The Retreat: A Spiritual Journey

The Retreat: A Spiritual Journey 8th -28th July 2024 , Kisnyalka, Hungary

In 2024 we invite You to join us on a Spiritual Journey in exploration of the deeper parts of the self. During the retreat we will be using various techniques and methods which all serve as tools for self-reflection and help us better understand not only ourselves but also the world around us. With a deeper understanding we can strengthen our connection to ourselves and also the world around us. With this stronger connection we can live in a more grounded and peaceful way.

The daily program will include:

 Meditation Yoga Asana (Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga method) Mantra chanting Ayurveda discussion Vedic Astrology discussion Yoga philosophy discussion Parenting for Yogis Sound bathSatsang Kirtan Hiking Bonfires

The program will be accessible for all experience levels.

About our team

Govinda Kai

Govinda Kai is of Japanese-American descent, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. From a very young age, Govinda took a passionate interest in meditation, yoga and spiritual philosophy.

Govinda has a unique teaching style where he blends the more formal practices and yoga philosophy in a way that touches most of his audience in a transformative way. Every retreat with Govinda is special in its own way but, the main theme is always based on looking within ourselves to gain much better understanding of our working. As we gain greater knowledge of ourselves the world around us also becomes more clear. This clarity helps us to see the world with a new eye where everyone and everything is greatly connected. Govinda is one of a small number of teachers directly certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to teach the ashtanga yoga method.

Danny Dobai

Since 2013, Yoga and its related sciences have been an integral part of my life. Along with practicing asana, I put a lot of emphasis on studying scriptures and learning to chant various mantras, slokas, upanishads. I feel that the combination of these ingredients helps me on my path of yoga to a deeper understanding and a broad spectrum of experiences. Real knowledge must be accompanied by experience, otherwise it is just a game of the intellect.

As a teacher, I try to share what I have experienced on my journey so far, hoping that others may be inspired on their own path. In this way, individual practice becomes in fact a collective practice where everyone is unique but still helps each other to form a very strong and valuable community.

Julia Gyulai

If I would like to describe myself in one term, I am a singer-songwriter yogini. I believe that in today's time there is a great need to practice ancient traditions, they are not obsolete, because man has not changed fundamentally through the ages, the mind, the soul, the body functions are the same. The ways of understanding and presentation need to be fine-tuned a bit so that the modern, western-minded person can absorb this wealth of knowledge. That's why I think the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system is a very complex and good style for the modern person, because it starts to work with you through the physical, through the asanas. However, after a few months of practice, the inner change starts to be unstoppable, the opening up, the benefits of flexibility and discipline of the mind are felt. Slowly, the fire within, the thirst for knowledge, the thirst to go deeper, begins to awaken.

One of my missions is to make the practice inclusive, with personalized guidance so that practitioners can apply the teachings in their daily lives, so that yoga is not just something that happens on the mat, but becomes a way of life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Anett Huck

I'm Anett Huck, a mother, an ashtanga yoga practitioner and instructor, lover of alchemy, let it be a tea, a healing blend, an incense or a complete dinner. I strive to walk the path of yoga with an open heart, and to enrich my being with as many deep and honest experiences as possible. Satya, or sincerity, is my guiding light, my guide in my practice and study. It is through this that I can best connect and through this that I can best support those who come to me, my family and loved ones.

About the location

The retreat will take place at the beautiful manor of ‘Kisnyalka’ that consists of one main building, about a mile away from the nearest village hidden among small hills and beautiful green fields.It was originally built for dairy farming in 1891 and has been transformed into a center for retreats in the last 10 years.The house can accommodate up to 25 people in two and four bed rooms. It’s a simple but comfortable abode with separate bathrooms and toilets for men and women.The house's main room is a circular meditation room with a beautifully structured wooden roof that serves as our practice hall.

How to get there:Kisnyalkapusztahttps://goo.gl/maps/yyrQhvfFb3nNearest airports are Budapest, Vienna and BratislavaFor more information about travel and transfers from airports please contact us.

Prices and booking infoYou have 3 options to join the retreat. You can join for any one week , two weeks or the full retreat. It's important that if you join only part of the retreat you can only arrive on the Monday of the given week and leave on the Sunday. Arriving mid-week is not possible. The retreat is limited to 20 participants per week.

EARLY BIRD PRICES until 1st of MayOne week: 750 EURTwo weeks : 1350 EURFull experience 3 weeks: 1950 EUR

After the 1st of MayOne week: 850 EURTwo weeks : 1500 EURFull experience 3 weeks: 2150 EUR

What is included? Full program filled with yoga, meditation, satsang, chanting and kirtan, philosophy, rituals, sound baths and more. Accommodation in shared rooms (separate for men and women) Daily three vegan meals

What is not included: Travel to and from Hungary

Deposit payable at booking: 350 EUR

Cancellation policy:Booking fee is non-refundable but, you can transfer your booking once to another person in-case you would need to cancel. At the moment there are no travel restrictions in place in Hungary. In case you would need to cancel because of travel restrictions from your country of travel we will refund your booking fee.