7 Tage Integrierte Ganzheitliche Yoga Lebensstil Erfahrung auf Hvar, Split-Dalmatien
Holistic Yoga Retreat Croatia
Join Suncokret at their integrated holistic yoga lifestyle retreat center, selected among Lonely Planet's "10 Incredible Yoga Retreats in Europe for 2024." The program will be overseen by your host and program manager, Evening Marie, a yoga therapist with over 20 years of experience, and her partner, Stipe, a certified chef, agro-tourism expert, and Hvar Island native who will act as the chef and local guide during the retreat.
Die Lehrer
Höhepunkte
- Opening and closing circles
- Daily integrated holistic yoga sadhana sessions
- Daily deep-dive sessions on yoga, meditation, and holistic lifestyle topics
- Daily outings to the cultural and historical gems of the island
- Daily free time for swimming, exploring, relaxation, and soft adventure
- A sunset adventure and wholesome celebration
- 6 nights accommodation in a cozy room in a beautiful stone cottage
- 6 pranic-infused, organic vegetarian breakfasts, and five dinners
Level
- Anfänger
- Fortgeschrittene
- Experte
Split Airport (US$ 46 pro Person)
Unterkunft
Ausstattung
- Essbereich
- Garten
- Küche
- Terrasse
- Yoga Deck
- Yoga Shala
- Kostenloses WLAN
- Bibliothek
- Parkplatz
Guests will be situated in rooms within three semi-attached cottages, according to both preference and practical logistics. Cottage communal areas, including bathrooms, lounges, balconies, terraces, etc. are shared between guests and hosts alike, along with life stories and special moments.
A spiritual, "shabby-chic," Dalmatian Island farm-cottage ambiance prevails, and the atmosphere there is that of a supportive family of spiritually-minded friends.
Earth and Fire cottage
This is a charming stone cottage, featuring a spacious, enclosed garden, which acts as the main hub for the retreat guests during mealtimes.
The cottage has just been renovated during the winter months of 2020. It features three single rooms with fans and space heaters, located on the upper floor of the cottage, and the air-conditioning and heating unit is used, as needed, in the common living areas.
The spacious house bathroom located on the ground floor is reserved for residential guests only. The ground floor also features the main retreat living and dining areas, which are open to all retreat participants until 22:00. The enclosed garden, with dining and lounge areas, is located there as well as the outdoor yoga terrace.
Rooms 1 and 3 offer a single bed, while Room 2 comes complete with a double bed, perfect for individuals who require a larger mattress size. Wi-Fi is available throughout the cottage.
Ether cottage
These elegant and beautiful, newly-built attic rooms come equipped with private, ensuite bathrooms and ensuite air conditioning or heating. Room 6 Mini-suite is suitable for a solo traveler and is furnished with a double bed and dresser, as well as a private, ensuite bathroom.
The Master-Suite features twin beds that can be placed together, an open closet and dresser, dressing table and chairs, as well as an ensuite bathroom. It is ideal for two householders or a couple. Wi-Fi is available throughout the cottage.
Wind and Air cottage
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this cottage can now be booked exclusively by two friends or a family of up to four persons. The cottage features a romantically furnished room with a beautiful, metal-framed double bed, and an adjacent twin room with double doors that open to a private balcony overlooking the village.
The cottage comes complete with an adjacent bathroom, kitchenette, and covered terrace with a view of the veggie garden. The cottage has air conditioning and heating. Both rooms can be fitted with either twin or double beds, according to the needs of those booking them.
Booking priority is generally given to friends or family members traveling together on retreat, but it may also be booked at custom rates by couples or solo travelers. Wi-Fi is available throughout the cottage.
Shared facilities
In addition to the outdoor yoga terrace and airy indoor yoga studio, other shared facilities include the main living room and indoor dining area, as well as an enclosed garden with an outdoor dining area in the Earth and Fire cottage, plus several other patios and decks in which guests enjoy socializing with other retreat guests.
