Do you feel called to go deeper into yoga and meditation, and to reconnect with your true nature in a sincere, grounded way? This retreat offers a space for exactly that: a return to source through daily practice, reflection, and connection with nature.
Each day is devoted to one of the elements, allowing you to explore how the qualities of earth, water, fire, air, and space are mirrored within you. In this way, the retreat gently reminds us that harmony, joy, and peace are not things we need to create from scratch, but qualities we can remember and live more fully.
Amaratva yoga is a certified Yoga Alliance school, offering yoga teacher trainings and continuing education programs. This retreat is designed especially for yoga teachers and more experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding without starting a full teacher training again. If you feel ready for more advanced and longer yoga practices, you are also welcome to join with less experience.
Deepening your yoga practice
By aligning your practice with the natural rhythms of the day, especially beginning at or just before first light, you can set a tone of openness, peace, and harmony for the day ahead. The yoga sessions emphasize breath, awareness, self-inquiry, and alignment of body, mind, and spirit, all guided by passionate and experienced teachers.
Pranayama is considered one of the most powerful practices in Hatha yoga. As the breath slows and awareness becomes more refined, the mind naturally settles, creating space for meditation. You will also explore powerful fire-breathing methods designed to awaken vitality and energize the body.
Advanced pranayama
Experience stillness
Yoga and meditation are deeply connected, and during this retreat you will take part in several meditation sessions that guide you back to the source within. In a time of constant change, reconnecting with the steady background of being can be profoundly supportive. Different meditation techniques will be explored, and guidance will be offered to help you find the approach that suits you best.
Celebrate life through dance
Spiritual practice can also be joyful and expansive. Several sessions will invite you to experience freedom through movement, dance, and music.
Divine love through Bhakti yoga
Bhakti yoga is the path of devotion and pure love. Through mantra chanting, kirtan, and devotional songs, you will connect with healing vibrations and gather in community. Yoga is not a religion, but an invitation to experience the essence of love and unity in your own way.
Connecting with the elements
Each day includes time in nature for quiet reflection, meditation, and journaling in resonance with the element of the day. You will also be invited to create a mandala or sacred altar using natural offerings such as wood, seeds, flowers, grass, and stones, woven together with prayer and mindful action.
Ananda Forest offers several accommodation options in a space that is physically and energetically clean, peaceful, and uplifting. Guests also have access to the shared living area and gardens.
The cabin and glamping tents include the essentials: a comfortable bed, sheets, blankets, pillows, closets, towels, and more.
All meals are included and prepared with care. You will enjoy healthy, delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced vegan meals, with eggs available as an option. Ingredients are locally sourced whenever possible, and organic or home-grown produce is used when available.
The cuisine includes raw, vegan, and vegetarian dishes, and the chef will also share ideas for satisfying cravings in healthier ways, including raw cake recipes, raw chocolate, and probiotic foods. Gluten-free and dairy-free meals can often be prepared, and special dietary needs may be accommodated.
When: September 24-30, 2026
Early bird discount until July 1st, 2026
Price:
(Deposit: €360)
Except for camping with your own tent, all options include a comfortable bed, bedding, sheets, blankets, and a towel. The belltent is a 4m diameter canvas tent with a good bed, solar lamp, and carpets. Yoga and meditation supplies are also provided.
Includes: 3 vegan meals a day & tea and fruit at any time, 7 days intensive course, 6 nights accommodation, certification upon successful completion
Language: English
Necessary pre-requisites
Dedication, openness, and a willingness to transform and learn are essential. Participants should be relatively healthy in body and stable in mind. If you have any major injury or disease, significant depression or psychological imbalance, or are taking medication, please inform the organizers so they can assess whether the program is suitable and how best to support you.
Set among blooming flowers, an ancient olive tree, and a spacious, beautiful patio, this cozy wooden cabin offers a peaceful stay close to nature. It is an inviting choice for guests who want a simple, restful atmosphere while still enjoying the comfort of modern essentials.
The cabin accommodates up to three guests, making it ideal for a small group or travelers who appreciate a shared space with a warm, natural feel. Each guest is provided with a bed, blanket, sheets, and towel, so you can settle in with ease and focus on relaxation.
Please note: the listed price is per person.
Set high above Ananda Forest, this charming cabin offers a peaceful setting for a restorative stay, where privacy and serenity come naturally. Guests can choose between a twin or double room, both with access to an attached shared bathroom. The elevated location means the cabin is reached by staircase, and in return it rewards you with a beautiful view over the surrounding forest.
This room rate is listed per room for single occupancy. If you would like to share the room with a second person, an additional charge of £500 applies.
Ideal for guests seeking a calm and comfortable retreat, this cabin provides a simple yet inviting base for rest, reflection, and time away from the everyday.
Sleeping close to the earth and waking to the fresh forest air, this spacious bell tent offers a peaceful glamping experience surrounded by nature. With a 4m diameter, it provides plenty of room to relax and settle in comfortably, while still maintaining a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
Designed for a restful stay, the tent comes prepared with everything you need for a simple and comfortable overnight experience: a bed, blanket, sheets, and towel. It is an ideal choice for guests who want to reconnect with the outdoors without giving up the comfort of a proper sleeping setup.
Please note: the listed price is per room for single occupancy.
Sleeping close to the earth and surrounded by fresh forest air, this shared bell tent offers a peaceful, nature-connected stay for two guests. With a generous 4m diameter, the tent feels open and comfortable, creating a simple yet inviting space to rest and unwind after a day outdoors.
Each guest is provided with a bed, blanket, sheets, and towel, so you can settle in with ease and enjoy a relaxed stay from the moment you arrive. The price listed is per person, making this a practical option for those looking to experience the calm of glamping in a shared setting.
Ideal for travelers who appreciate comfort, simplicity, and the soothing atmosphere of the forest, this bell tent offers a restful retreat under canvas.
Floris Adriaenssens is a yogi, meditator, and devoted nature lover whose path is deeply rooted in presence, simplicity, and connection. As co-founder of Ananda Forest, Amaratva Yoga, and Akasha Retreat Center, he has helped shape spaces where wellness, mindfulness, and inner exploration can unfold naturally. His approach reflects a balance of grounded practice and open-hearted living, inviting others to slow...
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