HATHA YOGA
RETREAT ON
BRAC ISLAND
DATES
04.09. — 10.09.2022
MAXIMAL CAPACITY
12 people
SUITABLE FOR
all yoga levels
small groups, singles, couples
Twin Room • 1,290 € per person
Single Room • 1,590 € per person
Triple Room • 1,190 € per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury beachfront villa with a pool & aromatic garden
Daily Hatha Yoga practice, Yin Yoga & meditation
Island hopping to Hvar & Pakleni islands
Hiking Mt Vidova Gora
In-house massages
ACTIVITIES
Hatha Yoga retreat on Brac island includes — daily Yoga classes, Yin Yoga, meditations, heart opening workshop, cacao ceremony, in-house massages, hiking to Mt Vidova Gora, visiting Golden Cape, dinner in Bol, island hopping to Hvar and Pakleni islands and plenty of free time to realx and enjoy in friendly Adriatic Sea.
OVERVIEW
Sasha and Caroline are happy to welcome you to this retreat, creating unique memories together!
Our mornings will start with Hatha Yoga classes, providing energy to explore beautiful island surroundings.
In the evenings, we will gather on the beach for the sunset meditations, sit in silence and close the day with a grateful heart.
PROGRAM
Discover day by day program of Hatha Yoga retreat on Brac island.
–THE RETREAT MEETS THE HEALTH AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS THAT THE CROATIAN GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTED AS GENERAL COVID-19 PROTOCOL.
Day 1 — ARRIVAL + INTRODUCTION CIRCLE
Welcome to Croatia! You will have an organized transfer from Supetar to our villa Gumonca.
Once when you settle in your room, take time to ambient; check your villa and surroundings, explore the bio garden in front of the villa, swim in the sea, or visit village Mirca.
After dinner, we will set intentions for the week and have an introduction circle.
Day 2 — YOGA + HEART OPENING WORKSHOP & CACAO CEREMONY
After morning refreshment with tea, coffee, and fruits, Caroline will hold an outdoor Hatha Yoga class.
Following yoga time, our in-house chef will serve the brunch made of fresh and seasonal delicacies.
The afternoon is reserved for leisure activities, like massage, relaxing by the pool, swimming or simply reading the book and enjoying in the villa; your choice.
Before dinner, Caroline will hold a heart opening workshop which will conclude with cacao ceremony.
Dinner, and last touch of the day – sunset mediation.
Day 3 — YOGA + HIKING VIDOVA GORA + GOLDEN CAPE
Our morning will start with the same routine as the previous day.
For the afternoon is planned hiking (appx. 2,5h) towards Mt Vidova Gora, the highest peak of all Croatian islands. From here you will enjoy a bird view of the Golden Cape, and the islands of Hvar and Vis.
Afterward, we will proceed downhill visiting Golden Cape, the most beautiful beach in Croatia and a protected natural area of the Adriatic coastline. Take a swim to refresh after a long hike!
We will conclude the day’s adventure with a glass of good island wine and dinner in Bol.
Day 4 — YOGA + LEISURE+ YIN YOGA
After energizing with our morning Yoga and brunch routine, you’ll have free time to explore the local village or to relax with the massage.
If you prefer a more active holiday, the option can be a kayak or SUP tour.
Before dinner take some time to relax and let Caroline guide you through Yin Yoga Class.
Dinner, and finish the day with meditation by the sea.
Day 5 — YOGA + ISLAND HOPPING HVAR & PAKLENI ISLANDS
Repetition is the mother of knowledge; says Zig Ziglar! After our morning routine with Caroline, we will embark on a boat trip towards majestic Hvar and the Pakleni islands.
Firstly we’ll visit Hvar, a location with charming Venetian architecture, numerous monasteries, the famous fortress ‘Spanjola’, and excellent bars and restaurants.
The second pitstop is the Hvar archipelago — Pakleni islands. Here we will have time to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and refreshing with the ‘best cocktails on Earth’ at a famous beach bar ‘Laganini’.
The dinner will be served in the house once we arrive back.
Day 6 — YOGA + LEISURE + RELAXING YOGA
Start a day with a gentle Hatha Yoga class with Caroline and enjoy in long brunch at the villa’s porch.
