Testimonials
Our most recent retreat Creating Compassion was co-hosted by Maria Coleman and Dr. Caroline Burrow. (Scroll down for testimonials for past retreats.)
"I would fully recommend this weekend retreat. We were in a beautiful lodge in an amazing part of the country, with fabulous scenery and beaches, which we got to explore.
Our facilitators Caroline and Maria were excellent and provided a lovely safe environment and atmosphere to enjoy the retreat, yoga an mindfulness.
The food was really tasty and plentiful, fabulous homemade cakes and bread etc.
Maria and Caroline were such mindful, beautiful and considerate coordinators, they were made for the job! Hope to do this retreat again."
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
"The retreat you didn't know you needed!!"
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
"A fabulous weekend with very compassionate and considerate hosts in a wonderful location. Look forward to returning again soon. No hesitation in recommending to anyone thinking on coming to a retreat. Five star"
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
"Well balanced weekend in a lovely place. All well cared for. Buzzing with love"
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
Drumming session, Creating Compassion, Loch Meela Lodge, 2023
"I would highly recommend the weekend retreat with Maria and Caroline. It exceeded all my expectations and was a great way to step back and make more time for myself, which I will continue in the future"
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
"I highly recommend this retreat for the in sight it has given me into compassion towards myself, towards others and the receipt of compassion. This weekend will stay with me. the practices we have learned can be easily integrated into my life. Thank you so much for putting so much of yourselves into our retreat. I have really enjoyed the retreat , it was perfectly paced and has given me practically tools to enjoy my life more. I am so relaxed."
Participant, Creating Compassion Retreat,
February 2023
Florence
Refresh Errigal Retreat / Feb 2020
"Really enjoyed it from its unusual start to its finish. The relaxed atmosphere helped to reach whatever needed to be worked on. Maria knowledge is unbelievable she passes it on in such a nice way. A great and inspiring w/e! Merci beaucoup Maria."
Ramona
Refresh Errigal Retreat/ Feb 2020
"Maria created a relaxing, fun retreat, providing delicious foods & the opportunity to have reiki & reflexology treatments. The yoga & relaxation sessions were calming & invigorating. TLC for the soul! Go raibh míle maith agat, bhí sé ar dóigh!"
Josephine
Refresh Errigal Retreat / Feb 2020
"Had a great self care stay with Maria...Some great 'me time', yoga, sound therapy and lots of laughs."
Clare
Refresh Errigal Retreat / Feb 2020
"Yoga was perfect for me and I fell asleep which rarely happens! Really enjoyed the yoga retreat with Maria, I will be back next year! "
Anne-Marie
Oct 6, 2016
"Really engaging teacher, who gives thorough explanation of poses and limits. The pace is excellent for either beginner or advanced. 100%"
Meganne
April 12, 2017
"Great class. Look forward to it every week. Maria is a fabulous teacher who effortlessly caters for all needs and abilities within the class. Highly recommend"
Deborah
May 11, 2017
"Super class, very authentic style and Maria is a wonderful teacher and a beautiful person - always look forward to the class on Monday mornings. What a way to start the week!"
Maryann
October 7, 2017
"Super yoga class! If you're looking to relax physically and mentally recharge, relief from stress, some quiet time, some me time...Maria is a fantastic, professional instructor."
Elaine
(Pregnancy Yoga) Jan 2020
"I attended Maria's pregancy yoga classes. I didn't really know what to expect but have to say I am so glad I went. I suffered with a little sciatica during pregnancy. Maria was able to show me what exercises to do to help with this. My baby was lying in the oblique position so she advised and showed me different exercises to help with getting baby to move. You come away from Maria's class feeling like you have definitely stretched and worked your muscles but also feeling refreshed after the relaxing down-time where you breathe and release any tension. Maria is a pillar of knowledge and information regarding pregnancy and labour itself. Her pregnancy yoga classes offer all that hypnobirthing does and more. I would highly recommend. Attending the classes helped me recover from a traumatic first experience and achieve a VBAC the second time around."
Laura
(Pregnancy Yoga) Jan 2020
"I attended pregnancy yoga with Maria from around week 20 of my pregnancy up to around week 36. I had only ever attended one yoga class prior to this so it was very new to me. I found the class helped me to relax and I always slept better after it. The class was at a gentle pace and Maria made sure everyone was comfortable and she didn't push anyone to do anything they didn't feel comfortable with. She also gave lots of great tips about relaxation and breathing to help with the birth. The class was small and it gave me a chance to meet other expectant Mums. I really looked forward to the time to myself every week. This was my first baby and I can imagine that for an expectant mother with other children at home this time would be really beneficial!."