ZAZENDA YOGA RETREAT – SURRENDER GARDEN
May 18 - 25
June 05 - 10 (4-day retreat)
June 19 - 26
September 03 - 08 (five day retreat)
September 13 - 18 (five day retreat)
The autumn is approaching and new retreats are now available!
ZAZENDA YOGA RETREAT – SURRENDER GARDEN
May 18 - 25
June 05 - 10 (4-day retreat)
June 19 - 26
September 03 - 08 (five day retreat)
September 13 - 18 (five day retreat)
The autumn is approaching and new retreats are now available!
Zazenda Yoga Retreat organises three to four exclusive yoga retreats per year. Exclusive meaning that the groups are limited to a few participants so that everyone can be seen and treated individually. The ideal number of participants is up to 10-12. The venue is also exclusive, as it is surrounded by stunning nature wherever you look. A modern spacious house surrounded by lush, mature garden is waiting to accommodate you. We have balconies, terraces and chill out areas for relaxing, gazing at the mountains, sea, and surrounding views. Or you could say Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space: The five elements which we are working with in our yoga practice.
Zoila (YOGA NOMADS),who is in charge of the yoga classes follows the classical teachings of Kundalini Hatha Yoga incorporating elements from the Tantric tradition, i.e. mantra, mudra, yantra, meditation. The original goal of yoga is Samadhi (and not physical wellness only) which means the individual consciousness unites with the cosmic one. To create a mental state to allow this to happen, we dissolve the five elements, building materials of everything that exists in the universe, within ourselves. To dissolve the power of the five elements which create all the desires through our five sense organs and our five organs of action, require that we pacify each element and the specific chakra they rule.
The chakras were considered as tools for spiritual growth in old times. (Nowadays we have mixed them up with rainbow colours, essential oils, etc. in The New Age theories). But the chakras are the keys for our spiritual evolution. Tantric philosophy created tools for working with them through various methods and auxiliaries as mentioned earlier. According to classical yoga traditions, meditation was the only way to approach Samadhi (save for diksha ). As yoga too has evolved , it must be mentioned that the asana practice modern yoga is so focused at, is helpful to free the energy in body by releasing memories and traumas stored in our muscles.
However, they cannot replace the meditation consisting of pratyahara, dharana and dhyana, also called auxiliaries, which pave the way to experiencing Samadhi. However, to expect to experience Samadhi is not the way to reach it. Rather it is practicing meditation regularly over a long period of time without expectations.
If you are interested in deepening your asana work in order to release locked up energy in your body and to create more resilience in your nervous system and/or deepening your meditation practice to create more peaceful and silent mind, you are welcome to Zazenda House and Surrender Garden. Surrounded by lush garden and rich colourful nature will help you feel relaxed and open to new experiences, whether physical or more subtle.
During the retreat we have classes in the morning (asana, pranayama) and in the afternoon (Yin yoga, meditation, chanting).
The best time for a retreat is May, June and September when the heat is not pressing anymore.
If you are a yoga teacher you are welcome with your own group! We are only 25 km from the nearest airport (Dubrovnik) and The Norwegian Airlines have several flights every week (Friday evenings are the best as our retreats start on Saturday). There are several options to accommodate larger groups in the village. For inquiries and reservations please contact zoilachandra@icloud.com or zazenda@icloud.com!
For reservations please send PM to info@zazendayogaretreat.com!
Or call +46 737225988 or + 382 67517327!
The retreat length is five days with yoga.The price includes accomodation (6 nights, morning and afternoon yoga, brunch and a welcome dinner. During the retreat meals can be prepared in
the three kitchens or enjoyed at local restaurants. We are happy
to organize your transfer but it is not included in the price.
Please contact us for retreat prices as they vary according to
the room standard, starting from 700 € for six nights!
The Elephant God Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and is worshipped at new beginnings to ensure their success. He resides in the Muladhara Chakra and creates resilience and stability.
