IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
This retreat takes place in the magical landscapes of rural Georgia - under the mighty Caucasus mountains, in between the glaciers, above deep river canyons, on blooming meadows and hills dotted with centuries old stone towers and houses.
Latali Village is located in Upper Svaneti region, at the very foothills of Caucasus mountain. The village is 7 km away from Mestia, the biggest town of the region. It is a perfect place to turn inwards and dedicate your time to your yoga and meditation practice. The emphasis of this retreat is to investigate how we can bring our yoga off the mat and make the ancient teachings more relevant for our everyday lives. With no distractions in sight, it will be an easy task to have time for yourself, contemplate and take care of your needs. We will visit a remote fairy-tale like village of Ushgui - the highest continuously inhabited settlement in Asia Minor. We will hike up the mountain to admire the 360 degrees panoramic view of the Caucasus. We will ride horses through the countryside. And on quiet restful days you can enjoy the breathtaking setting of the yoga center - perched on top of the vertical cliffs of a river canyon, tucked away between green hills with the snowy peaks at arm's reach. 
ACCOMMODATION
We will stay at family-run hotel with several options to suit your budget. There is big dining hall with a fireplace, perfect for relaxing and sharing a meal together. The estate is quite big, giving you the opportunity to easily find silence and peace among its trees and plants. The star of the estate is definitely the yoga dome.
There are two buildings in which you can be accommodated: hotel and hostel option. The hotel is located just next to the dinning hall, whereas the hostel is 5 minutes away. The accommodation is by no means luxurious, but it is definitely cozy and charming, offering amazing views of the surroundings. To see the details of the accommodation options and prices, scroll down. Maximum attendance at the retreat is 12 guests. 
FOOD
Two meals a day are included in the price of the retreat: breakfast and dinner. During lunch time, we will usually not be in the center, but in case lunch time does find you in the center, it is possible to order lunch at an additional cost.
The meals will be freshly prepared by a local chef, and made up of local ingredients - local honey, fruits and vegetables, dairy, freshly baked bread every day. We will have the chance to taste many of the famous dishes of Georgian cuisine, adapted to vegetarian diet when needed. All the meals at the retreat will be vegetarian. If you have specific dietary requirements (e.g. vegan, gluten-free, etc.), it is essential that you mention that prior to booking. We will do our best to cater to all of your dietary needs, but we do need to know about them beforehand. 
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YOGA & MEDITATION
On most days, we will practice two times a day. The center features a spacious yoga dome with a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Marija teaches rather slow Hatha yoga, with a lot of emphasis on the proper alignment of the body, breath and meditative state of mind. Apart from asana (posture), we will pracice pranayama (yogic breathing), as well as meditation in each class. The classes are organized as workshops, during which we will explore different physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the practice. Marija believes that the yoga makes sense only if we apply it to our everyday lives, that is why during the retreats we practice many other aspects of mindful living: mindful eating, periods of silence, walking meditation, sharing sessions in which we discuss how what we learn in a yoga class can help us lead more conscious and fulfilling life. To read more about Marija and her teaching style, click here. The retreat is suitable for all levels. Beginners will have the chance to get the taste of yoga and build a strong foundation for their yogic journey. More experienced yogis will deepen their understanding and get some inspiration to further develop their practice. 
DAY BY DAY
Mornings are reserved for our practice, which will usually take around 2 hours. We'll have an early start, and after the class, we will have a freshy prepared brunch.
You will have a chance to visit a remote village of Ushgui, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest continuously inhabited settlement in Asia Minor. We will take a half a day hike to Mkheri to admire the 360 degrees panoramic view of the Caucasus. Horse riding can be organized upon request. The biggest town of Svaneti region, Mestia, is 7km away, which makes it a nice day trip destination - good opportunity to explore the unique Svaneti towers or to visit the local museum, or hike to Chalaadi glacier. Some afternoons will be left without additional activities, offering you a chance to turn inwards and dedicate time to yourself. 
Evenings will see us back in the center, having another shorter class (1-1.5 hours) before delicious home cooked dinner around 7.00 PM. After dinner, there is free time for everybody.
All activities and classes are optional, and everybody is welcome to skip any of them any time they feel like it. 
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6 nights half board
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HOSTEL
Twin room Private bathroom 470EUR *only 2 spots left* |
HOTEL
Four bed room Private bathroom 470EUR *only 4 spots left |
HOTEL
Triple room Shared bathroom 500EUR *only 6 spots left* |
HOTEL
Double room Shared bathroom 550EUR *only 2 spots left* |
HOTEL
Single room Shared bathroom 600EUR *only 1 spot left* |
For the details and special deals, contact us at [email protected]
Are you planning to come with a friend, ask us for a special discount.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
* all yoga and meditation classes * accommodation * two meals per day * unlimited tea and coffee at the premises * all taxes * all the hikes |
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
* any additional meals or drinks in or outside the center * personal expenses * any transfers * entrance fees * other activities (horse riding, cycling, etc.) |
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Latali Village is located in the Upper Svaneti, the most beautiful part fo Georgia. There are several ways to reach our retreat location.
From Tbilisi, you can take half an hour long inexpensive flight to Mestia. Latali village is 10km away from the airport.
The second option from Tbilisi is to take a night train to Zugdidi. From Zugdidi, you can take a local bus. If there is enough interested participants, we can organize tranfer from Zugdidi to the retreat center. The transfer will take 2.5 hours.
Wizzair has flights to Kutaisi from several European cities. If there is enough interested participants, we can organize tranfer from Kutaisi to the retreat center. The transfer will take around 4 hours.
If you need any assistance or advice regarding your trip to Georgia, feel free to write to us at [email protected]
Latali Village is located in the Upper Svaneti, the most beautiful part fo Georgia. There are several ways to reach our retreat location.
From Tbilisi, you can take half an hour long inexpensive flight to Mestia. Latali village is 10km away from the airport.
The second option from Tbilisi is to take a night train to Zugdidi. From Zugdidi, you can take a local bus. If there is enough interested participants, we can organize tranfer from Zugdidi to the retreat center. The transfer will take 2.5 hours.
Wizzair has flights to Kutaisi from several European cities. If there is enough interested participants, we can organize tranfer from Kutaisi to the retreat center. The transfer will take around 4 hours.
If you need any assistance or advice regarding your trip to Georgia, feel free to write to us at [email protected]
For the details and special deals, contact us at [email protected]