Each cottage also features a tea corner, where you can prepare fresh herbal infusions using freshly picked ingredients from Suncokret Dream's garden.
Guests may borrow inspiring books, magazines, music, and DVDs from the retreat library provided that they are treated with care, and washing machines are available on a pay-per-load basis.
Though "switching off" is encouraged as much as possible during retreat time, Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms and throughout the retreat property.
Safety guidelines
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suncokret Dream is committed to doing their part to help stop the spread of the virus by carefully adhering to the safety guidelines issued by the Croatian Government.
Programm
Suncokret hosts two seven-day signature Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle programs every summer, including:
- Balance and Bliss - A transformative seven-day chakra life mapping journey that offers a balancing blend of yoga, meditation, and journaling together with nourishing meals, daily outings, and plenty of free time in inspiring locations to help you recharge and return to your natural state, which is one of bliss.
- Yogi Explorer - A five-elements yoga and adventure program that will help you activate your body and quiet your mind through yoga and a variety of land and sea adventures designed to deepen your connection with yourself - the temple of nature.
What is the Suncokret Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program?
The Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program (IHYLP) will introduce you to various yoga teachings and related body-mind-spirit practices that will support your life on many levels. The IHYLP sessions are generally divided into two parts daily: the morning yoga sadhana and the daily "deep-dive" sessions.
Morning sadhana
Sadhana is a daily spiritual practice that will help you start your day in a sacred, disciplined, and focused way. Traditionally, chanting, pranayama, asanas (postures), and deep relaxation are key ingredients of this process.
These sessions, generally lasting 90 minutes, will awaken you profoundly, aligning you to your body, mind, and spirit while preparing you to greet life's daily adventures with a sense of inner peace and clarity.
"Deep-dive" sessions
The daily deep-dive sessions are designed to explore the weekly theme in greater depth. Through discussion, meditation, journaling, and creative, exploratory practices, you'll enrich your understanding of the intricate workings of your inner being and your relation to the world around you.
These sessions, generally lasting 60 minutes, will be customized to meet the level and needs of the participants and will be held at the retreat, on the beach, and in hidden nature spots.
Together with the contributions of their visiting team of holistic yoga lifestyle instructors from around the world, Suncokret will provide a masterful retreat program in a safe and cozy shelter that will enable you to explore the various levels of your being.
The IHYLP aims to help you regain balance and restore your natural state of bliss, while simultaneously immersing you in the local way of life, promising an unforgettable and transformational yoga retreat adventure in paradise that will inspire you long after you return home again. This experience is best suited for fit and healthy participants between 25 to 65 years of age.
Sample six-night summer IHYLP schedule
Arrival day
On arrival day, you will have a 60-minute welcome circle with a program introduction.
Days 2 to 6
Each day, you will enjoy 90 minutes of daily morning yoga sadhana, followed by breakfast and a daily outing to places of interest.
During the Balance and Bliss program, you will be taken to a daily location, where you can enjoy free time in whatever way you like. During the Yogi Explorer program, a daily soft adventure in nature will be scheduled after breakfast, followed by free time to relax at the daily location in any way you choose to.
Dinner will be served in the garden in the evenings, followed by the daily deep-dive session, lasting 60 to 90 minutes.
Once weekly, the deep-dive session will be conducted at sunset in a spectacular location, for an extraordinary peak of the event experience. On this day, the group may opt to dine out in a local restaurant, in which case a packed lunch (or light snack once back at the retreat) will be provided instead of dinner at the retreat.
Once during the event, the group will be taken out to enjoy a morning yoga practice by the sea or in a hidden spot in nature.
Day 7
On the day of departure, you will attend a 60-minute closing circle.
In total, between 12 to 15 dedicated IHYLP hours will be covered during the seven-day program.
