Yoga Retreat in Georgia

YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT IN GEORGIA

Yoga Retreat in Georgia 2024

Yoga & Meditation retreat in Vardzia Resort, Georgia (15-21 July 2024)

Join us for authentic Indian Yoga and Pranayama retreat in Georgia’s most magical and beautiful place. Immerse yourself into yoga and history surrounded by stunning nature and ancient sacred sites. This retreat will focus on freeing the body and mind from stress and anxiety, balancing your nervous system, bringing you into harmony with yourself and discovering your true nature.

We will have exciting talks and Q&As about interesting topics, such as benefit of various breathing techniques, chakras, unity between humans and the universe, how to destress the mind to find bliss and many more. Some evenings we might do chanting or dance.

Your Host –  Yogi Akhilesh Bodhi..

Akhilesh Bodhi  – a professional Yoga instructor, Reiki master and spiritual mentor, is the founder of the Neo Yoga

He has traveled worldwide to teach Yoga classes to millions of students and conducted regular yoga retreats and workshops in various countries like Austria, Turkey, Bali, Indonesia and other European / US countries.

Yoga is the ultimate practice. It simultaneously stimulates our inner light and quiets our overactive minds. It is both energy and rest. Yin and Yang. We feel the burn and find our bliss..

What the Retreat Offers..

The day starts with a Pranayama and Yoga class. We will focus on connecting breath with movement and work on alignment, flexibility, balance and strength.

Afternoons will be free for  excursion to nearby sightseeing places. You might choose to relax at the pool, pamper yourself with a massage, browse in the beautiful garden with a waterfall, listen to birdsong, or immerse yourself in your book. It’s your choice, your time to relax, reconnect and recharge the batteries.

We will have shorter Yoga sessions in the late afternoon. It will allow us to slow down, ease any tension, and settle into the mood for sleep. Some days this session may be a meditation or a chance to go deeper into pranayama practice. We will finish in time to have a moment to relax and refresh before dinner.

Yoga in Vardzia Resort Georgia

The Place – Vardzia Resort

Vardzia Resort Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful sites of Georgia. The Hotel has a stunning natural setting in the hills of the country’s southern part, just across the Mtkvari river from the famous medieval Vardzia cave complex.

Set amidst peaceful landscaped gardens featuring hammocks, pergolas and waterfalls, Vardzia Resort has two eye-catching infinity-edge swimming pools offering wonderful views over Vardzia’s caves. A passionate local family owns and runs the hotel. They put their soul into every detail, transforming it into a little quiet oasis.

Each of the resort’s spacious en-suite rooms has a balcony and is AC / heated. Rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen televisions, bathrobes and slippers.

What’s Included..

  • Accommodation in a stunning hotel run by a local family.
  • 3 delicious Georgian vegetarian meals a day.
  • Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation sessions.
  • Specialized workshops: Social Emotional Healing Meditation Work with Anger, Love, Sadness, Sexuality.
  • Tantra Meditation
  • Additional activities such as swimming pool, hiking, sightseeing, karaoke night.
  • Daily exploration of nearby monasteries and countryside.
  • Yoga mats and props such as bolsters, bricks and belts.
  • Time to yourself to relax and unwind.

Day 1

  • Guest Arrival
  • Some time to relax
  • 4 pm Orientation meeting
  • 5 pm Yoga session
  • 7 pm Dinner

 

Day 2

  • 7 – 8.30 am Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10 am Breakfast
  • 11 am Tour to Vardzia caves
  • 2 pm lunch
  • Free time
  • 5 pm Meditation on Emotions
    7pm Dinner

Day 3

  • 7 – 8.30am – Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10am – Breakfast
  • 11 am Hike to the nearby Convent
  • 2 pm lunch
  • Free time
  • 5 pm Relaxing Yoga session
  • 7 pm Dinner

Day 4

  • 7 – 8.30am Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10 am Breakfast
  • 11 am Excursion to Khertvisi Fortress and Saro Monastery
  • 2 pm Lunch
  • 3 pm Optional cooking class
  • 5 pm Short relaxing Yoga class. Talk and Q&A with Akhilesh
  • 7 pm Dinner

Day 5

  • 7 – 8.30am – Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10am Breakfast
  • 11 am Tour to Vardzia caves
  • 2 pm lunch
  • Free time
  • 5 pm Meditation on Emotions
  • 7 pm Dinner
  • 8 pm Karaoke night

Day 6

  • 7 – 8.30am – Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10am – Breakfast
  • 11 am Hike to the nearby Convent
  • Lunch in Akaltsikhe (additional fee)
  • 5pm TALK and Q&A with Akhilesh
  • 7 pm Dinner

Day 7

  • 7 – 8.30am Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10am Breakfast
  • 12 pm Final Goodbye and Check out

Day 7

  • 7 – 8.30am Yoga & Pranayama
  • 9 – 10am Breakfast
  • 12 pm Final Goodbye and Check out