VINYASA YOGA
RETREAT IN ISTRIA
DATES
13.08. — 19.08.2022
MAXIMAL CAPACITY
12 people
SUITABLE FOR
all yoga levels
groups, singles, couples
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury villa in a quiet village with a pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi
Daily Vinyasa Yoga & restorative practices
Trip to Brijuni National Park
Wine & Olive oil tasting
Visit to unique and charming Rovinj
Truffle dinner in Motovun
In-house massages & bicycles
ACTIVITIES
Vinyasa Yoga retreat in Istria includes — daily Vinyasa Yoga, meditations, restorative practice, visiting magical Brijuni National Park, romantic cities of Motovun & Rovinj, stand-up paddle tour, wine & olive oil tasting, and discovering ancient Pula with Roman Amphitheatre.
OVERVIEW
This retreat brings together the best of Istria adventures blended with daily Yoga practice and healthy Mediterranean food.
You can expect inspirative Vinyasa Yoga flow, meditations as well as deeply relaxing restorative practices — all led by brilliant Marlene Henny.
Istria, also called Terra Magica, is the land of small hills, medieval towns, vineyards, excellent vines, olive groves, truffles and beautiful beaches.
The retreat takes place in a luxury villa with the pool and panoramic view in a countryside village.
PROGRAM
Discover day by day program of Vinyasa Yoga retreat in Istria, Croatia.
–THE RETREAT MEETS THE HEALTH AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS THAT THE CROATIAN GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTED AS GENERAL COVID-19 PROTOCOL.
Day 1 — ARRIVAL + OPENING CIRCLE
Welcome to Terra Magica! You will have organized group transfer from Pula airport (PUY) to our charming villa.
It is a day for settling in your room and having a relaxed time by the pool.
Welcome dinner with authentic local delicacy will be served in the garden.
After dinner, we will set intentions for the week and have an introduction circle.
Day 2 — YOGA + LEISURE + RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
Start a day with “Rise & Shine” Vinyasa Yoga flow inspired by Marlene.
Following energizing yoga class, relax with big and lazy brunch.
The afternoon is reserved for leisure activities, like massage, chilling by the pool, swimming or simply reading the book and enjoying in the sun; your choice.
During sunset time join Marlenne for relaxing and restorative yoga practice.
Dinner, sweet dinner.
Day 3 — YOGA + STAND-UP PADDLE TOUR + WINE TASTING
Our morning will start with the same routine as the previous day – Vinyasa Yoga and brunch.
Today is a beach day! Put your swimming suit on and get ready for a stand-up paddling tour around a small island. Enjoy swimming in the friendly Adriatic Sea, and perhaps seeing some dolphins.
On our way back from the beach we will stop for a wine and olive oil tasting!
Dinner will be served in the villa once we get back home.
Day 4 — YOGA + LEISURE + RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
After our energizing morning practice, we will have free time to enjoy the sauna, pool, and jacuzzi or to relax with a massage.
If you prefer a more active holiday, you can take in-house bicycles and explore local villages and their hidden beauties.
Before serving dinner, Marlene will deeply relax us with another restorative practice.
The evening is reserved for a visit to the city of Pula with its well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, and a drink at the main square Forum.
Day 6 — YOGA + BRIJUNI NATIONAL PARK
Repetition is the mother of learning!
Today, after morning Yoga practice and brunch, we are heading to one of the most beautiful National Parks in Croatia – Brijuni. There we can rent bicycles and explore this unique island with an open Zoo Park and Tito’s palace.
This island has a vibe of the golden era from the sixties. We just love it, can’t wait to hear your impressions.
When we arrive back home, homemade dinner will wait for us. It’s time to finish this active day with meditation.
Day 5 — YOGA + ROVINJ & MOTOVUN
The sixth day will start with our usual healthy practice.
For the afternoon we planned a road trip to Istrian ‘pearl’ Rovinj. We will explore its colorful streets and local artist galleries. Shortly after, we head north to visit medieval hilltop town Motovun and discover further central Istria’s wonders!
