Our written reviews from past participants:

“I was looking for something different as a Yoga retreat and when I found the globeseekers I was sure it was the one for me. Denise & Chris created an active, exciting & relaxing retreat – and they ensure there is the flexibility to make the retreat our own. I have practised Yoga for some time before joining the retreat, but never Ashtanga which was a fantastic experience and something I continue to practise at home. Chris and Denise are able to teach and develop anyone from beginners to advanced ‘yogi’s’ – and you are always in control of the intensity of your practise. Acro Yoga was a new concept to me, a practise based on trust, working with others and some interesting positions…

This was a lifestyle retreat to experience new things and take in a full yogi experience. We spent some time discussing the yoga philosophy, with health/mind coaching that will help you to open your mind, think about yourself and plan your future to live a happier, healthier life. I am just starting this journey, but globeseekers has given me a head-start! Each day was packed with new experiences whether we were snowboarding, tobogganing, or simply taking in the breathtaking views of a beautiful, quiet Austrian village – from the hot tub of course. Home cooking as a group led to surprising combinations and competitions, but some of the best food I have tasted. A day felt like a week, but in the best way possible. Easily what I enjoyed the most during my stay has to be the people, globeseekers attract people with a positive, embracing mind-set and I am thankful to have shared this experience with them. Quickly we became friends and it didn’t take long before we were talking about a reunion at another retreat in the new year.” Michael from London, UK

Wow, where to start?! I was a little bit nervous coming into the retreat in Austria, because although I had heard from a friend that attended an earlier retreat that it was amazing, I was unsure I would have enough experience. However, from my very first meeting with Chris at the train station all my fears were dispelled. I felt so welcomed and accepted by everyone.

I couldn’t stop looking at the surrounding mountains and the view helped to inspire me throughout the week. I really loved the mix of yoga, outdoor activities (hiking, climbing, slack-lining), yoga philosophy, health coaching and relaxation time (spa and sauna). These activities compliment and balance each other so well and enable you to get the most out of the retreat. Denise & Chris are such wonderful people and a great team. I learnt a lot from them and they went above and beyond to make my experience so special. The food on the retreat is excellent – tasty and healthy. I met so many fantastic people during my retreat & although the my retreat was less than a month ago, I have travelled with and visited 3 of the people from the retreat already. It’s great to make connections and have fun with supportive, like-minded people.

Overall, the retreat exceeded my expectations & really inspired me to make some positive and exciting changes in my life. I cannot recommend Globeseekers enough – attending a retreat is one of the best gifts you can give yourself (or someonelse!). Thanks for everything Denise, Chris & all my wonderful ‘retreat-mates’. Sophie from New Zealand

“What an incredible 7 days –

Wow, after 7 days in the beautiful mountains of Tyrol, all I can say is that Chris and Denise have really got something special going on with their yoga retreats. From the very second I arrived, I was welcomed as if I were a long-time friend and was immediately immeshed in a group of wonderful, loving people.

Just a couple of highlights: 1. Location was beautiful 2. Food was incredible, and they went out of their way on a few occasions to account for my vegan diet. 3. Activities were just as described, with complete flexibility (like a pro yogi) to sit out or do something extra when desired 4. The people – oh man – the people that Denise and Chris draw in are really what made the trip go from phenomenal to life-changing.

I’m sitting here at home two days after the trip ended and wishing I was back with the family I made there. It was truly a wonderful time.” 🙂 – Zachary from USA

“The idea to go on a yoga retreat and to do winter sports in Austria in the same week caught me immediately. And it was even better than expected: The great winter landscape, with all the snow, the impressive Mountains and the great mixture of different Yoga styles were just perfect.

You do not need to be a winter sport professional, this is a retreat for everyone who loves being in nature and do yoga. Many, many thanks to Denise and Christian who made this week unforgettable for me. They are not only great yoga teachers, hosts, cooks and organizers but also fantastic people, and I am very happy that I have met them!”