2025 summer event schedule
- 21 - 27 June - Balance and Bliss with Zelda Le Quellec
- 29 June - 05 July - Yogi Explorer with Zelda Le Quellec & Evening Marie
- 13 - 19 July - Balance and Bliss with Mona Bektesi
- 21 - 27 July - Yogi Explorer with Mona Bektesi
- 2 - 8 August - Balance and Bliss with Martyna Szczabel
- 10 - 16 August - Balance and Bliss with Martyna Szczabel
- 18 - 24 August - Yogi Explorer with Bethany Demelza
- 7 - 13 September - Balance and Bliss with Tanja Novojevska
- 15 - 21 September - Yogi Explorer with Tanja Novojevska
- 28 September - 4 October - Flow and Write - A Balance and Bliss event with a special focus on creative writing led by yogini and author Mona Bektesi
Ausflüge (inklusive)
- Ager (a UNESCO-protected site of ancient Greek plains, olive groves, vineyards, and ancient agro-architecture)
- Dol Village (a 2,400-year-old inland settlement with impressive churches and pristine landscape)
- Jelsa seaside resort town with historical sites and beautiful sandy-bottomed coves
- Hvar Town, where you can catch all the sights of this "living museum"
- Soline beach resort, set on a stunning nature reserve
- Stari Grad town and beaches (Croatia's oldest and most charming town, dating back 2,400 years!)
- Vrboska (the "Venice of Hvar," with quaint footbridges, an impressive early-Croatian fortress, and a cathedral)
- Hvar Island highlands and hidden lavender villages
At each location that Suncokret Dream will take you to, there will be an opportunity to enjoy the beach and free time on your own so that you can relax and rejuvenate your way!
Lehrer
Evening (Eve) Marie
In der Zusammenarbeit mit Evening Marie werden Sie eine erfrischende, spirituell bereichernde und tiefgreifende Retreat-Erfahrung machen - eine, die Tradition mit Intuition verbindet, um eine transzendentale Reise zu ermöglichen, die sowohl für neue als auch für erfahrene Pfadwanderer geeignet ist. Marie ist eine hochqualifizierte ganzheitliche Yogatherapeutin mit mehr als 500 Stunden Ausbildung und 13 Jahren Unterrichtspraxis, die wöchentliche Retreats leitet und in der Lage ist, sich an unterschiedliche Erfahrungsniveaus anzupassen und diese herauszufordern.
Stipe Suncokret
Stipe (Steve) ist Suncokrets Mitbegründer, Küchenchef und Island Host. Stipe stammt aus Hvar Island und verfügt über ein Leben lang praktische Erfahrung in den lokalen Bräuchen, der Kultur und der Küche. Er ist zertifizierter Agro-Tourismus-Manager und ausgebildeter und begabter Küchenchef, der aus lokalen Zutaten nahrhafte Mahlzeiten für die Retreat-Gäste kreiert, die er meist in seinen Familiengärten und Feldern findet. Stipes Rolle bei Suncokret als Küchenchef, lokaler Führer, Logistikmanager und rundum guter Kerl ist eine natürliche Erweiterung der Fähigkeiten, Interessen und natürlichen Talente, mit denen er geboren wurde und die er schätzt.
Tanja Novojevska
Tanja ist eine international reisende Yogalehrerin mit einem Hintergrund in der Fitness- und Wellnessbranche. Sie absolvierte ihre 200-stündige Yogalehrer Ausbildung in Ashtanga Vinyasa & Yin Yoga bei "Bend it Like Buddha Yoga Algarve" in Portugal und ihre fortgeschrittene Yogalehrer Ausbildung in Hatha Yoga bei "Yoga Skyros Academy" in Athen, Griechenland. Nachdem sie durch ihre Yogapraxis eine persönliche Entwicklung erfahren hat, glaubt sie, dass das Herz das kraftvollste Element im menschlichen Körper ist, und sie lädt ihre Schüler ein, eine Reise in die herzöffnende Yogapraxis zu unternehmen.
