December 2011 Okavango Yoga Retreat

Dear Debs,

Thank you so much for a beautiful yoga retreat! All of my wishes about what we would get to do, feel, and experience came true. The venue was lovely and relaxing, and the food was beyond delicious. Thank you for arranging the vegetarian options!

I am especially grateful for the mutually supportive, small group of yoginis you assembled and the very personal attention you gave each of us. You have such a gentle and calming spirit, and your encouraging voice and guidance are true gifts you share with all of your students.

I would love to join another retreat sometime in the future, and I will definitely recommend it to my friends. So many yoga retreats are confined to indoor studios. What a refreshing and invigorating change to breathe through meditation and asana practice in wide open, natural spaces with birdsong, frog calls, squirrel chirps, and butterflies!

With gratitude
Amanda



Kalahari Yoga Retreat March 2011

“There were 10 of us on the retreat and it was awesome! The surreal experience of doing Yoga surrounded by nature, a herd of drinking Kudu and curious ostrich was something very special! The retreat was exactly what I needed to focus my mind and body and make some important changes in my life. Two words sum up our weekend in the Kalahari – Soul Food!”

Lisa Reed. age 38


"Three short days with Deb is a gift for the body and the soul. Her soft voice is in my mind each time I begin my practise - it quiets me and guides me, so those three days now extend to a lifetime."

Mary McGee, US Peace Corps Volunteer, age 64


“The nature surrounding us felt perfect to unwind and prepare the mind and body for some stress-detox and some 'me'-time. I always find it fascinating how easily likeminded people group together harmoniously, but it may well have had everything to do with our teacher, who made everyone feel very comfortable. The yoga classes were challenging but certainly not too difficult, as everyone was taught poses that suited them individually. The views were spectacular with sunsets and sunrises with game (kudu, wildebeest, ostrich) quietly striding past during our classes. An overwhelmingly beautiful experience and my spirits were well rejuvenated after only one weekend!” 

Elly Van Kekem



"The yoga safari was a pivotal moment for me. I had done yoga-diving before and thought that nothing could match that kind of ultimate experience - that is, until I joined Deborah Carter for daily yoga and meditation classes overlooking golden savannah, dotted with elephants and giraffes, and for my first peaceful face-to-face encounters with wild animals. The safari was a celebration of my first year of yoga practice; from the first day, Deborah's teaching helped me deepen my understanding of fundamental postures, correct mistakes, improve my breathing, and heighten my appreciation of the beauty of the Okavango Delta. I saw more animals than I could have imagined, and felt safe, healthy and enthralled."

Jane McElhone, Canadian journalist and media development specialist, based in London

 

'Yoga stretches at the break of the sun-young day, all around babblers buzzing and twirping, elephants nonchalantly grazing and baboons swinging in the branches; g&t's about the bonfire, restoring tired and dusty limbs; lions moaning and hippos grunting only metres away from our tents - well, I was enchanted the whole way through.
 
Deborah is a passionate, inspiring teacher, and also passionate about the African bush. It's a beautiful journey, for the body, for the eyes, and for the soul. I'd do it again, right away.'

Marie Struthers, Canadian residing in London, England




'The combination of yoga and the African bush is simply an amazing Soul experience! For me the gift came with staying  present and enjoying every moment. A true body, mind, spirit balance in the centre of Mother Nature's bosom - what could be better?

Deborah was gentle and encouraging in her yoga instruction - necessary for someone who doesn't practice yoga. I have now become inspired to go further into it as I have experienced the benefits in the wonderful time
spent on the Yoga Safari!'

Kath Forster, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

I have been taking yoga classes with Debbie for the past year. Before that I participated in yoga classes  in Cape Town, South Africa. Debbie's classes cater for both experienced and beginner participants. The classes are very relaxing, while giving good  muscle toning. They concentrate on different yoga positions as well as teaching correct yoga breathing.

I would recommend her classes to anyone interested in yoga and improving their general health and well being.

Thank you

Mia Farr - Maun, Botswana

 

Deborah and I started our yoga together in our yoga teacher’s back garden many years ago.  I could see straight away that Deborah had a natural feeling for it and obviously enjoyed it enormously.  Some years later, now a trained yoga instructor herself now, she started her own yoga classes and immediately had a following.  She has an extraordinarily calm aura around her and her yoga classes always leave me feeling peaceful and relaxed. Her way of teaching is explanatory and gentle and I really enjoy doing yoga with her.  May she always be with us!

Ali Flatt, Yoga Student - Maun, Botswana

 

Deborah's class experience is genuine and enjoyable. In the modern world of yoga it is a treat to find a down to earth class suitable for both the casual yogi and the more adept practitioner. By blending her experience with travel/tours and her love of sharing yoga, she offers a one of a kind adventure.

Kathryn K.V.C. Bumbaugh, Founder-Yoga Hmmm

 

I have been blessed to share a soul connection, a yoga practice, and an amazing friendship with Deborah for many years.  She is a natural, most accomplished yoga teacher with a deep spiritual knowledge of the African outback.  A yoga safari with her by your side would be the adventure of any lifetime.  

Barbara Dunn - Houston Texas