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Sep 16-22, 2024 Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

Embrace Your Essence!

Join me for a serene journey of self-discovery, sisterhood, and personal power, supported by the energising waves of the Adriatic Sea and Montenegro’s mystical mountain forests. This unique, 7-day experience is an invitation to reconnect with your inner power and embrace the essence of your being amidst the harmonious energy of the Sea and the soft magic of the serene forest.

Discover the enchanting allure of Montenegro, in this nourishing week, where you’ll get to: Nurture the stillness within, re-connect to your soul’s wisdom, and ignite your personal power through a mixture of yoga, meditation, breathwork, music & chanting, ceremony & celebrations, workshops, sunshine, Sea magic, mystical mountain vibes, and time for you to simply be.

Together we’ll anchor in the essence within ourselves, re-spark our intuition, and dance in the rhythm of our soul amidst the softness of the Sea and the strength of unending mountains!

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Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

Nourish Your Body, Mind and Soul

Are you looking for a serene yoga retreat that’s nurturing, nourishing, and inspiring? Do you long for the time and the tools to tune into your inner voice and connect with your soul’s wisdom? Do you wish to meet like-minded women and spend one harmonious week in conscious sisterhood with your wellbeing, and relationship to yourself, in focus?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then I invite you to my Embrace Your Essence, Yoga Retreat, Montenegro!

In this exquisite escape, amidst the setting of the Adriatic Sea and Montenegro’s pristine mountain forests, we’ll use the tools of yoga, breath work, meditation, sound & chanting, ceremony and mindful sisterhood to reconnect to our essence, release what no longer serves us, and open up space for new potential and possibilities.

Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

This retreat is for you if you want to:

  • Re-connect to your soul’s essence
  • Strengthen your relationship to your inner voice
  • Deepen your ability to trust and follow your intuition
  • Set aside daily responsibilities to prioritise self-care
  • Develop a sense of inner spaciousness and stillness that you can use in your daily life to reduce stress and overwhelm
  • Unlock uncharted realms within yourself whilst exploring a novel destination
  • Focus on your own needs and have space for your health and wellbeing
  • Be surrounded by the ocean and mountain forests
  • Take time for yourself, in a nourishing, supportive environment
  • Spend a week in a serene location surrounded by the ocean and mountain forests, with like-minded soul-sisters
  • Take what you learn with you and integrate it as a new way of Being in your daily life
  • Seize the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey towards self-love, personal power and inner balance.
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Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

Our Location – Step into Sanctuary

Nestled in the charming seaside village of Buljarica, Montenegro, the Mahkala Center is surrounded by mountains, giving stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. Consciously created to be your home away from home, it offers a tranquil and beautiful space to unwind and was designed along the principles of Chinese Feng Shui, with the elemental symbols built into its very foundations.

A 10-minute walk to the 2km long beach, located atop a hill, surrounded by local homes and forest walking trails, the Mahakala Centre combines the best of both worlds; a comforting eco haven in the midst of a small Montenegrin village surrounded by nature. 

The facilities include:

  • A spacious yoga Shala with mountain and sea views
  • A Zen garden
  • Outdoor bathtubs to unwind in
  • A rooftop relaxation area with a jacuzzi overlooking the ocean
  • A spa offering massage treatments & a small infrared sauna
  • Locally sourced, organic, plant based cuisine
  • Beautiful rooms…
  • Access to beachside yoga platform

The Food – Enjoy Delicious, Organic Plant Based Cuisine

Mahakala is dedicated to creating delicious, locally sourced plant-based organic cuisine for your wellbeing and vitality. With consciously curated meals crafted by Dr. Vesna Lemm, an expert in scientific detox cuisine, Mahakala is committed to environmental sustainability, supporting local farmers, sourcing organic produce, and implementing eco-friendly practices, to ensure a holistic and mindful approach to wellness from the ground up.

You can expect: 2 delicious, soul nourishing, buffet style, bountiful vegan meals per day

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Embrace Your Essence!