Bethany Demelza
Zertifizierte Yoga-, Meditations- und Flow-Dance-Meditationslehrerin. Bethany begann vor fast 7 Jahren, Yoga zu praktizieren, als sie gerade ein Baby bekommen hatte und etwas brauchte, um sich nach schlaflosen Nächten erholt zu fühlen. Aber erst als sie eine schwierige Zeit in ihrem Leben durchlebte, in der sie einen Verlust und ein Trauma erlitt, kamen die wahren Vorteile von Yoga zum Vorschein. Yoga wurde zu einem Kanal, um sich mit sich selbst zu verbinden, zu ihrem Körper zurückzufinden und sich zu befreien. Sie wusste, dass sie diese heilende Technik mit anderen teilen musste, und so meldete sie sich 2019 für eine Yogalehrer Ausbildung an.
Mona Bektesi
Zertifizierter Vinyasa Yoga-Lehrer. Seit ihrer ersten Vinyasa Yogastunde fasziniert sie Yoga mit seiner einzigartigen Mischung aus Atem und Bewegung. Egal, ob sie sich entspannen möchte oder mehr Energie braucht, sie fühlt sich beim Üben rundum gut aufgehoben. Yoga ist inzwischen ein fester Bestandteil ihres Lebens und immer wieder ein spannender Weg zu ihrer Mitte, der ihr Kraft und Ruhe zugleich gibt. Als Yogalehrerin möchte Mona ihre Schüler dabei begleiten, liebevoll und achtsam mit sich selbst umzugehen und die eigenen Grenzen immer wieder neu kennen zu lernen und zu erweitern.
Martyna Szczabel
Martyna Szczabel is a Certified 500-hour Hatha and Ashtanga Advanced Yoga Teacher and a Yoga Therapist in training. A profound belief in the therapeutic powers of yoga drives her practice. Her journey has been marked by continual learning and growth. In her teaching, Martyna emphasizes that yoga is more than physical exercise. While she pays significant attention to alignment on a physical level, her classes also include meditation, mantra chanting, philosophy, and pranayama to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Martyna’s classes are open to all levels, genders, and beings.
Zelda Le Quellec
Certified Yoga Teacher Zelda discovered yoga during a yoga & surf retreat in Morocco 9 years ago. The calming and relaxing aspects of the practice brought a deep sense of well-being to her body and mind. However, it was during a trip to India 7 years ago that she had a revelation and felt the desire to take her first 100-hour training at Kashish Yoga School (Palolem, Goa) in 2019. She continued her yoga education with a 200-hour Vinyasa training in the autumn of 2020 with Farrah Furtado (Bend it like Buddha). Zelda's main focus while teaching is to provide a spirit of kindness and care.
Lage
Suncokret welcomes you to retreat in the charming village of Dol Sveta Ana, a pristine 12th-century hamlet discreetly nestled into the verdant brush that majestically rises above the island's oldest settlement, Stari Grad on Hvar Island, Croatia. Stari Grad is located two kilometers from the retreat, and they offer free transport from Stari Grad to Suncokret.
Dol Sveta Ana is often compared to Provence and Tuscany, with its sprawling vineyards, noble olive groves, fragrant lavender plantations, fertile fields, and charming stone cottages, so eloquently framed by the distant blue sea and open sky.
The village is brought to life by the colorful sounds of friendly sun-kissed locals and their range of hearty farm animals going about their day-to-day lives.
Located only minutes away from the island's major attractions, yet peacefully tucked away from bustling tourist towns, St. Ana provides an ideal escape from ordinary life to an extraordinary organic haven. The complex of semi-attached stone villas is nestled into a secluded corner of Dol, Sveta Ana.
The retreat neighborhood remains unpopulated much of the year, providing deep peace and tranquility for the guests.
During summer months, however, the village tends to fill up with holidaymakers, including natives taking up residence in their ancestral summer cottages that have been in the family for generations. The atmosphere becomes a more vibrant one - a true immersion into authentic village lifestyle on Hvar.
