Testimonials
From paricipants in Vedas workshop
"Thank you so much for such an enlightening workshop. I attended with no expectations and left with such a surprise- a much deeper and more meaningful practice. What a gift!
Thank you"
K.H.
"Thank you for a wonderful afternoon full of heart. Namaste."
P.H.
From Participants in Yoga Costa Rica Retreat January 2011
"Pura Vida! I'm writing to offer you my deepest gratitude for leading our retreat at Samasati. I've only been back a few days, but I already feel a shift in my outlook and the way I'm engaging with the world. It was truly wonderful to get to know you and learn from you during our time together."
"Words can't express my gratitude to you for the kindness and guidance you showed to each of us. When we all came together I never imagined that I would leave with the gift of new friends. "
"These trips involve lots of planning, work, and patience to make everyone happy. You exceeded our expectations on all counts, Ruben. Many thanks to you."
"The accommodations in San Jose were perfect, I loved that it was a local small hotel and you got to see more of the culture and art throughout. "
"People who have seen me after the retreat say that I look very relaxed, trim and glowing. What more can one ask for?!"
"The food was….EXCELLENT!!!! even though I'm not vegetarian, I didn't miss eating meat during our stay."
"The food was a delicious daily surprise of enticingly presented freshly made local cuisine."
"The accommodations and facilities in Samasati were very unique. The beds were very comfortable especially for my bad back."
"The cost of the retreat was perfect. Most everything was included and price was very doable. Specially because I probably make less than everyone else there and I was able to afford it with money to spare."
"The accommodations and facilities in Samasati were PERFECT! The staff was friendly and helpful and gauged their interaction level to each individual guest. The walk to dinner, the bungalows, and the yoga room helped make each activity mindful and contributed to a sense of harmony with nature. The bungalows were comfortable, roomy, and the perfect complement of rustic and convenient. I was surprised that we had hot water on demand and such consistent electricity. Most of the time, we kept the lights off and used a flashlight so we could enhance our communion with our surroundings and respect the natural rhythms. The setting for dining was tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful; the music calmed the soul and supported a mindful approach to each meal. The yoga room setting and the jungle sounds were conducive to a peaceful practice. Nidra was intensively fabulous in such a natural setting and the hexagonal shape of the yoga room infused the space with a calming energy."
"The yoga instruction was perfectly suited to each of us, regardless of our previous yoga experience."
"The food was amazing. I loved every dish at every meal. I am not a vegetarian, but the food was so good that I looked forward to every meal. There was plenty of variety too. Actually, the only dish that I didn’t care for was the fish!"
"The cost of the retreat was very affordable."
"I don't have any comments for improvement, since everything was simply ideal.
The size of the group was perfect because it allowed for meaningful interaction. Ruben you deserve a gold star for organizing a great yoga retreat.
I hope there will be other such retreats in the future and I am already looking forward to signing up."
"First, congratulations to you for putting together such an amazing program. Everybody loved it. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to join you and the group. It was an experience I will remember for my entire life."
"The yoga instructor was beyond wonderful. Through Ruben's guidance each of us returned home with a renewed commitment to continue or enhance our practices and with more peaceful and happier hearts."
"The yoga instruction was not just instruction, it was a gift. We were provided with not only clear instructions, but gentle reminders throughout as a group and individually as to total body alignment and attentive breathing. Each day brought a progressive journey through well planned interconnected lessons. I found myself fully attentive during each session. This awareness carried through the day and evening as we individually and together experienced being in the moment. "
Classes & workshops
"It is always a pleasure to attend your classes. They always help to inspire both my personal practice and my teaching."
D.M.
"Let me tell yoga that Yoga helped me a lot for the neck spasm I had. I continued practicing the postures and it disappeared completely."
P.L.
"It was my pleasure to drive to Lutz for your workshop! You are an excellent teacher, Rubén. Your teaching is clear, compassionate, inspired and inspiring. I only wish I could attend MORE of your classes."
D.M.
"Thank you Rubén for the gift of yourself. Your yogic example and words of wisdom and patience have helped me on my path greatly and often."
C.B.
"I had a wonderful time yesterday at your workshop. You are a gifted teacher and have a great approach. Thank you!!"
B.A.
"I want to thank you for such a fabulous yoga class this morning--it was the perfect mix of challenge and ease and truly a wonderful start to the day!" K.H.
"Just wanted to say thanks again for the class last night. This has been such a stressful summer/week, and I honestly felt more relaxed in your class last night than I've felt in meditation in a long time, your class is amazing."
Z.H.
"Yoga: Exactly what I needed. Rubén Vásquez: the ideal personal guide. After working with Ruben for 6 months I have regained strength and stability. I am walking without pain for the first time in a year-and-a-half. I was still recovering from pretty radical surgical repair of a shredded tendon in my right ankle when an MRI confirmed that the same tendon in the left ankle was starting to tear. The podiatrist recommended yoga. I never practiced yoga – I am not a naturally meditative or slow person. I found Ruben in the yellow pages. No kidding. What a find! Ruben has patiently but steadily brought me forward to more ease – both physically and mentally. Verbally and physically descriptive instructions. Gentle corrections, no set routine – poses selected to target problem areas. I LOVE YOGA. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t if it weren’t for Ruben. Check out his website. And he has a dvd, too." L.G.
"Talk about cutting edge, I spent one night a week for six months doing meditation sessions with Rubén on Skype (a free internet phone/video service). I was living in South Korea and wanted to take some private classes with Rubén. This was a new experience for me and it exceeded my expectations. Although we were on opposite sides of the world, I could feel Rubén’s energy, calm and peaceful, despite the great distance between us. I left each session feeling rejuvenated. Rubén combines his love of meditation and technology to provide personalized meditation sessions wherever you may be." C.H.
"You are a very gifted teacher, that is patient, insightful, guiding, and very effective. We are all very grateful. I speak for everyone whoever is in the class." L. M.
"I just want to thank you again for making it possible for me to practice yoga with minimal pain....I do suffer quite a lot of pain and when I found your website your bio was very inspirational. I have had 15 years of severe pain and fractures but always fought back to move and keep moving. I look forward to your classes very much" M.B.
"The Total Yoga Experience class was perfect! I feel wonderful!" C.J.
"I felt the progression of the practice was totally balanced" C.
"You are an excellent teacher." B.A.
"I have not found anything to compare to your yoga classes." B.P.
"You are a great yoga instructor!" J.S.
"I loved the class. It was taught very well" A.T.
"Ruben's voice is very 'comforting' - and makes me aware of my ability to really be present -- his voice becomes for me 'a voice from within' -- I tremendously enjoyed the practice." C.
"I just wanted to thank you for a great class, it helped so much. At first I didn't know how I would be able to work through the pain but with your encouragement (and taking the time to breathe through the poses, etc.) I felt a lot better. I appreciate you catering the practice so well to the sort of pain that I have been experiencing, and look forward to another class." J.S.
"Thanks so much for all you've taught me so far, Rubén. I use it every single day in one way or another. It has made a great difference in the quality of my life, which was my goal." L.E.
"I am so happy to know you. How lucky for me to have you in my life. You teach all of us more than yoga -- you give us all way more than you realize. Thanks" O.
"I would just like to thank you for offering your time and talents to teach us Yoga. You are a good teacher but this student has a long way to go, but you are helping me find my inner self." C.T.
"We really enjoy our class and I look forward to it every week." C.P.
"Your yoga class has carried me up until now. I feel parts of my body that I don't usually (which is good) and still feel the peace from the class. A big thank you to you" A.B.