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BookYogaRetreats has a rating of 2.9 stars from 130 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about BookYogaRetreats most frequently mention customer service, and third party problems. BookYogaRetreats ranks 6th among Yoga sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Easy to use reliable website”

Rachee P.
1/14/19

I've used bookyogaretreats twice now and have had a very positive experience on both occasions, it's an easy to use straight forward website. I look forward to booking my next retreat with them in the future

Top Critical Review

“Don't trust the reviews that your read on their website!”

Gilla C.
5/17/24

Warning: don't trust the Reviews listed on each retreat! Warning to anyone considering to book a retreat through the website "Bookyogaretreat"> do not trust the Reviews that you see in the list of reviews written on each retreat's listing page. This is because they ONLY publish the positive ones - i.e. Those with 5,4 or rarely you'll see the 3 stars ones. You will not see the negative reviews that have 1 or 2 starts. I can report this because between April and May 2024 I booked 2 different mini retreats though their website> one in Corfu' island was positive and they did publish the review I wrote on the listing's page but the second one in Fuerteventura island, which was negative, was cheekily NOT published on the listing's page of "Surf Yoga Villa Fuerteventura". I overall gave them 1 star because their customer service was very bad but surprisingly they did not publish it! If anyone reads on their listing titled "6 Day Yoga Package All Inclusive, The Vegan Yoga Retreat in Fuerteventura" you will only see the positive reviews. Hence, I will not trust to book through that website anymore and it's only ethical to warn other people to know their review system is manipulated!

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May 17th, 2024

Warning: don't trust the Reviews listed on each retreat!
Warning to anyone considering to book a retreat through the website "Bookyogaretreat"> do not trust the Reviews that you see in the list of reviews written on each retreat's listing page. This is because they ONLY publish the positive ones - i.e. Those with 5,4 or rarely you'll see the 3 stars ones. You will not see the negative reviews that have 1 or 2 starts. I can report this because between April and May 2024 I booked 2 different mini retreats though their website> one in Corfu' island was positive and they did publish the review I wrote on the listing's page but the second one in Fuerteventura island, which was negative, was cheekily NOT published on the listing's page of "Surf Yoga Villa Fuerteventura". I overall gave them 1 star because their customer service was very bad but surprisingly they did not publish it! If anyone reads on their listing titled "6 Day Yoga Package All Inclusive, The Vegan Yoga Retreat in Fuerteventura" you will only see the positive reviews. Hence, I will not trust to book through that website anymore and it's only ethical to warn other people to know their review system is manipulated!

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April 30th, 2024
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Terrible experience
I had terrible experience with BookYogaRetreats. Think twice about planning of your trip on this platform. I booked the yoga retreat and noticed straight away that I picked wrong dates. I payed deposit. I contacted tripplanner(BookYogaRetreat) about this straight away and also the hotel that i booked. The hotel was very helpful and we agreed that there wasn't possible to change the date and they said that they will cancel the booking on their side. They wrote me that tripplanner (BookYogaRetreat) have the deposit and that i will have a chance to use it for different booking. Tripplanner (BookYogaRetreat) was very slow and unhelpful in the email answers. They claimed that hotel didn't agree to cancel the booking and that they are holding deposit. They were answering very slow and it was clear that there is a mess on their side. Finally when the date of my trip came they didn't answer and i lost the chance of having the successful trip due to lack of communication with them. I got an email few days after the trip that they are not taking the responsibility and that the hotel didn't cancel the booking and that return or reschedule of my deposit is not possible. It was super uncomfortable and stressful experience and I am extremely sad about handling of the matter on Tripplanner (BookYogaRetreat) side. I extremely advise to be careful planning trip with them.

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February 17th, 2024

Bookyogaretreats.com is a great platform to find yoga retreats. The filters allow you to search by location, budget, style of retreat, and much more. I have always had positive experiences with them and would highly recommend it to others.

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November 24th, 2023

I could find a wonderful yoga retreat in India through the site. I could compare different ones and review comments from participants. Examples of daily schedule and the teachers details are very useful. Thanks for making it easy!

