Noemie Maurouard

I just got back from Noemie’s yoga retreat in Albania and loved it. The location was stunning, the schedule was well balanced and flexible, and Noemie had every detail covered. She’s an excellent teacher, supportive, kind, and great at knowing when to challenge you. It was my favourite retreat so far, and I’d love to join another one with her.

There were so many great things about this retreat from Noemie's thoughtful sessions to the location to the vibe.

I just got back from this retreat in Albania and loved every moment of it! The location was beautiful and we visited some amazing local spots. Noemie has done her research and has thought of every little detail. She is a brilliant yoga teacher. We met so many lovely local people and ate delicious food.

The timetable was a great mix of everything and you can opt in/ out depending on your level. Noemie is good at pushing you and also knowing when not to. She is open hearted and kind. I have been on a few different yoga retreats and holidays. This was my favourite and I hope to attend again or follow Noemie to one of her other retreats elsewhere.

It was a great experience having Yoga with Noemie. She is very empathic and takes care of every person’s needs. She knows all the different Yoga Styles very well and the lessons in the morning and in the evening helped to repair back completely and smoothed the mind. The excursions within the day were wonderful adventures. The surroundings of the Guesthouse with its mountains were stunning. The food was simply amazing. I highly recommend this Yoga Retreat and the Country of Albania with its breathtaking nature.

The place is amazing for all those who are looking for some quietness, away from city noise. The view from the guesthouse is incredible, the food delicious, the owners of the guesthouse are super friendly and Noemie a great yoga instructor who created a nice space for everyone to explore the surrounding and reconnect with yourself.

I wanted to give myself a nice present and that really worked out. Highly recommended! Thank you 😊

Noemie fue la mejor instructora de yoga por su energia, su acompañamiento, su dédicacion y su apertura.

La comida de los anfitriones de la casa fue lo mejor del lugar.

El amanecer también….

El Rio Vjoza un paraiso !

Noemie is a great instructor and genuinely sweet person. She was very attentive to everyone’s practice, helping with getting deeper into asanas and also challenging us with new postures. Meditation during sunrise and sunset was bliss. Noemie also organized different daily excursions that were all included in the price. Everyone was free to attend or make their own plans.

The view at the accommodation is breathtaking and the scenery around the Permet area and other surroundings contributes to a perfect setting to utmost relaxation! 2 meditation classes and 2 yoga practices per day, accommodation, all food, excursions and airport transfers were included in the price. This was excellent value for money!

Das Retreat war wunderbar.

In einer traumhaft schönen Gegend außerhalb von Permet gelegen, haben wir in einem alten Steinhaus eine wunderbare, unvergessliche Zeit gehabt.

Die täglichen Meditationen sowie Yoga-Einheiten morgens und abends haben mich super gut in die Entspannung gebracht.

Noemie ist eine sehr einfühlsame Person, die sehr flexibel auf all unsere Bedürfnisse eingegangen ist. Ihre Fröhlichkeit ist ansteckend. Sie hat es geschafft, uns als Gruppe gut zusammenzubringen und hat jeden in seiner Yogapraxis liebevoll unterstützt.

Das Guesthouse wird von einer sehr herzlichen Familie geführt. Das Essen war einfach super klasse. Immer frisch gekocht, vielseitig und sehr schmackhaft.

Die unterschiedlichen Ausflüge waren ebenso gut ausgewählt und haben uns an unterschiedliche Orte Albaniens in wunderschöne Natur geführt.

Besonders toll war, dass uns die gesamte Woche ein Fahrer zur Verfügung stand, der uns überall hingefahren hat.

Unsere Gruppe ist super zusammengewachsen und wir haben eine Menge Spaß gehabt.

Wer Yoga mit Natur verbinden möchte, dem kann ich dieses Retreat uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Noémie is a wonderful instructor, leader and empathetic teacher. She brought a very disparate group of people together and gave us space and caring individual instruction and helped the beginners and the advanced discover their capabilities. She gently challenged everyone while encouraging them. The non yoga activities were very good and the hikes etc were organised in such a way as to facilitate all levels of fitness. The facilities were traditional Albanian guesthouse and while basic were clean and welcoming. It was a very enjoyable experience and we will definitely do it again.

The location was stunningly beautiful. However, it was more rustic than expected and I was not prepared for just two outdoor bathrooms shared between 8 to 10 people. Guest house owners were lovely and they prepared delicious, locally grown food. Our group of 8 yogis was wonderful and we formed tight bonds.

The group itself was fabulous. The food, homemade and delicious.