Eva from Germany

If you aren’t interested in finding yourself with a wonderful mix of people, in an absolutely stunning location, with soul expanding activities which will change the rest of your life…. don’t join a globeseekers retreat. They’ll just end up teaching you to do yoga at your own pace in a stress free, happy environment, and feeding you healthy, yummy food. Too, after life/diet coaching they’ll leave you to your own space to relax and ponder the world and potentially a new outlook on a better life. If you aren’t the type of person to seek a better future for yourself, have deep connections with amazing people from all over the world, and make new friends in a random destination, you probably need to stay far away from this. If you aren’t really into being somewhere you are completely accepted for who you are, and loved by strangers, who will inevitably share some of the greatest memories you will ever have, and want to be your friends for life, don’t do it…

For the first time in my life, I found out what it is to step away from a mundane life , outside of my comfort zone. Years of saying what if, and most of me thinking I was never going to discover a path that led to everything… everything I’ve always thought would make for the greatest journey, and I found it all in one place… Yoga 

What’s not to like!? Everything from start to finish was so great. Denise and Chris were the most excellent hosts, I cannot praise them enough! So passionate, warm and friendly, they are absolutely wonderful people. Yoga every morning with a beautiful view of the mountains and snow activities throughout the day were incredible, everything was organised extremely well. It was my first time doing some of the activities such as tobogganing and snow shoe hiking, and the support and guidance throughout was absolutely five star. The food was amazing! Delightful vegetarian, healthy home cooked meals, you never go hungry! The service that Denise and Chris provided was above and beyond. I would definitely love to join another retreat with them again. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a unique retreat with a loving, fun, friendly atmosphere. An amazing trip that I will never forget. Thank you so much!” – Gemma from UK

“Dream break: Positives: Literally…everything! From the minute I stepped in the house and was welcomed by Denise with a huge hug I felt at home. The chalet is supercosy, and so quiet you sleep like a baby. The group was lovely – everyone with such diverse background and experiences yet with so much in common – spending the evenings together talking about life, adventures and stories was so beautiful. The activities are great, I really wanted to snowboard a lot so I skipped one day but joined the group for lunch. Snowshoeing was a first for me – tough as hell but I really enjoyed it. The yoga is done in a nice room overlooking the mountains and Chris and Denise are wonderful teachers. They provide clear instructions and teachings about yoga philosophy, giving a much more holistic view. Last but certainly not least the food.. Oh my! – the best organic food cooked with love to nourish your body throughout the week. Basically I can’t wait to go back! Negatives: The length lol – could have stayed for much longer 😉 Bibi from Italy

“6 days of bliss – Chris and Denise are absolute sweethearts. I’m really happy I decided to go for this retreat and happen to meet this 2 beautiful souls. Go with an open mind and the experience will blow your mind. There’s something about the whole experience that will make you feel like you are in a familiar and safe space with people from different phases (and age) of life and ofcourse the activities which would probably make you discover something new about you. I’ve learned so many interesting things/lessons so quickly, they would show the right tricks to get started and had an amazing story telling power to guide you, yet they were calm and humble – Thank you guys! The food was organic, delicious and surplus, so no one will ever go to bed hungry. I was joined by 2 other lovely ladies in this retreat and we all were synced from the very first time we met. The stay was very comfy. The transport was very well-connected without any delays. Denise and Chris took care of every small details, they arranged and coordinated with the other 2 ladies in the group to offer me a ride to/from Mayrhofen station. I am grateful that I had the chance to experience this and no wonder even after being home now and writing this review, all past week memories are fresh and I miss them. I will cherish them for rest of my life. Thank you! p.s. To anyone who would like to take a quick break from their daily personal/professional life and connect to themselves, go for it you won’t regret. It was 6 days of bliss!  Arindra from India

The globeseekers yoga retreat was a really nice holiday in a stunning and unique landscape. Our accommodation was a cosy farmhouse which I loved. Denise and Chris are super friendly and welcoming and took good care of us all the time. They also granted extra wishes and tried to make everything possible. Many different activities were offered, such as climbing, yoga, hiking and even a sauna and spa. Denise and Chris made the best out of each situation, even when we had rain once they took us swimming in a swimming pool instead of the lake. They even covered the fees for that. I can well and truly say that they were fabulous hosts and organizers. Our group was also awesome and I enjoyed meeting new people from different countries. Usually I am a little bit shy so I was worried that I wouldn’t fit in, but all my concerns vanished on the first day after meeting everyone. The week past by so quickly, and I returned home in the most relaxed state. I learned a lot during the week and I took home lots of food for thoughts. I can wholeheartedly recommend the globeseekers Outdoor & Yoga Retreat with Denise and Chris. Timo from Germany

Mélie and me are a young and connected couple. November 2016 we decided to make a trip. She’s a yogi girl and practices surf (not me… not so far…) What a better place than Sri Lanka she said !?

