SHOULD I COME?
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LOCATION
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YOGA&MEDITATION
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PROGRAM
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ACCOMMODATION
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FOOD
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GETTING THERE
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BOOKING
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HIGHLIGHTS
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* Daily yoga and meditation classes with an experienced teacher
* Daily walks through green rolling hills and pine forests of Zlatar Mountain * Boatride through Uvac Gorge, combined with a visit to the Ice Cave and a viewpoint overlooking the entire gorge * Kayaking |
* Daytrip to Sopotnica waterfalls
* Visit to a medieval Serbian monastery * Accommodation in a family estate perched on a hilltop overlooking forests, pastures, and fields * Two delicious freshly prepared vegetarian meals per day * A small swimming pool right in our garden |
YOU WILL LOVE THIS RETREAT IF...
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* Spending time in nature away from urban centers is what recharges your batteries
* You are curious about yoga and meditation and want to develop your own practice * Being active outdoors and exploring the paths of lush rolling hills fit your idea of a perfect holiday * You'd love to discover a remote area of Serbian countryside - its uniques landscapes, cultural heritage, and people * Having simple vegetarian food can keep your belly happy * You love remote places, far away from cafes, urban life, or any other form of "entertainment" * You are looking forward to having some peaceful me-time, to wind down and reconnect with yourself and nature |
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LOKACIJA
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We will spend this week in South Western Serbia, on Zlatar Mountain, famous for its vast flowery meadows, imposing pine forests, and the quality of air. The area offers great opportunities for easy hikes, picking wild herbs, and feasting on wild strawberries.
Uvac Lake Natural Reserve is less than an hour away. Our daytrip to Uvac will include a boat ride through the gorge, hike to a soaring viewpoint, visit to a cave and of course some swimming time. Sopotnica Waterfalls are also just an hour away and paying a visit to this natural wonder will make another amazing daytrip. Zlatar Mountain is 270km away from Belgrade. |
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YOGA & MEDITATION
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We will practice two times a day on a meadow nearby or on the terrace. In case of rain, it is possible to practice inside.
Marija teaches gentle Hatha yoga, with a lot of emphasis body awareness and mindful movement, as well as on the proper alignment, breath and focus. Apart from asana (posture), we will practice pranayama (breathing techniques), 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. If you would like to read more about the style of yoga being taught at the retreat, 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. |
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PROGRAM
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You will start each day with a two-hour class - asana practice (yoga postures), organic movement, breath work and guided meditation are all integrated within this class.
Breakfast is served after the class. Afternoons are filled with various activities: * hiking through the meadows and forests * daytrip to Uvac Natural Reserve (boatride, visiting the Ice Cave, hiking to the viewpoint, swimming in the lake) * daytrip to Sopotnica Waterfalls, plus a visit to a medieval monastery * hiking to pristine Zlatar Lake (5km away from our accommodation) * kayaking Evenings will see us back in the center, in a yoga and meditation class (1-1.5 hours) before having delicious home cooked dinner around 7.00 PM. After dinner, we usually take another short hike to see the sunset and marvel a little more at the sights and scents of this enchanting mountain. 
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TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
8.00 - 10.00 - Morning practice 10.00 am - Breakfast 11.00 am - Afternoon activity or free time (varies daily) 5.30 - 7.00 pm - Afternoon practice 7.30 pm - Dinner 8.30 pm - Free time 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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ACCOMMODATION
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We will stay on a family estate tucked on top of a hill among the pine trees, overlooking the meadows and pastures of Zlatar Mountain.
There are two accommodation options: You can stay in one of the two wooden bungalows- each with a bathroom, a kitchinette, a living room and a bedroom, as well as a sunny porch. Each bungalow can host 3 - 4 people. Or you can stay in one of the double rooms in the main building. We have one triple and three twin rooms. All the rooms are on the same floor, and they share one shower and three toilets. Both the bungalows and the main house are entirely made of wood and decorated with traditional Serbian artisan work. There's also a small swimming pool, a real blessing in hot summer afternoons. |
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FOOD
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We'll have two hearty meals a day - a brunch and a dinner.
All the meals at the retreat will be vegetarian and they will be served in the spacious light restaurant, featuring an amazing terrace and a fire place. The food at the retreat will be freshly prepared traditional Serbian food (with a vegetarian twist) made up of local ingredients - vegetables, fruits, locally made jams and honey, as well as famous cheese and other dairy products from Zlatar Mountain. |
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GETTING THERE
You can reach Zlatar mountain from three international airports - Belgrade (Serbia), Podgorica (Montenegro) or Sarajevo (Bosnia). Although Belgrade is somewhat further away than the other two cities, it would be the most convenient option and also the only option from which we can offer you an organized transfer.
You can join our organized transportation from Belgrade on the morning of June 20th. The details of the transportation will be communicated once we know how many people are interested in joining the ride. We will leave Belgrade at 8am, so please plan your flights accordingly.
You can also reach the place using bus to Nova Varos, and then hiring a taxi to take you to the village.
If you need any help with the organization of your travels, don't hesitate to contact us at info@myyogicadventure.com
You can join our organized transportation from Belgrade on the morning of June 20th. The details of the transportation will be communicated once we know how many people are interested in joining the ride. We will leave Belgrade at 8am, so please plan your flights accordingly.
You can also reach the place using bus to Nova Varos, and then hiring a taxi to take you to the village.
If you need any help with the organization of your travels, don't hesitate to contact us at info@myyogicadventure.com
BOOKING
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ŠTA JE SVE UKLJUČENO U CENU?
* Svi časovi joge i meditacije * 6 noćenja u smeštaju po vašem izboru * Dva obroka dnevno * Sve planinarske šetnje * Voznja brodicem po Uvcu * Izlet u Sopotnicu i poseta manastiru Milesevi |
ŠTA NIJE UKLJUČENO U OVU CENU?
* Dodatni obroci * Alkoholna ili bezalkoholna pića * Prevoz * Kajak na Uvcu |
6 noćenja - polupansion
(sve cene su po osobi)
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Bungalov (do 4 osobe)
360 EUR |
Dvokrevetna soba
330 EUR |
Trokrevetna soba
300 EUR |
For more information and for special deals, contact us at info@myyogicadventure.com
