WELLBEING
Deep Blue Retreat's dedicated twice daily Yoga Asana practice will enrich the body, improving overall strength, develop inward discipline & focus, and create a sense of deep inner calmness.
Practices in meditation and breath work are entwined to calm the nervous system and reinvigorate one’s energy.
PHILOSOPHY
Deep Blue retreat is an opportunity to dive inward. Taking time to step back from the busyness and external demands of everyday life, a space to witness yourself & what is & is not serving you.
We explore tools for building habits to live a more self-serving life, while nourishing ourselves with time, time for movement, quietness, simplicity, and relaxation.
STAY
Deep Blue Retreat is a 6-night retreat, giving your body, mind and soul the chance to learn, re-align, play, enjoy, laugh and relax.
Natural, nutritional food is served daily, with many of the fresh produce grown in the Organic gardens.
Immerse yourself in learnings on meditation, pranayama, Yoga Nidra and yoga Asana.
YOGA
Just after sunrise we begin our outdoor Yoga session, with uninterrupted views of the horizon. The Hatha based practice is Alignment focused, asking students to observe the strengths & compensations of their body, witness the tyranny of the mind, and persist with the challenges that come with being present within our physical, mental and emotional selves.
As the sun begins to cool in the late afternoon, we bring our afternoon practice inside. Following Iyengar’s key teachings, there are yoga blocks, straps & blankets for everyone to assist in finding the best alignment possible for their bodies, at that moment.
About your Teacher, Blue
I went to my first yoga class while studying for my MSc in London. My deepest studies have followed Patanjali’s Classical Yoga philosophies and Iyengar’s Hatha teachings. I teach an alignment-focused practice, bringing the attention of our busy minds to the fine tunings of our internal selves, both the physical and mental.
In addition to yoga, I have enjoyed 15 years coaching in Strength & Conditioning, specialising in endurance training since 20.19. When I am not on the mat I can be found in the mountains, trail running, hiking or snowboarding.
About your Teacher, Cecilia
I first stepped on a yoga mat in 2011 and have been practising yoga since then.
Influenced by my studies and practice, I teach energetic and fun movement practice with a grounding element of alignment. I guide students to pay attention to their alignment and actions throughout the asana practice. This is what I have discovered in yoga and it helps me to take good care of my emotions and well being.
In addition to yoga, you can find me with my drawing board, designing buildings or at construction sites talking to contractors as an architect. I also play violin and enjoy doing life drawing classes.
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STAY
The quaint Estate is surrounded by plum orchards with four houses for guest accommodation each with its own private wooden hot-tub. Each house has it's own fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, relaxation living room and bathroom. There is a sauna for guest use. With several outdoor seating areas it is perfectly designed to bring people together while serving those that seek quiet time to themselves.
Activities
Deep Blue Retreat
Yoga
Following Iyengar’s teachings, we will practice alignment focused yoga together, twice daily. Our morning practice is 2 hours. Don’t sweat it- we will guide you through Meditations, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama (breathing) & Savasana.
In the later afternoon we will practice for 90 minutes together. Our intent is to deep dive into the learning, you get to choose your intensity.
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Dates and Times16:00 Sunday 31st August 2025 to 09:00 am Saturday 06th September
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Where is the Retreat?Hidden amongst Plum Orchards, in the quiet Northern hills of Croatia. Ekodrom Estate is an hours drive South from Zagreb Airport, with a handful of quiet nature trails & natural waterfall dip options within 30 minutes.
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Inclusions at Deep Blue Retreat6 nights accommodation Yoga sessions according to Itinerary Equipment: mats, blocks, straps, blankets, chairs. Brunch & Dinner - Healthy fresh & local food Use of private hot tub for your 'house' Sauna WIFI Welcome snack. Fresh fruits & juice daily Cold filtered water Warm drinks
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Exclusions at Deep Blue RetreatAirfare to Croatia Transfer from/ to Airport Alcoholic Beverages Snacks Day excursions
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What will I need?All Yoga levels welcome All genders welcome Yoga wear & Swim wear Trainers & reusable water bottle (not essential but recommended) Be free of major injuries going into the retreat
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Concierge ServiceYour personal service provider, inclusive of but not limited to, Travel arrangements, Car-hire arrangement, Pre-ordering special food & beverages that you want on your retreat, I.E. Gluten free snacks, Croatian wine. Arranging Extra’s to be enjoyed during your Deep Blue Retreat, including in-house massage treatments & day excursion's. Please email us directly to tell us your list of wishes, and we will quote for the service.
