Suncokret hosts their classic Yoga B & B Personal Retreat Program every Spring and Autumn, as well as a festival of unique summer events with visiting teachers from.
What is the Suncokret Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program?
The Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program (IHYLP) will introduce you to various yoga teachings and related body-mind-spirit practices that support your retreat journey and your life on many levels.
The program was originally conceptualized by retreat co-founder and holistic program director, Evening Marie, who currently leads the six-night yoga B & B program.
During this six-night annual summer yoga festival, the IHYLP is further expanded upon by the specialized and inspirational teaching contributions of esteemed co-hosting events teachers that will lead the workshops during the summer retreats.
The program sessions are generally divided into two parts daily: morning yoga Sadhana and meditation, while, during the summer events an afternoon or an evening workshop session that is focused on a particular theme is offered.
Morning Sadhana
Sadhana is a daily spiritual practice that includes a balancing blend of techniques to help you tune into yourself, the intentions you have for your life and for the day ahead. Chanting, pranayama, meditation, asanas (postures), and deep relaxation are traditionally included in this process.
The purpose of Sadhana is to enable you to start your day in a sacred, disciplined, and focused way. These sessions generally last between 90 and 120 minutes during summer events. They will awaken you profoundly; aligning you to your body, mind, and spirit while preparing you to greet life's daily adventures with a sense of peace and clarity.
Afternoon or evening program
These enriching, theme-based sessions are offered during co-hosted summer events and may cover a range of topics related to holistic lifestyle management including yoga, meditation, food preparation, art therapy, dancing, chanting, healing work, etc. Topics are offered according to the weekly theme being presented by the co-hosting teacher and adjusted according to the level and wishes of the group participants.
The purpose of these sessions is to highlight foundational yogic wisdom, as well as other holistic spiritual teachings and techniques, that help to systematically balance the body, mind, and spirit in a profound way. These sessions generally last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the topic being covered.
Please note that during co-hosted summer events, the morning and afternoon or evening sessions may be divided up according to what is most appropriate for the topic being explored together with the co-hosting teacher.
All gatherings take place in inspiring and sacred spaces; either on the outdoor terrace, beautiful indoor loft space, or in nature and by the sea, according to the program itinerary, the weather, and other considerations.
Themes and methods
Each week, the program interweaves a variety of themes and methods, including (but not limited to):
- Satsang (open discussion with the teacher on a particular topic)
- Overview and practice of the eight limbs of yoga: guidelines for yogic living (yama and niyama), science of breath control (pranayama), postures (asana), withdrawal of senses (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and integration (samadhi)
- Introduction to various yoga styles and teachings
- Mindfulness practices
- Cosmic anatomy (chakras and sheaths of being)
- Practice in Kriya, mudra, mantra, and meditation
- Ayurveda and understanding doshas and gunas
- Healing techniques from yoga therapy, Reiki, and other spiritual practices
- Self-reflection through discussion, journaling, and silent reflection
- Creative explorations for personal development, including photography, art therapy, voice-work, bodywork, dance, etc.
- Holistic lifestyle and spiritual or personal life coaching
Sample six-night summer IHYLP schedule
Sunday evening
On Sunday, you will have a 60-minute welcome circle with program introduction.
Monday - Friday
Monday to Thursday you will enjoy one and a half to two hours daily of morning yoga Sadhana at the retreat center. On Friday morning you will enjoy a 90-minute yoga safari Sadhana session in a surprise location. Monday and Wednesday you will have an evening program at the retreat, while Tuesday and Thursday you will participate in an afternoon program by the sea.
Saturday morning
Saturday you will attend a 60-minute closing circle with program conclusion and reflection. In total, there are between 12 and 15 dedicated program hours, that will be covered during the six-night summer event weeks, though timing and location may slightly vary according to the event theme being conducted within any given week.
Spring program:
Yoga balance & bliss - regain balance and restore your bliss with Suncokret's classic personal retreat program (April 21 - 17 and May 19 - June 1)
We all recognize that the demands of daily life in the 21st century can be extremely overwhelming and energy-depleting. If you are feeling totally tapped-out or simply lacking inspiration and fresh direction, then it's high time to tap into the inner and outer sources of natural energy that can restore you back to balance and help you tune into your natural state, which is one of bliss! Reach your highest potential with this classic Suncokret holistic healing yoga & nature retreat recipe; let us show you the way...
