Detox Testimonials from 2011

May 2011 - Carol T. - Sussex

"The programme was excellent, the talks were informative and based on science, with lots of useful tips to take away.

The whole team were wonderfully supportive managing to hold it all together without being bossy or seargent majorish.

Excellent accommodation, although if I were to come again I wouldn't share a bathroom. Our bathroom was a bit small for two.

I love the fact that you donate a portion of the fee to purchase a bit rain forest.

I am very pleased indeed that my skin allergy and hot flushes seem to have disappeared completely." *

April 2011 - Anoushka D. - London

"I just wanted to say a massive massive thank you for such an amazing week.

I felt so helpless before I came, I constantly felt awful and I was becoming more and more distraught with what I could do to remedy the way I was feeling. You equipped me with such great advice I now feel like I can make informed decisions about what to put in my body. But what I liked the most was that not once did you say 'only raw vegan is the way to go' or that you must never go back to cooked food, that makes everything so much easier and less intimidating and rigid.

People think I'm mad for the money I spent on the retreat, but its the best decision I've ever made.

To you and your lovely team, I thank you again.

I will definitely be spreading the word, and plan to come back for round two next year." *

Feb 2011 - Lucy G. - London

"Everything feels better all round after last week. Had a lovely talk with my mum last night sorting through a few issues and I am putting my "move to the country" plan into action (Kate worked wonders with me there!). I was ready for a change and thanks to you, Kate, Benita and Amida I feel ready and able to do what needs to be done. I cant tell you how grateful I am or just how much I love you all for it!

Good luck with the next retreat and I will be in touch soon with an update.

Lots of love and squidgy hugs to you all at Sura! xxx." *

Jan 2011 - Louise O. - London

"Its quite amazing how SURA has such an effect on your life once you have left! You guys were and are amazing, quite a well-balanced team the YING and YANG of detox! The knowledge and support you gave not only to me but the rest of the attendees was fantastic. I can't pretend that it wasn't the toughest thing I have ever done, but it not only opened my eyes to a healthier way of life, but showed me how if I put my mind to it I had the resolve to do it! And who knows sometime in the future I might be back!

I have managed to keep the weight off and have continued to lose weight slowly, adjusted my cooking and food shopping habits and approach to daily tasks! As a result you have my friend coming at the end of this week.

Please send my best to the rest of the tea." *

Jan 2011 - Louise O. - London

"The support and information about what our bodies were going through was superb. Dao was fantastic at drip-feeding us just the right amount of info at the right time. The Yoga teacher was fantastic and she pitched the exercises at just the right level.

I now feel AMAZING - RE-ENERGIZED and ready to tackle anything!! I generally feel lighter and more positive!! I feel like a light has been switched on in my brain.

I am so proud of myself: A challenge I wanted to take. And I am delighted with the results.

Thank you so much, to all the team. You're all STARS." *

Jan 2011 - Lesley F. - Derby

""What were the positive aspects of the retreat"

• The team - humour, compassion, closeness, relaxed approach.

• The great mix of 'free to choose' & total support.

• My 1 hour session with Kate was life-changing.

• The fabulous and so revealing nutritional talks

• The surroundings and accommodation - so peaceful, in the middle of nature.

• I feel more relaxed with myself, more present and aware; less judgemental.

"What were the negative aspects of the retreat"

• None !

Magically challenging stuff..." *