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Tell me about where I will be staying?The Plum-orchard Estate boasts uninterrupted views, 3 wooden hot-tubs, Sauna, indoor and outdoor dining and relaxation areas. There is a shaded outdoor kitchen and seating area providing al fresco dining, with a built-in BBQ. The accommodation has been designed to give expansive views of the surrounding lush green landscape. Each 'House' has a fully equipped Kitchen, dinning room, relaxation lounge room & bathroom. WIFI & AC are in each house. The Yoga Shala where we will practice is a wooden house with space for up to 20 practitioners. It has two bathrooms and an additional relaxation area. It leads to an outdoor terrace where we can practice, discuss and relax.
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Inclusions in the Accommodation HousesWIFI AC Bathroom products Linen & Towels Private hot-tub per house Fully equipped Kitchen Dining room Living room Bathroom
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Tell me more about the Yoga AsanaYoga Asana is the movement practice of yoga. We will come together on our yoga mats to focus on body alignment, to contain our focus and attention inward. The yoga style is Hatha yoga, following Iyengar’s classical yoga teachings. So what can you expect? Deep Blue Retreat will see you immerse yourself internally as you observe the strengths & compensations of the body, witness the tyranny of your mind and the challenges that come with becoming present within our physical, mental and emotional selves. The morning practice will be 90 minutes, including & ending with 10 minutes of Shavasana. The afternoon practice will be 120 minutes, including up to 15 minutes of Shavasana. We will use yoga blocks, straps & blankets to aid us towards correct skeletal alignment. Can I keep up? The practice is a practice, we can all do it, and must do it at our own level of competency. From the outside, we will all look differently in each asana, but truly it is the experience on the inside that is the essence of Yoga. You will see your own practice deepen throughout the week but all of us will be stepping on to the mat each practice with our own challenges; we are there to deepen our concentration inward, by using the body to access the mind. In the words of the teacher's teacher, ‘do the best you can, any amount’.
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Local ExcursionsThere are several day trip options for those whom wish to hire a car. We are staying between Zagreb and the Adriatic Coast in Karlovac County, where cultural heritage and natural landscapes are abundant. There is a natural wealth of forests & rivers local to the area. Plitvice Lakes. 1 hour drive. One of the world's great natural wonders, a lush and pristine valley with 16 dazzling lakes, 90 waterfalls and several kilometres of boardwalk. Making the perfect excursion for those of you whom like to walk in nature while on retreat. Rastoke, less than an hours drive. A village where the Slunjcica River flows into the Korana River near the town of Slunj. A watermill village dating back to the 17th Century. Perfect if you would like to explore a quaint setting where locals have carved a life from the force of the river. Caves of Barac. An hours drive. Croatia is a speleological paradise. With Croatians abundance of limestone, caves located 6KM from Rakovica are home to bats and 17 endangered plant species. Perfect for those of you whom have a geological interest. Old town Dubovac. 30 minutes drive. A fort from the 15th Century, provides spectacular views over the city of Karlovac. you can walk from the City centre to the old town in 30 minute making it a wonderful afternoon stroll surrounded in nature. Karlovac. 30 minute drive. Founded in the 16th Century as defence against the Turkish army. The city has a unique design that is only found in two other cities in the world, Palmanova & Novy Zamky. The city lies on four rivers giving it a rich trading history. Perfect for those who love historical culture and walking through European Renaissance towns. Zagreb. 1 hour drive. Timeless & elegant. Zagreb has vibrant food markets & an everyday café culture. With a depth of history to be explored, you can easily enjoy more than an afternoon here. Consider planning your flights to give yourself the chance to travel through the quiet streets. Petrova Gora. 1 hour 45 drive. North of Zagreb, a pristine mountain forest landscape in Croatians northern hills, protected due to its exceptional natural worth. Consider planning your flights to give yourself the chance to walk the steeper hills and take in natures best. We would love to be able to assist you on planning some excursions during your time on retreat. Please email us questions.
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