NATURE YOGA RETREAT IN ESTONIA
Muhu Island
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August 1 - 6, 2024
at Muhu Namaste - a relaxing and gorgeous oasis on this small island off the West coast of Estonia
PRISTINE NATURE & NORDIC SUMMER
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SLOW, REGENERATIVE, MINDFUL, EXPLORATIVE PRACTICES
combining
SOMATICS & YIN YOGA & FLOW & MEDITATION
with
SLOW, REGENERATIVE, MINDFUL, EXPLORATIVE PRACTICES
combining
SOMATICS & YIN YOGA & FLOW & MEDITATION
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Come be with us in this beautiful natural setting for a rejuvenating week of Liina’s unique blend of yoga, embodiment, and mindfulness.
Visiting Muhu Island is a little bit like going back in time. You’ll find charming old villages with thatched-roof houses, stone barns, windmills, old churches, and manor houses. The landscape is sprinkled with sheep, vast open fields, and lush juniper bushes. Tucked into this pristine nature is Namaste Retreat House—a rustic yet stylish haven offering simplicity and comfort, all within walking distance of the sea. This center is famous for its food—which is grown in their own veggie garden and also sourced from neighbors on the island.
Throughout the week, the practices will be a mix of slow and flow. Each movement invites introspection, allowing you to feel into the nuances and subtle undercurrents of your whole self. We will be mindful of the ways we express and hide our vitality, strength, and boundaries. These sessions, held in the morning and evening, incorporate a variety of practices such as somatics, yin yoga, gentle flow, QiGong, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and free-form movement.
Liina's approach to yoga is non-dogmatic, drawing from extensive studies in diverse movement and meditation modalities as well as her own personal journey. Her classes aim to empower and inspire exploration. They provide a safe space to connect deeply with both the visible and invisible, the everyday and the mystical.
If you haven't practiced with LIINA before, please check out her BIO and try some of her free online practices.
Visiting Muhu Island is a little bit like going back in time. You’ll find charming old villages with thatched-roof houses, stone barns, windmills, old churches, and manor houses. The landscape is sprinkled with sheep, vast open fields, and lush juniper bushes. Tucked into this pristine nature is Namaste Retreat House—a rustic yet stylish haven offering simplicity and comfort, all within walking distance of the sea. This center is famous for its food—which is grown in their own veggie garden and also sourced from neighbors on the island.
Throughout the week, the practices will be a mix of slow and flow. Each movement invites introspection, allowing you to feel into the nuances and subtle undercurrents of your whole self. We will be mindful of the ways we express and hide our vitality, strength, and boundaries. These sessions, held in the morning and evening, incorporate a variety of practices such as somatics, yin yoga, gentle flow, QiGong, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and free-form movement.
Liina's approach to yoga is non-dogmatic, drawing from extensive studies in diverse movement and meditation modalities as well as her own personal journey. Her classes aim to empower and inspire exploration. They provide a safe space to connect deeply with both the visible and invisible, the everyday and the mystical.
If you haven't practiced with LIINA before, please check out her BIO and try some of her free online practices.
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A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY WOULD LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
08:00 Meditation (optional, self-practice, not guided) or morning swim 08:30 - 10:00 Morning practice (somatics, flow yoga, Qi Gong, breath practices, meditation) 10:00 breakfast/brunch 14:00 lunch 17:00 - 18:30 Evening practice (somatics, yin yoga, restorative yoga, freeform movement) 19:00 Dinner Evening gatherings/free time/sauna night/yoga nidra |
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ACCOMMODATION & PRICING
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RETREAT FEE Early bird price 850€ if you register before May 1st after May 1st 950€ |
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The prices includes 5 nights of accommodation, 3 vegetarian meals/day, all yoga and movement classes, the use of bikes for local exploring, yoga mats and props, 2 sauna nights, pick up and drop off from Kuivastu seaport.
The rooms at Muhu Namaste are beautiful, stylish and comfortable.
The shared washing facilities and toilets are modern and clean.
The rooms at Muhu Namaste are beautiful, stylish and comfortable.
The shared washing facilities and toilets are modern and clean.
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TRAVEL TO MUHU ISLAND
Arrival/check-in on Thursday, August 1st (program starts with 6pm yoga and 7:30pm dinner)
Departure/check-out on Tuesday, August 6 after breakfast
There is an easy bus connection (2h50min) from Tallinn to Muhu island.
Find the bus times and tickets HERE: departure Tallinn Coach station - destination Kuivastu (seaport).
Our team will pick you up from the Kuivastu bus-stop.
Departure/check-out on Tuesday, August 6 after breakfast
There is an easy bus connection (2h50min) from Tallinn to Muhu island.
Find the bus times and tickets HERE: departure Tallinn Coach station - destination Kuivastu (seaport).
Our team will pick you up from the Kuivastu bus-stop.
Muhu is a small island, 153 km from Tallinn with an easy
bus connection that includes a 25-minute ferry ride from
the mainland (Virtsu port) to the island (Kuivastu port).
Muhu is only 207 km2 and population of 2000 people.
There is a bridge connection from Muhu to the larger neighboring island Saaremaa
(for those of you who might want to stay and explore a bit longer).
Your end destination is Muhu Namaste,
Simisti küla/village, Simisti 95719 (only 6,6km from Kuivastu Port)
bus connection that includes a 25-minute ferry ride from
the mainland (Virtsu port) to the island (Kuivastu port).
Muhu is only 207 km2 and population of 2000 people.
There is a bridge connection from Muhu to the larger neighboring island Saaremaa
(for those of you who might want to stay and explore a bit longer).
Your end destination is Muhu Namaste,
Simisti küla/village, Simisti 95719 (only 6,6km from Kuivastu Port)
Testimonials from past participants
"The retreat on Muhu island was something unique. Muhu Namaste is a special place immersed in lush nature and very close to the sea. The owners pay lovely attention to details which can be seen in how the rooms are decorated. Liina is a magic host: her authenticity facilitates a space in which time loses meaning and the embodiment of the experience is what matters. And the the sauna, the hot tub, Liina’s massages and the laughs at dinner. So looking forward to next year!"
Lisa
"During Liina's yoga retreat in her home country of Estonia, on the beautiful little island of Muhu, she consistently created a welcoming, warm and safe space in her yoga classes. She offers various options for moving your body, while also allowing room for individual exploration. Liina always encourages you to listen to your own body, recognizing that every body is unique. For me, this type of yoga was incredibly rewarding, with a longer-lasting impact compared to other yoga classes that follow a predetermined structure. The more than delicious food prepared with a lot of passion and love for the organic ingredients, the beautiful accommodation surrounded by blooming nature, and the amenities such as the sauna and hot tub made the retreat a truly unique experience that still resonates with me. The mantra "try softer" is something I will carry with me in my future endeavors. Thank you very much, dear Liina!"
Jenny
Lisa
"During Liina's yoga retreat in her home country of Estonia, on the beautiful little island of Muhu, she consistently created a welcoming, warm and safe space in her yoga classes. She offers various options for moving your body, while also allowing room for individual exploration. Liina always encourages you to listen to your own body, recognizing that every body is unique. For me, this type of yoga was incredibly rewarding, with a longer-lasting impact compared to other yoga classes that follow a predetermined structure. The more than delicious food prepared with a lot of passion and love for the organic ingredients, the beautiful accommodation surrounded by blooming nature, and the amenities such as the sauna and hot tub made the retreat a truly unique experience that still resonates with me. The mantra "try softer" is something I will carry with me in my future endeavors. Thank you very much, dear Liina!"
Jenny