This Yoga Retreat in Montenegro Contains

Between the program of meditation, breathwork, yoga, specialised workshops, chanting, musical goodness and celebrations, there will be enough extra time for you to enjoy the 2km nearby beach, explore the quaint local village, be immersed in the magic of the mountain forests on one of the numerous walking trails, bliss out with a delicious massage or spa treatment, hang in the rooftop jacuzzi with Seaview or to simply be still and enjoy magical moments of non-doing 🙂

  • 6 Yang Yoga Sessions (Hatha and Vinyasa inspired and suitable for ALL yoga levels) *twice given on the ocean front beach platform
  • 4 Embrace Your Essence Workshops
  • 2 Yin/Restorative Yoga Sessions with Live Music (suitable for ALL yoga levels)
  • 2 Mantra Concerts/Kirtan
  • 1 Cacao & Feminine Dance Ceremony 
  • 1 Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Bath

The yoga classes are a blend of Hatha and Vinyasa inspired styles and are suitable for ALL yoga levels. The morning sessions will be more activating, flowing and energising. A meditation and/or breath session will be offered beforehand to help open up your Being for the day. The evening sessions will alternate daily between an uplifting ecstatic musical experience, and a softer restorative offering.

Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

Daily Retreat Schedule Overview

Monday Sep 16th arrival day:
15:00 Check-In
16:00 Welcome & Opening Ceremony
17:00 – Dinner
18:30 – Mantra Concert & Sisterhood Connection

Tuesday – Saturday:
8:00 – Meditation and/or Breathwork
8:30 – Morning Yoga (Vinyasa or Hatha) *twice on the ocean front beach platform
10:00 – Breakfast
15:00 – Workshop Session (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
17:00 – Dinner
18:30 – Mantra Concert, Cacao Ceremony, Yin Yoga & Music, Sound Bath, Yoga Nidra

Sunday, departure day:
8:00 – Meditation and/or Breathwork
8:30 – Morning Yoga (Vinyasa or Hatha)
10:00 – Breakfast
11.00 – Closing Ceremony & Check Out

*Please note that the retreat will take place in German (in the case that there are non-German-speaking participants, then it will just be in English and also in German).

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Places are Limited

I’ve been wanting to host a yoga retreat in Montenegro at Mahakala for over 2 years, so I’d love to share this rejuvenating, soul-nourishing experience with you. However, as the retreat centre has only 6 rooms and 2 studios, the available participant spots are massively limited! If you are interested in joining, please contact me soon, so I can reserve your spot. The cost of the retreat, including accommodation, food, and the complete yoga and workshop program, is based on the type of room you wish to have:

Single Room Studio Deluxe PLUS: with living room, balcony & Sea View
2249€ (Regular Price)
*1 available

Single Room Deluxe PLUS: with balcony, Sea & Mountain View
2100€ (Early Bird until 30. March)
2149€ (Regular Price)
*2 available Sold Out

Single Room Deluxe: with Sea View
2000€ (Early Bird until 30. March)
2049€ (Regular Price)
*1 available Sold Out

Single Room Standard
1850€ (Early Bird until 30. March)
1899€ (Regular Price)
*1 available Sold Out

Twin Room: 2 single beds
1399€  (Regular Price)
*1 available (sharing with up to 1 other woman)

Dorm Room: 4 single beds
1199€ (Regular Price)
*1 available (sharing with up to 3 other women)

*Each room has its own bathroom. Prices given above are the complete price, including VAT.

Included in the Price:

  • 7 days, 6 nights accommodation (16-22 Sep, 2024)
  • Full board (Substantial, nourishing daily breakfast & dinner provided)
  • 7 Yang Yoga Sessions (Hatha and Vinyasa inspired and suitable for ALL yoga levels)
  • 2 Yin/Restorative Yoga Sessions with Live Music (suitable for ALL yoga levels)
  • 2 Mantra Concerts/Kirtan
  • 4 Embrace Your Essence Workshops
  • 1 Cacao & Feminine Dance Ceremony
  • 1 Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Bath

Not included in the Price:

  • Transportation, Flights
  • Extra meals or drinks
  • Massage & Spa treatments (available to book on site)
  • External trips
  • Everything that is not listed above

Each room has its own bathroom and is cleaned daily. Prices given above are the complete price, including VAT.

Embrace Your Essence!

The Sep. 16-22, 2024 Yoga Retreat in Montenegro

with experienced facilitator Kirbanu
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About Kirbanu

Kirbanu is an Australian Bhakti & New Age musician, yoga teacher, voice trainer, and personal development expert who has given over 1,000 concerts and workshops across Europe and Australasia in the past 10 years. She has independently released 6 albums and performed at more than 40 festivals and conferences. As a recognized trainer in voice, mantra/Bhakti, philosophy, mindset transformation, and Yin Yoga, Kirbanu annually teachers on more than 20 yoga teacher training programs.

Since 2014, she has been running her own Voice Empowerment® coaching. Her unique method is based on her personal vocal journey, education and experiences with more than 400 voice clients and students. Kirbanu’s goal is to help people connect with their true nature, express themselves authentically, and overcome obstacles on the path to personal empowerment and authentic expression.