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Testimonials Retreats
"I came all the way from Canada and it was a really big step for me to fly all the way here by myself for my first solo trip ever. Everyone in the group were beautiful humans and Karol made us all feel like a little family.. I loved the structure of the retreat and that we were able to work on our own goals while being together. It was everything I thought it was going to be, such an amazing experience!
I learned so much form pushing myself out of my comfort zone and I'm so glad I did it!"
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Grace Lounsbury, Canada
​The Conscious Living
"I loved the holistic approach to this retreat, it was definitely not just yoga. The workshops and the food were really outstanding! I feel super calm and energised after this retreat. One of my favourite moments was one of the meditations that we had, I felt so connected with myself and so good..I hope I can take this experience with me and integrate it into my life!"
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Simone Krieglmeier, Germany
The Conscious Living
"Just thank you so much Karol! This retreat was the perfect balance between time for ourselves, Yoga, workshops...and amazing food! I wouldn't change anything about it! I specially loved the dynamic meditation, it was definitely my highlight!"
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Laura Thiel, Germany
The Conscious Living
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made it easy to be brave (to share and work on ourselves) by providing such a loving and trusting atmosphere... I would definitely come back to do this again, as I'm sure there still so much to be learned!"
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Jeannine Sommerau, Switzerland
The Conscious Living
"Thank you for this experience, this retreat made a lot of things clear for me, it set me free and I feel that I am more open to myself and others. Something has shifted and I am forever grateful for this!"
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Rachel Grant, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"Just simply one of the best retreat I have EVER attended!"
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Nathalie Berchtold, Austria
The Conscious Living
"This was the most unique and eye opening experience I have ever had. Through all the classes and workshops I was able to find my way back to myself. I will hold on to this experience and all the people I have met very dearly. If you feel like you're stuck in life and you need a change this is it. Thank you!"
Manon Billiet, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"I don't want to go home! That's how good the retreat has been for me.. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone during the incredible breathwork sessions and went deeper into my yoga practice. The food was absolutely outstanding! There was also a good balance of free time and activities.. Thanks for this Karol!"
Kat Bubien, Uk
The Conscious Living
"I loved all the breath work and learning something new during the workshops. The hikes to the beach were breathtaking, the food AMAZING, the yoga classes were wonderful.. overall a blessing I found this retreat and I have much gratitude in my heart for all you've done to make it extra special. Thank you dearly!"
Jaime Ponson, USA
The Conscious Living
"This retreat was a beautiful combination of different approaches for self development. I already loved the program when I checked the website but everything was really even better than I could have hoped for. It was a very satisfying experince that brought me and my daughther closer together. Thank you Karol!"
Manuela Clercx, Belgium
The Conscious Living
""This retreat is really not just another yoga retreat. Karol created a safe place to reconnect with yourself and explore something new. Thank you for this magical experience!"
Gesa Franke, Germany
The Conscious Living
"Karol is a very sweet, warm, and passionate person. The lessons with Karol are fun. She has a soft voice and is happy to help you when needed. The food was AMAZING! You will leave the retreat with a good feeling, fully charged with new energy, relaxed, and ready to move forward :) I definitely recommend this retreat!"
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Emilie Sabbe, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"Wonderful retreat taught and delivered with kindness and love. The food was amazing and Karol is an excellent teacher and an amazing person! Truly recommend it!"
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Ana Fonseca, Portugal
The Conscious Living
"It was a great experience to join this retreat! It really helped me to improve my daily practice and develop myself..I loved the daily yoga sessions and afternoon workshops..and the food was just outstanding!"
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Lisa Rueb, Germany
The Conscious Living
"I loved every minute of the retreat. Karol made everyone feel extremely welcomed and it was obvious she put a lot of thought and effort into the organisation. It was 100% what I needed to recharge and reset from my stressful work. I am definitely coming back again!"
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Cagla Aydin, Turkey
Morocco Escape
"This was my first retreat ever and it's been an incredible experience. It felt like there was a purpose on us being here together as a group and it was very easy to get along. A great mix of yoga and activities. The food was incredible and I leave feeling energised and more aware of myself and my thoughts. Karol is a brilliant teacher. Thank you!"
