“Experience yoga in the mountain paradise”
8 Day Mountain Yoga and Meditation Holiday in Tara National Park, Serbia
Konaci House, Tara National Park, Zlatibor District, Sumadija and Western Serbia, Serbia
Yoga Holiday in Serbia
My Yogic Adventure invites you to dive into the magic of the Tara Mountains. Energize your body and soul in the lush, pristine nature of the national park. Marvel at the beauty of green rolling hills. Explore genuine Serbian village life. Start and finish your day with yoga and meditation practice, and see how the absolute peace of nature that surrounds you will be reflected in the peace of your mind.
Meet the instructors
Marija
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes with an experienced teacher
- Hiking through Tara National Park
- Free time to explore the surrounding area
- 7 nights accommodation next to pristine Zaovine Lake
- Two delicious freshly prepared vegetarian meals per day
- Free-flowing tea and coffee
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Serbian
Group size: 10-15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (US$ 51 per person)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (US$ 51 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
You will be staying in two beautiful wooden houses, built in the traditional local style, but with modern amenities. The houses are located next to Zaovine Lake, offering breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding landscape. Apart from the obvious possibility of daily swimming and water activities, there are also several hiking paths to spectacular viewpoints starting right in front of the house. The accommodation is within a typical mountain village of Western Serbia and although most inhabitants have moved away, there's still that serene and comforting atmosphere of the simplicity of the countryside.
The houses are simple, comfortable, and very homey. Each room has a bathroom and a kitchenette. Some of them have two single beds on the ground level, and others come on two levels - with one single bed on the ground level and a double bed on the upper level.
There's also a lot of space for outdoor dining, as well as a covered space for bonfires and chilling in case of bad weather.
Program
You will love this retreat if:
- Spending time in nature away from urban centers is what recharges your batteries
- You are curious about yoga and meditation and want to develop your own practice
- Hiking and being active outdoors in a breathtaking national park is your idea of a perfect holiday
- You'd love to try out kayaking through the wild rural Serbian landscape in the beautiful Drina River
- You'd like to take a boat ride through the spectacular Drina River Canyon
- You crave for some "nature connection"
- Having simple vegetarian food can keep your belly happy
- You think that being able to see the Milky Way every night with your naked eye is pretty cool
- You love remote places where the distractions of modern life are brought down to a minimum
- You are looking forward to having some peaceful me-time to wind down and reconnect with yourself and nature
Yoga and meditation
On most days, you will practice two times a day on a soft grassy meadow next to your accommodation. Marija teaches Hatha yoga, focusing on mindful movement, body awareness, and proper alignment rather than on achieving certain postures. The primary aim of these classes is to gain a better understanding of your body and of the underlying principles of yoga and meditation practice.
Apart from asana (posture), you will practice pranayama (breathing) and meditation in each class. The classes are organized as workshops, during which you will explore different physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the practice.
The retreat is suitable for all levels. Beginners will have the chance to get a taste of yoga and build a strong foundation for their yogic journey. More experienced yogis will deepen their understanding and get some inspiration to further develop their practice.
Programs
Mornings are reserved for your practice, which will usually take around 90 minutes. You'll have an early start, and after the class, you will enjoy a well-deserved freshly prepared brunch.
​%Afternoons are filled with various activities – you will go on hikes around the National Park, visiting the most impressive viewpoints. You'll also go for a boat ride down Drina Canyon all the way to the Bosnian town of Visegrad.
Zaovine Lake is practically in front of your doorstep, so daily swimming and other water activities are a certainty. You can also explore different parts of the lake with kayaks, or if you decide you want a change of scenery, you can take the kayaks to the Drina River.
Evenings will see you back on your mats for another yoga and meditation session. Dinner is served around 19:00. After dinner, everyone will have free time.
Tentative daily schedule
- 07:30 - 09:30 - Morning practice
- 09:15 - Breakfast
- 11:00 - Afternoon activity or free time (varies daily)
- 18:00 - 19:00 - Evening practice
- 19:30 - Dinner
- 20:30 - Free time
All activities and classes are optional, and everybody is welcome to skip any of them any time they feel like it.
Included excursions
- There will be hiking during the retreat.
Instructors
Marija Drezgic
Marija teaches Hatha yoga, infused with some elements of Vinyasa Flow and free movement exploration, with an emphasis on proper alignment, breathing, and focus. Her aim is to help students get a better understanding of their bodies and movements so that they can work together on developing their safe and sustainable personal practice. Meditation is an essential part of her classes. For her, to touch the essence of asana practice is to move mindfully, to develop body awareness and learn how to listen to people's bodies with kindness and understanding.
Retreat location
Tara National Park is famous for its lush forests, and its breathtaking viewpoints. Over the course of the week, you will be enjoying the pristine nature of the National Park, hiking through its forests, admiring the views, and swimming in a beautiful lake.
You will be staying on the shore of Zaovine Lake, definitely one of the most beautiful lakes in the Balkans. The accommodation is located on a hill offering spectacular views of the lake and the landscape and it is only 10 minutes walking away from the lake, making it a perfect location for a summer holiday. The area is surrounded by forests, and several hiking paths pass just in front of your doorstep.
This location is perfect for supporting your yoga and meditation practice - far away from any distractions, quiet, and peaceful. Being far away from any settlements and with no light pollution, star gazing has been one of the favorite aspects of this retreat for the previous guests.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You'll have two buffet-style meals a day - brunch and dinner will be served as full hearty meals. The meals will be freshly prepared by the cook, made up mostly of local ingredients - local honey, fruits and vegetables, and dairy.
As you will mostly be out and about during lunchtime, please bring your own snacks or whatever you like to have for a packed lunch. Each room has a small fridge where you can store your food.
All the meals at the retreat will be vegetarian. If you have specific dietary requirements (e.g. vegan, gluten-free, etc.), it is essential that you mention that prior to booking.
My Yogic Adventure will do its best to cater to all of your dietary needs, but they do need to know about them beforehand.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
My Yogic Adventures offers the following, but with additional costs:
- Boat rides
- Guided hikes
- Visit several spectacular viewpoints
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily brunch and dinner
- All yoga and meditation classes
- All hiking activities for which we don't hire a guide
- ​Tea and coffee on the premises
What's not included
- Roundtrip flights
- Airport and other transfers
- Any additional activities, such as kayaking and boat rides
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BEG
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
127 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 51 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), it's the closest airport to Tara Mountain.
There will be organized transportation leaving Belgrade on the first day of the retreat at 10:00. On the last day of the retreat, the organized transportation will reach Belgrade at 15:00. Please have that in mind when booking your flight. If your flight schedule doesn't fit with these times, My Yogic Adventure can also organize a private transfer for you. The prices, both for the group and private transfer, will be announced closer to the beginning of the retreat.
Arrival by bus
Alternatively, you can come to the town of Bajina Basta, which is around 30 kilometers away, on your own arrangement by a local bus. From Bajiina Basta, you will have to hire a cab to drive the last 30 kilometers to Zaovine.
Airport: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Airport transfer available:
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (US$ 51 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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