Yoga Mat International Yoga School

The resort is absolutely amazing and so worth seeing ! The view from the shallah is beautiful and I will miss it. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. The rooms are spacious, making it comfortable to share with a roommate — perfect for those who may be concerned about that aspect. We were thoughtfully provided with a set of cutlery, a water bottle, and other essentials to minimize plastic usage — a truly considerate touch. Our teachers — Tania, Panita, Cece, Sybs, and Bashakti — were very knowledgeable, and we learned so much throughout our stay. Most importantly, we gained confidence in our teaching abilities, formed a strong community, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Panita, in addition to being a wonderful yoga teacher, is also a phenomenal chef! Everyone loved her meals. Absolutely no regrets — a truly unforgettable experience!

May 2025

II absolutely cherished every minute spent at the yoga mat school. The accommodation was very comfortable, Olive and all staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. The teachers at the Yoga Mat School were terrific. Sibs, Bash, Tania, Panita, Cece, and Miray were very knowledgable, had a wicked sense of humour, were extremely supportive and just super inspiring human beings. I was blessed to have been a part of the wonderful class of April 2025, we gelled well together and became more like family than friends. There was no plastic used during meal times which was a positive change made by the school. Panita made masaman for us one evening and it blew our minds. I would also recommend that you ask Panita if you could visit her home in the mountains for a cooking class. Her home has a spectacular view of the ocean and is surrounded by fruit trees, herbs and other medicinal plants. I went with a few other classmates, and it was one of the highlights of our stay. We paid for the cooking class which was great value for money. Head to wild tribe for green juices, cacao energy balls and super healthy food choices. It’s a five min walk from the school. Rent a scooter from Varinda for 300thb a day. Super affordable and a fun option to get around the island and take in the beautiful scenery. I wish I could’ve stayed longer, I’m back home less than 24 hours and I’m already getting withdrawals. The yoga mat school will not disappoint!

May 2025

This place and training is incredible and authentic! I would 100% recommend The Yoga Mat for their 200hr YTT. Such unbelievable value for money! The knowledge, care and compassion shown by all the trainers is outstanding! Please do not hesitate to book this course. This sounds like a fake review but it’s true! Yes, the days are intense but the quality of teaching from the AMAZING Deniz and the depth of knowledge shared by the BEAUTIFUL Ba Shakti is second-to-none. I have definitely advanced in my practice and grown even more spiritually in many unexpected ways, that it was a true gift to myself! If you get the opportunity to have your Vedic Astrological Chart read, you should jump at the chance! The trips to the waterfall and temples were a welcomed treat, sunrise beach yoga was awesome and the cocoa ceremony was very special! All of my fellow students were amazing and I feel very blessed to have shared the journey with every last one of them 🙂 Varinder resort is unreal, I’ve never stayed in a place where there is colour and art everywhere you look and the messages of love and hope at every turn! The staff are full of help and smiles. I wasn’t convinced before I arrived that I would teach Yoga but the teachers have given me the knowledge and confidence to share my learnings and bring love and light to a fracture world. I thank everyone of the teachers for sharing their hearts, knowledge and experiences. OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Namaste!

December 2024