KATONAH YOGA
RETREAT
BRAC ISLAND
DATES
07.06. — 13.06.2025
MAXIMAL CAPACITY
12 people
SUITABLE FOR
Singles, couples, groups
PRICES
Single Room • 1,890 € per person
Twin Room • 1,490 € per person
Triple Room • 1,290 € per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury beachfront villa with a pool & aromatic garden
Daily Yoga sessions & workshops
Island hopping to Hvar & Pakleni islands
Olive oil tasting & degustation
Hiking Mt Vidova Gora & visiting famous Golden Cape beach
In-house massages
ACTIVITIES
Katonah Yoga retreat on Brac island includes — daily dynamic Yoga classes, guided meditations, restorative Yoga, a Daoist philosophy workshop, in-house massages, hiking to Mt Vidova Gora, visiting Golden Cape, dinner in Bol, island hopping to Hvar and Pakleni islands, olive oil tasting & degustation and plenty of free time to relax and swim in the beautiful Adriatic Sea.
OVERVIEW
This retreat takes place in a beautiful luxury villa with aromatic bio garden and beach overlooking amazing sunsets.
Manuela will guide you through dynamic and restorative Yoga classes and teach about Daoist philosophy.
Discover highlights of Brac island and enjoy lazy afternoons – reading books by the pool, swimming in the sea or softening with massages. Nourish your bellies with fresh food picked directly from our garden.
After just a few days, you will probably be seduced by the lightness of being and start to feel a careless island vibe.
PROGRAM
Discover day by day program of Katonah Yoga retreat on Brac island.
Day 1 — ARRIVAL + OPENING CIRCLE
Dobro dosli! Welcome to Croatia!
We will pick you up at the Supetar ferry port and drive you directly to our villa.
Once you’ve settled into your room and had a chance to relax, join us for the opening circle, where we’ll set our intentions for the week ahead. This will be followed by a soothing yoga class.
As the day winds down, a delicious dinner will await you.
Day 2 — YOGA + LEISURE + KATONAH YOGA WORKSHOP
Start a day with Manuela’s Vinyasa Yoga class, a dynamic practice that is influenced by Katonah Yoga elements and philosophy.
Following Yoga time, our in-house chef will serve the brunch made of fresh and seasonal delicacies.
The afternoon is reserved for leisure activities, like massage, relaxing by the pool, swimming, or simply reading a book and enjoying the villa; your choice.
Before dinner, Manuela will hold a workshop on Katonah Yoga Daoist philosophy, combined with a short practice. Learn about sacred geometry in our body structure and how to incorporate this knowledge in asana practice and in everyday life.
Dinner, and the last touch of the day, sunset meditation by the sea for better sleep and relaxation.
Day 3 — YOGA + HIKING VIDOVA GORA + GOLDEN CAPE
We will wake up early to catch the first sunrise rays and start a day with meditation by the sea. You are free to join us a bit later for a Yoga class with Manuela.
Afterward, nourish your soul with a long and lazy brunch on the villa’s porch.
For the afternoon is planned hiking (appx. 2,5h) towards Mt Vidova Gora, the highest peak of all Croatian islands. From here you will enjoy a bird view of the Golden Cape, and the islands of Hvar and Vis.
We will proceed downhill visiting Golden Cape, the most beautiful beach in Croatia and a protected natural area of the Adriatic coastline. Take a swim to refresh after a long hike!
Conclude this day’s adventure with a glass of good island wine and dinner in Bol.
Day 4 — YOGA + LEISURE+ RESTORATIVE YOGA
After energizing with our morning Yoga and brunch rhythm, you’ll have free time to explore the local village or to relax with the massage.
If you prefer a more active holiday, the option can be a kayak or SUP tour.
Before dinner take some time to relax and let Manuela guide you through restorative practice which includes asana, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Dinner and free time.
Day 5 — YOGA + ISLAND HOPPING HVAR & PAKLENI ISLANDS
Repetition is the mother of knowledge! After our dynamic Yoga class and brunch, we will embark on a boat trip towards the majestic Hvar and the Pakleni islands.
Firstly we’ll visit Hvar, a location with charming Venetian architecture, numerous monasteries, the famous fortress ‘Spanjola’, and excellent bars and restaurants.
The second pitstop is the Hvar archipelago — Pakleni islands. Here we will have time to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and refreshing in beach bar.
The dinner will be served in the villa once we arrive back.
Day 6 — YOGA + OLIVE OIL TASTING + RESTORATIVE YOGA
We will persistently feed this adventure with our Yoga practice and yummy brunch.
