Reviews From Past Participants

I attended the Yoga Teachers Training at Sak Beh Yoga. Our lead Instructor, Nara is an incredibly knowledgable, patient, and kind teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the teaching program and gained valuable knowledge from her and other instructors. while the program primarily focuses on Hatha Yoga, you’ll also delve into Yin, Restorative and Vinyasa an Ashtanga. The staff members are exceptionally nice and supportive, and the food provided is not only healthy but also delicious. Despite having dietary restrictions the chef was accommodating . this experience definitely went beyond my expectations.

Azin Ghourchian
March 2024

I cannot explain how life changing this experience was. The food itself was OUTSTANDING. My teacher, Nara taught us the classical hatha yoga asanas and put us through a spiritual boot camp for 17 days. If you take this course you will come out with more than a certificate to teach yoga, but you will be able to share ground breaking knowledge that could change the world. The care and love they put into this course really shows and the Sak Beh team went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. The activities really kept us interested like cacao ceremony, temezcal, full moon ceremony and sound healing. I cannot recommend them enough!

Nikki Walsh
March 2024

What a wonderful place to disconnect from the world and connect with yourself! if you are looking to find inner peace and grow by getting to know new traditions, cultures and mindful practices, this is your place to be! thank you Emma and the team, you became family in only a few days!

Sarah Ruppen
April 2024

My experience at the Sak Beh yoga and meditation retreat was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived until the day of departure, every detail was meticulously organized, creating a seamless and enjoyable retreat. The team’s hospitality made us feel like a part of the family, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout our stay.

Nestled in the heart of a beautiful jungle, the natural surroundings provided a serene backdrop to our journey of self-discovery. The calming atmosphere allowed for a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The culinary experience was a delightful surprise, with fresh and delicious meals prepared by a skilled chef. Expressing our gratitude to the chef became a daily ritual as we indulged in nourishing and flavorful dishes that added to the overall sense of well-being.

The yoga classes were thoughtfully tailored to accommodate participants of all levels. Beginners felt at ease with accessible modifications, while more advanced practitioners found the sessions challenging and rewarding. The well-balanced itinerary ensured a mix of fun activities, time for self-reflection, and moments to connect with the natural surroundings.

One of the retreat’s highlights was the Temazcal ceremony, a transformative experience that left me feeling rejuvenated and reborn. The four days at Sak Beh felt like a week-long vacation, striking the perfect balance between engaging activities and moments of relaxation.

The intentional lack of Wi-Fi in the rooms encouraged a digital detox, providing a rare opportunity to disconnect and fully immerse in the retreat experience. While Wi-Fi was available in the cafe area, I found the break from constant connectivity to be refreshing and conducive to a deeper sense of mindfulness.

The only drawback was the absence of air conditioning in the rooms. However, considering the minimal time spent in the accommodations, it was a minor inconvenience easily outweighed by the overall experience. Embracing an open-minded approach, I saw it as an integral part of the holistic experience rather than a significant drawback.

Upon returning home, I noticed a tangible shift in my mental state – a newfound calmness that lingered long after the retreat concluded. I am deeply grateful to the Sak Beh team for curating such a remarkable experience and highly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking a transformative journey of self-discovery and relaxation.

Natalia Polishchuk
Dec 2023

         What a beautiful place!

The jungle was such a beauty and Emma, who is in charge of making sure all goes well, does exactly that.

I was able to reach out to Emma with questions prior to arriving and she was always so helpful, always! I was very grateful to have been here. Instructor, Naia, is an absolute gem: so flexible with her teaching styles and always met us students where we were, spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, and in more ways I can list here.

I loved practicing and learning asana and meditation from Naia. It was magic! I am grateful to have met such wonderful staff and the other students who were there were just beautiful people.

I love getting to learn about YOGA and live in yoga in such a beautiful jungle, eating beautifully crafted and prepared vegan and vegetarian foods. Thank you, chefs! The school really cares about our well-being while we are there. It is hot, and the staff and chefs always strategically plan what they will feed us; I felt that the entire time. I felt a great cleanse during the process and even after.

There are also other people who come in to enlighten this experience and the learning that takes place. I appreciate meeting everyone who made my certification possible.

This is more than just becoming a yoga teacher, it’s really about connecting with the world, and its surroundings and realizing that many of us want the same things, peace, beauty, connection, and serenity.

Thank you, Sak Beh Yoga!

Ambar Jimenez
July 2023

Thanks to the entire team for such a memorable & amazing time!

Sam
Aug 2023

Thank you, Sak Beh Team!!
Your compassion & dedication do not go unseen. 

