Real stories, heartfelt reviews, and transformative video testimonials from our beloved guests and students.
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Reviewed by: Artisha K.
"“A lovely family run community space with thoughtfully curated programming ranging from aerial yoga, Reiki sessions to women's circles and more. Had taken my first aerial class here and appreciated Matea's patience and guidance ensuring I was practicing safely throughout the session. The class includes a mix of essential oils and takes place in a serene studio amongst the treetops. Highly recommend if you have the chance to venture out!”"
Reviewed by: Shelly L.
"Review by Shelly L. Jan 20, 2024 | 7 Day 45-Hour Ayurveda Fundamentals Health Coach Training and Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica "Incredible Experience in Tamarindo" This trip was amazing. We booked our retreat not sure exactly what it would look like but once we arrived, we were warmly greeted and felt very very at home. The energy of the ashram was so peaceful and everything was very comfortable. The food was delicious and since I’m gluten-free, it felt great to know that I could eat anything. Every day I was inspired by eating in a different way. I enjoyed the daily yoga and learned a ton about Ayurvedic practices. I only wish I could’ve stayed longer! We rented a car and drove into town a short 10 min or so drive and went surfing every day too! Loved that we had the downtime to explore. 🫶🏄♀️💕 The road to the ashram was a little intense at first since the last bit is very steep and we bottomed out the first time. Once you get used to it it’s fine."
Reviewed by: Caitlin M
"Review by Caitlin M. Jan 20, 2024 | 7 Day 45-Hour Ayurveda Fundamentals Health Coach Training and Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica "Incredible experience " Everything! The hosts, the food, the vibe, the accommodations, the training. It was magical! it felt like home away from home. Matea and Acyuta were so kind and welcoming. They were wonderfully accommodating with my nut allergy and the food was INCREDIBLE. Every meal continued to be blown away! They create such a healing and inviting space for people to come together, we will be back. I highly recommend!"
Reviewed by: Avery
"I thoroughly enjoyed my YTT with Matea and felt like the material was covered extensively. I feel prepared to begin my teaching career and am forever grateful to Hari Om!"
Reviewed by: Meru
"I had an amazing experience with Hari Om Yoga in Croatia. My instructor Matea is a wealth of information regarding yoga, Hindu philosophy and Anatomy. I liked that she's more traditional in her approach than other teachers who have changed yoga from its roots into a hybrid that is almost unrecognizable. She's full of love, life and passion for her practice and has made a life changing impact on me."
Reviewed by: Lauren
"I’ve done yoga but never aerial yoga before. This class is definitely suitable for beginners. Super fun and the studio is beautiful. Matea was a great instructor."
Reviewed by: Vince
"Loved this experience! Such a fun way to do yoga and the deck with jungle views was a terrific setting."
Reviewed by: Easlyn
"Matea was a fantastic teacher and the setting was beautiful - so peaceful. We very much enjoyed the aerial yoga class!"
Reviewed by: Tatiana
"Great experience! I had a great time trying Aerial yoga for the first time and Matea was an excellent instructor."
Reviewed by: Sophia
"Such a unique experience, beginner friendly and super kind hosts"
Reviewed by: Regina
"Matea is a thoughtful and excellent yoga instructor. We not only enjoyed yoga on the beach, prior to this class we attended their Full Moon Open Heart yoga with a cacao ceremony. It was wonderful, the simple dinner afterwards was delightful and delicious."
Reviewed by: Megan
"I am so very grateful for yoga & meditation with Matea. She responded quickly when I asked if she had availability for the next morning (I'm always last minute). She was responsive and very informative. She gave me great directions and her contact information in case I needed more assistance. The flow was so peaceful and joyous under the big tree! She pushed us just enough while keeping a peaceful flow. I smiled the whole class, especially doing headstands. Matea took photos and sent them immediately after. Her partner led the meditation and breathwork while she went and played with her adorable child & that just added to the magic. Did I know I needed that meditation? No, but it was divine. I left feeling so very zen, so at home. Thank you for a beautiful practice for my first morning in Tamarindo - I am bringing it home with me."