The afternoon is reserved for visiting Skrip, the oldest village on the island of Brac with its beautiful Museum of Olive Oil. Learn the traditional way of making olive oil and enjoy in degustation of local products.
In the evening we are going to have a restorative Yoga class followed by a delightful homemade dinner.
Day 7 — RETURN HOME or...
Rejuvenated and recharged, you are ready to get back in the real world.
We will escort you to Supetar, from where you can decide; or to stay to live in Croatia or to go back to your home…
VILLA
Villa Gumonca is a luxury beachfront villa in the peaceful village Mirca, near Supetar, the central town of Brac island.
Villa’s surroundings offer a breathtaking view of the sea and the mainland as well as of the fragrant eco gardens with direct access to a small pebble beach. The path leading to the beach passes between a small vineyard and a garden featuring organic fruits, vegetables, and various Mediterranean herbs.
The outdoor seaside area features a large veranda on stone pillars that shades a dining table, a wooden pool deck area with sunbeds, a jacuzzi and heated infinity swimming pool.
The villa can accommodate up to 13 guests and consists of a 4 bedroom main house and 2 bedroom annex. On the main house’s ground floor are 3 bedrooms with suite bathrooms, each with its small terrace. On the first floor is a master bedroom which can accommodate up to 3 people. It has a big bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi bathtub for two. The guest annex and the main house are next to each other and connected with porches and terraces. The annex consists of 2 more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an additional gourmet kitchen.
The shared space is a spacious living room with a TV set and fireplace, a dining area, and a long kitchen/bar island.
Villa Gumonca is an award-winning house and place of true well-being!
FOOD
Our food is prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients purchased from local farmers because we love to support the local economy.
You’ll enjoy two main meals and snacks, all thoughtfully crafted by our in-house chef. Our menu is primarily vegetarian and vegan, with gluten-free options available.
And, to keep you refreshed throughout the day, we offer coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks.
LOCATION
Brač is a Mediterranean island famous for its cultural heritage, deeply indented coves, smooth stone pebble beaches, crystal clear sea, and rustic Mediterranean villages. This unique Adriatic island is bestowed with Croatian symbols such as Vidova Gora — one of the most beautiful viewpoints and the highest peak on the Adriatic coast. Another treasure is the Golden Cape — a natural white pebbled beach formation that sticks out of the sea like a tongue.
Lonely Planet listed it in the first place of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia. These remarkable natural properties and the islands’ relaxed vibe make Brač a top-rated destination for windsurfers, sports lovers, and adventure seekers.
Our retreat base is located outside of the tourist rush in peaceful village Mirca — slow-paced and a perfect place for enjoying sublime scenery and scents of Mediterranean herbs and pine trees.
MEET OUR TEAM
…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
Manuela has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and she is teaching for more than a decade. Coming from a martial arts background Manuela has always been into a dynamic Yoga style with focus on Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga. Being one of the first certified KATONAH YOGA Teachers in Germany and Europe her Vinyasa Yoga style is deeply influenced by the philosophy of Taoism und TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine) and the alignment of the KATONAH YOGA tradition.
Not only being a Yoga and Pilates teacher, Manuela has the gift to explain technique within the Yoga practice by also underlying it with philosophy in order to explore deeper layers of body and mind. The physical Yoga practice with elements of empowering and strengthening aspects are in Manuela teachings as important as Pranayama and Meditation and Restorative Techniques as a tool to find the balance between polarities in order to find our center.
Not only being a Yoga and Pilates teacher, Manuela has the gift to explain technique within the Yoga practice by also underlying it with philosophy in order to explore deeper layers of body and mind. The physical Yoga practice with elements of empowering and strengthening aspects are in Manuela teachings as important as Pranayama and Meditation and Restorative Techniques as a tool to find the balance between polarities in order to find our center.
She is a passionate yoga practitioner, experienced yoga teacher and tour guide. She was working several years for one of the world's biggest travel companies, leading tours in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia and her love for travel, tourism, yoga, and adventures made her found Fige Yoga Adventures®.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia.
Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia.
Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Karolina is a long time Buddhist practitioner, Shiatsu masseur and Macrobiotic chef. When she is preparing a food, you can feel all her energy and love in that meals. She uses seasonal ingredients and makes the best of it.
Karolina was the owner of Zagreb famous restaurant, Veganspek, first vegan and meat restaurant in Croatia.
Karolina was the owner of Zagreb famous restaurant, Veganspek, first vegan and meat restaurant in Croatia.