This retreat is for you if you'd like to slow down by the sea and spend five nights combining daily yoga, time on the water and good company. It brings together nature, culture and community, pairing yoga in various styles with specialised wellness workshops, paddleboarding, snorkelling and group excursions. The programme is active, with time in and around the water, so you'll feel most at home if you're comfortable with moderate physical activity. Whether you come alone or with a friend, shared meals and evening gatherings make it easy to settle into the group.

Your practice moves between energy and stillness. Mornings begin with meditation, Qi Gong in the garden or breathwork, followed by Vinyasa flow and dynamic classes. Evenings bring sunset flows, restorative Yin and gentle sessions on the terrace. You'll also try SUP boarding and a SUP yoga session in a calm bay. One full day is given to workshops: breathwork, health coaching, Partner Thai Massage training and a playful Acro Yoga session, followed by time for integration and reflection. Some evenings close with sound healing or a relaxation practice.

You'll be based in the tranquil village of Kavran on the Istrian peninsula, where ancient olive groves meet the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic and daily life slows to the gentle pace of the sea. Your home is a modern villa with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and bedrooms with king-size beds (180×200cm), en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. The living room has a fireplace that becomes the heart of evening conversations, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out over a 750-square-metre Mediterranean garden. Outside you'll find a 50-square-metre heated saltwater pool, an outdoor lounge and a BBQ area. Wild beaches and a beach bar are a 25-minute walk or 5-minute drive away, and free parking is available if you're arriving by car. You can choose a Shared Deluxe Room (1930 EUR), a Private Single Room (2365 EUR) or a Single Deluxe Room with terrace access (2640 EUR).

A typical day starts early with meditation, then a breakfast buffet of oatmeal, freshly baked bread, local cheeses, nuts, fruit salad, yogurt and Istrian honey. After a mid-morning yoga class, you might have free time by the pool or head out on an adventure. Over the week you'll explore Pula's Roman amphitheatre and old town, hike to a hidden turquoise bay to swim, snorkel and enjoy a picnic, visit a local family-run winery, and take a boat trip to Brijuni National Park for sunset dolphin watching. Evenings bring a final yoga session before a communal vegetarian dinner drawing on local Istrian recipes and international flavours, from veggie curries with spices brought home from Sri Lanka to dishes made with the region's famous olive oil. Nights end by the fireplace, under the stars or simply at your own pace.

Your stay includes five nights' accommodation, a Mediterranean breakfast daily, snacks throughout the day, vegetarian dinners each evening, and water, tea and coffee. Daily yoga, the wellness workshops, the SUP and SUP yoga sessions, snorkelling and all the excursions listed above are also included. Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, visa fees, spa treatments, gratuities, personal expenses and alcoholic drinks other than the wine tasting are not included.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a luxurious modern villa - Healthy Mediterranean breakfast daily - Snacks throughout the day - Vegetarian dinners each evening - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes (various styles) - Specialized wellness workshops - SUP boarding session - SUP yoga class - Group excursions and activities - Boat trip to Brijuni National Park with sunset dolphin watching - Hike to hidden turquoise bay - Excursion to Pula's amphitheater and old town - Visit to local family-run winery - Snorkeling in the Adriatic - Breathwork workshop - Health coaching session - Thai Massage workshop - Acro Yoga session - Nature hikes - Transportation during the retreat - Use of heated saltwater pool - Free parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Gratuities - Alcoholic beverages (except wine tasting) - Spa treatments

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