Village offerings versus town conveniences
The village features two local restaurants and a local café with Wi-Fi access within walking distance from the retreat. There are no shops, banks, or ATMs, post offices, etc., so please plan ahead, though there is plenty of pure nature with inviting footpaths to explore and unlimited supplies of fresh air to help you relax and disconnect from the stresses of city life. Enjoy it.
Getting around
For your convenience, as part of the foundational retreat program package, Suncokret Dream provides complementary scheduled transport to and from various points of interest each day of the retreat week. Guests may opt to remain at the retreat for quiet time during the day instead and arrange their own transport needs.
The nearest town, Stari Grad, is located two kilometers from the retreat, and the nearest beach is three kilometers away. The journey to Stari Grad takes about 40 minutes on foot, 10 to 15 minutes by bike, and only five minutes by scooter or car (rental options are available in Stari Grad).
Distances
- Stari Grad, 2 kilometers - 40 minutes on foot plus 10 minutes on foot from the town to the nearest beach
Ausstattung
Allgemeines
- Klimaanlage in öffentlichen Bereichen
Services
- Kostenloses WLAN
Verpflegung
From Monday to Thursday, Suncokret Dream serves a beautiful breakfast in the garden after the morning yoga sadhana practice, and once weekly, a picnic breakfast is served on location after the morning sadhana practice that is held in nature.
Breakfast usually consists of fresh seasonal fruit, nuts, warm and cold cereals, fresh farm eggs, local bread or pastries, veggie and cheese spreads, yogurt and milk, organic rice or almond milk, and, quite possibly, tasty leftovers from the previous night's dinner (they don't believe in letting precious quality food go to waste).
Dinner usually consists of a soup and salad starter, followed by the main dish. There is the option to enjoy one dinner at a local restaurant, in which case a packed lunch is served instead on that day.
A self-service breakfast buffet will be served in the garden after the closing circle on the final day, prior to the 10:45 check-out time, to ensure that you will depart from the retreat well-nourished for your journey ahead.
Local tap water, mineral water, herbal tea, smoothies, and home-made organic cordials, when available, will be provided with the meals.
As a safe shelter from addictive substances, Suncokret Dream generally does not serve coffee, but you can order one from the chef if needed, or help yourself to an emergency supply of instant coffee available at their kitchenettes, or perhaps savor the occasional cup of the local brew in the town cafes when the need or mood strikes.
Please state any dietary needs that you might have at the time of booking.
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Frühstück
- Abendessen
- Snacks
- Getränke
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Wasser
- Kaffee
- Tee
- Detox-Säfte
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
- Ovo-Lakto-Vegetarier
- Vegan
- Glutenfrei
- Biologisch
- Laktosefrei
- Vollwertkost
- Yogisch
- Weitere ernährungsspezifische Anforderungen auf Anfrage
Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)
The daily itinerary provides ample time to relax and explore each day. You will be warmly invited to take advantage of the complementary transfer service that will take you to and from a range of nearby towns and beaches where you can spend your day doing exactly what serves you best.
Twice weekly, the afternoon deep-dive program will be held at the magnificent locations where you will be brought to by free transfer, while twice weekly, the afternoon deep-dive program will be held back at the retreat, making the latter ideal days in which to stay behind at the retreat for optional holistic treatments or workshops in case you are in need of pampering or holistic support.
During your free time, Suncokret Dream can help you organize activities offered by local providers, including scuba diving, sea-kayaking, windsurfing, standup paddleboarding (SUP), cycling, boat excursions, and bike, scooter, or car rental services.
Spa Behandlungen
During your retreat time at Suncokret, you may want to enhance your experience by adding on a range of holistic services that can be tailored to your unique needs.
If you would like to address a specific well-being issue or simply pamper yourself with an extra dose of TLC while on retreat, consider adding on one or a combination of the holistic therapies, life-empowerment workshops, or spa treatments on offer to make the most out of your time.
