Kiyona Miah
I stayed at Holistika in December 2020. I was very excited to stay there and loved the grounds, my room etc. The food was fresh and delicious. Most of the staff was kind, however I had a very disheartening experience which is why I would not visit again. I was in a yoga class that was comprised of all Black women and had a racist and sexist experience with one of the instructors. His name is Memo. He rudely barged into our class, proceeded to yell at our instructor, and disrespect our class. He threw yoga mats and spewed toxic masculine and privileged energy. I was appalled and disappointed that someone in a "healing/yoga" role would behave in this manner. I'm certain that he would not act this way if the instuctor/students were white and/or male. The wellness manager apologized profusely for this instructor's actions as the mix up was on their part, but Memo never parted his lips to apologize to us for his disturbing actions. I'm sure he still works there and was never reprimanded. This experience totally destroyed the positive and peaceful vibe that I gained throughout my wellness retreat. Sadly, I must warn other women and people of color that this establishment turns a blind eye to incidents such as this. I spent a good amount of my hard earned money to stay at Holiska and I won't spend another dime there.
a month ago 
