Testimonials

Braziers, Oxford September 2010
Dear Angus, That was my happiest Braziers ever.  Namaste
Carole

Just a quick one to say thank YOU both for the lovely experience, the wonderfully classes, the smiles and wise words. I had a fab time, loved meeting all those genuinely nice people including your lovely kids.  I am looking forward to joining you again on a retreat - I may be become a Nadia and Angus groupie. 
Tanya Zak

Huge thank you to both of you for such a lovely weekend, enjoyed it enormously.  Have been walking round the trading floor all week in a cloud of yoga loveliness :).   Much love xxx  
Victoria Robertson

Thank you for a lovely, lovely weekend.  It was just the weekend that the doctor ordered, having been super busy for weeks now.  So great to reconnect with some and strengthen connections with others.  AND to do a proper real live free standing handstand. 
Caroline Wells 

Personally, for a long weekend which involved excellent Yoga catering for all levels of abilities, superb veggie food, highly efficient, capable and entertaining organisers it would be hard to find an alternative, especially for someone who doesn't drink.  Om Diddly,  Bobby aka
ROBERT CAZENOVE

Just a short email to say thank you both loads for creating such an amazing weekend - Braziers was better than I could have even hoped - would never have guessed I would like yoga so much and am now really excited to explore that further and it was lovely to meditate in such a great environment - the massage, walks , bonfire and singing only added to it being absolutely great - I felt so peaceful and calm arriving back in London and its still holding up even after a hectic Monday.  Thank you lots for being such lovely teachers. 
A L

I came to Braziers not really knowing what to expect and having never tried yoga before it could have been daunting BUT I loved every minute of it. You both made it a totally inclusive, supportive and fun environment where learning could easily take placeI am even considering booking a beginners yoga place with you next term, I was that taken...  
Sophie C

A huge thank you for organising what was a very special weekend and to all the beautiful yogic souls whose attendance makes a weekend at Braziers with Batterseay Yoga such a brilliant experience.  I am so glad I was there and reflected on this when I came down from the house to the campfire on Sat night and saw everybody gathered around chatting and making merry. Beautiful!  Om shanti my brodda! 
Robin Raafat

Hacienda, Spain March 2010
This was by far the best trip yet … Wow in deed.  Thank you for making the week so phenomenal. I personally have never experienced anything like it.  I very much look forward to seeing you all on the next adventure.  
PM

Just a quick line to say that I had a very pleasant stay at the Hacienda last week... the yoga room awesome and Scott's food, well.... Tracie and Jason certainly made us feel welcome and are such a lovely couple. But most of all, what really did it for me is the yoga and it was great to practice so much and in such a varied way. Your teaching is, as always, inspirational as well as good fun and a joy to practice.  I feel really privileged that I have had the chance to meet and to practise with you. 
AS

I totally agree, best yoga trip to date and I think that was down to the fantastic group and the wonderful setting - thanks to everyone for making it such a fantastic week. 
SL

Just a short note to say thank you so much for organising such a wonderful holiday... 
MA

La Gomera July 09
just wanted to say thank you for such a great week. I was a little apprehensive when I booked as I didn't know what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed the whole week - the classes were great and your inclusive nature made them perfect - the people, food, sun and setting - what more could I ask for from a holiday?!
LC

I really enjoyed the holiday, many thanks.
FR

I wanted to say thanks again for another truly wonderful holiday - I think in fact this was the best one yet!  The yoga was fabulous, I almost felt like I had a bit of an epiphany and suddenly it doesn't seem like a chore to find time to fit it in to my daily routine, I really can't imagine not doing self practice daily now, what a turn around. 
SL

I just want to thank you for the wonderful yoga lessons. I realized that I always had way too much tension in my body during practice. Learned how to relax, how to warm up the body. I actually practice every day after the the yoga week. I wake up now with less tension in my back. And of course I also want to thank you for the jam sessions at the finca. It was SO much fun!
LDJ

I think I have had ‘a moment’ and I am now Buddha’s brother!
CB

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for a wonderful yoga retreat, have already been practicing my bioenergetics! Mum has come to stay and is suffering from sciatica, so am sharing your warm up exercises with her...
AW

I really enjoyed the weeks on that island. I also enjoyed the yoga, (even though I would have liked a little more progress... And philosophical discussions!.)
CH
[point taken; I agree! I will see to it for the next trip! Angus]

Braziers, Oxford May 2009
Thank you so much. I can honestly say that I have never felt so relaxed and rejuvenated as I do now. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, meeting & getting to know so many lovely people and am considering making Braziers a regular fixture in my calender!
Mille H

Thank you for including me in such a special weekend - you and Nadia are so giving, sharing your family and great friends with new ones and I am very grateful.  It was really fun and I have felt totally chilled since then.
Suki Allday

Thank you you two for an incredibly special weekend. Highlights for me where, the silent walk, had a big moment in the woods, where the trees basically came alive and they still look different to me now, everywhere! The silent class, incredibly beautiful (or is that just Nadia!), that was pretty special, the bonfire...  and meeting your wonderful friends.
Emma T

Matt and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the beautiful weekend, very calming and grounding. We really enjoyed yoga, the meditation and the atmosphere and overall the people that were there.
Analise P

What beautiful pictures! Thanks to both of you, the weekend was truly fabulous! I'll be back next time for sure!!
Bonnie S
 
Thank you both for hosting a very special weekend with some fabulous yoga! I'm pretty sure it won't be the last one that I attend, the girls are very keen to come along next time, too.
Berenice W

My body feels fully stretched and still from the weekend. The head, calm and contemplative from the consciousness conversations. Deep loving thanks to you!
Kathini C

Braziers, Oxford Sept 2008
It was such a perfect weekend. Thank you oh so very much.
Mel W

I don't know what's in the air in Braziers but I'm still on a high from the weekend!   Thank you so much for
preparing such a special weekend.    Or maybe it's not just the air from that special place but a cumulative combination of our wonderful week in the Azores, the bio energetics, the meditation, the yoga that is having this effect on me.  Whatever it is, I love it!
Margaret.G.