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Beth Oddy, England
Morocco Escape
"This is my second retreat with Karol, I have been in The Conscious Living with her in October last year. This retreat brought together mindfulness, body awareness and overall good vibes! It was the perfect mixture of activities, surf and yoga. A gorgeous way to spend a week in an otherwise dark and cold winter at home. Be ready to make some friends and simply enjoy the good things in life!"
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Manuela Clercx, Belgium
Morocco Escape
"This retreat was a very wholesome experience. We had a lovely group of women and lots of fun! During the yoga, breathwork and journaling exercises we could focus on ourselves and learn a lot from it. The surfing, pottery workshop and trip to Essaouira added a touch of fun and adventure! Overall, it was the perfect escape and I would definitely come back again, thank you Karol!"
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Axelle Verhoustraeten, Belgium
Morocco Escape
"The retreat was very well organised, the balance between activities was perfect and the location amazing! I loved the connection between surf, yoga, breathwork and pottery. The food was also prepared with much care and had a good mix of local and international flavours. Overall I felt that the retreat was a good balance between energising activities and meditation/personal development."
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Patricia Domingues, Portugal
Morocco Escape
"A perfect week to prioritise your mind and body in a safe and encouraging environment. Thank you Karol!"
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Alix Billiet, Belgium
Morocco Escape
"This was my first retreat and exceeded all of my expectations! I found so much peace and calmness within myself and made so many great connections. You did much more for me than you will ever know! Thank you!"
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Laura, Austria
The Conscious Living
"I would recommend this retreat to any person who needs some time off to reset and find balance. The days are very well organised and you have yoga classes, meditations, workshops and time for yourself. After these 5 days I feel lighter and filled with energy, I'm ready to go back to my life with very good vibes! This is something everyone should experience once! The group dynamic was also very nice, Karol created a trusting environment for all of us."
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Constance, France
The Conscious Living
"It was my first retreat and I loved the experience. A perfect mix of yoga, meditation and personal development workshops. Karol opened a great space for connection and trust. Everyone in the retreat was so kind and open-hearted. I loved the variety of workshops that helped me to learn personal development tools. I would highly recommend this retreat to everyone!"
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Britta, Germany
The Conscious Living
"The retreat was absolutely AMAZING - it was a perfect mix of yoga, self-development and rest & relaxation in such a beautiful setting. Karol is an incredible teacher and I learnt so much from her - she goes above and beyond to make the retreat such a wonderful experience. I loved the yoga sessions, workshops, surfing, the massage and the beach meditation. The food is of such a high quality - every meal was absolutely delicious and the chef went to great lengths to accommodate my dietary requirements. I would highly recommend this retreat - it's such an enriching experience."
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Eimear, Uk
The Conscious Living
"Thanks Karol, you made this week a very special one. Just really a great experience! Intense and easy, deep and light at the same time, so much more than "just" a yoga retreat! "
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Verena, Germany
The Conscious Living
"I started from zero and I've learned so much about myself, about my patterns but most of all about the strength of yoga, pranayama & meditation. This retreat made me realise I want for sure more of this in my life. Karol is such a nice and gentle person. She makes me feel comfortable even at some uncomfortable situations and postures out of my comfort zone. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone! I have had such a great time here because everything was perfect, the yoga, the food was fantastic, the location, the environment and vibe, the surfing and massage, the music and last night celebration. Thank you!"
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Alice, The Netherlands
The Conscious Living
"This retreat felt like a gift I gave to myself. I liked the combination of activities and free time to myself. The yoga, meditation & pranayama sessions were super high level but still easy to follow even if you're a beginner. It was great to connect with different nationalities and to experience that in a way we are all sort of similar in our stories, wishes and needs. This helped to shape a bond between the group, everyone was so nice and respectful. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone!"
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Alieke, The Netherlands
The Conscious Living
"This was an incredible experience and a worthy investment of my time. There was a perfect balance of activities and also time to truly rest and soak in the wonderful environment. It gave me a better understanding of the beauty of yoga. Karol set such a wonderful atmosphere for connection within the group. She also challenged us all in our yoga routine and taught us how to apply the insights of the retreat into our daily lives. This experience will stay with me for a very long time. I am very grateful for it!"