Thank you, Monse & Elihud for the delicious food nearly always completed with dessert 🙂

Katie
Aug 2023

Yoga teacher training at Sak Beh was a truly unique, transformative, and unforgettable experience for me. Naia is an absolutely amazing teacher, sharing, passionate, inspiring, and just a beautiful person inside and out.

Sak Beh Yoga is located in a stunning jungle setting with a private cenote.

The property is organized with great respect for nature, everything is done ecologically, ergonomically, and in good taste.

After sunset, the entire property is lit up with night lights, which is very atmospheric along with the sounds of the jungle. I also liked that different spaces were used for theoretical and practical lessons, which gives each lesson a special touch.

I am not a vegetarian, so I was a little skeptical about a vegetarian diet for me, I thought it would quickly bore me. But that’s not possible at Sak Beh, where chefs Elihud and Monse create culinary delights for every meal. For 15 days, not a single dish was repeated! Everything was very tasty, nourishing, and beautiful!

Emma is a great organizer! She will take care of everything, is always in touch, is attentive to details, and will help to solve any problem easily and efficiently.

The program is designed for a small number of people, which makes this space very chamber and personal. And because it’s a full immersion experience surrounded by like-minded people, it quickly became a community of friends.

Special extras: Temazcal and all collaborations with Saul and Magali.

Much gratitude, appreciation and love to Naia, Emma, Erandi, Eivie, Monse, Elihud, Chicharron, Saul, Magali.

Nadia
July 2023

Such a treat to go into the Mexican jungle and immerse yourself in the world of yoga, with dedicated teachers and your own private cenote to swim in!

Then Monse and Elihud prepare the most amazing vegan meals, catering to special needs and with small delicious surprises like agua de frutas during classes or refreshing paletas after yoga.

Emma will make sure everything is the way it should be and pays attention to little details, from thoughtful welcome presents to beautiful ceremonies and immersion in Mexican culture.

But the stars of the show are of course the one-year-olds – Eivie and Chicharrón, always hanging around, ready to play and make you smile!

Highly recommend!

Sara
June 2023

Emma & Sak Beh Staff,

Thank you for such a loving, personable, & wholesome experience. I feel nothing but gratitude!!

Thank you for the most delicious meals, for taking care of us, and for our lovely teacher Naia, one of the most amazing experiences of my life!

River
June 2023

Thank you so much for all of your amazing hospitality, care, and love. Your calm and lovely souls got me through! The food was absolutely amazing and the environment was calm and inviting 🙂

Thank you for finding Naia the greatest teacher on this planet. Best of luck and lots of love to you all!

Jackie
June 2023

Dear Emma and the whole team, I truly want to thank you for ALL YOUR CARE. You guys are such beautiful souls!

I want to thank you all. It was hard, but I think I have achieved my deepest pain as well and that gives me the strength to take important steps and decisions further.

Thank you so much!

Anonymous Yogi 
2023

I had an amazing training with Paraiso Yoga that successfully prepared me for teaching yoga right out of my training. I feel so thankful to have experienced Nara’s clear & beautiful training that reflects the years of experience & passion behind her teachings.

Isabelle-Yvette
Jan 2023

I’m beyond grateful for this course. I had a great time with all the participants and learned a lot from Nara and Dada.

Nara is a very experienced teacher and is the reason I decided to do this course, and I was not disappointed.

I now look at life differently, I have a greater understanding of the yogic philosophy, which I’m now slowly adopting to, as well as of how our bodies work, and my alignment which now is a thousand times better! It was overwhelming at the time, but now when all the information had time to sink in, it changed me for the better. So thank you so much both of you!! 

Sofie

It was truly an amazing experience from start to finish, hugely informative, really engaging and totally transformational – I feel fully equipped and most of all excited to put into practice all that I have learned.

Nara and Dada are wonderful teachers and I feel privileged to have learned from them.

It was a life-changing experience and I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Rosa Melody

What a life change! Narayani En Sayulita and Dada Satyamitra were incredible!

The training with them makes so much sense. It is a journey full of Love, Compassion, Joy, Knowledge, and a lot more. My vision of the world has changed, and I deeply understand now why breathing, relaxing, meditating, eating healthy, and practicing yoga are important in my daily life. It allows me to find peace, balance, energy, concentration and so much love for myself.

My goal was not to become a teacher as soon as I finished my training but to practice the postures better. Well, this was only a part of the training, I learned way more! I was not expecting this at all and I am so happy to have done it in this beautiful place at paraíso yoga.

Anonymous Yogi

A wonderful experience!
Thank you!

Kelly
Aug 2023