armenia
2021
RETREAT, RESET, RADIATE
NOURISH YOUR MIND, BODY & SELF AT OUR LIVING YOGA & AYURVEDA RETREAT IN ARMENIA
Retreat Highlights
Learn ancient classical Hatha Yoga
Discover the healing powers of Ayurveda
Participate in vedic rituals
Explore breathtaking sites of Armenia
Savor local nourishing gastronomy
​In this retreat, you will indulge in classical Hatha Yoga and other yogic practices. More than just a daily activity during the retreat, you will be learning a comprehensive practice.
If you’re new to Yoga, this will be not only a solid foundation, but a complete practice that you can take home with you. And if you’re a seasoned practitioner, it is a perfect compliment to your daily practice.
Ayurveda is a system of healing, that not only treats and manages imbalances but also puts a lot of emphasis on prevention. This retreat proposal is to give you tools on how to observe the body and mind from an Ayurvedic perspective and also introduce some simple daily habits that will help keep your body, mind and senses healthy.
What's included
What's not included
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Your travel expenses to / from Armenia
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Travel insurance
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International health insurance
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Visa fee
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Personal expenses
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Cost for longer stay before or after Retreat
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Accommodation for 7 nights in a double room
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3 vegetarian / vegan meals per day
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Daily Hatha Yoga sessions
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Ayurveda sessions
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3 day-trips to ancient historical sites (including transportation, off-site dining, entry fees and cable car to Tatev)
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Transportation to & from venue (pick up from Yerevan airport or Yerevan city center at specified timing)
Explore Armenia with us!
A land of mystical sites, ancient spiritual traditions and astonishing Nature.
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Our Retreat will include visits to the following sites:
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Garni Pagan Temple: the only preserved example of Hellenistic architecture in the Caucasus region. Garni temple was built in 77 AD and dedicated to the Armenian God of the Sun Mitra.
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Geghard Monastery, partly carved in the adjacent rocks. Geghard Cave Monastery is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Lake Sevan located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, known as the blue eyed pearl lake.
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Tatev: the pearl of Armenian medieval architecture, the monastery and university. It is located in a picturesque place at the edge of the gorge. You will reach the monastery by the longest cable car in the world, the Wings of Tatev, which stretches on 5.7 km over the 320 meter-deep Vorotan River Canyon.
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Noravank Monastery, in the valley of red rocks where this 13th-century monastery is located by the deep narrow canyon surrounded, with awesome view of surrounding landscapes.
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A trip to the south of Armenia to Khor Virap Monastery located at the foot of Biblical Mount Ararat. If clear skies, you will be able to admire the amazing view of the mount which opens from the top of the hill.
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Our home during this journey
We will enjoy the beautiful site of Popock, a peaceful & cozy resort in the town of Tsaghkadzor, a popular region for health resorts. The name Tsaghkadzor literally means valley of flowers, or flower canyon in Armenian.
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The venue offers a very comfortable stay, with rooms designed in a simple but modern settings with full bathrooms, a dining area and a beautiful hall where our sessions will take place.
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Each room (shared by 2) includes a private bathroom with toilet and shower area.
The venue has beautiful outdoor areas where one can enjoy the gorgeous views.
Rates & Registration
EARLY BIRD TBD​​