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Gbemi, USA
The Conscious Living
"I wanted to say that I'm so grateful for everything you taught me and for guiding me/us with so much gentleness and nurturing energy. For me this was exactly what I needed without even knowing it. Thank you for everything, you're a very inspiring person. I hope we will meet again!"
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Lotte, The Netherlands
The Conscious Living
"I'm so grateful for this incredible experience, it was a relaxing, yet energising and inspiring retreat. I've met some amazing women and there was a great group vibe. I've tried a lot of new things and went out of my comfort zone. I've also learned so much and came to several insights about things in my life. It was the best week so I wanted to thank everyone that took part in making this a memory I will cherish forever!"
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Gael, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"A truly incredible experience! Prior to the retreat I had quit my job and gone through some personal challenges: my grandpa passed away, I had a break up and some other stuff. I felt that I needed time to be free, to enjoy moving my body and connect myself. During the course of the week I rediscovered my inner joy. Met Incredible people, shared wonderful moments and amazing meals!"
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Emma, USA
Wild Is She
"I really loved sharing this amazing well thought out retreat with Karol and great like minded people. The location made it even dreamier and the food was out of this world! Morning yoga lessons, great workshops, meeting great people, it all made this an experience I will never forget!"
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Pauline, The Netherlands
Wild Is She
"Karol created a very safe space for us to share and feel vulnerable. The retreat was super well structured and planned out. We got served the absolute best food ever! Not to mention the amazing workshops. I feel completely nourished after this and I feel like I've learned so much about myself in such a short period of time.. Karol managed to create a beautiful week and to bring together a likeminded group of amazing women!"
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Gauke, Belgium
Wild Is She
"This retreat taught me a lot about having a routine, it helped me to awaken my senses and connect my body and mind in a way I never did before. The programme has been really well thought out and gives such a nice range of practices that fill you up again in a lovely self caring way. Thank you do much!"
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Jess, Uk
Wild Is She
"This was my first retreat ever and I really enjoyed this experience, so it definitely won't be my last! The people I've met during this retreat were truly incredible, we all had different stories to tell but somehow were connected by the same purpose. I loved all the activities and found the whole concept very creative! A shoutout to the retreat chefs as the food was absolutely amazing! I can only recommend it!"
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Claire, Belgium
Wild Is She
"I feel so much better about my life after this retreat, it's like I am on my way to transformation. I still don't know how but I feel so connected to myself after this experience. Karol gave the the enthusiasm to continue practicing yoga everyday and to continue with this healthy routine. I only wish I could've stayed longer! I know this retreat gave me the start of something new. Everything was perfect, the best week ever for me!"
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Edith, Belgium
Wild Is She
"I had such an amazing wholesome experience connecting to myself and all the wonderful women who joined this retreat. Karol has created a safe space for us to share, learn and be creative and free! From the most amazing food, restorative Yoga & meditation sessions to the creativity workshops, everything was so wonderfully planned out and I always felt very looked after and supported. Thank you Karol!"
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Marie, Germany
Wild Is She
"This retreat was a bliss! The perfect combination of Yoga & Meditation along with other workshops that I had never tried before. The food also was absolutely amazing! I felt very taken care of and the retreat was super well planned. I am feeling very grateful for this unique experience where I've met wonderful people in such a beautiful setting guided and held by our amazing and powerful Yoga instructor Karol! Thank you so much!"
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Clemence, France
Wild Is She
"The experience of sharing a week with total strangers can be a little intimidating at the start, but trusting the process is the key. I'm so glad I took this step outside my comfort zone. This retreat was the perfect balance between having moments for yourself and having activities in group. There was time to learn, share, reflect, practice conscious Yoga, rest and actively take care of ourselves. The venue was simply beautiful and so unique, the food was out of this world! This was an amazing week with amazing women and I'm so grateful for it!"
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Teresa, Portugal
Wild Is She
"Karol has created a safe space to share, feel your emotions and experience such an amazing retreat, this retreat has left me feeling so inspired and nourished!"