Reviewed by: Anna
"We had a great time doing yoga on the beach with Matea and her adorable dog, would highly recommend!"
Reviewed by: Chris
"Matea’s class is lovely with great instruction and variability for many different levels."
Reviewed by: Bob H
"I just returned from taking a course in sound healing and meditation in Costa Rica to compliment my Reiki. I picked Hari Om after reading many positive reviews and it was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made. Matea, Acyuta and assistant Francisco are three of the nicest people I have ever met and will always be my friends. The knowledge, experience, method of teaching and organization of the course was seamless not to mention the delicious food and trips to town. A cut above other retreats I have been to."
Reviewed by: Avery
"I thoroughly enjoyed my YTT with Matea and felt like the material was covered extensively. I feel prepared to begin my teaching career and am forever grateful to Hari Om!"
Reviewed by: Kristen Young
"**My time with Hari Om at their Yoga Ashram was truly life-changing. This family and their team are deeply rooted in the traditional teachings of yoga, with profound knowledge of Ayurveda, sound healing, and yogic philosophy. Their wisdom, warmth, and devotion to the path welcomed me like family, and I felt truly held and supported in my journey. This experience far exceeded my expectations and continues to inspire my practice every day.**"
Reviewed by: By Sarah F
"My experience at Hari OM was a transformative, educational, and life-changing experience! Exceptional instruction in a caring, loving environment where you feel safe to really explore what your gift is as a yoga teacher. The course also combined deeper than typical teachings in philosophy of yoga plus Ayurveda – great additions! I highly recommend this course."
Reviewed by: Lena Levaux
"**Hari Om is such a unique experience. The location is absolutely beautiful, and Matea and Acyuta taught me so much about yoga postures, philosophy, anatomy, and ayurveda. I am so happy to have completed my training here and would recommend it to anyone interested in yoga immersion.** YTT Yoga alliance May 2024"
Reviewed by: Lauren Angeline Robles
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Reviewed by: Jullie Finnie
"Taking my yoga teacher training at Hari OM was the most transformative experience of my life. My instructor Matea is full of knowledge and wisdom. She is an incredible instructor who wants all her students to succeed. I feel confident in my ability to teach classes because of all the practice this training offers. My favourite aspect of the course was learning yogic philosophy and Ayurveda. I’m forever grateful to be apart of the Hari OM family."
Reviewed by: Meru
"I had an amazing experience with Hari Om Yoga in Croatia. My instructor Matea is a wealth of information regarding yoga, Hindu philosophy and Anatomy. I liked that she's more traditional in her approach than other teachers who have changed yoga from its roots into a hybrid that is almost unrecognizable. She's full of love, life and passion for her practice and has made a life changing impact on me."
Reviewed by: Jen Gagon
"# Jen Gagnon My daughter and I have been here for a week already. We are talking ayurveda fundamentals, 200hr yoga teacher training and Ayurveda specialization training and we are very happy with our choice. This family run business is amazing. Their knowledge and wisdom are a breath of fresh air. The quality and depth of instruction are amazing. The Ashram is an amazing place to learn. We highly recommend Hari Om to anyone wanting to go beyond the surface!!🙏"
Reviewed by: by Shelley Seale
"It was a WONDERFUL discovery finding Hari Om yoga! I happened upon it in Facebook when looking for yoga and meditation in the Tamarindo area. I went that day to the Friday evening Women's Circle they have and it was SO peaceful, magical and restorative. The energy felt from the women who joined and the beautiful calm energy that radiated from Matea were just what I needed. It's a sweet little oasis of a compound they have there too. I will definitely be back and recommend it highly! Feburary 2025"
Reviewed by: Lauren
"I’ve done yoga but never aerial yoga before. This class is definitely suitable for beginners. Super fun and the studio is beautiful. Matea was a great instructor. Airbnb experiences January 2025"
Reviewed by: Danielle
"This was such an amazing experience! I’ve done some yoga before but this was extremely beginner friendly and very relaxing Airbnb experiences February 2025"
Reviewed by: Vince
"Loved this experience! Such a fun way to do yoga and the deck with jungle views was a terrific setting. Airbnb experiences aerial yoga March 2025"
