Wellness Escape in Brijuni National Park, Croatia

The retreat is hosted by Sasha, a long-time Croatia tour guide, with yoga taught by Ivana, a certified E-RYT500 teacher. The teaching is gentle and varied: morning vinyasa flows, evening yin and Yoga Nidra, and a session that combines standing asanas with vagus nerve exercises. There's also a Yin-Yang class on the final morning, mixing active movement with deep stretching.

Each day follows a similar shape but with a different focus. Mornings always start with yoga and meditation, breakfast is at the hotel, and then part of the day is given over to exploring or resting. One day is spent in Rovinj, a town of colourful houses stacked around a harbour, with dinner in a local tavern. Another evening you'll take the free boat over to Fažana for seafood by the sea at sunset.

What makes this retreat stand out is the setting. Hotel Neptun was built in the Austro-Hungarian era and has kept its old-world charm. Rooms have sea views over the Fažana Channel, and the island itself is a protected national park with a safari park, an old olive grove, and archaeological sites. It's not a fitness bootcamp or a detox — it's a week to unwind, with good food, easy company, and a beautiful, unusual place to do it in.

Ivana brings something extra to the yoga. She's trained as a Compassionate Inquiry therapist with Gabor Maté, so her teaching has a real focus on easing tension and tuning into your body rather than pushing for a perfect pose. That fits the mood of the week: relaxed, supportive, and unhurried.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation at Hotel Neptun - 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners at the hotel - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Daily Vinyasa yoga and guided meditation - Face Yoga workshop - Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions - Guided excursion around Brijuni - Day trip to Rovinj with free time - Unlimited free boat rides between Brijuni and Fažana - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - 2 dinners at local restaurants in Rovinj and Fažana - Travel insurance - Visa fees