Reviews, Ratings & Testimonials

“Olay and Yamuna are the warmest people imaginable. I came to this oasis because I wanted to experience healing. Since childhood I had suffered from neurodermatitis, various allergies, severe hay fever and a rather weak immune system. After my first stay at Vidyamor on La Palma, I truly experienced that healing. Since 2023, I have officially been almost allergy-free and no longer suffer from my skin condition. I plan to do this cleansing fasting cure every year — it is a complete reset for body and mind.”

“Yamuna and Olay are kindness and love personified. Both radiate a special life energy and experience that you can feel immediately. Vidyamor is a wonderful place — for simply being, feeling, relaxing, taking time for yourself and immersing yourself in different healing processes. The place has both a preventive and a healing effect, and that is exactly what I experienced during my stay.”

“Vidyamor, a paradise on earth. In July/August 2024, I spent two weeks at Vidyamor for a detox retreat. What I was able to experience there far exceeded my very high expectations. With Vidyamor, Yamuna and Olay have created an enchanting, powerful natural oasis where I felt welcome and safe from the very first moment. Their loving presence had a healing effect on me, and — surrounded by blooming nature — I received exactly the space I needed. Thank you for this wonderful place!”

“Vidyamor is a magical place where you feel tucked away from the world — a sanctuary of peace in the middle of the breathtaking Canary Island of La Palma. Yamuna and Olay created this paradise with the inspiration to heal those blessed with this incredible experience. The homemade vegan meals, fresh juices and local fruits and vegetables felt deeply nourishing for body, mind and soul. I learned so much from them about healing, spirituality and profound detoxification processes.”

“This is by far my favourite healing place in the Canary Islands. I have already been there three times and am planning my next trip soon. I have learned so much from Olay and Yamuna. The treatments are tailored very personally to us, which is something truly special. The place is also far away from mass tourism — a wonderful place to really switch off. The food is delicious and perfectly adapted to our needs.”

“Yamuna and Olay are humble, compassionate, honest and truly know their stuff. My partner and I spent time with them in January and February 2025. We had a total of 30 treatments and loved the variety of yoga styles — blue zone vibes in their kitchen, fresh juices and meals straight from the garden, massages and sauna. They have a fine sense for detail and are very intuitive people. Health is wealth, and we feel amazing!”

“In 2019, I visited this paradisiacal place with a friend. Vidyamor on La Palma offers the perfect retreat for anyone seeking relaxation, regeneration and renewal. We chose a combination of raw-food fasting, massages, wellness, detox and yoga. It was a unique pampering programme that left nothing to be desired. With their warm-hearted nature and deep knowledge, Yamuna and Olay create a space of true well-being. We felt like royalty — a holiday like paradise.”

“The oasis is a wonderful retreat for practising yoga — whether asanas, meditation, pranayama or yogic philosophy and history — with individual and professional guidance. It is also a place to regenerate the body through a wide range of gentle methods and to enjoy healthy, natural and extremely delicious food. With their warmth and knowledge, Yamuna and Olay create a deeply comforting atmosphere and help with every question.”

“From the individually guided yoga sessions in a beautiful clearing to the lovingly furnished guest lodge and the incredible massages — everything was perfect. The energy of this place, as well as the warmth of Yamuna and Olay, is something very special. I can recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a genuine break.”

“For me personally, everything about this week was perfect. Olay and Yamuna are simply wonderful people. I learned so much about nutrition, health, yoga and detoxification, and I felt completely comfortable throughout my stay. This one-to-one care — being the only guests during the entire stay — is something very special and makes all the difference compared to any other retreat I know.”

“Vidyamor on La Palma is a paradise in the Canary Islands. I was able to spend a week here as part of a detox retreat. At that time I was not feeling very well, and I felt held, cared for and deeply comfortable — lovingly looked after by Yamuna and Olay. The detox retreat had a powerful effect on my health, and I was able to benefit from it for a long time. I am already considering whether I can soon spend more time in this wonderful place. Thank you for your work!”

“In December 2025, I visited Yamuna and Olay at their oasis Vidyamor on the Canary Island of La Palma and enjoyed their vegan wellness week. I was able to treat myself to various massages, yoga sessions and a wonderful alkaline bath in the wellness pool under the starry sky. I was beautifully nourished with wholesome, fresh food and felt very comfortable with Yamuna and Olay.”

“It was a special privilege to stay at Vidyamor and receive the attention of two such experienced and dedicated therapists. This wonderful place and these people made me smile in so many ways. Vidyamor is located in an incredibly peaceful and inspiring valley — a garden with ocean views. I will carry the memory of it within me for a long time.”

“I felt the effects of a cleaner digestive system very quickly — and they were visible to everyone. Thanks to Yamuna’s knowledge, the detox and wellness week was both enjoyable and very successful. I can recommend this week to anyone who wants to cleanse their body naturally.”

“Yamuna and Olay respond to every person and their individual needs with great care and professionalism. I felt very well looked after at all times — and I not only had a very special experience, but also met two people I will never forget.”

“I am still completely enchanted by this beautiful place on La Palma. In May, I was able to spend a week with a friend in the Canary Islands with Yamuna and Olay. We enjoyed the full programme: yoga, detox, massages and an alkaline bath under the starry sky. I felt very well cared for and lovingly looked after at all times. It is not easy to find the right words. I am definitely very grateful for this experience and can recommend Vidyamor Yoga Retreats to anyone who wants to do something good for themselves.”

“We spent a wonderful, deeply relaxing week as the only guests in Vidyamor’s small, lovingly designed little house. As soon as we arrived and walked through the huge paradise garden, our hearts opened wide to the abundance of plants and intoxicating scents. Yamuna and Olay are very loving hosts and do everything with sensitivity to make you feel welcome immediately. The variety of what they offer is incredible: yoga, detox, many different massages and, as a highlight, a hot aromatic and alkaline bath under the open starry sky.”

“We were absolutely delighted by the accommodation, the hosts and their treatments. Everything is surrounded by a lovingly designed, beautifully blooming garden that invites you to enjoy the peace and quiet. The high-quality and delicious breakfast was prepared according to our taste. From the wide range of possibilities — yoga classes, detox applications, massages and many other healing treatments — we mainly chose wellness treatments, which did us a great deal of good.”

“Olay and Yamuna care not only for their beautiful piece of land in the middle of nature, but also for their guests. I appreciated the flexibility, the good conversations during yoga, the clean accommodation and my loving hosts. I would gladly come again!”

“My partner and I spent the most incredible two weeks under the loving guidance of Yamuna and Olay. We cleansed our bodies, improved our yoga practice and created new, healthy routines. It was the best thing we could have done for ourselves.”

“Yamuna and Olay are perfect and very attentive hosts. Olay’s yoga classes are adapted to your own level and are wonderfully varied. The detox retreat makes an emotional new beginning possible and helps the body free itself from toxins.”