5 DAY RUSTIC YOGA RETREAT IN LIKA, CROATIA
(11 – 15 March 2026)
This immersive retreat is an opportunity to step away from daily distractions and deepen your connection to self. Whether you are an experienced practitioner seeking refreshment or you want to deepen your practice, this retreat will supplement your call.
With daily pranayama & breathing sessions, followed by afternoon workshops on various themes, Jelena will guide you through the breath, the body, and the stillness in between. Each morning, there will be a quiet time in the living room to create space for those who want to practice Ashtanga Mysore or meditate. This part is optional.
In your free time, you can hang out with like-minded people, prepare healthy meals, or choose a good book while you enjoy your coffee in the serene setting.
Day 1 (Wednesday)
16:00 – 18:00
Arrivals and check-in
18:00 – 19:30
Ashtanga Primary series
Day 2 (Thursday)
09:00 – 11:00
Morning Self Practice
11:00 – 11:30
Pranayama & Breathwork
17:00 – 18:00
Inner world of Asana
Day 3 (Friday)
09:00 – 11:00
Morning Self practice
11:00 – 11:30
Pranayama & Breathwork
17:00 – 18:00
Vinyasa transitions
Day 4 (Saturday)
09:00 – 11:00
Morning Self practice
11:00 – 11:30
Pranayama & Breathwork
17:00 – 18:00
Awakening the Spine – Backbends
Day 5 (Sunday)
08:00 – 10:00
Morning self-practice or free time until check out
What is included in the price?
- 4x nights in an authentic Lika rustic house
- 4x workshops led by an experienced teacher
- daily breathwork guidance
- daily morning space for self-practice
- trip to River Mill
- yoga mat and props
What is not included in the price?
- food and transport to/from the house
Price: 300 eur
Early bird (until 00:00 on the 28th of February): 240 eur
For further info and reservations, please contact through WhatsApp +385 98 257 942 or email: jelena.lizde@gmail.com
*spot is reserved with a non refundable deposit of 80 eur (Croatian IBAN or PayPal)
Further info about classes and workshops:
Ashtanga Primary series LED class (day 1)
Your first day of the retreat programme will start with Yoga Therapy, also known as the Ashtanga Primary series. This sequence will help you find your alignment and set a positive tone for the upcoming days. This 90-minute intensive yet grounding sequence will support your yoga journey ahead. Jelena will also provide alternative poses and transitions to ensure the practice meets each student’s level.
The Inner world of Asana (day 2 )
In this workshop, Jelena will demonstrate how to apply basic techniques in practice, which sets yoga apart from just being fitness. You will explore the tools needed in order to find stillness and depth in yoga poses. You can expect light practice, mostly based on the standing postures, where you will explore the opposing forces of upward prana and downward apana,
Vinyasa Transitions Workshop (day 3)
Vinyasa is another aspect of yoga practice that involves learning to control the body (and breath) while moving. While certain of the vinyasas ask for raw strength, you will explore how to aid your breath and alignment, so you move more freely and mindfully, and with less rigour. We will explore the vinyasa transition from both the Primary and Intermediate series.
Awakening the Spine – Backbends (day 4 )
Backbends are truly energizing gems in yoga. To fully enjoy them, you will learn to use your legs and glutes for stable support while creating space in your spine, rather than just bending from your lower back.
Self Practice Time *
From 09:00 – 11:00, there will be a quiet time in the living room area (downstairs). The idea is to create space for the self-practice, whatever you will do asana, read a book on the couch, or do your meditation.
Note: If you have any current injuries or special medical conditions, please contact our teacher Jelena + 385 98 257 942 or jelena.lizde@gmail.com to make sure this retreat is suitable for you.
Let’s practice together,
Jelena