%This classic Suncokret holistic retreat program, led by retreat co-founders, Evening & Stipe, offers a balancing blend of integrated holistic yoga sadhana, guided nature exploration, two daily delicious and nutritious organic meals, evening meditations, and daily time-out each day to recharge your batteries in whatever way suits you best!
Relax: After the morning program and brunch have concluded, why not relax the day away in whatever way suits you best; This retreat is about YOU!
Refresh: Within our light daily schedule, you will find there is plenty of time to refresh yourself fully by exploring our beautiful island. Take advantage of our complimentary daily transfer service or explore on your own... there are so many options to choose from!
Rejuvenate: In addition to the yoga, nature and meditation program, you may also dedicate a portion of your retreat time to working one-on-one with our resident holistic therapist, Evening Marie.
Your Way: This personalized retreat program comes complete with flexible booking options that enable you to join us according to your availability within the dates given. Sign up for a minimum 2-night stay and stay as long as the program dates are available.
Who is this for? Couples, Friends, Solo Travellers in need of a sacred shelter in which to explore the body, mind, and soul.
Summer events program:
The art of mindfulness - cultivate deep inner awareness with yoga, art, and nature (From June 16 to 22)
Suncokret Dream warmly invites you to leave the modern pressures and stresses behind for a week of mindfulness through yoga, art, and nature connection.
Connect with yourself each morning through a gentle yoga Sadhana led by holistic yoga therapist, Evening Marie; the practice slowly awakens you from head to toe and brings awareness to the body, mind to breath.
As the breath leads you through a series of postures, you become more and more attuned to the present moment; connecting to your senses, which dictate your thoughts and feelings, and then relaxing into total presence before flowing onwards, moment by moment, breath after breath.
The practice concludes with relaxation followed by mindful meditation practices that progressively instill a peaceful and present state of being that will carry you throughout each day.
Afternoon art and nature sessions with Edina Husanovic will focus on soaking up the wonderful, restorative, and inspiring nature of the island of Hvar in the most direct way - through a drawing of its beautiful landscapes. In the four dedicated afternoon sessions of the retreat, the artist will invite the participants to engage in a series of drawing and walking activities designed to focus and calm the mind.
The retreat is aimed at beginners and more experienced participants alike. It is not aimed at testing the level of yoga or quality of the drawing, but rather on expanding the mindfulness of the activity.
Viva Shakti! - honor your femininity through yoga and belly dance (From June 23 to 29)
Celebrate the arrival of summer by immersing yourself in women's retreat where you will experience yoga and belly dancing as tools to honor, embrace and celebrate your divine femininity, or Shakti.
Throughout the week, you will explore yoga for women and address related issues such as body awareness and confidence, feminism, and goddess culture. You will address your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual qualities as women through the practices and discussions; evoking a celebratory spirit of honoring sacred femininity in a joyful and playful way within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
During the morning yoga sadhana, you will employ practices to address women’s needs on a physical and psycho-spiritual level. The yoga sessions will help you tune into the major feminine power centers, or chakras, including the sacral, heart and third eye, and will thus help balance our reproductive, glandular and circulatory systems and help awaken your creativity, receptiveness, and intuition. Powerful meditation practices that balance the female psyche will also be introduced daily.
In the belly dancing sessions, the participants will be invited to learn the basics of belly dancing and develop their body confidence, characteristic of this dance form that is inclusive of all body shapes. The classes will comprise a mixture of choreography and body toning exercises, as well as the theory that accompanies the practice, which comes from the artist’s original research.
You will learn about the history of this hybrid dance form that lies on the intersections between the East and the West, its connections to feminism and the Goddess Culture, and how belly dancers respond to many myths and stereotypes that accompany this dance.
Women of all backgrounds, shapes, and sizes keen on nurturing their femininity through women's yoga and belly dance. Many who practice belly dance and yoga have reported an increased sense of body confidence and the feeling of being comfortable in their own skin. We invite you to explore this joyful feeling in the safe and beautiful environment of Suncokret and Hvar.