Motovun is world-famous for truffles, homemade pasta, and excellent vines.
For tonight’s dinner our tables are booked at one of the best local restaurants with a stunning view.
Day 7 — RETURN HOME
… this will be the end of the retreat.
At this point, you will have the choice between going back to your home place or staying in Croatia forever.
LODGING
Villa Panorama is a luxury villa placed in the quiet village Gajana, nearby Pula, the largest town in Istria.
Surrounding the house is a 2500 m² plot of Mediterranean wild flora, making it the ideal place to retreat from urban daily life. The interior is furnished carefully, blending contemporary styles with a traditional design.
In front of the Villa is a garden with a pool and air massage waterfalls. Next to the pool is a spa area, including sauna and Jacuzzi. On one side of the Villa is a spacious summer kitchen with a fireplace, billiard, and table soccer.
The house consists of seven charming bedrooms with their own bathrooms, air conditioning, TV, and stunning window views. The living room is very spacious and includes a fully equipped modern kitchen.
Last but not least, at your disposal are 8 bicycles.
FOOD
Food is prepared from fresh and seasonal ingredients purchased from local farmers. We love to support local economy!
Our in-house chef provides two, mainly vegan or vegetarian meals a day — brunches and dinners. Gluten-free options are as well available.
Coffee, tea, fruits and snacks will be available throughout the entire day.
LOCATION
Istria is known as ‘Terra Magica’ and often compared with Italian Tuscany aside from being the Adriatic Sea’s largest peninsula.
The entire region is famous for its petite hills with enchanting medieval hamlets, evergreen Mediterranian pine trees and plenty of fascinating beaches. Nevertheless, it is known for its abundance of truffles, vineyards, olive groves, homemade pasta, prosciutto, cheese and excellent wines.
This Mediterranean peninsula flourishes with artistic and bohemian vibes, mystical atmosphere and rich historical heritage — 3000 thousand years old Roman town Pula, charming Rovinj and the magical hilltop of Motovun.
According to community destination votes, in 2021, Lonely Planet greeted Istria with the Best Olive Growing Region in the World award title.
MEET OUR TEAM
…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
Marlene is one of Holland's leading Vinyasa Yoga Teachers, instructing students in her unique brand of creative Vinyasa and dynamic Core Flow Yoga.
A Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and student for over a decade, with a background in dance, Marlene uses her knowledge of the mind-body connection, energy, and deep core dynamics and anatomy to help students tap into their full potential and to connect with a more empowered place. A dynamic and transformative yoga teacher who takes a no-nonsense approach to vinyasa flow to transform and uplift her students' practice, spirit and life to bring new and empowering ways to help them find a positive and stronger way of being themselves.
For Marlene yoga is a lifestyle that isn’t limited to the yoga mat, it helps her to breath and flow through life and be present to experience life as it is. It gives moments of bliss which she experience during and after the practice!
She is a passionate yoga practitioner, experienced yoga teacher and tour guide. She was working several years for one of the world's biggest travel companies, leading tours in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia and her love for travel, tourism, yoga, and adventures made her found Fige Yoga Adventures®.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia. Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia. Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Madhavi grow up in a spiritual family where her mum paid great attention to what kind of food they eat; to be organic, prepared with love, and nutritional. Ten years ago she realized that her artistic expression goes through food.
She started with cooking in Ayurvedic clinics where she had the opportunity to learn preparing therapeutical food from the best Ayurvedic doctors in Croatia. Her path continues by working in vegan restaurants, yoga retreats, organizing workshops, and creating menus for different facilitators.
She started with cooking in Ayurvedic clinics where she had the opportunity to learn preparing therapeutical food from the best Ayurvedic doctors in Croatia. Her path continues by working in vegan restaurants, yoga retreats, organizing workshops, and creating menus for different facilitators.
She calls her cooking Mediterranean Vegan fusion. For her is important the plate is nutritional, with seasonal, fresh, local, and organic ingredients filled with colors, textures, and all six tastes. To respect nature, our planet, and all the creatures.
We are what we eat.