Reviewed by: Easlyn
"Matea was a fantastic teacher and the setting was beautiful - so peaceful. We very much enjoyed the aerial yoga class! Airbnb experiences aerial yoga Feb 2025"
Reviewed by: Tatiana
"Great experience! I had a great time trying Aerial yoga for the first time and Matea was an excellent instructor. Airbnb Experiences February 2025 Aerial yoga"
Reviewed by: Sophia
"Such a unique experience, beginner friendly and super kind hosts Airbnb Experiences May 2024 Aerial yoga"
Reviewed by: Regina
"Matea is a thoughtful and excellent yoga instructor. We not only enjoyed yoga on the beach, prior to this class we attended their Full Moon Open Heart yoga with a cacao ceremony. It was wonderful, the simple dinner afterwards was delightful and delicious. Airbnb Experiences February 2025 Beach yoga & breathwork"
Reviewed by: Megan
"I am so very grateful for yoga & meditation with Matea. She responded quickly when I asked if she had availability for the next morning (I'm always last minute). She was responsive and very informative. She gave me great directions and her contact information in case I needed more assistance. The flow was so peaceful and joyous under the big tree! She pushed us just enough while keeping a peaceful flow. I smiled the whole class, especially doing headstands. Matea took photos and sent them immediately after. Her partner led the meditation and breathwork while she went and played with her adorable child & that just added to the magic. Did I know I needed that meditation? No, but it was divine. I left feeling so very zen, so at home. Thank you for a beautiful practice for my first morning in Tamarindo - I am bringing it home with me. Airbnb Experiences Jan 2024 Beach yoga & breathwork"
Reviewed by: Anna
"We had a great time doing yoga on the beach with Matea and her adorable dog, would highly recommend! Airbnb Experiences April 2025 Beach yoga & breathwork"
Reviewed by: Chris
"Matea’s class is lovely with great instruction and variability for many different levels. Airbnb Experiences February 2025 Beach yoga & breathwork"
Reviewed by: Bob H
"I just returned from taking a course in sound healing and meditation in Costa Rica to compliment my Reiki. I picked Hari Om after reading many positive reviews and it was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made. Matea, Acyuta and assistant Francisco are three of the nicest people I have ever met and will always be my friends. The knowledge, experience, method of teaching and organization of the course was seamless not to mention the delicious food and trips to town. A cut above other retreats I have been to."
Reviewed by: Anon - Tripaneer
"Review by Anonymous Jun 16, 2025 | [7 Day Personalized Ayurveda Healing Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica](https://office.tripaneer.com/4/listings/edit/133343/ "") ### "A wonderful experience! Highly recommend." Matea & Acyuta are very friendly and welcoming. They are both extremely knowledgeable about all things yoga and Ayurveda. The food was absolutely delicious!! Accommodations were very comfortable and everything was exactly as advertised. They are well organized and thorough with planning and letting you know what to expect. The location was great! It is a very safe and beautiful area, a short distance from the beach and town. It was easy to get around using Uber. [Show more](https://office.tripaneer.com/4/organizers/24465/reviews/# "") - "
Reviewed by: Kelly M
"Review by Kelly M. Feb 14, 2024 | 7 Day 45-Hour Ayurveda Fundamentals Health Coach Training and Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica "Inspiring and Informative, Highly Recommend " I recently took this Ayurveda fundamentals training, and it was amazing! The instructors were super knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the subjects learned. They balanced theory with hands-on practice, the yoga portion of this training, perfectly. The living arrangement was great. You had your own privacy in the rooms, but it was very nice to be traveling and have sit down family dinners. We were one of the firsts guests to have the privilege of staying in the new cabins located on the property. They were way beyond what I expected to be staying in. Each cabin had their own beautiful spacious private bathrooms. All of their animals were a plus as well! It would have been hard to leave without feeling inspired and ready to incorporate Ayurveda into my life. Highly recommend this training for anyone interested in Ayurveda!"
Reviewed by: Acyuta
"What a cool and fun event. I'll come back for the next one"
Reviewed by: Acyuta
"What a wonderful experience to be amongst so many beautiful souls..."