Mystical yoga, marvelous meditation - Atma Kriya Yoga and Sri Yantra Meditation to reach the Sacred Space within (From June 30 to July 6)
Join Achala and Govindadas for a meaningful journey to touch your inner space and connect to the Divine. Atma means “the soul”. “Kri” is action. “Ya” is awareness. Yoga is “union”. Atma Kriya Yoga is an ancient yogic practice developed by Himalayan yogis, which utilizes the science of the breath to reunite us with the very core of our being: the soul. It helps us to bring the awareness of our Higher Being into each of our daily thoughts, words, and actions.
When we act from the level of the soul, instead of ego, something significant changes in the way we perceive the world and ourselves, and each of our actions becomes guided from within. Atma Kriya Yoga is a set of ancient, yet easy to practice techniques, such as meditation, mantra, pranayamas, mudras, asanas and other kriyas, which help us to be intimately in touch with our Higher Self on a daily basis. It is a lifetime inner journey through the chakras and bringing our entire inner universe into alignment. The course is completed with initiation (or “Shaktipath”), which acts as an activating spark for the techniques - just as was given throughout the centuries by the Himalayan yogis.
To deepen your experience during this retreat, two Sri Yantra workshops with Govindadas will be offered in the evenings. One shorter workshop, open to all and included in the price of the retreat, will be an introduction to Sri Yantra painting meditation practice with affirmations.
The second workshop offered as an option (and priced separately) is spread over the next 3 evenings, involves an in-depth Sri Yantra painting meditation practice, during which also a secret Sri Yantra meditation will be taught at the end. Sri Yantra is the highest symbol of sacred geometry known to the world, which represents all the intricate connections within our inner universe. When we meditate with Sri Yantra and color it, we invoke the Divine presence from deep within ourselves, as well as balance all the opposing forces in our energy body and bring them into equilibrium. Sri Yantra painting meditation perfectly complements Atma Kriya Yoga practice.
During the retreat Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha) readings with Achala will also be made available on an individual basis (and priced separately), and several introduction talks that will help you to understand how the cosmic forces are connected to us through invisible energy links, and how they influence us in our daily life will also be given.
All the techniques and teachings presented in this course come from the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji and his direct disciple, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. It is our great honor to share with you those ancient techniques.
If you are expecting from yoga something more than just stretching the body and you are looking forward to diving deeper into yoga in its full meaning (“union” of body, mind, and Spirit) as taught by Himalayan yogis, this retreat is for you. This retreat is specially designed for those who are looking forward to learning how to develop their personal sadhana using the technology of Atma Kriya Yoga, as well as for those who are interested in the mystical side of yoga.
Summer Breeze - awaken your senses with yoga on the wild beaches and hidden nature spots of Hvar (July 7 to 13)
Join us for a yoga, beaches and nature holiday program that is designed to transport you to a variety of beautiful beach and nature getaways throughout your stay to help you get grounded, connect to your senses, and rediscover the natural and healing beauty of mother nature.
Start the day in a happy way, full of light, sun, fresh air and a boundless amount of pure life force energy radiating out from the pristine natural environment. Enjoy connecting to the elements with all of your senses while simultaneously connecting to your whole being by simply closing your eyes and easing into your body-consciousness again.
The daily yoga sadhana will be followed by a light and healthy breakfast. The rest of the retreat time is yours to enjoy as you like: hang out by the sea, take a stroll into a nearby town or village, or enjoy the shelter of the retreat space for some quiet "personal time” and perhaps a holistic treatment of choice.
A 60-minute yoga Satsang or meditation session will be held each afternoon in various locations (tailored to the group’s wishes) and a delicious vegetarian dinner and quiet time await you in the evenings at the retreat. A sunset meditation and celebratory dinner in a local restaurant top off the week's experience. Come relax and enjoy with us!
During our daily Yoga Sadhana, we worship our body, our whole being, while doing Yoga in nature, on the beautiful Yoga terrace surrounded by natural beauty at the retreat, or during the afternoon sessions by the beach or in the forest. With grounding Asanas we feel our body and its needs, and through stimulatory pranayama, we revitalize our bodies with the fresh air of the Island of Hvar. And we shall open up our mind again through dedicated meditations held by the sea, for a lifestyle we wish to experience for ourselves back home.
As we reconnect to our true essence by feeling our feet firmly on the ground and opening our heart to the beauty surrounding us every day, we will rediscover our true nature, who we really are, through healthy sattvic vegetarian food which is served outside in the Suncokret garden, and by also thinking healthy thoughts towards ourselves and others while dining and experiencing the week together as a community.