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January 14th, 2019

I've used bookyogaretreats twice now and have had a very positive experience on both occasions, it's an easy to use straight forward website.
I look forward to booking my next retreat with them in the future

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October 2nd, 2018

What an amazing weekend! Fantastic location, with a stunning
Sun porch and views of endless sheep-strewn fields. Accommodation in a gorgeous
House infused with an atmosphere of calm and serenity. Delicious, healthy food
Prepared by a professional vegan chef. Fun yoga and meditation classes suitable
For all levels, especially enjoyable open air activities. A deep tissue massage
Out of this world, the best I've ever had. Friendly, welcoming, relaxing
Atmosphere, quality time spent in the company of like-minded people. Thank you
Amber and Kayley for making us all feel truly welcome and well-looked after,
For creating this little piece of heaven on Earth :)

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February 14th, 2023
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I trip was booked by mistake, and the organization is inflexible about making adjustments or refunds. It is important to note that the entity who is actually hosting the event was completely fine with making the adjustment, it is BookYogaRetreats who is not. Where most organizations are hyper-focused on customer experience, BookYogaRetreats is hyper focused on the profitability of one-time transactions above all else. Do yourself a favor: bypass this third party service and go directly to the provider. There is no need to deal with BookYogaRetreats.

In response to what I expect to hear from the vendor: Just because a policy is "stated" does not mean that the policy is right or just. If you hope to enjoy repeat business, a little empathy and customer focus goes a long way.

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Book directly with the service provider and skip the third party.

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August 27th, 2020

I am so grateful for the training I received from Yoga Union in Bali. Everything was organised super well in terms of the food, accommodation and transportation from the airport. The teachers are such fantastic educators with a deep love and passion for what they are teaching. I left this training feeling wholesome and prepared to teach. You will learn so much about yourself through this experience x

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Thank you Haley! Our friends from Yoga Union will definitely love to read your feedback too - we'll share them :) All the best with your practice!

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June 26th, 2018

We are associating with book yoga retreats for the last 3 years its a wonderful platform to reach guest all through world. We have been supported each other to give maximum information and endless conversation and chat with guest directly. The website as well as new facilities are so updated. We expect full support and very many advanced features to reach the clients in more better way.
Looking forward

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Hi there Hinterland,

We appreciate your great review and all efforts made to help us succeed in our mission to enrich people's lives through travel and meaningful experiences. Looking forward to many more years to come:-)

Best regards,

Diana B.
BookYogaRetreats.com

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June 12th, 2018

Gives a great overview about yoga retreats all over the world, provides easy communication through the site and really good service :). Would recommend the booking option and will definitely do it again!

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Dear Jess,

Thanks for your lovely review! Our biggest motivation is to make our customers happy by providing an excellent and reliable service. Can't wait to help you find your next yoga experience:-)

Best regards,

Diana B.
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April 10th, 2018

This company does not use any vetting process what so ever. I arrived to a very unstable situation. The whole program from the top down was not at all what was advertised or anticipated. Several people who booked this retreat and arrived after myself had left and demanded money back. You are better off to find a program and verify and book through them.

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August 7th, 2019

Arrived at lotus pad with no expectations! I am a yoga teacher myself and was just looking forward to being taught! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming and great surroundings! The teaching impeccable so much so I would like to come back and do some training with Wendy! Food amazing! Left feeling happy relaxed and inspired

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June 23rd, 2018

The ease in navigation and the quality of information provided when searching for Yoga retreats in Malaysia is able to fulfill my search for what I require within a short period of time. My queries are being responded promptly.

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Hey Audrey,

Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad you found our platform helpful and easy to use;-) Can't wait to help you find your next yoga retreat!

Best regards,

Diana B.
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June 25th, 2018

Many of our bookings come via Book Yoga Retreats. We have a wonderful account manager, Maria, and have always had pleasant, open communications with the team there.
They have taken in to account most of our needs and have updated aspects of their system accordingly.
We would prefer to have the invoicing on a monthly basis - rather than per individual booking - but we're happy with our partnership.

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Dearest Namit,

Thank you for your nice review and positive feedback! It's been a pleasure to work with you and Maru all these years:-)

We hear you loud and clear regarding monthly invoicing. I've escalated this feedback to our finance team, and while I can't make any promises, I am happy to relay the message. Surely Maria will let you know as soon as there are any updates.

Best regards,

Diana B.
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May 15th, 2019

Sunny brow farm in set in a countryside location in the Lake District. Beautiful surroundings and so peaceful. The accommodation was very nicely furnished and decorated. Lovely nutritious vegan food. Yoga is performed outside in the wooded area and just adds to the whole experience. The practice works on mind, body and soul and would definitely recommend.

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December 5th, 2021
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My retreat was canceled, and book yoga retreats is trying to keep my $422 deposit. That is obviously illegal, you can't charge money for an experience that didn't occur. The organizer refunded what they charged, as is customary and ethical, but not Book Yoga Retreats. Although this is easiest to dispute via my credit card company, I would really like to dispute this legally.

