Marie B.
Google
I have been practicing yoga and receiving Ayurvedic treatments at Ashiyana for the past three weeks, and I truly loved the place. The location is beautiful, the atmosphere is very peaceful, and most importantly the teams and the local staff are absolutely incredible. I met an exceptional yoga teacher there with a pure and powerful energy. The Indian teams on site are incredibly kind and authentic, and they are clearly the soul of this place.
However, I was deeply shocked this morning by an experience with the owner. He literally asked me to leave. For a place that presents itself as a center of well-being, spirituality and kindness, this behavior felt completely incoherent and very disappointing.
It all started with something very simple: I arrived at the yoga class at 8:01 instead of 8:00. Yes, I fully take responsibility I was one minute late. I had purchased a yoga package and of course I respect the rules. Of course the rules do not allow arriving even one minute late, and I am fully aware of that. But there is also a way to speak to people, especially to clients who have paid to be there. Being literally pushed away through aggressive words deeply shocked me. Truly.
I had also booked several treatments at the spa. The spa is managed by the owner’s wife, who presents herself as the spa manager but unfortunately seems to have very little knowledge of Ayurveda. She constantly asks the therapists for advice. In my opinion, when you run an Ayurvedic spa, the basic foundation is to have training or at least real knowledge of Ayurveda before giving guidance to clients. It is not my role to judge her path, but it is part of the responsibilities that come with this position.
Finally, a piece of advice for future visitors: if you need guidance regarding spa treatments, it is better to speak directly with the therapists and the local teams. They are the ones who truly hold the knowledge and experience of Ayurvedic practices. They will be much more able to guide you properly than the spa manager, who unfortunately does not seem to be informed about the real practices of Ayurveda and sometimes gives information that does not align with this tradition.
From the beginning she was quite unpleasant with me and spoke to me in a very abrupt way. The first time it happened I simply chose to take a step back and told myself that perhaps it was her own internal anger or struggles, and that it was not mine to carry.
But after that moment, the atmosphere clearly deteriorated. Each time I arrived, I felt that I was not welcome, both from her and from her husband. And this morning the owner told me directly: “I don’t like your energy. Look at yourself. You have nothing to do here.” I was completely shocked.
What shocked me the most is that people who position themselves in the world of personal development, yoga and spirituality could treat someone this way. To me, it simply shows that there is still a lot of inner work to be done before accompanying or welcoming others on this path.
When you are truly at peace, when ego, jealousy and fear are no longer driving your reactions, you do not reject someone who shines in front of you. You respond with peace, love and kindness. That is exactly what a place like this is supposed to embody.
I sincerely wish them the best and hope that they can evolve on their own life path. Because today they are very far from what one should expect from a center like this in terms of management, ethics and professionalism toward their clients.
I would however like to thank once again all the teams, especially the local Indian staff. Their kindness, authenticity and pure energy are the true heart of this place. Without them, this place would be nothing, and it is important to recognize that.
