May 9, 2018

“Who could I trust to have the sensitivity and awareness to create a bespoke retreat for a group of mature adults that were all new to yoga, meditation and vegan food? …”

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May 9, 2018

May 3, 2018

"... Your good humour and our gatherings at your dinner table will always be special to me..."

May 3, 2018

“…you had obviously given a lot of thought as to how best to introduce us to the yoga principles. My memories of the retreat will always centre around your care and support as we applied ourselves to such a new discipline and to observing the noble silence. …”

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May 3, 2018

Couple, both in their 70ies, new to yoga and meditation ...

May 3, 2018

“… In summary the days spent with you were tremendously beneficially, peaceful, informative, fun. We will treasure and keep with us for the coming years our very short time with you, THANK YOU BOTH.”

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May 3, 2018

Feb 7, 2017

Gertrud on yoga - spa.kitchen meets Gertrud

Feb 7, 2017

My yoga is gloriously feminine, chaotic and alive with connection. It reaches for the light in the earth, our source, our nourishment. Physically, it builds strength in the hips, the legs and the back. Bringing to us a sense of support, of being held....

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Feb 7, 2017

Nov 1, 2016

"For me Yobaba has been life changing. ..."

Nov 1, 2016

"...In a safe and nurturing environment I was allowed to be myself and trust that I wasn’t alone in my journey. For the novice (like me) or for the well versed in spiritual practice, Gertrud and her team are incredibly generous in their time, learning, and most importantly of all; their hearts. ..."

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Nov 1, 2016

Oct 13, 2016

"...The yoga and meditation was fantastic ..."

Oct 13, 2016

"...I really noticed my energy levels increase and my body feel lighter during my stay. The yoga and meditation was also fantastic. It lifted a heavy weight off my shoulders, and I felt truly cleansed after every session...."

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Oct 13, 2016

Oct 12, 2016

"I feel very lucky to have discovered Yobaba and the transformative power of Gertrud's daily practice ..."

Oct 12, 2016

"... Perfectly complementing the yoga and meditation was Gertrude's food, which was not only seductive in its visual appeal, but unexpectedly delicious and satisfying given the absence of any meat, dairy, gluten or refined sugar - I had no idea that food could be so delicious at the same time as being so nourishing! ..."

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Oct 12, 2016

Oct 9, 2016

"... The whole of Yobaba is a living, breathing be-ing place of mindfulness, love and nurture ..."

Oct 9, 2016

Gertrud's yogic practice is beautifully breath focused, pulling the awareness into the body, and empowering the mind to use its capabilities for the good of the Whole being. Her meditations are complex in their simplicity and delivered with absolute love and grace. ....

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Oct 9, 2016

Oct 6, 2016

"... a raw vegan diet that not only fills you up but tastes and looks amazing!!..."

Oct 6, 2016

Testimonial from an "active full on carnivorous male" ...

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Oct 6, 2016

Gertrud's "...holistic approach makes for a deepy therapeutic, meditative routine...."

Oct 6, 2016

Independent review by Queen of Retreats, one of the top 10 health & wellbeing websites according to Stella Magazine, praises Gertrud and her team at Yobaba Lounge.

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Oct 6, 2016

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