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February 9th, 2019

Inspiration all over the place, it feels like heaven. People are super friendly over there and Yoga instructor Marina was so humble and supportive.
Yoga retreats is Reilable, quarantined, convient website to change your life through them

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September 9th, 2019

Had an exceptional autumn retreat found on this site. It is a hub for yoga activity around the world. And it is the primary booking engine for those holidays. Specialization means you just focus on choosing between relevant options. And the booking engine was a perfect experience.

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November 22nd, 2018

Book Yoga Retreat is big fraud and spoiling the values of Yoga. We were listed with them as a school but they always keep threatening to get money back illegally. All they care about is money. They keep school listing on higher ranking by getting higher commission. So if you book a retreat with them please be careful as they may show a school on top which has no good quality of education but paying more commission to them. Many of travelers has to face this serious issue. Please always check the website of schools directly and compare schools separately.

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December 4th, 2022

Making the booking with bookyogaretreats.com by Tripaneer is easy and reliable!

First of all, 7 Chakras Yoga School in Rishikesh is truly welcoming and offers support to its students 24/7: they all really make you feel like home, and are approachable.

Secondly, I must emphasize the highly talented teachers they count on, learning and relearning was an absolute pleasure.

Thirdly, the food was always way above my expectations: safe for westerners and absolutely delicious and healthy.

Finally, the accommodation was satisfactory, my bedroom was beautifully sunny and pretty clean when I got in. I would very much like to highlight that the bed was incredibly comfortable, ideal to rest after a very long day of training and learning

In a nutshell, I would really recommend 7 Chakras Yoga School to anyone around the world that wishes to become a highly qualified yoga teacher.

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August 23rd, 2021

This Yoga Teacher Training is so much more than just that. It was a truly enriching experience and so special it's hard to put into words. The people of the Conscious Yoga Academy are amazing and they do a great job creating a safe space where you can heal, grow & connect to your true self again. You will learn a wholistic approach of Yoga and get the tools you need to live a peaceful and fulfilled life.
Besides that, also the location im the nature at the sea is beautiful and the food delicious!
I am deeply grateful, that I could be part of this journey. Thank you so much!

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May 15th, 2018

I agree with the rest of the reviews, this is just a bad platform. They advertise their offer with "only one spot available" when no other spots are taken, or "one of the best rated retreat in the area" when in fact it's the first time the retreat is ever supposed to be held etc.

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Dear Mora,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on our service. We aim to be the world's leading marketplace to discover, plan and safely book unique travel experiences so your feedback is very important to us.

We do have messaging that refers to the amount of guaranteed availability we offer for some retreats, in a couple of places on the site. There we do share, for your benefit, the number of 'guaranteed' spots we have which are instantly bookable should you prefer to secure a spot immediately, but you can still make bookings on request as you choose, or after finding out any extra information you might need through our platform which connects you directly to have a conversation with any organizer.

We also highlight frequently booked retreats as 'popular' in order to help our customers choose from the vast selection we have.

However the messaging examples you gave are not quite like anything we have. For example we do not currently use the wording "only one spot available" or "best rated retreat" anywhere on our site, so we're wondering if you are mixing us up with another website.

Hopefully you were able to find and book a unique travel experience with us. Feel free to reach out if you need assistance:-)

Best Regards

Diana
BookYogaRetreats.com

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June 24th, 2020

We are an organiser who lists retreats on this company's platform.
This is the third time now that we are waiting for our payment over weeks!
Emails are not replied to or ignored. We feel sorry for our students who feel very in between and don't understand why their payment is being held by Bookyogaretreats.

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December 19th, 2019

The owners and teachers really care for their students and have developed an amazing program
They push you just enough in your practice and in your own growth and development
This course is hard work but so worth it and I felt such love and support from everyone along the way

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Congratulations Angela for completing your Yoga Teacher Training! Such an achievement indeed and we are happy you found the perfect yoga school on our website. Yoga Union would surely love to hear your feedback. We would love to help you book your next yoga retreat with us. - Amabel

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March 5th, 2017

I booked at 5 day Ayurvedic cooking / yoga retreat with Renuatum Spa in Puerto Rico. Many things that were promised were not provided. There were no cooking classes,
There were only two meals per day as opposed to three advertised, and the accommodations that were described as "luxury" were not.

After returning from the retreat, I wrote a review giving zero stars and I know at least 3 other retreaters wrote reviews describing their experience as being poor. Unfortunately, I know two out of three did not book through bookyogaretreats so their reviews were not published. In spite of my zero star review, info of bad experiences with two other people and a phone call with another retreater, BYR still gives Renuatam Spa an excellent rating. They only have 9 ratings so mine should have had some sort of impact but it didn't.

I don't think I'll book through BYR ever again since I cannot trust their ratings. I will always look to TripAdvisor or other sites for reviews of any retreat that I consider in the future.

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