Asana • Breath • Sound Ashtanga Vinyasa Retreat

Retreat

Istria, Croatia

start: Jul 8, 2023
end: Jul 15, 2023

Overview

Join Julia and John Scott for an expansive and transformational journey of asana, pranayama, meditation and sound meditation.

This retreat, offered with the deepest reverence and from our hearts to yours is envisioned as an experience which will give you access to the landscapes of your highest self. From the point of your arrival to our nurturing lands in Croatia, Julia & John will welcome you in a sacred container with the vision to hold each unique individual as a part of a beautiful whole. From the deep grounding of the body through the principle and methodologies of Ashtanga Vinyasa asana, Julia & John will lift each spirit with the dynamic breath of life Pranayama. Through Julia's exiquisite, profoundly transcendental sound meditations doors of our hearts will open wide to fly free on the winds of Mantra. 

With devoted time for morning practices and alternate workshop afternoons for dedicated study with Julia and John, our evenings offer opportunity for connection with each other and personal time for deep rest. 

This retreat is open to all levels of practitioners – from beginners to advanced.

Teachers

John Scott

Teacher.

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John has been a student of Yoga, of AVY since 1987, though during retrospective reverie, john realises that much of his early years at school where spent daydreaming – “eyes fixed in a wide gaze out through…

Julia Scott

Teacher.

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Actor, Dancer, and Yogini, at the age of 18 Julia began her yoga journey, first drawn to Iyengar Yoga and Buddhist Meditation. In 2014 however, when Julia was introduced to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, it was…

Program

Our week long program consists of 6 morning practices and 3 rich afternoon workshops. Each morning will start with a short guided meditation to connect to the three dimensional breath and then to the breaths directional flow through the spine. You will be introduced to the “Sanskrit Counted Method” of Ashtanga Vinyasa and either counted through a practice or guided and assisted through a “Counted Self-practice”

Julia & John will share a variety of techniques that quickly transform the individual learning so that each practitioner connects with their own inner Guru.

Afternoons will focus on opening the power of enquiry/curiosity to dive deeper into the exploration of Yoga Philosophy, the Breath of Life and the transformational power of Sound.

Evenings are for ritual of deep heart connections: sharing yummy food, gathering around the fire, drinking cacao & sharing, singing and dancing together. 

 

Saturday July 8 Arrival
5PM Introduction talk
6.30PM Dinner

Sunday July 9
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
Afternoon workshop
6.30PM Dinner

Monday July 10
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
6.30PM Dinner

Tuesday July 11
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
Afternoon workshop
6.30PM Dinner

Wednesday July 12
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
6.30PM Dinner

Thurthday July 13
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
Afternoon workshop
6.30PM Dinner

Friday July 14
Morning Counted Self-practice
11AM Brunch
6.30PM Dinner

Saturday July 15
9AM Breakfast & check out

Location

We are so excited to host you in Croatia's most beautiful Yoga retreat. Our stunning home is a beautiful farm estate- located in the heart of the Istrian peninsula, northern Croatia, not too far from the Slovenian and Italian borders. This part of Croatia is known for its gentle and mysterious ancient energy, felt through the story and history of the picturesque local towns, delicious food, nourishing supporting lands, and crytal clear Adriatic sea. 

How to Get There:

The quiet village of Prascari, is just a 30 minute drive from Pula airport. 

Zagreb airport to Prascari is a 2.5-3 hour drive, and the airport is directly connected to many European capitals, some with low cost flights.

Trieste airport to Prascari is a 90 min drive. Venice airport is 2.5 hours away. (Arriving in Croatia from Italy).

We recommend renting a car if you plan to explore the nearby lands during your stay, as the retreat takes place in a quiet area surrounded by nature.

Accommodation

Set on an idyllic Istrian estate surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, our home for the week is a collection of 4 restored traditional stone villas, offering a gorgeous blend of the old and new.  Our home is inspired by tradition and nature, creating an atmosphere of stillness and vibrancy of life. All villas have their own kitchen and swimming pool, are very spacious, beautifully furnished, and have a standard double bed. Most rooms have ensuite bathrooms, are modernly equipped and tastefully decorated, and include Wi-Fi and air conditioning.  You can choose to stay solo, or in a shared double room.

Type of rooms:

  • Double bedroom- shared king size bed (en suite bathroom)
  • Superior twin room (Shared bathroom
  • Twin Room Deluxe (en suite bathroom)
  • Single room deluxe (double bed, en suite bathroom)

For cost visit the registration tab. €500 deposit secures your spot.

 

Important

Here is the fine print for your travel:

  • Check-in: July 8, 2023, 4pm onwards. Early check-ins are not possible. 
  • Check-out: July 15, 2023, by 10.30am. Late check-outs are not possible. 
  • The prices are in EUR and per person
  • Food served is vegetarian and vegan
  • Please ensure that your passport is valid and that you have the adequate entry permissions to Croatia.

Your package includes 

  • All Yoga, meals and accommodation.

Not Included

  • Travel to and in Croatia, insurance (including Covid insurance) and visa costs 

COVID related information:

Your health and safety is our priority! If there is anything you are concerned about related to travel to Croatia, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

  • For latest info related to travel to Croatia please visit updates by the Croatian government on this link.
  • For your and group’s safety, you will be asked to sign a waiver before joining the retreat which confirms you are healthy, have a Covid pass or a negative covid test.
  • We highly recommend you book flexible or refundable flights in case of any changes to your trip. SupersoulYoga will not be responsible for any travel related costs.
  • Please ensure you have a health, travel and cancellation insurance. 

BOOKING POLICY

  • If your retreat doesn’t proceed as scheduled in 2023, we will automatically transfer your payment(s) to the retreat’s alternate dates which will confirm in writing to you. If you are unable to attend the alternative retreat dates, you can transfer your payment to a different retreat altogether or keep your payment as credit (that never expires).
  • In the very unlikely event of retreat cancellation, your payments will be refunded within 14 days, minus 6% admin cost.
  • If you wish to cancel the retreat: the cancellation fee is as follows: Deposit fee is non-refundable, + 25 EUR admin fee. If you have paid the full price of the event we will refund your balance within 14 days.  No travel costs can be reimbursed in any circumstance. All students need to get full insurance coverage for all the unforeseen circumstances. 

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