Sara Matic
4 day Retreat in the Forest
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7th April 2024
Rastoke, Croatia
Detach from your usual routine and soak in the goodness of spending Spring in the Forest.
Retreat
Spring is far more than just a change of season. It is a time to embrace the natural changes of life, taking the time to reflect, plan & grow. Following the routines of daily life it's easy to get stuck and lack the vision for new possibilities. With a change of physical location and daily routine we can begin to open our perspective to clearer views.
Days will start with an early morning Ashtanga Yoga practice, tapping into the inner states of the body & mind. In the afternoon workshops we will dive into the theory and explore our capacity to change by looking within and not without. It goes without saying that our days will end with a 'good tired', as you being to feel internal shifts.
Use this opportunity as your launchpad to set an idea or a desire into motion. Take the time to obtain new insight, understand the terrain and move with intention to find joy and simplicity that will bring you alive and on purpose.
Schedule
This is a 4 day Ashtanga Yoga Retreat. We will spend 4 days connecting to our breath and movement, using the body as a tool to access the mind.
This retreat offers foundational work for beginner students and provides guidance to build confidence in the early stages of practice.
The retreat also offers progressive techniques for more experienced students and is suitable for those practicing up to Full Primary series
(we will not be going into elements of the Second series). Below is a general schedule of daily activities. There will be plenty of time in-between to relax & explore the surrounding wonders of nature.
Wednesday 03.04.2024
15:00 or later : Check In
18:00 - Welcome
19:00 - Dinner
Thursday 04.04.2024
07:30 - 09:00 : Led class
10:00 : Breakfast
16:00 - 18:00 : Workshop 1 | Ashtanga Yoga
Exploring the internal journey of Ashtanga Yoga; taking a closer look at how we can apply components from the practice 'off the mat'.
19:00 : Dinner
Friday 05.04.2024
07:30 - 09:00 : Morning Mysore guided self- practice
10:00 : Breakfast
16:00 - 18:00 : Workshop 2 | Primary Series
Yoga Chikitsa - what makes this series therapeutic and how to navigate through fear, injury & weak points.
19:00 : Dinner
Saturday 06.04.2024
07:30 - 09:00 : Morning Mysore guided self- practice
10:00 - Breakfast
16:00 - 18:00 : Workshop 3 | Discipline
Exploring the rules of discipline & the many long term benefits of this practice.
19:00 - Dinner
Sunday 07.04.2024
07:30 - 09:00 : Morning Mysore guided self- practice
10:00 : Breakfast
12:00 - Check out
Please note: starting times are subject to small changes that will be communicated well in advance.
Sleep in the Forest
01
Welcome to Tree Elements
4 eco-friendly tree houses built with respect, love & gratitude for Mother Nature. Intelligent luxury with efficient energy use and a social commitment to harmony with the natural surroundings.
Each tree-house includes a kitchenette, bathroom & a spacious terrace secluded amongst the trees.
02
Private room
We have 2 rooms available for private use. They are great for solo travellers, friends or couples who prefer more privacy.
Beds: 1 queen sized bed + 1 sofa
Bathroom: private ensuite
Occupancy: max 3
03
Shared Treehouse
Booking a shared tree house means you would share a tree house, but have your own bed to sleep in. You can choose who to share your tree house with or we can pair you with a house mate.
Beds: 1 queen sized bed + 1 extra bed
Bathroom: shared
Occupancy: max 3
04
Shared Bed
Booking a shared bed means you will share a tree house & a bed. A suitable option for couples or friends who don't mind sharing a bed. You can choose who you share with or we can pair you with a house mate.
Beds: 1 queen sized + 1 extra bed
Bathroom: shared
Occupancy: max 4
Sara Matić
Sara started her practice in 2016, and has since been a dedicated Yoga practitioner.
For 3 years Sara studied under the guidance of Donovan Hicks, learning the It's Rocket Yoga method; unwaveringly following the system for the next 7 years.
Throughout 2023, Sara delved deeply into the Ashtanga Yoga practice under the guidance of teachers such as Laruga Glaser and Gabriele Severini.
Sara's teachers, the Ashtanga lineage and her self-practice are without a doubt the pillars of guidance in all of her teachings.
Prices & Packages
Private room
Private room with an ensuite bathroom.
STANDARD PRICE: €1400
per person
Shared Treehouse
Shared treehouse and shared bathroom, single use of a bed.
STANDARD PRICE: €1100
per person
Shared bed
Shared treehouse, shared bathroom and shared bed.
STANDARD PRICE: €950
per person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All prices include:
1. Accommodation, bed linen, bathroom towels
2. Breakfast & dinner - local domestic produce
3. The full 4 day Yoga schedule.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
1. Travel costs to and from the property.
2. Yoga mats are not included but can be arranged if you let us know in advance.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Sign up via email: hello@buddhascat.com
2. Early Bird prices are available until March 1st 2024.
3. 50% non-refundable downpayment is required to book your spot.
4. Remaining payment is due by the March 15th 2024.
Travelling tips
Spring in the forest means crisp mornings & evenings, blossoming trees & fresh air all day long.
Temperatures can vary from 10C to 20C and weather can vary from sunny to rainy.
We recommend bringing light & warm clothing, at least one pair of sneakers or comfortable shoes for longer walks and a swim suite for those who would like to enjoy a Wim Hof style dip in the river!
HOW TO REACH RASTOKE
The closest airport is in Zagreb, Croatia. From there it is about a 1 and a half hour drive to Tree Elements (Rastoke,).
Travellers usually rent a car. Roads are safe and the drive is spectacular.
THINGS WE CAN HELP YOU WITH
- We can put you in touch with other travellers willing to share a rent a car.
- Organising a trip to Plitvice Lakes.
For international travellers: Croatia is part of the European Union. Croatia's currency is Euro.