5 Day Forest Yoga Retreat Near Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Realigning Yoga Retreat in Croatia
Want to recharge your batteries and simplify your life? Join Fige Yoga on this retreat in a magical eco-friendly property near the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Nurture your body and soul with daily yoga, mindful exploration, and forest bathing – because all you need is less.
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Highlights
- Rejuvenate from daily Ashtanga yoga classes
- Calm your mind and body with mindful explorations
- Enjoy unlimited access to outdoor hot tubs and sauna
- Visit the National Park Plitvice Lakes
- Experience forest bathing
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily brunch, dinner, and snacks
- Group transfer from and to Zagreb bus station
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
Ekodrom Estate is the perfect place to get lost and find peace. Set in an idyllic and supremely private location, you will enjoy the beauty of plums orchards, and lush greenery. %The property consists of four houses that used to belong to Grandmother Ljuba and today, it belongs to her grandson Marko.
One house used to be a barn and the other two were cattle stables. Marko and his friends turned these traditional constructions into modern houses. Each house has an outdoor private hot tub. The terrace has an amazing forest view and it is equipped with a big covered barbecue.
All houses at Ekodrom Estate have AC, heating, and a wood stove. Towels, a hairdryer, and all other amenities are also provided in the Ekodrom.
Program
Overview
This retreat is all about immersing yourself in the forest, walking barefoot, and expanding all of your bodies.
Start your day with traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice, and end it with mindful exploration of your breath and mind. The green surroundings and gentle nature of Ekodrom Estate provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing and taking deep nurturing breaths.
During your stay, you will visit the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park, and you will have enough free time to unwind in the outdoor hot tub, sauna, or simply enjoy relaxing in a hammock, journaling, or reading a book. %To nourish your bodies, Fige Yoga's beloved chef, Tea, will prepare two fresh vegetarian meals and snacks daily. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.
Highlights
- Magical eco-estate immersed in the forest
- Daily Ashtanga yoga and mindfulnes
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Hot tubs, sauna, massages
- Body readings
- Forest bathing
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Day 1 Arrival and opening circle
Your journey begins in Zagreb, where a private transfer will take you to Fige Yoga's tranquil retreat sanctuary.
After settling in and immersing yourself in the surroundings, you will all gather for an opening circle and group meditation. In the evening, our chef Tea will delight your taste buds with a delicious dinner.
Day 2 Yoga, forest bathing and Ashtanga yoga
Start the day with traditional Ashtanga yoga practice, followed by a delightful brunch.
Then it is time for forest bathing. Fige Yoga believes that walking in silence develops an intimate relationship with nature and helps you find inner peace and get in touch with your intuition.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy leisure activities, from exploring the forest and picking wildflowers to relaxing in outdoor hot tubs and saunas.
Before dinner, Irena will guide you through a gentle and Restorative yoga class, followed by a yummy dinner and a circle around the bonfire.
Day 3 Yoga, leisure and Yin yoga
The morning rhythm you already know – Ashtanga yoga and a healthy brunch.
The afternoon is planned for a trip to the nearby river Mreznica where you can swim, rent a kayak or SUP, or simply enjoy with cup of coffee in a beach bar.
Return for a well-deserved Yin yoga class before enjoying a fulfilling dinner.
Day 4 Yoga and Plitvice Lakes National Park
After morning practice and breakfast, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park, with its 16 interconnected lakes and waterfalls. This place is full of magic, forest fairies, and recharging Ions.
Return to a warm dinner and more snuggling next to the forest bonfires.
Day 5 Yoga and departure
Conclude your retreat with a morning yoga session, a closing circle, and a wholesome brunch.
Recharged and rejuvenated, you will be prepared to re-enter the real world.
Fige Yoga will escort you to Zagreb and from where you can decide; or to stay to live in Croatia or to go back to your home.
Included excursions
There will be an optional visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes.
Instructors
Sasha Dakic
Sasha is a wanderlust in the heart. She would happily spend days and hours outdoors hiking, swimming, traveling, horseback riding, and walking her beloved dog Peggy. She loves dancing, nature, moving, yoga, and great food. Her passions and beliefs inspired her in the creation of Fige Yoga Adventures®. She is a devoted student and teacher of yoga and mindfulness. Her practice has changed her life in infinite ways. Most of all, it allowed her to adventure herself within and enjoy the present moment.
Tea Dukic
Tea graduated in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management in Cesar Ritz University, and then spent a few years working in a 5-star star hotels around Europe and Asia. Upon returning to her home county she started the radio show "With Spoon around the world" and she spent the next 10 years running a kitchen in different vegan restaurants and hotels in Croatia. Her love and passion for food and cooking still grows each day and she's happy to be able to share it with the beautiful people that she cooks for.
Irena Bartolec
Irena Bartolec is an authorized KPJAYI yoga teacher, currently living in Costa Rica. She holds and organizes annual retreats, workshops, and teacher training internationally in Bali, Europe, Costa Rica, and beyond. Irena has 20 years of extensive teaching and management experience in the fields of yoga, health, wellness, and mindfulness. She is the creator and director at Ashtanga Yoga Mama, established in 2014.
Retreat location
Croatia is a very safe country. People are generally very easy-going and hospitable.
The magical Ekodrom Estate is situated right between Zagreb and the Adriatic coast. This is a perfect location to explore Croatia’s inland. National Park Plitvice Lakes, surrounding hiking trails, river rafting, and mountain climbing make this area a favorite destination for an active vacation. Explore the hidden gems of central Croatia!
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Stargazing
General
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served two vegetarian meals per day prepared by Fige Yoga's yogi’s Chef Tea. Fige Yoga’s motto is to eat fresh, support local! Vegan and gluten-free options are as well available.
Fige Yoga's in-house chef is using local and fresh ingredients to prepare Mediterranean vegetarian fusion. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available during the day. Please let Fige Yoga know if you have a special diet.
For your info, tap water in Croatia is drinkable and very good. Please save the planet from plastic and do not buy water. You can always refill your own bottle.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
- You can book body readings for extra cost.
Spa treatments
- You can book a massage for an extra cost.
What's included
- Daily Ashtanga yoga classes
- Guided meditation
- Mindful explorations
- Unlimited use of outdoor hot tubs and sauna
- A visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
- Excursion transfers
- Group transfer from Zagreb bus station and return
- Forest bathing
- 4 nights accommodation in an eco-friendly estate
- Daily brunch, dinner, and snacks
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Entrance ticket to National Park Plitvice Lakes
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Franjo Tuđman Airport
50 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
Organized transfer from Zagreb bus station is included as well as a return transfer from Ekodrom Estate to Zagreb bus station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 36.3% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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