Life purpose yoga - find the courage to reveal yourself with yoga (From July 14 to 20)
During this inspiring yoga week led by Daniela Dippong, you will employ practical techniques and spiritual wisdom to help uncover your real potential. You will examine why you are here and what makes you happy through meditative contemplation.
You will discover your blocks and remove obstacles through self-awareness and pranayama. You will find the courage to express your uniqueness through playful approaches to Vinyasa yoga, Acro, and Partner yoga as well as chanting mantras and exploring Shakti dance.
Expressing your true-self takes some courage; it means to come out of the corner to reveal yourself with all the beautiful gifts you have been given from the divine. It means looking at your deepest shadows and finding out what is standing in the way between you and your real life purpose.
It means having the courage to leave behind an old life, old patterns and old obligations, which you don't need any longer. It means stepping out into the unknown without knowing where the path will lead next.
It means discovering your soul-Atman and to getting connected to Brahman - the universal consciousness, which knows everything and guides the way to your real potential. Are you ready to fly high?
If you are looking to express yourself more authentically in any aspect of your life, engaging yoga as a tool for personal transformation, then this program is for you!
Yoga and creativity - unleash your creative potential (From July 21 to 27)
Creativity is the greatest gift we have and it can unfold in many beautiful ways. As children we are naturally creative, we don`t use our head but rather our heart to perceive and interact with life. As adults, we mostly lose that gift, as we try to assess situations first with our head and only after do we let our heart speak, if at all.
It is as if we have lost the connection to who we really are, to our feelings and to our spiritual source. Many of us feel the calling to be creative and make it a larger part of our life again but we don’t always know where to start. Let this retreat week be the source of inspiration you have been waiting for that enables you to tune into the creative source within you!
During this event week led by Daniela Dippong, we will have the chance to reconnect to our creative power, to our intuition, to the natural flow of life through an inspiring set of yoga, meditation and pranayama practices, a powerful (optional) Reiki attunement process, and dedicated creativity workshop sessions.
We shall reconnect to our inner voice and to our inner vision, to colors, shapes and to the source of all creative power, our Soul. The inner child within us will become more and more courageous, more and more open towards all the beautiful possibilities to express itself freely and fully again.
We will once again become the creator of our world, the creator of our own path, of our own destiny, and get into the natural flow of our own being. This program is open to practitioners of all levels who are interested in exploring their creativity with Daniela!
Recharge and shine - open new doors to self, body and nature awareness with Yin Yoga and Zhineng Qigong (From August 4 to 10)
This week with Yin Yoga and Zhineng Qigong led by Anita Ilicic will help you open new doors of self-and body-awareness as you playfully experience you and nature as one.
Experience aware breathing and inner space deepening during the Yin yoga asanas; enjoy the smooth Qigong movements that help awaken your whole spine, making it flexible and soft.
Learn to move your spine like a flying caterpillar, walk the centered and balanced walk of a crane, and breathe a nourishing and deep “Dantian breath”. Experience the transformational healing power of practicing with a compassionate, loving heart.
Yin Yoga classes give us time to feel and explore the inner environment of our body and mind. Through the practice of Yin Yoga we are given time to contemplate, breathe and feel the physical, energetic, and mental layers of our being. Mindfulness and healing imagery increase the harmonizing Yin effect.
The Zhineng Qigong sessions aim to relax your heart, mind, body and increase your self-awareness and the natural energy exchange between you and nature. By becoming aware of the energizing, opening effect of this practice, you will explore how to work with energy and consciousness.
Beginner to intermediate yogis, Qigongis, practitioners of other holistic methods and anyone open to trying something new are welcome!
Live Fit for Life - transform your health and fitness lifestyle with yoga and the 5 pillars of wellbeing (August 11 to 17)
The Live Fit for life retreat encompasses all that it means to truly transform our health and fitness lifestyles. By combining regular full body fitness workouts with holistic yoga, yoga lifestyle philosophy, and exploring the basics of human nutrition this retreat will help you reboot and refresh and establish more positive lifestyle habits.
Living in a fast-paced world and dealing with the stresses of work and life can lead to us placing our health and fitness on the back burner. By focusing on the 5 main Pillars to leading a balanced lifestyle, we hope to help you unlock and overcome barriers that have been holding you back from truly respecting your mind, body, and soul on the physical and metaphysical levels. The 5 Pillars for attaining Life Balance are 1. Movement 2. Nourishment 3. Mindfulness 4. Self-awareness 5. Environment.