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Stefanie, Switzerland
Wild Is She
"This retreat was such an amazing experience, working on myself with such and amazing group of women has left me feeling recharged! This was exactly what I needed! It was amazing how Karol was able to adapt the lessons and workshops to the mindset, needs and level of the whole group. Thank you so much Karol I will be back!"
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Emma, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"I really enjoyed this retreat, it was truly the perfect setting! I felt that everything was really well organised without being rigid, allowing for some flexibility. Karol is an extensively experienced Yoga teacher and I learned something new from her in every Yoga class and personal development workshop. Connecting with the other amazing people I've met during the retreat has helped me give meaning to the exercises and reflect on myself and the thing I need to work on. The food was amazing, delicious and satisfying! Thank you Karol & the team!"
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Laura, Uk
The Conscious Living
"This week was challenging for me, but amazing and enlightening at the same measure! Everything we learned this week was delivered in such a relatable and caring way. I feel so lucky to have learned so much from you. I know there's still a long way to go on my self work, but as you said: you have all the resources within yourself! This really stuck with me and was so comforting. Thank you so much Karol!"
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Hymke, The Netherlands
The Conscious Living
"Karol has created the perfect environment for a coming together of like minded people. The location was absolutely stunning and the food just wow! Karol is a beautiful caring teacher, although the classes were challenging I felt thoroughly assisted through her instructions and attentive care. This was a truly magical experience and one I will hold on in my heart for a very long time. Thank you Karol!"
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Judith, Ireland
The Conscious Living
"The whole experience of this retreat has exceeded my expectations in every way. I felt like I could let my guard down and be fully present at this magical location, with wonderful women I've met, held and supported by Karol and her amazing team. I have experienced lots of love, sisterhood and a very happy belly with all the good food! Thank you Karol!"
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Sytske, The Netherlands
The Conscious Living
"I came to this retreat without any expectations and was nicely surprised to find myself in a place that was more beautiful and inspiring than I had imagined. The group of amazing people, the beautiful surroundings and the delicious food combined with great yoga classes and a very well scheduled program made this an unforgettable experience!"
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Carol, Germany
The Conscious Living
"This week has been so amazing for me! It's difficult to describe how this has helped me but I will try. Karol, you're so kind and giving.. this retreat has made me reflect a lot about myself, how I view myself and my life and how it is within my power to make a change. You gave me such a wonderful gift in the NLP workshop that I will never forget. This retreat was a really amazing combo between time for fun, time for reflection, yoga practice, personal development and healing workshops. I am greateful for this week, for meeting you and all the beautiful women I met this week. This was excatly what I needed, so thank you!"
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Athina, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"It's always a little anxious for me to meet new people with whom I will share a lot with, but Karol has this beautiful energy humming around her and being the glue who hold us all together. She created a safe space for us to connect with ourselves and with others. The NLP workshop was such a highlight and although the breathwork was a bit challenging for me I truly enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone. For that I'm truly grateful!"
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Peggy, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"Having done the Conscious Living Retreat before with Karol I wanted to try out another retreat with her with a different mix of activities. This retreat was a great mix of learning how to surf along with developing my yoga practice and meeting a great group of people from around the world. The day trip to Essaouira was a highlight and the hotel is just beautiful! It's been just wonderful to get away to some sun and warmth when it's so cold back home."
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Kathryn, Uk
Winter Escape Morocco
"I really enjoyed my time with Karol and the group.. It was such a great experience to start the day with yoga and meditation in such a beautiful place close to the sea. Karol has a great eye for beautiful places and things. I love how she shares them and her passions during the retreat. Her way of communicating was always caring and clear, always wanting the best for everyone. I felt very taken care of. Thank you so much Karol!"
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Svea, Germany
Winter Escape Morocco
"The retreat was a truly uplifting experience for me - focusing on doing good for my body, mind & soul while being in a really magical place with wonderful, inspiring people."
