8 Day Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Meditation in Zavala, Hvar Island
Bed and Breakfast Vjeko, Zavala 140, 21465, Jelsa, Island of Hvar, Croatia
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Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Croatia
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You will spend a wonderful week enjoying a rich yoga program that includes daily morning workouts, afternoon workshops, and daily guided meditation and pranayama. Angelina and Ružica will create an ideal and safe environment for you to unwind, relax and explore yourself and the beautiful nature of Hvar Island.
Meet the instructors
Angelina & Ružica
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Highlights
- Daily meditation and pranayama
- Daily Ashtanga Yoga Mysore classes
- Special instructions and classes for beginners
- Time together to explore Zavala and island of Hvar
- Trip to a beautiful nearby island of Šćedro
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and dinner
- Meditative walk and hiking
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Croatian, German
Group size: 5-15 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Bicycle rental
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Bed and Breakfast Vjeko
The traditional apartment house is situated in Zavala, 5 kilometers from Grapčeva Cave. The beautiful beach is 50 meters away. Rooms are tidy, neat, airy, and simple in their beauty. It is surrounded with sea, garden or mountain view.
Each room has its own bathroom and some rooms include a seated area to relax after a busy day. There is a shared lounge at the property where you can enjoy tea, coffee or glass of wine while overlooking the sea, sunrise or sunset.
Every day there is a cleaning service. Also a sea view sundeck, Wi-Fi, air conditioning in every room, private parking places, towels, toiletries, garden, bar, restaurant, and cafe.
Program
This yoga retreat will take place in the picturesque village of Zavala on the beautiful island of Hvar. The yoga program will be led by Angelina Tkalcic and Ruzica Matagic, KPJAYI/ Sharath Yoga Center Authorized Teacher (Level 2).
After morning practice, you will have time to relax on the beautiful beaches of Zavala and enjoy healthy and homemade food. The retreat price includes a trip to the nearby island of Šćedro, which is known for its beautiful beaches and untouched nature.
Typical daily schedule
22nd May
- Arriving and checking in
- 16:30 Gathering/Led primary
- 18:30 Dinner
23rd - 29th May
- 07:30 Morning tea
- 08:00 - 10:00 Mysore practice
- 10:30 Breakfast
- 16:30 Evening classes/ meditative walk (except on Wednesday 27th when you are going on a trip to island Šćedro)
- 18:30 Dinner
29th May
- 07:30 Gathering/Led primary
- 09:00 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check out
Included excursions
Excursion on the Island of Šćedro
You will have a trip using an old traditional wooden boat to the beautiful island of Šćedro (included in the retreat price). Šćedro is known for its beautiful pebble beaches and secluded lagoons.
Instructors
Angelina Tkalcic
Angelina Tkalčić is an authorized KPJAYI/Sharath Yoga Centre Level II teacher and head of Ashtanga yoga shala Padma in Sisak, Croatia. She has 10 years of extensive experience in yoga teaching. She is a dedicated student of Sharath Jois and she is blessed that every year she has the opportunity to practice and learn from him. 2019. She received Authorization Level II and became the first yoga teacher in Croatia to teach Primary and Intermediate Series. Her teaching philosophy is to teach traditional Ashtanga yoga respecting every individual, considering their age and physical condition.
Ružica Matagic
Ružica Matagić is an Authorized KPJAYI/ Sharath Yoga Centre Level II teacher and co-owner of Ashtanga yoga shala Padma in Sisak, Croatia. Ružica has 15 years of extensive experience in yoga teaching. She is a dedicated student of Sharath Jois and is blessed to go to Mysore India every year to practice and learn under the guidance of her teacher Sharath-ji. In 2016, she got her first Authorization to teach Primary Series and in 2019, she got Authorization Level II to teach Intermediate Series. She also has experience in teaching Prenatal and Postnatal yoga, Vinyasa Flow, and Prana Vinyasa Flow.
Retreat location
Traditional Guest House in Zavala
- It has an incredibly clear sea and relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere.
- Situated near Jelsa and Old Town, Zavala will amaze you with its beautiful beaches.
- You can enjoy the abundance of sun on pebble beaches and sparkling clear waters.
- There are stone houses in the old section of the village.
- There's an impressive view on the island of Šćedro, Korčula, and peninsula of Pelješac.
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Café
- Garden
- Restaurant
Services
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
- Toiletries
- Wireless internet
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Traditional Dalmatian cuisine
You will try some of the finest Dalmatian recipes, made from organic ingredients, fresh herbs, and homemade olive oil.
Breakfast offers are homemade juices and jams, as well as local cheeses.
There are also other varieties of homemade products (wine, liquors, tea).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- 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)
- Explore rustic villages and try famous local oil, wine, and other fresh produce
- Do activities like diving, snorkeling, hiking, and cycling
What's included
- Early morning tea
- Healthy vegetarian/vegan breakfast and dinner
- Daily morning Ashtanga Yoga Mysore classes
- Daily meditation and pranayama
- Daily evening "How to" yoga workshops (emphasis on proper Vinyasa, transitions, and backbending of Primary and Intermediate Series)
- Meditative walk and hiking
- Special instructions and classes for beginners
- Charming terrace for practice and together time
- Time together to explore Zavala and island of Hvar
- Trip to a beautiful nearby island of Šćedro
- Round trip transfers (Old Town ferry port - apartment house)
- Everyday cleaning service
- Sea view sundeck
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Private parking places
- Towels and toiletries
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer and ferry tickets (Padma Yoga will provide detailed instructions and you can always contact them for assistance)
- Optional trips and activities (sightseeing, boat trips, wine, olive oil tasting, hiking, cycling, diving, etc.)
- Optional lunches
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SPU
Split Airport
56 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Split Airport (SPU).
Arrival by ferry/boat
From Split Airport there is a bus line to Split town. In the center, there is a ferry station, where you can take a ferryboat to Old Town. There are several daily ferries from Split to Old Town. When you arrive in Old Town you will be provided a ride to Zavala village. Inform Padma Yoga on your arrival time so they can arrange picking you up at Old Town port.
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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