The  retreat in Sri Lanka was my second retreat with Globeseekers. The guesthouse in Mirissa was a lovely spot right in front of the beach, and I loved how we could do so many different activities with no need to move around too much: From snorkeling, to safaris, to whale and dolphin watching and surfing! We had enough free time to do a bit of sightseeing and discovering the town or spending a lazy afternoon on a hammock.  And of course, our daily yoga classes at sunset. This time Chris and Denise tough us a mix of yoga disciplines, and I got to practice Yin yoga and Rocket yoga in addition to Ashtanga, so it was nice to experience something new. They also took the time to explain the philosophy behind each discipline.

I liked the mixed group of participants from all parts of the world, and how easy it felt to connect with them and to share stories, as well as with Denise and Chris. The week went by so fast, and I came home happy for the experience, with new energy and inspiration! Can’t wait to join them again 🙂 Anna from Spain

The globeseekers retreat in Austria was just an amazing experience fulfilled with so much love from Denise and Chris! The place in Austria is a charming hut with a nice view on the mountains and a great playground to try slacklining and bouldering, relax in the sauna, hot tub and all the little corners in the garden. But more important was meeting so many great people from all over the world and connect to like-minded who just love the nature, be active and heaving lovely and deep conversations. Denise and Chris organized everything very well and we did so many great things like amazing hikes, climbing and yoga classes where I could really improve my yoga practice and also try and learn new things. It was just an inspiring retreat where people connect to each other and I just went home with a lot of positive energy and motivation for new things to come in life. I am even sure now that I also want to do a yoga teaching! Thank you for everything and I will definitely come back to Austria or maybe to Sri Lanka! Laura from Germany

A retreat in a small village in the Austrian Alps that combines Yoga with other outdoor activities? Me as a mountain lover I was sold immediately. I truly enjoyed the week with Denise, Chris and an amazing group of inspiring people. The positive energy and the relaxing mountain environment allowed me to disconnect from the daily stress, to reflect and to recharge. I especially liked the introduction to acro-yoga, I really have to try this again! And the yoga sessions in an old barn to the gentle murmur of a stream were the best that I’ve experienced so far.

Thank you so much Denise and Chris for this unique time that felt like a vacation with old friends! Tobias from Germany

“Globeseekers was my first yoga retreat and it was great! With the beautiful location, healthy food, people from different nations, and hiking it was a wonderful experience.

As I mentioned in my previous review, (globeseekers Outdoor & Yoga Retreat Austria in Winter) I was already looking forward to doing another retreat with globeseekers. Where else to do it than Ecuador!

Denise and Chris had mentioned the beautiful location they planned to host the retreat from, and their globeseekers Surf & Yoga Retreat lived up to its reputation. A hostel on the coast, the location for doing yoga overlooked the ocean, with a perfect view of the sunset and a breeze that cooled the limbs when you are holding your ‘Downward Dog’. Nearby an Island is teeming with Pelicans and other wildlife, that you can watch from the hammock. Perhaps it was just the weather & atmosphere, but I felt my yoga improved faster here than at home – as did my focus. A short walk to the beach was perfect for resting & recuperating; a short drive to a larger beach meant surfing and fresh juices on the sea front; a short boat ride to the island meant snorkeling and yoga on an empty beach. We experienced local culture with a trip to Ague Blanca, a traditional community set a midst natural mud baths – great for the skin after being battered by the surf.

Patricia deserves a mention, our chef and salsa teacher. She provided beautiful, healthy meals each day – especially the plantain. At night, it was a challenge to move my feet as quickly as hers. Her husband, Carlos, prepared a fantastic BBQ with fresh Tuna & Dorado. With the diverse people joining the retreats, we learned from others life-experience, including an Ayurveda teacher and Colombian Spanish teacher, again the people made the retreat what it was. Michael from UK

After two Outdoor and Yoga retreats with globeseekers in Zillertal which I both enjoyed very much, I decided to join them for the Surf, Outdoor & Yoga retreat in Ecuador. So, after my first experiences with them I expected already to have a fun time. But I didn’t expect to experience one of the best holidays of my live.
Denise and Chris chose a comfy accommodation. The location on top of a hill had breathtaking views over the ocean. We enjoyed the different views over the ocean while eating the delicious and healthy food, during the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga classes or the relaxation time in the hammock. Right from the beginning there was an easy and relaxed atmosphere among this fun group of people from different countries. So, our tummy muscles where not only trained during Acro Yoga or surfing lessons, but mostly because of lot’s of laughter.
As surf experts Denise and Chris chose the best surf spots at the beach or tide times for every surf level. After the first try, surfing in the warm water at a beautiful, nearly empty beach I managed to stand up on the board, I was very proud :-).
They offered lots of things to do every day, but there was still enough time for relaxation. If someone is looking for a great holiday with a healthy lifestyle, inspiration ( with Health Coaching), outdoor activities and meeting people with a relaxed attitude I can totally recommend globeseekers! Katerina from Germany

