurveda and kundalini. Aligning the two is personally the perfect combination for feeding, motivating and healing the body, mind and soul, increasing awareness and mindfulness.
After completing the 8 days I feel centred, content and at peace and will take part in the Autumn cleanse this year, something I can only recommend to everyone who feels the need to reassess their lives, their habits and themselves. Thank you Maitri for providing a safe and welcoming space for all of us.
S.M From Germany
I entered into this experience with an open mind and a heavy heart. I knew I had some healing to do.
Maitri's kindness softened my heart and allowed me to be kinder to myself. Her modeling, guidance and care is real.
The cleanse and meditation practice gave me permission to observe triggers and to let go of my reactive nature. In slowing down, listening and limiting distractions, the body tells you what it needs. The body is a reflection of the mind's condition; the mind seeks peace. It isn't about finding a cure, it's about finding balance, letting go and discovering the joy in living. K.D From Savannah US
I’ve been seeing Maitri once a month for Ayurvedic consultation. It’s been very informative & I’ve made some significant changes in my diet & routine, that combined with the herbs are helping my digestion. My skin colour has improved & my eyes are no longer puffy. Very useful to know the appropriate way to eat for each of our ‘types’!
'I'm used to doing yoga in a group. As a form of exercise mainly. So it was an utter delight to recently have the care and loving attention of Maitri 1:1. Her professional, sensitive and knowledgeable approach was sublime. Working with a specific area within the body to explore and focus on was truly healing and opening. I can truly recommend her without hesitation to anyone interested in their own connection to body, heart, mind, soul & spirit.'