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Julia, Germany
Winter Escape Morocco
"It was such an amazing retreat! It was out of my comfort zone with yoga, surf, dancing... but it was so much fun and I think I will take this "step our of the comfort zone" energy into my new year. I learned so much about myself with the yoga, breathwork and journaling sessions. The group was so wonderful and the retreat perfectly balanced between the activities. Not to mention the location and the food, just simply the best!"
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Melanie, Germany
Winter Escape Morocco
"I feel very grateful to have been able to be a part of this trip and this group of wonderful people. It was such a carefree week filled with a great balance between rest, activities and self reflection. This was so a joyful experience and I only have good things to say about this retreat! I really enjoyed the connection with the other girls and that for me brought as much as the yoga and personal development. Thanks for making this happen!"
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Sofie, Belgium
Winter Escape Morocco
"My summary of this retreat with Karol:
Let the ocean be your teacher
Let your body be your teacher
Surrender to the flow
BE LOVE
The energy of the group helped me so much to feed positive thoughts, I'm forever grateful!"
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Sonja, Germany
Winter Escape Morocco
"Being a beginner level in both surfing and yoga, I first wasn't sure whether this retreat would be a little too far out of my comfort zone. But Karol is such a wonderful teacher and participating in the retreat was the best decision I could ever make! I'm leaving this place with inner peace and confidence in my growth - and a lot of wonderful new people in my heart. Thank you Karol!"
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Mirja, Germany
Winter Escape Morocco
"The opportunity to work on yourself for a whole week is simply amazing! This is my second retreat with Karol and it didn't let me down. The retreat was well structured balancing moments in group and alone, giving you the chance also for self reflection after the workshops. The hotel was simply amazing, super cozy with a beautiful patio looking over the ocean. The food was a great mix of local and international cuisine, always super fresh and healthy. The surf was super fun and the yoga and journalling sessions gave us a chance to reconnect and work on ourselves. Thank you again for another wonderful retreat!"
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Theresa, Portugal
Winter Escape Morocco
"I simply loved everything about this retreat! All my favourite activities were joined in this amazing experience! Karol is such a sweet person and an amazing teacher. She was able to gather together an incredible group of women and I am leaving this retreat with my heart full of love and joy. I can't wait for the next one!"
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Nadine, Switzerland
Winter Escape Morocco
"I'm not sure how you manage to simply be a friend without the slightest transition, there's no becoming, you just are! From day one frankly, you're a delightful human, real, accessible, while also leading and teaching and establishing a safe and comfortable space. You have a way of making it feel easy despite the unknown on our end. You're truly a wonder and the work you did during this retreat was magic. I will never forget it. Thank you for everything!"
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Talyn, USA
Wild Is She
"I'm so grateful for all you have done here. Karol has a way of creating a safe and nurturing environment you feel comfortable to share an connect. This has allowed me to experience new things and let go of others that I no longer need. The food was absolutely fantastic and I was catered brilliantly with my gluten free and dairy free request, never feeling like I was missing out which often happens in other places. Cannot recommend this retreat enough!"
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Nicola, Ireland
Wild Is She
"Thank you so much for creating this wonderful experience for all of us. I truly felt welcomed as I am, I felt as if I had arrived exactly where I needed to be, as if I could fully let myself surrender, which I did and enjoyed every second of it. I admire your caring, open personality, your authentic interest in getting to know everyone, your motivation to teach and your ability to make us all feel appreciated. I feel inspired by you in many ways, thank you a million times!"
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Marie, Austria
Wild Is She
"I don't know how to even begin telling you how very beautiful and special these last few days have been. It's been wonderful to share this intimate, vulnerable space with such incredible and inspiring women. Karol has created such a warm, welcoming and close knit community of women in less than a week. Coming here was one of the best decisions I've made, I will always remember this experience fondly I've gotten so much inspiration and life fire! Thank you so much for this, I feel like I got exactly what I came here for and so much more!"
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Lena, Uk
Wild Is She
"Well what should I say? This is my third retreat with Karol so I can only thank you again for giving me and the whole group the space to be who I am, to expand my boundaries and experience new things and to learn. You feel like a home away from home."