Great excursions into the Albanian countryside. Coupled with great yoga and instructor in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend.

I absolutely loved all aspects of this retreat! The atmosphere of where the retreat is located is spectacular and so beautiful! Each cabin, hut, or building is beautiful and unique and brings you to connect into nature itself. It helps you disconnect from the busy world and connect back into yourself and back into your surroundings of nature. The food was delicious and never left you hungry. Every staff member was so kind and helpful. Noemie was amazing for each class she lead. The way that she is able to hold space for each student/participant is magical in itself as well. She is very knowledgeable in the body, as well as the connection with the mind (soul, spirit and heart too; if one chooses to believe in that) and can guide you throughout the connection and allow a space for healing. It was definitely a much needed retreat and I very highly recommend going and I must go back myself as well. I loved this experience.

When I arrived, I couldn't believe where I was. Looking over a river into a tropical rainforest in a delightful cabin made of natural wood from the landscape, the roar of the rabids infusing me with power and peace, ready to reset.

Noemie Maurouard is an absolutely dedicated instructor. I have done quite a bit of yoga. Noemie's program focused on mudras and various breathing techiques that were all new to me. She also is very good at visualizations during the classes to help one connect to the now of the moment in our bodies and the space that surrounds us. She takes great care in preparing each meticulous detail of her classes.

Noemie also incoporated Vipassana into the retreat that I have never done before. Being silent for part of the day when you are amongst others was also an incredibly enlightening experience for me, tuning me even deeper into the present moment.

The schedule for the week was impeccable with a variety of activities that complemented her yoga and meditation program: mineral pools, an intense forest hike up a river bed, the Temazcal, all purified. The food was delicious. I am a writer and writing on the balcony looking over the river was extremely inspiring. Her retreat is very much about relaxation and I left much more relaxed and clear than when I had arrived. Reset :)

The location is absolutely gorgeous, the staff is the nicest and always here to help

Noémie managed to accomodate me even though I’m a complete beginner

Amazing Yoga instructor who knows very well what she is doing. With her sensitive way to teach the retreat became an all new experience to me.

With the wonderful group we had some excursions to beautiful places like sulphuric springs, an aqueduct and Gjirocastre, a middle age city nearby, which gave nice insights to local nature and culture around Përmet.

The retreat took place in a cozy guesthouse with heart warming hosts. The traditional albanian food that had been served was just amazing.

There had been a dog and two cats, one of them had four kittens. That was so lovely.

I can totally recommend to join this retreat when it takes place another time.

By far the best yoga retreat I have ever been to! Noemie is an extremely skilled and experienced yoga instructor, with incredible patience for all of her participants. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, the retreat had something to offer for everyone. Additionally, Noemie was very knowledgeable about the Permet area, and many excursions were offered. The accommodation was simply amazing, and everything felt very welcoming - thumbs up

Noemie is a very kind, professional yoga teacher with impressive knowledge and outdoor skills. The retreat in Albania was a fantastic combination of calming, detoxifying and restorative yoga and amazing outdoor activities. I felt at all times very safe, respected and appreciated in the group and as well under Noemies guidance.

The owners of the traditional guesthouse Permet were also taking good care of our needs and cooked very good albanian meals (veggie and vegan friendly). I liked a lot the atmosphere of our dorms and the guesthouse is located in a beautiful wild nature with astonishing views.

I never experienced such a feeling of family in a group of people who didn't know each other before. Thanks for making that possible!!

This was the most amazing retreat, it completely exceeded my expectations. I went for some grounding yoga time and I got so much more than I bargained for. Noemie took so much care in planning a retreat with a mix of grounding and different yoga experiences, and daily excursions to the most amazing locations in nature. We spent our days on the mat and then were out in rivers, forests and bathing in clay and thermal pools. Noemie is a wonderful instructor and created the most amazing vibe and environment for everyone. You truly felt like she was paying everyone attention and ensuring we all had a wonderful time. On top of that she is such a fun and adventurous person and everyday was so enjoyable.

The Mix of outdoor activities in nature and great joga sessions…noemie is a great group leader

Noemie était toujours présente et disponible pour répondre à toutes nos questions, pour nous apprendre beaucoup de choses sur la meditation et le yoga mais aussi sur la culture mexicaine. Elle nous a fait découvrir des endroits extraordinaires.

La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons pu découvrir la cuisine mexicaine à travers les incroyables plats cuisiner au Lodge mais aussi la cuisine de rue mexicaine.

Les hôtes étaient extraordinaires, gentils, courtois, toujours à notre disposition.

Un séjour inoubliable !