The afternoon is reserved for leisure, relax in the aromatic garden or walk to the nearby village Supetar. Optionally we can attend a cooking class with a local family who lives in 500 years old Venetian Castle. Their home is protected cultural heritage in authentic village Dol and we will learn how to make traditional cake Hrapocusa. In the evening we gonna have a realxing Yoga class followed by a delighted homemade dinner.
Day 7 — RETURN HOME or...
Rejuvenated and recharged, you are ready to get back in the real world.
We will escort you to Supetar, from where you can decide; or to stay to live in Croatia or to go back to your home.
You rock!
LODGING
Villa Gumonca is a luxury beachfront villa in the peaceful village Mirca, near Supetar, the central town of Brac island.
Villa’s surroundings offer a breathtaking view of the sea and the mainland as well as of the fragrant eco gardens with direct access to a small pebble beach. The path leading to the beach passes between a small vineyard and a garden featuring organic fruits, vegetables, and various Mediterranean herbs.
The outdoor seaside area features a large veranda on stone pillars that shades a dining table, a wooden pool deck area with sunbeds, a jacuzzi and heated infinity swimming pool.
The villa can accommodate up to 13 guests and consists of a 4 bedroom main house and 2 bedroom annex. On the main house’s ground floor are 3 bedrooms with suite bathrooms, each with its small terrace. On the first floor is a master bedroom which can accommodate up to 3 people. It has a big bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi bathtub for two. The guest annex and the main house are next to each other and connected with porches and terraces. The annex consists of 2 more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an additional gourmet kitchen.
The shared space is a spacious living room with a TV set and fireplace, a dining area, and a long kitchen/bar island.
Villa Gumonca is an award-winning house and place of true well-being!
FOOD
Our food is prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients purchased from local farmers because we love to support the local economy.
You’ll be delighted with two daily meals in our retreat, made by the in-house chef. Brunches and dinners are mainly vegetarian and vegan. The gluten-free options are available.
Coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks will be available through the day.
LOCATION
Brač is a Mediterranean island famous for its cultural heritage, deeply indented coves, smooth stone pebble beaches, crystal clear sea, and rustic Mediterranean villages. This unique Adriatic island is bestowed with Croatian symbols such as Vidova Gora — one of the most beautiful viewpoints and the highest peak on the Adriatic coast. Another treasure is the Golden Cape — a natural white pebbled beach formation that sticks out of the sea like a tongue.
Lonely Planet listed it in the first place of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia. These remarkable natural properties and the islands’ relaxed vibe make Brač a top-rated destination for windsurfers, sports lovers, and adventure seekers.
Our retreat base is located outside of the tourist rush in peaceful village Mirca — slow-paced and a perfect place for enjoying sublime scenery and scents of Mediterranean herbs and pine trees.
MEET OUR TEAM
…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
Caroline is a dedicated Yoga Teacher based in Switzerland with over 9 years experiences in teaching Yoga.
She started as a traditional Sivananda Yoga Teacher and after many further trainings she found her own style - Hatha Flow. Sometimes very energized and sometimes slow and deep. She is an empath and has the gift to teach what people need the most.
For Caroline it is very important to give people the chance to rediscover themselves in a safe environment.
Beside Yoga Caroline loves being in nature, travelling, sports, the sun, the sea and laughing with friends. She is interested in the diversity of people and their needs. She is also Reiki practicioner.
“Yoga is about bringing the awareness into the body, into the breath, into the soul and into the moment. Your mind gets quiet and you get access to your soul on a deep level.”
She started as a traditional Sivananda Yoga Teacher and after many further trainings she found her own style - Hatha Flow. Sometimes very energized and sometimes slow and deep. She is an empath and has the gift to teach what people need the most.
For Caroline it is very important to give people the chance to rediscover themselves in a safe environment.
Beside Yoga Caroline loves being in nature, travelling, sports, the sun, the sea and laughing with friends. She is interested in the diversity of people and their needs. She is also Reiki practicioner.
“Yoga is about bringing the awareness into the body, into the breath, into the soul and into the moment. Your mind gets quiet and you get access to your soul on a deep level.”
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.