Thank you for an absolutely brilliant weekend, my favourite ever time at Braziers. It was perfect.
Nina J

Thank you for such a great weekend gone by.  Your wonderful teaching and insights, for reminding me to breathe and let go, for the introduction to bioenergetics and for being sooo friendly and welcoming.  You have a lovely bunch of yogis down there in the south and Angus, a great talent for conveying raja yoga. 
Lou S

Braziers, Oxford April 2007
Wow - my spine feels 6 inches longer! What a fab w/end. Another Ford-Robertson triumph!! I had a great time Angus - you really give so much to your students during these w/ends/holidays. And I loved Braziers…. the whole environment, as well as the finest choc chip cookies I've ever munched on! Thank you & see you soon!
JK

A huge thank you for organising a fantastic weekend. It was really good of you to include me and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone; they were such easy company. It is great to know some of my fellow yogis when I come to Chatham. I really enjoyed the yoga as well and loved Braziers so thank you.
AMacK

Just to say thank you so much for the weekend, thoroughly enjoyed myself! Great group of people, great food, oh and the yoga wasn't bad either!
MW

Huge thank you for a very special weekend. My body and spirit feel stretched (though evidently spirit could do with a bit more work!)
JL

Magical weekend. A big thank you to you and Nadia.
RC

It was a great weekend so thank you to you both. I have felt very thoughtful today though - can't quite put my finger on why but I think it’s a good thing!
KB

Thanks Angus. The weekend was fantastic. The yoga was great, the people were all lovely and it was great just to take time out to chill, chat and think about the bigger picture. You’ve really fired me up to keep going with my yoga so I’ll be trying out more classes up here & I can’t wait for your CD. Definitely up for another yoga holiday this year so I’ll keep in touch.
EMcD

The Habibi Bunch - Dahab, Egypt March 2007
Thanks for what was one of the best holidays we’ve ever had. As you know, I was faintly dreading the whole thing, partly because I’d never got much out of yoga other than a vague feeling of personal inadequacy, but also because, on the whole, I’d rather not go on holiday full stop (miserable bastard that I am). But every aspect of the trip was a joy. The people were great, the yoga was, unbelievably, great as well. I’ll never forget that night in the dessert, hanging out under the stars, eating sand, smoking ****, listening to Monica’s story ... None of it would have worked without your warmth and charisma. I honestly don’t know if I’ll continue with yoga, but there’s at least a good chance I will. God I never thought I’d come out with a sentence like that!
TMcG

Golkoy, Turkey Sept 2006
"We had a great time and learned so much. Thank you.
RP

'You have a natural kindness, a deep interest in people and a vitality which shows through your teaching. It brings up the joy in the group.'
MC

Braziers, Oxford Sept 2006

"I had a brilliant weekend. Although I didn’t know what to expect it fulfilled all of my expectations! I really enjoyed the yoga, especially the different types of classes, and learnt a lot about the whole process. It was very educational and enlightening. I also feel as though I progressed, although my shoulders are telling me differently at the moment...Braziers has a charm and a calmness which fitted the mood exactly. The food was delicious and the group was great company. Thank you for making me feel so welcome – I didn’t feel awkward in the slightest thanks to both of you being so warm."
LK

'Just wanted to say how much I loved the weekend - have been raving about it to all and sundry ever since - and my Mum was so intrigued that I managed to persuade her to join my Monday night class the following day...' Huge thank you to you and Nadia for making me feel so welcome and for the great classes... I finally mastered breathing in the Plough so all the practice must have made a huge difference!'
SL

Dahab, Egypt May 2006
"What a great week. Just the right mix of yoga, gin and tonics, healthy debate, chilling out and (winning at) backgammon - my mind and body felt very rested. I love having the time and space to get deeper into my practice and was delighted to have mastered the head stand!"
KB

"This is a great yoga holiday and I thoroughly recommend it. A beautiful and tranquil setting, indepth and reinvigorating yoga classes in a beautiful studio (mountains at the back and sea at the front), attentive hotel staff looking after your every step, guaranteed sunshine, cool trips to mount sinai, dessert dinner under the stars, scuba diving, etc. It's a no-brainer! To borrow a phrase from nike, 'just do it'! Om shanti"
RR

Braziers, Oxford March 2006
"The food, the integrity of the yoga, the atmosphere, the chanting, the peace and quiet... all great. I had a brilliant and restorative time."
FA

"Great food, felt terribly healthy and wholesome, I didn’t think about chocolate once."
SD

"Laura and Fin were fabulous. Highs were the chanting, the silent walk followed by yoga - lovely combo, the squash soup and apple crumble and custard, Katrina's plate exploding, sharing with Serena and late night chats, tree hugging (yes, can't believe I'm saying that) and of course, your classes."
NJ

Ulpotha, Sri Lanka 2005
"Unreal. The most beautiful place i have ever stayed! And the yoga was a whole new journey. (makes me wonder what i was doing before.)"
TB

"I will definitely go back, though i'm worried in case its not as magical the second time around!"
PM