I just want to thank you for this wonderful yoga retreat. My daughter and I have learned a lot and have shared some invaluable and precious moments together. I must add that I’m leaving with a completely different state of mind than when i arrived ten days ago. Thanks again and best wishes to your future endeavors in this little piece of paradise in the Ecuadorian pacific. Pilar from Colombia

I arrived after a long flight from Munich to Guayaquil very tired in Puerto Lopez. After a wet winter in Munich it felt so nice to soak up the sun and get the warm welcome from Denise and Chris. The first question was: Are you hungry? Yes! Absolutely! And then one of the best weeks and holidays in my life got started. We enjoyed the fresh and healthy food from Patricia, our lovely host. Our startup was a fresh and funny bath in the pacific, and in the evening I enjoyed my first yoga lesson. I never did Yoga before, but is there anywhere a better place to jump into a new hobby? Definitely not! With the sun in my face, two warm-hearted  teachers (Denise and Chris) and a stunning outlook to the pacific I started to try my first “Sun-Salutations”.
The whole week was full of fun, relaxing Yoga, healthy food and wonderful people and after 7 days a new Yogi was born.:-) Thank you so much Denise and Chris for this perfectly organized, warm and friendly, sunny and sporty week in Ecuador. Mareike from Germany

“I had very nice time with the globeseekers; it was a very pleasant and inspiring yoga retreat. Hosts were great as well as the program. I came back home feeling refreshed and energised.” Andrijana from Croatia

Thanks Denise & Chris for the passion with which you created the globeseekers Outdoor & Yoga Retreat in Austria. It was a very valuable & enriching time with you and the wonderful group. It felt so good – every day Yoga together, the fresh air, the amazing surrounding, the Outdoor excursions and the delicious, healthy food. Thanks for being so open-minded & your caring support. You gave us room & tranquility, that are needed to listen deeply into your self, to deal with things coming up in your mind while breathing deeply. The retreat brought a lot into motion for me – today i think back at it very often. And when i close my eyes, I am sitting with you guys at the bonfire, laughing & talking about life or we get into the hot tub, looking into the stars 🙂 What else could you want? You guys – keep doing exactly what you do and your uniqueness that’s inside you. Ellen from Germany

Denise und Chris created something great with globeseekers. The atmosphere was unique. Imagine you are sitting with great people at a bonfire next to your mountain hut in a dreamlike valley called Zillertal and the stars are shining.
Well, this kind of great atmosphere surrounded us the whole stay.
After a day with a bunch of activities, like skiing, sledding, yoga and much more, we cooked together, talked, laughed and relaxed in the sauna and the hot tub.

I enjoyed the Yoga. It was the first time for me, so i didn’t know what to expected and I thought i would act like a donkey, but Chris and Denise are great teachers and showed me how to do it and i made some progress quite fast.
All in all it was a amazing experience and a great time.
Thank you so much, see you at the next retreat 🙂 Daniel from Netherlands

Thanks again to Chris & Denise for the wonderful days during the globeseekers Outdoor and Yoga Retreat in Ginzling, Austria beginning of January. Although not much snow around we had many great activities on the agenda: Daily yoga, Acro yoga sessions, hiking in the snow, tobogganing, skiing/ snowboarding, short intro into avalanche safety, health coaching, healthy home cooking sessions, bouldering, bonfire with guitare music……and not to forget the sauna time in the evenings and sitting in the hot tub while watching the stars. I can highly recommend it to anyone who is searching for a break with yoga and outdoor activities and meeting like-minded people! Miriam from Germany

