You will be accommodated at Maya Yoga House's small, beautiful villa that has three rooms. In this personalized retreat, you have the whole villa only for your use. The villa is located in the heart of the famous Croatian hills of Zagorje, and 45 kilometers northwest from Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. It is situated on a small hill at an altitude of 160 meters, surrounded by a garden full of organic fruit and vegetables.

It offers glorious views of the famous Zagorje hills, forests, wild flowers, and green valleys. Surrounded by sights and sounds of nature, such as birds chirping and singing all around, you can be sure to feel relaxed and invigorated during your stay.

Homa therapy

Homa is a Sanskrit word used as a synonym for Yajnya. Yajnya is the technical term from the Vedic science of bio-energy for the process of removing toxic conditions of the atmosphere through the agency of fire. You heal the atmosphere and the healed atmosphere heals you. This is the central idea in Homa therapy. Homa therapy can be used in several areas such as psychotherapy, agriculture, the environment, and medicine.

In psychotherapy, Homa therapy aids in removing stress and tension from the mind, clearing area of negative thought patterns that impinge on the mind, establishing a positive approach characterized by love, reducing anger and self-destructive habits or patterns, and bringing motivation to get rid of substance abuse such as drug addiction and alcoholism.

In agriculture, Homa therapy helps in growing vegetables, fruits, grains, etc. without chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides by strengthening the subtle energy structure of plants, and affecting hormones in the reproductive organs of pests. This results in the possibility of growing large quantities of food in a small area.

Homa therapy helps the environment through purification of the air people breathe by removing toxins in the atmosphere and helping to neutralize harmful radiation. It can also purify contaminated water. Homa therapy also aids in cloud seeding to precipitate nutritional rain, and Yajnya helps in patching up the ozone filter that has been damaged by pollution.

Homa therapy also has an impact on human, animal, and plant medicine. Homa atmosphere and Agnihotra ash aid in the prevention and cure of diseases as stated in Ayurveda. Homa therapy also helps the human body in neutralizing the effects caused by ingesting radioactive food.

Guided meditations

Meditation is an approach that anyone can use to help in coping with medical problems, stress, and anxiety by way of thought, contemplation, and reflection. During this retreat, you will be voice-guided step by step, either live or through a recording, all throughout the meditative experience. The aim is to quiet the mind and produce calmness and relaxation.

Yoga

Yoga is for all. You don't need any yoga experience and you don't have to be in shape or flexible to take your first class. There are many styles of yoga and there isn't a right or wrong way to practice it. Different styles appeal to different people.

Hatha yoga

This is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world. Hatha yoga uses postures (asanas) and conscious breathing (pranayama) in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. This is a good place to learn beginner's poses and relaxation techniques and become comfortable with yoga practice.

Yoga Nidra

Also known as yogic sleep, this is a guided form of yoga that focuses on the deepest state of meditation. It is an ancient practice that encourages a state of awareness that helps you get in contact with your inner self. New and experienced yoga students can benefit from this practice.

Sample schedule

• 08:00 Morning herbal tea and fruit
• 08:30 Yoga class (asanas, pranayama, meditation)
• 10:30 Yoga Nidra
• 11:30 Brunch
• 12:30 Daily visit to the wellness, sport, and spa center
• 18:00 Massage
• 19:00 Healing Homa therapy fire ritual
• 20:30 Organic dinner

Maya Yoga House wants you to feel completely relaxed, rejuvenated, happy, and peaceful so please feel free to adjust and organize your daily schedule however it suits you. If you wish to follow the daily itinerary, you may do so. Although, if you wish to do your own activities or just relax in the beautiful nature and surroundings, you can also do that.

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  Maja Tauzer

  (Meditation, Yoga)

  Maja has been practicing yoga for 18 years. She lives it everyday. Bewitched by the practice, she made her first trip to India in 2011, where she felt immediately at home and happy. Every year, she spends six months in India, luckily finding amazing teachers to learn different yoga styles from. She is grateful to all of them for helping her. Besides finishing her 200-hour certificate in India, she has also finished her 500-hour teacher training in London, England. She also has a certificate in hotel and tourism management, and speaks German, English, Italian, Slovenian, and Croatian.

This retreat will take place in the heart of Zagorje's famous hills in Tuhelj, Croatia. People refer to Zagorje as a fairy tale at hand, green world, or the romantic heart of Croatia. It is a center of health tourism in the country, with preserved nature rich in birds, wild animals, and clean air.

There are numerous hot water springs and spa resorts all around. It is also extraordinarily rich in history, cultural heritage, castles, museums, and prehistorical findings. Locally available organic food is used in the traditional cuisine and many rural households offer fine local food and wine.

Nearby places

• Kumrovec, 6 kilometers
• Maribor, Slovenia, 70 kilometers
• Terme Olimia, Slovenia, 30 kilometers
• Terme Tuhelj Hotel Well, 2 kilometers
• Trakošćan Castle, 30 kilometers
• Veliki Tabor Castle, 10 kilometers
• Vuglec Breg, 8 kilometers
• Zagreb, 45 kilometers

Daily brunches and dinners are included in the price of this retreat. Maya Yoga House aims to provide you with fresh and organic fruit and vegetables grown in their garden. You are very welcome to try numerous kinds of homemade jams, breads, juices, and cakes. If you want something special, just go to the garden to pick up some ingredients and prepare it for yourself in a big kitchen. You can also let the Maya staff do it for you instead.

• Birdwatching
• Cycling, swimming, or horseback riding
• Exploring nearby places and tourist attractions
• Hiking or meditation walks
• Vineyard tours and wine tasting
• Visiting the wellness and spa facilities nearby

You have two massage sessions included in this retreat. In addition, you have free daily access to the biggest wellness, spa, and sports center in Croatia and it includes free access to all indoor and outdoor pools, numerous different saunas and various sauna programs, and whirlpool use.

There is also a number of other wellness and spa resorts nearby for you to explore. You can book all kinds of beauty treatments, various health programs, and extra massage sessions at an additional cost.

• 2 deep tissue whole-body massage sessions
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily healing Homa therapy fire rituals
• Daily home-cooked, organic, and vegetarian brunches and dinners
• Daily two-hour Hatha yoga classes
• Daily Yoga Nidra sessions
• Free daily entry to the nearby wellness, spa, and sports center
• Free daily transport from the wellness and spa center to Maya Yoga House
• Free use of the whole Maya Yoga House's villa and facilities
• Transfer from and to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
• Unlimited organic snacks and beverages

• Airfare costs
• Any additional activities, services, or trips
• Travel insurance

Driving directions from Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

• The fastest way to come from Zagreb to Tuhelj is to take the A2 highway Zagreb-Zabok heading north.
• Drive approximately 27 kilometers and get off the highway through the Zabok exit.
• When you reach Zabok, please get a hold of Maya Yoga House so that someone can guide you to the location.

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Zagreb Airport (ZAG). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Maya Yoga House will pick you up from the airport.

Arrival by taxi

From Zagreb Airport (ZAG), you can take a taxi to reach the retreat location.