There are so many seasons of and reasons for unquiet, chaos, and distraction in our lives—so many reasons to rush instead of pause, hustle instead of inhale—that the very way we move through life can become mechanical, like we’re on autopilot.

Winter reminds us to slow down and reconnect with ourselves. New Moon reminds us to re-commit to nourishing our highest self. To begin again. To make room for expansion.

Under the first January new moon of the New Year, in deep winter, this retreat is an invitation to explore the transformative benefits of rest, nourishment and contemplation. To press pause on the autopilot. To take a deep inhale. To look back at all the work we have done thus far. To look at life and at ourselves—what needs are going unmet, what small, quiet longing refuses to subside, what’s working and what isn’t and maybe even why.

Allowing ourselves this pause can be challenging, but embracing it can enhance our resilience and empower us to better care for ourselves and those around us. 

Join me to remember the profound impact of intentional rest and renewal this winter.

Example of Daily Schedule:

8:30am | Yoga:  Meditation, Mantra, Pranayama, Asana

11:00am | Brunch

Free time: sauna, hot tubs, nature walks, rest, dharma reading, community time.

5:00pm | Chanting, yogic philosophy or meditation

7: 30pm | Dinner

8: 30pm | Bonfire

Ekodrom is a magical place to gather and find peace. Just an hour and a half away from Zagreb, it is set in an idyllic and supremely private location. The estate is surrounded by forests, plum orchards, and green fields. Every house is equipped with a private Hot tub, but what I especially love about it are the community spaces, the Yoga shala, the dining areas, the barrel sauna, and the firepit under the stars. 

We return here again and again to enjoy the countryside life, to harness the wisdom of nature, spend time with likeminded humans, sharing food, stories, song and laughter. The stuff us humans have done since the olden age but recently we have been forgetting. 

Ekodrom villas are gorgeous, restored traditional cottages with beamed ceilings and wooden floors and stoves. Modernly equipped, each villa has its own kitchen, living room and a bathroom. You can chose to stay in a twin room, or share a double bed with a friend or family member.