“Denise & Chris organized a bombastic globeseekers Outdoor & Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Zillertal, Austria. The feeling of letting go and forgetting about everyday worries was as if i had spend a much longer time there. We did long sessions of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, followed by sessions of Acro Yoga and wrapped it up with relaxing Thai Massage introductions. Denise and Chris are superior Yoga instructors who managed to impart their Yoga knowledge in a playful mixture of exercises, group talks and common activities like cooking together or Outdoor activities over the course of the entire retreat. So pushing yourself to extend your physical and mental boundaries did not feel like pushing at all. A little extra on the Saturday night was the bonfire in the canyon, surrounded by high cliffs and a sea of stars. A magical atmosphere. The next day started with a two hours session of Ashtanga Vinyasa followed by a rich breakfast on the sunny deck. So all in all a very relaxing time in a group of very interesting people and a lot of positive energy to fuel your body and mind.” Rudi from Austria

“I found the retreat through globeseekers Facebook and at that time i really needed a time-off. I was not sure if i should do something like that in the beginning but looking back it was the best decision ever. It was the right mix of fun, sports and time for yourself. Since i am still pretty young i always enjoy it when i can learn something. From Denise & Chris i learned how important it is to take time for yourself and your mind and to let go. The retreat and the great talks we had inspired me and i think it is easier for me now to look into myself and to reflect on things more intensely. Yoga helped me a lot as well. I had much fun and at least twice as much i could feel my muscles 🙂 The Acro Yoga was a fun experience as well and you learn to trust others and Denise & Chris are amazing at explaining and showing. I had never done Yoga before but it was no problem – everything was explained understandable for all levels and you can see your own improvement very fast. The schedule is well balanced with activities and also time for yourself and feeling into yourself. The location was absolutely stunning with a great mix of outdoor activities like Äsmo Powsurfing, Avalanche safety course, tobogganing or the bonfire under the stars with guitar music – it is a super experience for everyone no matter what life situation or age.” Jan from Austria

“After a relaxed drive i arrived in Zillertal and after a fun round of introductions we had a delicious dinner. The next morning we went up the mountain. After a beautiful hike, we got to practice Yoga on this amazing platform, with an impressing and breathtaking view. Back from the mountain we went into a typical austrian hut the “Hirschbichlalm” with yummy food and some of us even got to try out the local music instruments there – good fun for everyone. Another highlight was the hike to the lake “Achensee”, we practiced Yoga on the pier of the crystal clear lake, surrounded by mountains, fresh air & the sounds of the waves while you were breathing in and breathing out – fantastic. For breakfast we also always had delicious food. Especially the self made whole grain bread that Denise & Chris made for us and the fresh fruit salads with nuts, chia and flaxseeds. The visit on the organic farm and tasting of different veggies and herbs right there was interesting and funny for an “almost city person” like me 😉 Another excursion was hiking up to a summit cross. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Acro Yoga were a great training and experience. To sum it up the days during the globeseekers retreat with Denise and Chris were a wonderful time-off of the daily life. Amazing Yoga and fantastic hikes in beautiful nature. Thankful for the group and the globeseekers i started my way back home. I will be very happy to come back for another journey with them.” Uwe from Germany

“The time during the retreat I got to spend with Denise and Christian was amazing! They work together with such an enthusiasm, which brings a really good dynamic into the group. During the workshop on saturday with a diverse group of people, we not only experienced a powerful Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga class, but also had an inspiring discussion within the yoga philosophy lesson. Also we had great fun learning the basics of AcroYoga and enjoyed a short introduction into Thai Massage. On top of all that we spent the evening with a warming bonfire in a little canyon with good talks, fantastic food and chanting to nice guitarre sounds.I’m really glad that I had the possibility to meet all these amazing people, to share thoughts with them and just to enjoy life!” Jasmin from Austria

“Denise and Chris have created the perfect retreat – whether you are seeking thrill and adventure, peace and restoration, new friends and experiences, you are sure to find it on a globeseekers retreat. The schedule was full of exciting activities, with plenty of really unforgettable moments like the bonfire under the stars and meditating on a suspension bridge above a glacial lake, but was also flexible and adaptable to how you were feeling each day and what level of activity you were wanting. The location is truly stunning – every view looks like a postcard! The food must also be mentioned – I’ve never seen such a varied spread of delicious, organic vegetarian food for every meal, and I can’t wait to take some recipes home to my friends. Accommodation was enchanting in a gorgeous, traditional mountain house complete with wood burning stove, a climbing/bouldering room, a beautiful sunlit yoga barn and a wellness area including a sauna, hot and cold tubs. Denise and Chris have a wonderful ability to unite everyone on the retreat across languages and cultures, so that I felt really connected to the wonderful people I met on the retreat.” Susan from Scotland