We’ll also introduce yoga as a practice for total personality development that leads to understanding and integration of what a person needs to live in harmony with himself & his environment.
Fitness Lifestyle expert, Coach Olivia, and Holistic Yoga Therapist, Evening Marie will offer the tools and skills necessary to take action in leading a positive, healthier lifestyle.
Coach Olivia will show you how to re-condition your current physical body with daily fitness classes that focus on strengthening the entire body through different workout methods. She will also help you discover new ways of nourishing your body by learning the fundamentals of human nutrition, how to eat for your health. You will participate in live cooking classes that will focus on giving you real tips and tricks to making eating healthy food easy on a daily basis. Finally, she will help you unlock your personal power through self-love workshops and empowerment exercises that will help you reconnect to yourself and your body.
Evening Marie, Suncokret's Yoga Therapist, will lead you through gentle yoga sessions and introduce enlightening yogic concepts that will help you review and adjust your practice and lifestyle habits in a more holistic, balanced way that is appropriate to your personal needs and goals.
This retreat will provide you with a better understanding of yourself, feeling and looking healthier, with an overall sense of calmness and well-being. We hope to ignite a flame from within to help you truly glow from the inside out.
Glow Ultimate You - be the most empowered version of yourself with this holistic lifestyle makeover (August 18 to 24)
Experience a mind, body and soul transformation that will enable you to become your most empowered version of yourself. Glow Ultimate You is a unique holistic health and fitness journey that will provide you with the fitness, health and wellness tools you need to reconnect into your body and love the skin you are in each day. This retreat is focused on encouraging your own internal inner peace, and re-learning all that it means to be you!
Through combining self-discovery workshops, yoga and meditation practices, nutrition and cooking classes, and fitness regimes, Glow Ultimate You will help you understand your personal relationship with yourself, and learn how to respect the person you are each day.
Working closely with our Lifestyle and Self Love Advocate, Coach Olivia, each participant will break down what is holding them back from feeling truly empowered to be their best versions of themselves.
Suncokret is set in a peaceful Mediterranean landscape on the sunny island of Hvar and is the perfect safe space for you to disconnect and focus internally to relink your spiritual and physical state. By limiting our reliance on technology, practicing on being in the present moment, and participating in self-nourishing activities, this experience is truly life changing.
This retreat will provide you with a better understanding of yourself, feeling and looking healthier, with an overall sense of calmness and well-being. We hope to ignite a flame from within to help you truly glow from the inside out.
Autumn program:
Yoga balance & bliss - regain balance and restore your bliss with Suncokret's classic personal retreat program (September 15 - 28, an October 6 - 19)
We all recognize that the demands of daily life in the 21st century can be extremely overwhelming and energy-depleting. If you are feeling totally tapped-out or simply lacking inspiration and fresh direction, then it's high time to tap into the inner and outer sources of natural energy that can restore you back to balance and help you tune into your natural state, which is one of bliss! Reach your highest potential with this classic Suncokret holistic healing yoga & nature retreat recipe; let us show you the way...
%This classic Suncokret holistic retreat program, led by retreat co-founders, Evening & Stipe, offers a balancing blend of integrated holistic yoga sadhana, guided nature exploration, two daily delicious and nutritious organic meals, evening meditations, and daily time-out each day to recharge your batteries in whatever way suits you best!
Relax: After the morning program and brunch have concluded, why not relax the day away in whatever way suits you best; This retreat is about YOU!
Refresh: Within our light daily schedule, you will find there is plenty of time to refresh yourself fully by exploring our beautiful island. Take advantage of our complimentary daily transfer service or explore on your own... there are so many options to choose from!
Rejuvenate: In addition to the yoga, nature and meditation program, you may also dedicate a portion of your retreat time to working one-on-one with our resident holistic therapist, Evening Marie.
Your Way: This personalized retreat program comes complete with flexible booking options that enable you to join us according to your availability within the dates given. Sign up for a minimum 2-night stay and stay as long as the program dates are available.
Who is this for? Couples, Friends, Solo Travellers in need of a sacred shelter in which to explore the body, mind, and soul.