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Laura, Germany
Wild Is She
"I really loved being part of this retreat and the perfect mix of activities. The sound journey was a highlight for me, and the ecstatic dance was so fun! I felt a little anxious in the beginning about how this week was gonna go. But Karol made us all feel safe and cared for. Thanks for everything and specially for being so open and gentle through all of it."
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Johanna, Germany
Wild Is She
"Thank you so much for creating this safe environment for people to share and spread the love. I admire you for the person you are and all the beautiful seeds you plant in people's lives, it's so inspiring! Your energy and openness made me feel very loved and welcomed throughout the whole retreat. You transmit strength and trust to everyone around you and I loved getting to know and spending time with you this week. "
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Ana, Brazil
Wild Is She
"I can't thank you enough for creating the most amazing retreat program and for taking us in such a beautiful journey within. You're such an inspiring person and outstanding teacher, I fell so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this week. For having met of amazing, open, caring, supportive, brave and compassionate group of women you gathered. You made us all fell welcomed and you made it all so easy, like anything is possible! I feel empowered, grounded and inspired to continue the exciting path of personal development. Thank you!"
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Simone, Belgium
Wild Is She
"The retreat was such an experience of connection and openness. The breathwork sessions were a particularly experience for me. Overall, the mix of yoga, meditation, workshops and free time were perfectly balanced. Karol created a open and safe environment that enable me to process experiences and emotions that needed to be healed. Thank you!"
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Hendrike, Germany
The Conscious Living
"Thank you for the amazing experience! This was my first time trying out pranayama and meditation and your easy way to guide us made me love every minute of it. Karol is a very passionate and experience teacher and it's been a great privilege to learn from her. She made us all feel welcomed and safe with her warm and open way of being. I feel a little sad to leave this place, but excited about life. Thank you also for my roomies that have become friends for life!"
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Lore, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"This is my second retreat with Karol and it has brought me so much once again! The retreat was a perfect combination of yoga, meditation and personal development but also relaxing and connecting with everyone. The food was amazing! This week has been just amazing and something I will remember forever and hold very dearly to my heart."
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Sofie, Belgium
The Conscious Living
"This retreat has been one of the best decisions I ever mar made for myself. Upon arriving, I immediately felt connected, Karol created such a safe space for me to let go of many emotions I was holding on to. I was able to rest, process and play. Everything I needed! I created such amazing connections with the other girls and most importantly I felt connected to myself like never before! "
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Sophia, Canada
The Conscious Living
"This retreat was the perfect place to regain my energy, focus on the things I needed and to relax. Karol created such an amazing and warm atmosphere, I truly felt like it was a safe space to open up and connect with everyone and with myself. And the food was delicious!"
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Katrin, Germany
The Conscious Living
"I wasn't sure what to expect and was surprised in so many ways! The yoga classes were well thought out and the workshops were really eye opening to what we can easily overlook in life. I will take with me so many lessons and pride with what my body could accomplish this week with the challenging but also at the same time inclusive classes. Thank you for this week! "
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Kati, USA
The Conscious Living
"I loved every single minute of this retreat! Karol is an experienced teacher and passionate about passing on her knowledge. She crafted amazing classes and creative flows that somehow were accessible to all levels, from beginners to feel included and advanced practitioners to feel challenged. The food was out of this world! Thank you for an amazing and magical last evening also :)"
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Sophia, Germany
The Conscious Living
"This was such a positive and blessed experience that gave me a lot of tools to move forward with at a very difficult period of my life. Thank you for everything Karol! "
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Jackie, Uk
The Conscious Living
"I was looking so much forward to this retreat and it exceeded my expectations. This was exactly what I needed in this difficult time of my life right now and I'm beyond grateful that I had the chance to be here. I'm still processing all the beautiful moments we had together as well as all the emotions. These memories will accompany me for a very long time. Thank you for everything. "
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Geraldine, Germany
The Conscious Living
"This retreat wasn't just yoga on the mat. It was a mind-shifting experience for me. The workshops and classes were top notch and Karol has delivered all her knowledge with outstanding experience. Karol is such a dedicated teacher and lovely person, I felt taken care of in such a warm and open way that I wasn't even expecting. This retreat was what just I needed and much more! "
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Kristina, Germany
The Conscious Living