Please contact Suncokret Dream for details.
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- 2 daily Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program sessions (including daily yoga sadhana and daily deep-dive session - the content and schedule of the deep-dive sessions may vary according to the event)
- Deep-dive workshops and activities as scheduled in the chosen event week
- Seva (Karma yoga) program to build a sense of a caring, community spirit where everyone helps out
- Walking tour of the village
- Daily outings to places of interest, including waterfront towns, beautiful beaches, and historical and cultural sights
- Relaxing evenings at the retreat and Mauna (quiet reflection) from 22:00 to 08:00
- A complementary transfer from the Stari Grad port at 16:30 - Check-in at 16:45 with refreshments and time to get settled
- 60-minute welcome and closing circle
- Welcome tour of the property and the surrounding area
- Scheduled transfer to the Stari Grad Port on departure day at 10:45
- 6 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals during your program stay, plus dinner on the program start date and breakfast on the conclusion date
- Free access to an assortment of books, music, films, and games
- Wi-Fi access in all rooms and throughout the property
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- International flights
- Extra activities
- Holistic workshops or treatments other than the ones specified in the itinerary
- 1 dinner on the sunset tour day (you will be given a packed lunch or a light snack after the sunset tour on this day)
- Any other costs that you may incur that are not mentioned in the package
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Split Airport
48 km
Transfer verfügbar gegen Aufpreis US$ 46 pro Person
Franjo Tuđman Airport
289 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Zagreb Airport (ZAG). From there, you can book a connecting domestic flight to Split Airport (SPU). From Split, you will have to take the ferry to get to Stari Grad. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 16:30 to be transferred to the resort.
From Zagreb Airport (ZAG), you can also book a bus transfer with Flixbus to Split, which takes approximately two hours, and then a ferry from Split to Stari Grad. When you arrive at the Stari Grad port, you will be picked up by Suncokret Dream at 16:30 to be transferred to the resort.
Arrival by bus
Outside the Split airport, a bus operated by Croatia Airlines departs from just outside the terminal door. You can buy the ticket from the driver for 4 EUR. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center.
There is also a local bus that goes to the bus station in Split to and from Trogir every 20 minutes from a stop on the road in front of the Airport Terminal. The price of the ticket is approximately the same.
After you have reached Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from Split Port to Stari Grad Port. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 16:30 to be transferred to the resort.
Tip
In addition to searching for flights to Split, you can try booking flights to Dubrovnik or Zadar. There are convenient connections between these places and Split bus and train terminals, which are just opposite the Split port, where you'll need to land in order to catch a ferry to the island.
You can also search for flights that will bring you into Split or other airports a day or two before or after the event start or conclusion. Suncokret Dream will be happy to adjust your program length to match your travel itinerary, whenever their availability allows for this possibility!
Please feel free to consult with Suncokret Dream regarding your possible travel itinerary, and they'll do what they can to help you navigate your way to them easily.
Arrival by ferry
After arriving in Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from there to Stari Grad Port. The airport bus stop is just next to the old town. From there, you can see the ferry, a short walk away. Next to the ferry / bus / train / taxi station are ticket booths for Jadrolinija, the ferry company, where you can buy your ferry tickets.
Alternatively, you can buy your ticket at the booth in the ferry terminal itself or online. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 16:30 to be transferred to the resort.
It is also possible to take a ferry to Stari Grad at alternate times if needed, or a catamaran to Jelsa or Hvar Town. From Jelsa or Hvar Ports, you will need to take a taxi service to the Suncokret retreat center in Dol Sveta Ana.
Arrival by taxi
From the Split airport, a taxi to Split old town costs about 33 to 40 EUR. You can book a taxi online or Suncokret Dream can book one for you for a small processing fee. Once you have reached Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from Split Port to Stari Grad Port. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 16:30 to be transferred to the resort.
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 14% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
- Der Restbetrag ist 14 Tage vor der Ankunft zu zahlen.
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