I have known International Yoga for many years now! I first started to work with IY as a client and their retreats were always seamless, even to places like India! As a teacher, I began to work with IY, because of the unique itineraries and locations, but mostly because of Michelle! I feel incredibly supported every step of the way. IY is not a company I work with, but friends and collaborators!

I have had nothing but positive, supportive expeirences with International Yoga. I find their approach to negotiations, communication and all aspects of establishing a retreat to be fair and respectful. In my years of working with Michelle, I have learned so much through her generosity and abundant attitude. They care about the students, the teacher and the location hosts. She has established long-term relationships with many location guides which is priceless. I highly recommend a trip through IY, you are treated wonderfully.

Leading a retreat with International Yoga reminded me of how I believe the world could and should be. We came together with respect and curiosity: not only for the land we were on and the people and culture but also for each other. Diverse in age, life experience, and hailing from different parts of the US, we had one thing in common: a yoga retreat to Iceland. We are straight, LGBTQIA, white, and people of color; and we forged a community in one week. We learned from each other, made each other laugh, accepted differences, and educated ourselves by asking questions and listening to the answers. This is why I travel, and why I like to lead yoga adventures like this one. To expand my own awareness, to learn about the world around me as much as I learn about myself.