Join a 5-night, 6-day retreat designed to help you explore yourself through yoga and yoga therapy while creating space to relax, heal, and restore. Across the days, you will be guided into the deeper principles behind lasting wellness and satisfaction on many levels, with the intention of bringing your emotional state into balance and renewing your energy.
The aim is simple: leave feeling rested, peaceful, and recharged, carrying home positive experiences and good vibes. As Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”
This retreat is ideal for those who want to:
Throughout the retreat, you will work with time-tested methods rooted in unbroken lineages, adapted for modern life. These practices are simple, yet powerful and effective.
Each tent has a private entrance and its own outdoor space. The tents are fully equipped with authentic teak furniture and Siberian larch flooring. Bathrooms are attached and include all necessary facilities.
You will enjoy delicious and nutritious vegetarian cuisine served buffet-style twice a day. Meals are prepared using thoughtful cooking methods such as sous-vide and raw desserts to preserve maximum nutritional value. Expect healthy, flavourful food in the cosy atmosphere of the retreat center.
Not included
August 5, Wednesday
August 6, Thursday
August 7, Friday
August 8, Saturday
August 9, Sunday
August 10, Monday
This memorable excursion follows the Wolf Trail, a scenic 10.5-kilometer loop in Montenegro’s Lovćen National Park. A short 15-minute drive through beech forests and mountain roads takes you to the trailhead, making for an easy and comfortable start. The hike takes around three hours, is suitable for all levels, and passes through peaceful forests, quiet valleys, and a historic village. Along the way, you will enjoy wide views of the Budva Riviera, Tivat Mountain, and the Bay of Kotor, as well as local medicinal plants shaped by the meeting of coastal and mountain climates.
Set out on a calm boat tour across Skadar Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans, and experience Montenegro’s natural beauty from the water. The excursion travels through peaceful channels and scenic waters with striking views of mountains and wetlands. Skadar Lake is especially known for birdwatching, with more than 270 species, including the rare Dalmatian pelican. The journey also reveals the lake’s biodiversity, history, and culture, creating a balanced experience of nature and heritage.
Upon request, additional excursions and activities can also be arranged.
Delightful treats and serene moments.
Internationally certified and highly experienced yoga teacher. He studied at Himalayan Yoga University in the Gurukulam system at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grhama, Rishikesh, and holds a Master of Hatha Yoga and Grand Master of Meditation qualification, with authorization to conduct and certify 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. After many years in Auroville, India, Max is an official representative of Auroville International in Montenegro (AVI Montenegro), founder and head teacher at Yogaboka studio in Kotor, expert yoga teacher at PMYC Sports Club, and yoga instructor at Chenot Espace Spa, One&Only Resort.
His approach to teaching remains traditional, following the way yoga has been passed down for centuries. He sees himself as a channel for transmitting the knowledge faithfully, without ego or ambition, so that prana continues to flow and shakti continues to work exactly as it should.
Ašuma is a glamping retreat created from the vision of offering a sacred and safe space for people on a journey of self-discovery who want to improve their quality of life through mindful practices and choices.
Set within 10 hectares of forest in the extraordinary landscape of Lovćen National Park, Montenegro, the venue offers a true connection with nature and its elements. It is a remote location surrounded by striking peaks and unforgettable views, yet still close enough to the main areas of interest in a country waiting to be explored.
The center includes 11 eco-friendly luxury tents for up to 26 guests, a fully equipped activity hall, a spacious lounge, and a dining hall where organic vegetarian and vegan meals are served.
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Price
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Date
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