After having enjoyed many annual Summer retreats here we are now introducing a very special deep winter retreat in the mountains of Slovenia!
Winter is the perfect time for slowing down, turning in, reflecting and re-charging. In line with the season we’ll practice gentle flow yoga, meditation and savour the luxury of quietness with a full silent day to rest the social self and re-charge in body & mind.
This stunning mountain landscape lends itself to winter magic. There is often snow at this time of year and there will for sure be sauna afternoons, wide mountain views and quiet mindful forest walks.
Join us for this nourishing week of immersing yourself in the stunning mountains of Slovenia with a deep daily practice of yoga and meditation in a supportive, friendly community.
This is your week to re-connect and re-charge. All sessions are optional, so you can take exactly what you need. There will be plenty of free time for reading, wandering through the trees, dipping / ice bathing in the natural pool, sauna, forest walks, napping…
A retreat from your usual schedule is a powerful way to come back to centre and establish or deepen your practice, taking all the benefits home with you.
Our daily schedule will offer morning practice at the peaceful, 'sattvic' time of day, journaling inspiration and philosophy teachings with personal time to reflect. Our relaxed programme will offer mindful slow flow yoga to release tension in the body with meditation and yogic teachings to quieten the mind and return to presence.
We'll stay close to the authentic meaning of Yoga and Vedānta philosophy, with periods of traditional 'mauna' practice (community silence) and mindful meditation, giving you the space to re-connect with your purpose and come home to your true nature of ‘pūrṇa’ (fullness).
Our morning sessions will be scheduled at a time that gives you enough sleep. Plus, I’ll guide an optional supported digital detox so you can truly enjoy a sanctuary away from busy, switched-on daily life.
Our home for the week has 23 hectares of its own land to explore, surrounded by forests and meadows, as Ana from the retreat centre says, "as far as the eye can see and the feet can carry".
You're welcome just as you are, whether you want to connect socially or feel like re-charging with quiet time, or a mixture of the two.
Imagine mountain views for miles, acres of woodland to explore right on our doorstep, and a refreshing natural pool to jump into after the sauna.
The food offered at Veduna is alive with energy and nourishment, much of it being picked freshly from the land's own permaculture gardens and all of it put together with love and according to Ayurveda principles. You’ll enjoy a healthy, varied, organic brunch and dinner with tea and snacks available throughout the day as well as a cafe serving barista coffee and cakes for purchase for those who want extra.
FEE:
Course: €450
* Join with a friend & save 50 each
Plus your accommodation choice:
(reduced, off-peak prices)
Basic shared 4-bed (no balcony, bathroom next door): €370
Standard shared 3-bed (with mountain-view balcony & en-suite): €470
Twin / double: €540
Private single room: €800
Includes:
All meals (organic, vital, local) plus teas and snacks
5 nights' accommodation in beautiful bedrooms
Daily yoga & meditation with Anya
3 x sauna afternoons
A personal 1:1 session for each participant with Anya (ca. 20 min, optional)
Extra optional activities such fire rituals & forest walks
All prices are subject to availability & per person. Please write to me to check availability.
The course fee includes organisation, administration, teacher travel costs, all retreat classes and three afternoon sauna sessions. The retreat centre fee includes food, accommodation and centre facilities.
Upon arrival guests will be asked to pay the standard tourist tax of €1.75 per night.
TRAVEL
… is easy and affordable - by train, coach and air
The closest airport is Ljubljana and there are many train & coach options (approx. 11 hours from Berlin and overnight possible) for environmentally-friendly travel.
Shared taxi transfers:
We make the journey from Ljubljana easy for you by arranging an optional group taxi transfer on the first and last day of the retreat, whether you’re arriving into the city or the airport. The cost spread is across all members of the group. There is a small extra fee for pick-up from the airport (ask me for info if needed).
The taxi on our start day leaves Ljubljana (city / airport) at approx. 13:00 and leaves Veduna on the last day at. approx. 12:00 - either to the airport or city centre as required.
If you make your own way to Veduna we ask that you please arrive between 14:30 - 15:30 on the retreat start day and depart around 12:00 with the rest of us on the last day. Thank you.
Ready to register? Places are limited. The first step is to EMAIL ME to check your room choice availability, then I’ll send payment information to complete your sign-up
info@yogainenglish.berlin or use the link below
A €150 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your place, with the remaining amount due 3 months before the retreat (11.11.24).
(Optional activity for the brave!)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Should the retreat not be able to go ahead for any reason you will be able to use your payment towards any other retreat subsequently arranged by Yoga in English Berlin at this retreat centre. In the case that the retreat goes ahead but you are personally unable to come for any reason, it is possible to find someone to take your booked place.
No refunds will be possible so in the event that you are unable to find someone to replace you we recommend taking out travel insurance to protect you in this eventuality.
Looking forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hari Om
Anya
