Testimonials

Freedom Yoga and Retreats (and Jackie) have genuinely helped me return to and rediscover myself. After two retreats in the last three years (Thailand and Greece) I’ve grown personally, developed my love of yoga, rekindled my love for adventure and travel, and leave feeling inspired, grounded and renewed. I wholeheartedly recommend her retreats.

I attended two Freedom Yoga and Retreats led by Jax, one in Thailand and one in Nepal. Both were unforgettable experiences! As my introduction to yoga, the retreats were welcoming, inspiring, and accessible. A perfect blend of practice, travel and community.

I'm lucky enough to have been to two Freedom Yoga Retreats in Thailand, the first in 2023 changed my life by starting my yoga journey. Meeting locals, spending time in nature, incredible trips and experiencing my surroundings with mindfulness and curiosity taught me to be present. Thank you so much!

My time with Freedom Yoga is without a doubt one of the greatest weeks of my life. The Thai islands provide an idyllic backdrop for a week of practice, and there is plenty to explore and experience. The yoga is accessible yet thorough and varies throughout the week; there is time to reflect and release as well as time to energise and nourish. Freedom Yoga an opportunity to connect with likeminded people, and most importantly to connect with yourself. I will always cherish the memories of my week in Thailand.

Having been a keen yogi for many years I persuaded my husband (a complete novice to yoga) to join me on a Freedom Yoga Retreat in Thailand March 25. The retreat was a wonderful experience from the very start. Friendly people, two fabulous yoga teachers led to us returning home feeling relaxed and totally rejuvenated….. so much so that we are returning again in February ‘26.

As a complete beginner to yoga I quickly understood there would be no judgement. I went into the retreat with an open heart, and this is what was returned to me. Jackie is a brilliant teacher and guide, and the Thai people were beautiful and welcoming. So, if you get the chance, GO!

I went on my first retreat to Thailand in 2025. From the moment we arrived we were looked after. From the yoga, the amazing food, trips out on kayaks and sailing on the traditional long boats to visit some of the smaller islands. The whole trip was amazing, and I cannot wait to go back next year.

“A most unexpectedly enriching experience. I loved the accommodation, the yoga and Tai Chi, the food, and the daily rhythm. The excursions, the free day, kayaking and scooters — it genuinely blew my mind.

Independent travel built my confidence, and the group made it even richer. The guided yoga encouraged self-discovery through mindfulness, journalling and breathwork. Jackie’s enthusiasm is boundless. If you’re seeking adventure, inspiration and real connection — take the leap.”

Community. Adventure. Loving yoga. Spectacular scenery. A retreat with a difference which can be felt and sensed. Just the break I needed to renew myself and reconnect with Nature and my Inner Being.

Jax has a warm and welcoming presence- she teaches from her heart with a vast knowledge of yoga,and insight into human nature which is very grounding and calming. My first retreat in Thailand has opened a new chapter for me and I can’t wait for the next one

My journey with Freedom Yoga began with the words, “I want to do what you do.” Through Jackie’s teaching and my 200-hour YTT, I was held through both darkness and light, supported in ways I didn’t yet understand. Her retreats offer a rare space of deep rest, safety, and renewal. Jackie’s teaching has been truly life-changing.

Thailand islands on a yoga retreat. Tai chi on the beach to welcome the sunrise to exceptional yoga teachings in a serene yoga shala. I didnt know a soul when I arrived and left with lifelong friends. A life changing experience. Thank you for your guidance, friendship and wisdom Jaxx. Am so looking forward to seeing you again in another beautiful location.

I have been on 6 Freedom Yoga Retreats with Jax now and each has been truly memorable, for all the best reasons: a deepening knowledge and experience of yoga for sure but also meaningful and very enjoyable connections with the other retreaters, adventure, greater knowledge of and wonderful experiences in the beautiful and inspiring settings, lots and lots of fun, and always a very welcome disconnecting from life’s busy-ness and a reconnecting with myself. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Magical! This was our first retreat and first trip to Thailand. The energy from Jax and Nicki ensured we immediately felt at home. It was spiritual of course, but kind and caring and we laughed a lot of the time. We felt like we were wrapped in a warm blanket that tickled sometimes. We smiled all the way home and knew we would come back.

I joined Jax on her yoga retreat in Thailand (my third retreat with her) and it was truly special. Jax anticipated every comfort while thoughtfully arranging activities that immersed us in local, environmentally kind ways of living. Rustic and humbling, the experience challenged Western ideals, brought us closer to ourselves, and allowed us to meet ourselves fully.