ASHTANGA YOGA/PRANAYAMA/MINDFULNESS
A ONE WEEK RETREAT WITH KIA NADDERMIER IN ISTRIA, CROATIA
MAY 10-17, 2025
Join us for the first time in stunning Prašćari, an authentic Istrian estate, also known as the Tuscany of Croatia ! A beautiful retreat hosted by our lovely friends Petra & Marco Bianco from Pink Elephant Yoga Institute in Croatia.
This retreat weaves an embodied approach to Ashtanga Yoga with classical Pranayama (Kaivalyadham-lineage), Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion Practices. During the retreat we immerse into these somatic teachings as vehicles of insight, inviting us to awaken our heart through the wisdom of our body.
Whether exploring Asana, Pranayama or the Buddha Dharma, we work from a non-dogmatic, inclusive and creative place, open for personal inquiry. Returning to the wisdom of our body, the pathways of our breath and the generosity of our heart helps grow our practice from a place of deep listening, curiosity and kindness. This entrustment to the home ground of our embodiment creates a natural sense of belonging and compassion that reaches far beyond our yoga mat.
The retreat is open for all levels familiar with Mysore Self Practice.
More details & bookings here
“Our journey of becoming is shaped by how we nurture our inner garden. The virtues we cultivate to blossom, the habits we uproot, and the bravery we muster to turn away from cynicism and compassionately embrace the wholeness of life in its myriad forms”
Mornings open with Mindfulness Meditation, cultivating deep awareness aligning body, breath, heart and mind. A couple of guided Master Classes will be offered at the beginning of the retreat to expand our understanding of embodied anatomy, energetic movements, actions and principles of Asana. These comprehensive practice sessions will offer new insights to be explored in the Mysore classes that follow. This will allow for your personal practice process to evolve, while receiving individual support from Kia to further deepen your experience. With a sincere dedication to the growth and development of each of her students, Kia offers a warm, inclusive and inspiring space open for personal inquiry.
Afternoons are dedicated to the philosophy and practice of traditional Pranayamas in the lineage of Kaivalyadham as well as reflections around the Buddha Dharma, Meditation, Satsang and exploring essential Principles of Yoga Asana. Whether studying breath, meditation or asana, we enter these mindfully crafted afternoon sessions with an explorative mindset, looking at common principles and patterns to help cultivate a fully embodied experience rooted in Yogic and Buddhist teachings.
New students will be mindfully introduced to classical Pranayama & Kriyas, whilst those with more experience will refine and deepen their practice and understanding. Those with an established practice within Kavailiadham lineage may be offered pulse-reading and individual progressions. All participants will leave with a self-practice to continue after the retreat.
The retreat is open for all levels familiar with Mysore Self Practice.
Prices run from 1150€ for the whole week, including yoga classes (6 morning sessions and 4 afternoon workshops), accommodation, and food.
More details & bookings here