4 Day Dance and Yoga Holiday in Ražanj, Dalmatian Coast

Facilities

Recover from busy days at home and enjoy the mild climate of the Mediterranean coast of Croatia. Find yourself, rejuvenate your body and soul and feel inspired, refreshed and centered.

No matter if you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this yoga and dance retreat invites you to forget the demands and complexities of your everyday life and to return to the things that are important in life. If you want to escape this everyday life for some time to practice yoga and dancing at a wonderful spot by the sea, then you are exactly right here!

Start the day with a morning yoga lesson in the shala. Walk or hike in the beautiful surrounding nature, an excursion to National Park “Krka” with its amazing waterfalls, or just simply relax sunbathing with a good book. End the day with a meditation looking at the breathtaking sunset. After the five-days-break, you will have returned to yourself - grounded and refreshed!

Practice

This yoga and dance retreat connects elements of Vinyasa yoga, Shadow yoga, Grounding-Flows of Afro-Dance, as well as pranayama techniques and meditation. The yoga sequences of the retreat are accompanied by different beats and music. Binaural beats (sound bath) are used for meditation, Yin yoga exercises, and breathing techniques, to stimulate the brain waves. At the retreat you will work with power, weight, flow, space and time. Fine-tuning of the body is the goal.

Elements of Shadow yoga (a mix of asanas, Vinyasa, dynamic exercises of the martial arts, Tai Chi and traditional Indian dances) are incorporated into the retreat. Out of elements of Hip Hop dance like crumping, stomping, chest popping, and arm swinging, you will flow directly into the sun salutation. The so-called "Grounding Moves" inspired by Afrobeats and Dancehall will stimulate your foot work (Pada Bandha), balance, coordination and the agility of your hips.

The alternation between muscle tension and muscle relaxation creates the flow in your body. Sequences are executed on the beat and will be combined with Asana moves and positions. Different positions are varied resulting in a harmonic and creative flow of the body movement. Dance and meditation on the beat.

Program

Day 1

• 14:00 Arrival
• 18:30 Welcome and introduction

Day 2

• 09:00 - 11:00 Grounding / elevation, Vinyasa-flow with dance components
• 17:30 - 19:30 Yin yoga with dance components, meditation (soundbath) and breathing technique (Pranayama)

Day 3

• 09:00 - 11:00 Shadow Yoga Karanas with dance components
• 17:00 - 19:30 Meditative walk to the chapel “Punta Planka”, sunset meditation and breathing technique (Pranayama)

Day 4

• 09:00 - 11:00 Vinyasa-flow with dance components, farewell
• 12:00 Departure

During this retreat, you will walk to Cape Punta Planka with its 13th-century-built chapel of Sveti Ivan. The cape is well-known for its spectacular sunrises and a common destination for groups to experience a very special morning meditation.

Ražanj is a small Dalmatian fishing village situated between Split and Šibenik in Croatia. The surroundings are dominated by olive groves, pine tree forests, picturesque bays, and of course the Mediterranean Sea with its pristine crystal clear waters. Because of its quiet and beautiful unspoiled landscape, Ražanj is the ideal spot for all kinds of yoga retreats as well as a family holiday.

The Mediterranean climate with loads of sun and hardly any rainfall guarantees a relaxing time by the sea. Because of its isolated location mass tourism never reached here. Thus, Razanj was able to preserve its quiet dalmatian village ambiance.

In the center of the village, you find a supermarket with bakery, a restaurant, and two cafés along with an information stand right beside a small market that offers fruits, vegetables, and freshly caught fish.

Ražanj is also a diving and snorkeling paradise. In close vicinity to the village on Cap Punta Planka is the 13th-century-built chapel of Sevti Ivan. From Movar Hill with its remnants of a medieval fortress, you have a breathtaking view of the village, the surroundings, and adjacent islets.

The International Airport Split (SPU) is a 30 minutes' drive from the house.

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Sub-Art Yoga offers two options for you. You can either book brunch and / or dinner for an additional charge, or self-cater for yourself.

Option I

Sub-Art Yoga cooperates with restaurants in the village center (three-minute walk from the house). Available for brunch are fresh fruit salad, porridge, fresh rolls, full-grain bread, pancakes, local puff pastry w/ cheese or spinach, tomato-mozzarella salad, feta, musli, yogurt, cream cheese, cheese, eggs, milk, fresh juices, tea and coffee.

For dinner, the restaurants offer many specialties of the Croatian and especially the Dalmatian cuisine. The focus is on the use of local produce. Excellent dishes are offered for vegetarians, vegans as well as for fish and meat conoisseurs.

You can reserve brunch and/or dinner for 15.00 EUR per person and day. On request the menu could be done to order.

Here the available dietary options: ovo-lacto-vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, organic, pescetarian, seafood, fruitarian. If you have special dietary requirements please let Sub-Art Yoga know when making your reservation.

Option II

For self-catering, each apartment is equipped with a full-size kitchen including a coffee machine, stove, fridge, dishes, etc. A new supermarket (Studenac) with bakery and two cafés are situated in the close village center (three-minute walk from the house).

Wellness

Sub-Art Yoga offers wellness (massages and physiotherapy) during the retreats, times can be arranged individually with the therapist and fitted into the daily schedule of yoga and other activities

Boat tour

During your free time, you can enjoy a boat tour. Prices depend on the route. The boat trip is a panoramic cruise with stops at neighboring destinations of interest and beautiful islands. You will visit 2300 years old Trogir, which was founded by the ancient Greeks and later under the rule of Rome and Venice.

In 1997, the complete old town of Trogir was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Next is Mulo lighthouse at the entrance to Rogoznica Archipelago. One of the oldest active red lanterns of its kind, it was built by the Austro-Hungarian Navy in 1873. On the way there it is not uncommon to meet dolphins.

Day trip to Krka Waterfalls

Sub-Art Yoga can also organize a day trip to National Park Krka Waterfalls if you are interested, hiking trips are possible as well.

SUP (Stand Up Paddling)

Stand Up Paddling lessons include equipment rental.

• Daily yoga and dance lessons
• Meditation (sound bath)
• Meditative walk to the chapel at Cape Punta Planka
• 3 nights accommodation
• Free parking
• WiFi
• Tourist tax

• Wellness
• Boat tour
• Trip to Krka Waterfalls
• SUP equipment rental
• Brunch, dinner
• Airport transfer

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.