Testimonials

Testimonials

"Michal Adi: Yoga teacher, raw and live food chef, spiritual guide and friend as dear as a daughter, has been intrumental in introducing me to Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga, delicious, nutritious and healing live food preparation, and a new path in my life. Last October my sister and I spent a wonderful weekend retreat with Michal and friends on Cook Island, Florida Keys, learning raw food preparation, practicing Yoga, enjoying life. A day doesn't go by that I don't remember how wonderful and life changing that retreat was. As Michal says, she will provide you with a "toolbox" to change your life."

Peggy Raphel, Cook Key West, FL

"Thank you for the Superfoods workshop it was amazing. You really inspired me to eat more raw. You are great girl!!"

Carine Camara, NYC

“Devi is one of the lightest spirits I have ever met. You can see her soul straight through her eyes. She was so helpful in answering anyone’s questions and happy to do so. She is very knowledgeable and I am grateful to have received even a small taste of her knowledge.”

Betty Marco, NYC

"Shanti Devi: The always supportive and vivacious Kundalini and Raw Foods Goddess! Thank you for openly sharing your knowledge, your spirit and the wonderful gifts you have."

Leora Newman, London UK

"I just wanted to say thank you again for preparing such a delicious meal. Everything was so yummy !!!!!!! You have a magical touch and warm vibrations when mixing all the ingredients together. It's always a blessing to be in your presence and watch you prepare a meal or being in the moment. You really inspire me to eat the best foods on the planet!"

Yvette Carter, NYC

"I was first introduced to raw food cuisine by Michal about a year ago when she was a Chef on a retreat. By the second day I was high and hooked. I had never before experienced such beautiful, colorful, flavorful food, it was live, delicious and RAW! Michal is a new age health practitioner, using live, vibrant foods as her medicine. Her organic raw meals are special in regards to the combination of the best quality raw fruits and vegetables combined with the freshest herbs and spices to give the palate a dance in the sun. She has an innate gift & knowledge of foods' healing properties and physical effects allowing her meals to heal from the inside out. Her meals are never boring and always something to look forward to, like a piece of art work with a cup full of love added. Her raw food classes are inspiring, hands-on and fun, full of useful information to get you started on the path to raw and beyond. She has been a great teacher and wise beyond her years."

Kim Rettenwander, Key West, FL

“Devi: kind, gentle, intuitive, truly a goddess and a wonderful guide and teacher, very earthy and real.”

Galena, NYC

"At the Costa Rican Rejuvenation Retreat the schedule was not too rushed. There was just the right mix of structured activities and leisure.Michal is so talented and knowledgeable in multiple aspectsof healing. Her yogic guidance was especially rewarding. She has a quiet wisdom and very serene energy. Excellent raw food classes. The food was simple and delicious.It was an interesting experience to live in the jungle. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking healing, focus, relaxation, centering, and fun."

Ashwin, NYC

"Shanti Devi/Michal's yoga classes are really great. Every other day we did Ashtanga, or Power, Yoga, with the days in-between Kundalini Yoga. Each class was challenging, even for the most athletic 'yogi', (which I'm not!), but I was able to modify the poses, with her suggestions, and do just about everything. Michal is a proficient yoga teacher, with a powerful presence and a deep body of intuition and knowledge. She conveys a sense of 'eternality' in her classes that slows the busy mind and allows us to grow through yoga in a natural and authentic way."

Beth Smith, GA

"Off to morning Yoga overlooking the mountains - alternating daily Kundalini and Vinyasa styles with translucently blue-eyed Shanti Devi. Aaaahhh. This happened every day though earlier and earlier! Oooooh!!!!! She is also a famous raw foods cook and treated us to the world’s greatest Gazpacho and Livesagna – the latter with sliced zucchini replacing the pasta noodles, coconut substituting for cheese, and a marinara sauce with sun dried tomatoes. Wow! Devi is quite possibly from another planet – when asked about it she giggles as I nonchalantly check for antennae."

David Markowitz , NYC

"Your pie is not of this world but surely from a Goddess place where treats are birthed and then eaten with great joy and love! The colors of your spirit flow out of each slice and my tongue has never danced so! Mahalo, Blessings and Shaloms and Thank You abound and are my songs."

Jonathan Carl, NYC

"I had a marvelous time! I was very happy that Nancy had arrived early to save seats for myself and Helen Ross up front because we did not miss a single gesture. Shanti Devi is inspiring. She delivers in such a calm, open, relaxed manner and the content was clear. The food was DIVINE and I am making the Chai Truffles for my Sugar Talk this week and making certain to give Shanti Devi the credit. We all had a fabulous time and the feast still lingers deliciously in my mind if not my tongue so I'm looking forward to hearing from you about the next class."

Cydya Smith, NYC

"My time with Alok and Devi in Pacha Mama, Costa Rica was a time of true reflection. I found the person that's been lost, spiritually, physically and mentally. I took home new goals and motivation on how I want to live my life, and have a new appreciation for my body and mind. Alok and Devi found a perfect balance between many wonderful elements, and the result was a life changing experience for me."

Natalie Stiefvater, NYC

"I had no idea what to expect from the energy work that I was scheduled to have with Shanti Devi/Michal (but KNEW I had to have a session). When I lay down in a hut in the Costa Rica jungle, I decided to just relax and let whatever was to happen, happen. I seemed to go into a timeless zone, and felt tinglings and sensations all over my body, and was amazed to find that when the session was over it had taken an hour and a half or more. My session was quite 'subtle' - I spoke to others in our group who had had more dramatic effects. All I can say, and this is the 'bottom line', is that I felt that there had been a shift in my consciousness after my session. That is the most amazing thing of all - lie down, surrender, and let the healing happen. Believe me, it will ..."

Beth Smith, GA

"I wanted to extend a sincere thank you for the wonderful class you shared with us last night. The food was delicious beyond words. My taste buds are craving for another bite of the cacao truffles. I acknowledge the time, effort, and skill involved along with love, gentleness,and compassion, when preparing each meal. Watching you prepare the meal was very relaxing and sort of meditative at times. I hope to continue to learn new ways to prepare my meals and share it with my friends and family. I am greatful to know you and how beautiful you are to share your wisdom and knowlege on nurturing the body. I hope to attend another of your workshops in the near future. Thanks once again for making me feel so good."

Yvette Carter, NYC