The days follow a loose rhythm rather than a rigid timetable. Mornings start slowly with meditation, breathwork and a yoga class before a late vegan brunch. Tosca teaches Vinyasa Flow, Hatha and Yin, and she gives variations for every pose, so it works whether you've never done yoga or you practise every day. Afternoons are for a workshop, a hike or an excursion, or just time in the garden, and the evenings bring dinner and one of the ceremonies or a dance or sound session.

What sets this apart from a regular yoga week is how much of it is about emotions rather than fitness. Tosca's main work is feminine embodiment coaching, so a lot of the time goes on circles, journaling and guided exercises where you notice what you're feeling and say it out loud. You get the Heart Alchemy Journal, a self-love workbook with more than 100 pages of journaling and shadow-work prompts, plus a course manual Tosca wrote with the breathing and relaxation techniques so you can keep doing them at home.

The special sessions are the ones guests remember: a cacao ceremony with pure South American cacao followed by a visualisation meditation; a shamanic sound session with drums and singing bowls; ecstatic dance with live music, done with eyes closed; and a water ceremony mentioned by several past guests. Workshop topics include self-love, trusting yourself, the sacred feminine and masculine, sacred sexuality, healthy cooking and letting go through music.

Tosca has been practising yoga since her aunt taught her at 13. She is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, earned two teacher certificates in India, and has spent around 15 years studying mindfulness, tantra, breathwork and embodiment, including weeks of meditation in monasteries. She works as a feminine embodiment coach and runs private mentoring and online group coaching. Massage and energy healing are available as an add-on; guests repeatedly mention massages with a practitioner named Reina.

The villa sits among hiking trails and forest above Opatija, with an organic garden, a mandala in the yoga area, shaded spots under the trees and grapevines, and an outdoor dining and lounge area with sea views. Opatija's seafront and beaches are close by, and the wider area is good for cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, rock climbing and horse riding. Rijeka Airport is the nearest airport, with Zagreb as the alternative.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Vegan Ayurvedic brunch and dinner every day, plus snacks - Water, tea and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Heart Alchemy Journal (100+ page self-love workbook) - Course manual written by Tosca - Specialised workshops - Cacao ceremony - Sound healing session - Ecstatic dance with live music - Guided nature hikes - Group excursions - On-site transportation for activities - Professional event photos - Luggage storage - Parking - Pre- and post-retreat support - Packing checklist and preparation guide

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Electric car charging (extra fee) - Massage, energy healing and spa treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Extra nights before or after the retreat