This was an amazing experience. I went into this retreat with no expectations because I had never experienced anything like this before. Autumn is amazing. She brings with her many different experiences and all of it comes together to make her retreats a joyful experience. I decided to attend this retreat because I am moving through the grief process and this helped me realize that grief will always be there but it does not have to define me. Doing yoga twice a day and then doing afternoon hikes was exactly what my body was looking for. If I wanted to move through grief, I had to get my body moving again. It has helped so much. The food was fantastic. Toni did a great job in the kitchen keeping us all fed. I know she worked very hard at her job but it paid off. Thank you Toni. If you decided to go on one of Autumn’s retreats and you go in with an open heart and mind, I promise you, you will come out differently. There were many activities to do during the days and I decided to do all of it. As long as I was there, I wanted to get as much out of the experience as I could. I am so glad I did. Thank you Autumn for sharing your gifts with us. I will be attending another retreat in the future. This was life changing for me. Thank you.

From the moment I arrived, I knew this yoga retreat was something special! Nestled in a serene, natural setting, it offered the perfect escape from the noise of daily life. Autumn curated a thoughtfully planned schedule reflecting care, mindfulness and intention. The yoga sessions were truly exceptional! I felt completely supported throughout the entire retreat which left me feeling balanced and renewed every day. Beyond the mat the retreat offered fresh nourishing meals thoughtfully prepared by Toni, which that alone felt healing. The hikes and workshops were wonderful and added depth to the experience. The sense of community was powerful! The atmosphere was open, inclusive and genuinely heart centered. I formed meaningful connections that I know will last well beyond the retreat. This experience wasn't just a getaway, it was a reset for my body, mind and soul. If you're looking for retreat that nurtures every part of you, this is it!

Do not hesitate to book a yoga retreat with Autumn and Ambuja Yoga! You deserve this! I am newer to yoga so was a little nervous about going on a yoga retreat, but the moment I met Autumn she makes you feel so comfortable. The experience that she provided was like no other and am grateful to have experienced it with such a wonderful and inspirational group of ladies! Definitely looking forward to doing more retreats with Autumn in the future!

I recently returned from a yoga retreat at Samahita Retreat in Thailand with Autumn, and it was truly a great experience. Each day offered two yoga sessions that were challenging, fun, and even cathartic. The retreat space itself is an ideal environment for unwinding and being at peace. One of the things I appreciated most was the balance between community and quiet time. As an introvert, I loved that the group activities were optional—there was always the chance to connect with others, but also the freedom to step back and enjoy some peaceful alone time at the retreat. Autumn does a great job of respecting each woman’s individual experience while also fostering a sense of camaraderie. The pre-trip support was solid —Autumn provided consistent communication and well-organized travel planning, so I always felt I knew all the info, and could relax about the details. It was also so lovely to see a few familiar faces from previous retreats, and even more special to form friendships with so many new women. Everyone was welcoming, funny, kind, and so open to sharing this unique experience together. I left feeling recharged and full of gratitude for everyone who showed up as their own unique person. Can't wait for my next trip with Autumn!

This was my third yoga retreat with Autumn. In fact, many of the participants this time were 'repeaters' of Autumn's retreats. We didn't know each other, but we all recognized the quality of experience that Autumn provides---and we all wanted to experience it again. It speaks VOLUMES about Autumn. Several of us jokingly asked her where we were going next year---but we really weren't joking! Autumn does an excellent job researching all of her retreat locations and she personally vets each property beforehand. (I have learned the hard way that not all yoga retreat teachers do so). Another very special aspect of Autumns retreats, besides the AMAZING morning and afternoon yoga, are the excursions that she plans and includes in the price. This year in Thailand we went to a night-market, had a full boating day, and we got a tour of an outdoor Buddhist temple and the surrounding property---really exposing us to the culture and the natural beauty of the area. In a nutshell, her locations are beautiful, her yoga is challenging but do-able, and her price-point is always value packed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, is the sense of community and connection that she has fostered and grown over the years. When you arrive you won't be anyones wife/partner/daughter/mom---you will just be seen as YOU. That is priceless. If you are open and want to connect, you will receive so much in return. Unfortunately yoga retreats aren't for everyone. I read the unkind review that someone wrote about this trip. That same person didn't show up for almost all of the yoga classes, and I even saw her walk past the studio some mornings while we were doing yoga. We all recieve in different ways, but effort does play a part in your overall experience. This retreat included THREE one hour spa treatments. Incredible! We were all given times and days that were pre-assigned when we arrived. The spa was busy and the retreat property had other guests. This did not inconvenience me. In fact, it made me feel very grateful. Many of us were in Bangkok when Myanmar experienced the devastating earthquake. We did feel the earth move in Bangkok, but thankfully we were very fortunate to be 1000 km away from the epicenter. Being the professional that she is, Autumn was already in Koh Samui preparing for our arrival. Fortunately, the island did not feel any tremors. Fear is a very complicated emotion, and one that can be felt in many varying degrees by different people experiencing the same situation. Autumn posted a video of the retreat space and the calm ocean, and assured everyone that the island was not on alert. Most of us felt completely reassured by that message and arrived to the retreat on time. Others decided to wait. That was a personal decision. The event schedule had been posted in advance and everyone was aware that the big boat day was the first full day. So if you arrived late, you missed it. This was an unfortunate situation and natural disasters are scary. But, yoga teachers are not responsible for earthquakes. Yoga retreats aren't for everyone, especially if you prefer a more personal concierge-level of attention. If that is the level of attention you desire, I would humbly suggest a 5 star spa vacation.