About The Retreat

From the 24th – 31st of August you can treat yourself to a one week invigorating, rejuvenating, and transformative journey to strengthen your body, open your heart, and clear your mind.

Supetar is located in the northern part of the island of Brač and is connected to Split by ferry, so the island can be easily reached by car or bus.

Experience rejuvenation in a historic Dalmatian villa immersed in luscious greenery, hidden in the cove with pebble beach and turquoise sea.

To strengthen your body, you will be practicing an energizing yoga routine each morning aimed at grounding you, revitaling your organs, building core strength while improving your body coordination, flexibility, as well as a sense of balance.

To open your heart, you will be engaging in an evening meditation and/or simple breathing exercises with a goal to clean your lungs, calm down your nervous system, and release stress in order to create a space for connection and openess.

To clear your mind, not only will you improve your concentration and focus through breathing exercises while finding inner balance through meditation, but you will also have a chance to participate in optional after-lunch discussions on topics about self-transformation in accordance with Yoga Philosophy supplemented by the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience.

In addition, you will benefit from being close to nature, to the sea, and to like-minded individuals who share your interests and values.

Yoga Teacher

Anastasia Shevchenko is the founder of the Berlin Yoga Conference, Inner Core yogi of almost 20 years.

Anastasia was born in Ukraine, grew up in Canada, and since 2012 she has lived with her family in Germany. She started practising Hatha yoga at the age of 15 back in 2003 after being diagnosed with scoliosis. With almost 20 years of practice, Anastasia experienced first-hand the healing, empowering, transformative, and life-changing effects of yoga & mindfulness.

Shortly after moving to Germany in 2013, Anastasia completed a 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, followed by an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher’s Intensive in 2014 and an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. Since 2020, Anastasia quit Ashtanga yoga and developed her own style called Inner Core Yoga.

Aside from Yoga & Mindfulness, Anastasia’s favourite topics of research are connected to Quantum Mechanics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Western Philosophy, Buddhism, and Nutrition.

Accommodation

Villa giardino accommodates 28 guests in 12 rooms with a presidential suite. A venue where the Dalmatian art of hospitality and passion for service creates a unique daily experience.

When visiting Bol Tamara always chooses to visit this venue to enjoy a relaxing coffee in their amazing exotic garden. So when curating venues for retreats it was her first choice on Brač.

Its exceptional beauty is ideal for relaxing, doing yoga or enjoying pleasant moments with company taking in the surrounding breathtaking views.

This unique boutique hotel has all that is needed for a perfect yoga getaway. A magical place of good feelings that stay deep within you forever. A place of irresistible charm close to one of the most world famous beaches.

Your room will give a ‘homely’ feel and connection as you form an emotional connection with your surroundings. The whole hotel will give you a vibrant and lively feel.

Villa Giardino is the perfect place to retreat from the modern world for relaxation and reflection, an escape from the worries of life. Villa Giardino pampers you with an attentive, caring staff and delicious breakfasts, an idyllic location in Bol, just steps from the sea.

Highlights

• Daily Yoga & Meditation Sessions with Anastasia
• Staying in a wonderful hotel in the cove to recharge and unwind
• Transform and heal in the island vibes
• Relax on the beach and enjoy delicious organic food
• Discover the beautiful, rich Dalmatian culture & nature
• SUP sessions

Retreat Schedule

We will start our day at 7AM with a tea and coffee, before our practice at 8. After the practice we will have a breakfast after which we alternate between free time or group activities and trips.

We want you to feel as if you’re on holiday with the healing practice.

As you will soon discover, Brač Island is one of the biggest and richest island offering excellent biking rails, hiking nature, local agriculture with organic produce and gastronomy, beautiful beaches to sunbath and the turquoise Adriatic sea to dive into.

We have created a programme that combines group activities with free time to explore the island or just sunbath and restore.

Retreat Price

Private Room double bed

Early Bird Rate EUR 1600/person
Regular Rate EUR 1900/person

Shared Room twin beds

Early Bird Rate EUR 1400/person
Regular Rate EUR 1700/person

Includes

• 8 island days / 7 nights accommodation at Villa on Brač Island
• All yoga routines and practice, morning and afternoon session
• Coffee, tea and fruit in the morning
• Daily Island inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner (veggie and vegan)
• Trip around Brač island with lunch
• Trip to Bol town with sightseeing
• SUP learning sessions
• Transfers on the island during the retreat

Does not include

• Transfers to and from Brač island
• Meals and drinks not included in the program
• Vegan dinner on Tuesday in Bol tow

How to get there

Book your international flight in/out of:

Zagreb International Airport. Distance to Brač island, 300km car distance + an hour ferry crossing
Split International Airport. Distance to Brač island + an hour ferry crossing
Split – Brač Ferry (link here)
Split – Brač Catamaran Info +385 (0) 60 325 523

Booking

Website: www.yogahrvatska.hr/retreats/retreat-strong-body/

Email: yogaincroatia@gmail.com