5 days Yoga and Macrame retreat Power of Creative Expression

Unique, intricate, and empowering fusion of yoga practices and the art of creating by your own hands, bringing your own ideas to life

This is for you if

• you've never tried making macrame and are curious about this craft,
• you've never tried tantra yoga and dynamic meditation and want to explore these practices,
• you are familiar with the above and want to deepen your understanding and expand your skills,
• you want to get away and spend a few days in the nature,
• you enjoy learning new creative skills and seeing them as tools to create the life you want,
• you want to join a supportive community and share conscious approach to life.

What уou will learn

Concentration Enhancement

Explore methods to enhance concentration and minimise distraction.

Power of Creative Expression

Learn macrame skills to create bespoke fashion item with using just your hands and rope.

Deepening of Self-Understanding

Use our safe space and guided practices to understand yourself better.

Guidance and Support

Receive support and guidance on your journey of creative self-expression.

Integration of Meditation into Daily Life

Learn how to incorporate meditation and power of creation into your daily life for ongoing well-being and health improvements.

Balance between "doing" and "being"

You will experience the state of relaxed alertness through guided ancient practices.

Love Life Retreat held at Ashuma Center in a serene valley surrounded by mountain peaks & forests of Montenegro.

Where you will live

Each of our tents has a private entrance and its own outdoor space. Tents are fully equipped with authentic teak furniture combined with Siberian larch flooring. Bathroom are attached and are equipped with all necessary facilities.

What you will eat

Уou'll indulge in delicious and nutritious vegetarian cuisine served buffet-style twice a day. We employ interesting cooking methods like sous-vide and crafting raw desserts to preserve the maximum nutritional value of ingredients. Treat yourself to healthy and flavorful meals in the cozy ambiance of our retreat

What you are paying for

4 nights accommodation in our beautiful tents with a private entrance and our own outdoor space. Daily Yoga / Meditation sessions. Creating a unique macrame piece Delicious and nourishing healthy meals Guided walks to explore the untamed forests and mountains surrounding you Not included Flights to/from Montenegro Transfers to/from ashuma centre National park fee, 3 euro (to be paid at the gate at your arrival) Anything which is not mentioned as included

What else will be part of your experience

Delightful treats and serene moments

Crafting Essential Oils

Participate in crafting the finest essential oils and receive a hydrosol as a complimentary gift

Dessert Delights & Tea Selection

Indulge in our signature raw desserts and a delightful tea selection amidst nature's beauty in our lounge

Evening Bonfire

Enjoy the cozy warmth of an evening bonfire in delightful company

Artisanal Weaving

Create a personalized souvenir or accessory for your home with our artisanal weaving sessions

There is no instant gratification. You will reach the ultimate way of being present

This program was made as a result of two women tying knots of connection, friendship and love for life. Putting into existence something that never was before - a unique, intricate and empowering fusion of yoga practices and macrame knotting. A collaboration between Love Life Retreats and VIITTA House is here for you.

There is no instant gratification. You will reach the ultimate way of being present

Macrame is an ancient technique of tying knots using just your hands and a bit of rope. You can use these handmade knots to create patterns and apply these patterns to create unique pieces for interior design, fashion or spiritual practices. " Each handmade garment becomes your spiritual armour that you knotted with your own hands, with your own intentions. When you wear it, you feel empowered and supported " says Violetta, the macrame teacher.

There is no instant gratification. You will reach the ultimate way of being present

This is why during our retreat you will learn how to tie intentions into the magic macrame knots and create a bespoke VIITTA Hoody with your own hands. This will be the first time the secret of the VIITTA Hoody is shared with the world, a designer item that takes over 20hrs of commitment. The transformative fusion of practices at this destination retreat was made to guide you to embrace mindfulness, your ability to be fully present and aware, your mind to be in full attention to what you are doing, the knots your hands are making and the macrame patterns you are creating. You will learn to trust yourself and your hands to create complex macrame patterns. You cannot get to the next step unless you complete the current step. You will be tapping into your flow state - where time doesn't exist, it's just you and your craft.

Daily Schedule Breakdown

Thursday, August 27

Afternoon 08:30 2pm onwards. Arrivals/Settling into accommodation Evening 08:30 5pm Tantra Yoga gentle tridosha practice. Opening circle with a Connection Game 08:30 Dinner

Friday, August 28

Morning 08:00 Dynamic Yoga Flow and pranayama practice 10:00 Brunch Afternoon 12:00 Guided Macrame making Smoothies/juices/speciality drinks can be offered as best to be in the lounge area on demand. 15:00 Macrame making Evening 18:00 Restorative sound bath to relax the body and mind 19:00 Dinner

Saturday, August 29

Morning 07:00 Meditation / Ayurvedic walking massage 09:00 Brunch Afternoon 11:00 Macrame Making in the beautiful lounge Fruit Snacks / Smoothies and Break on demand 16:00 Macrame Making Evening 19:00 Dinner 20:00 Bonfire Satsang

Sunday, August 30

Morning 07:00 Yoga Flow and meditation 09:00 Brunch Afternoon 10:30 Guided Macrame Making 15:00 Fruit Snacks/smoothies on demand, Mindful walk Evening 16:00 Guided Macrame Making 18:00 Relaxation Practice/Sound Bath 19:00 Dinner 20:00 Bonfire, Satsang - Open dialog

Monday, August 31

Morning 08:00 Moving Meditation. Closing circle 10:00 Brunch 12:00 - 13:00 Check out

* schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and needs of the group.

Meet the teachers

Victoria Zimmer

An internationally recognised Tantra Yoga teacher with over 16 years of teaching experience worldwide A Founder and Facilitator of Love Life Retreats Yoga Alliance registered Master teacher eRYT500 and continued education provider (YACEP) An author of online chakra balancing courses Mindfulness meditation, yoga and pilates lead trainer for London Wellness Academy Sacred Geometry certified teacher and practitioner

Violetta Onishchenko

Founder and Teacher of VIITTA house - Macrame Masterclasses which use an ancient knotting technique for mindful creation of sustainable fashion Inspirational public speaker with events hosted in schools, corporate spaces and online Former family law solicitor of the High Courts of England and Wales BA Textile Design graduate from Central Saint Martins, London

Benefits for participants

In this retreat you will experience a new level of well-being

Ultimate Way of Being Present

You will learn to trust yourself and your hands to make complex knotting patterns with rope while paying full attention to the creative process

Art of creation and manifestation

You will learn how to create sustainable fashion armour for your body and explore the spiritual side of ancient knotting technique macrame

Self-Empowerment and Community

Daily guided mediation, yoga and macrame practices will offer participants an opportunity to explore self-energy as well as receive unconditional support from your teachers