Iako nije najviša hrvatska planina, svakako je najpoznatija.
Velebit je kralježnica koja spaja sjever i jug Hrvatske. Kao dio nacionalnog ponosa, planina je opjevana vilinskim moćima i ljepotom, a sloboda je njezino glavno obilježje – kažu svjedoci, koji dolazak u planinu nazivaju „povratkom kući“.
Upravo ta planina će biti naš dom 5 dana i 4 noći, sa svim svojim ljepotama i moćima…
Šamani smatraju da je odvajanje od prirode razlog zašto starimo i postajemo kruti i tromi i bolesni.
Naš prijedlog je da ostanete s nama i date nam šansu da vas isključimo iz brujanja gradske vreve te malo obratite pozornost na ljepote oko nas te se povežete s najvećim učiteljem, prirodom.
Jutra su rezervirana za meditaciju, nježne i razbuđujuće yoga satove okrunjene mirisima čiste prirode i zvukova koji bude uspavani duh i tijelo.
Nastavit ćemo kroz jutro gibanjem u svjesnom tonu.
S našim “Gorskim Čovikom”, Perom, ćemo posjetiti prekrasne vrhove Velebita, spojene lokalnim putevima i uživati u pogledima od milijun dolara, u mindful šetnjama, da ne propustimo sve šta nas okružuje.
Ove smo godine stavili 5 dana i planiramo uskoro i dulje boravke te ćemo jedan dan planinariti, a drugi odmarati, kontemplirati, masirati se ili otići se brćnuti u more.
Popodnevima se prepuštamo opuštajućim satovim koji će odmoriti umorno tijelo i rastegnuti mišiće od planinarenja.
Večeri provodimo
Za početak i završetak našeg druženja spremamo FIRE CEREMONY, u kojoj ćemo spaliti sve šta nam više ne treba (pri tom mislimo energetski višak, ne pokućni)… Vatra transformira a poanta retreata i jest mala transformacija…
Voditelji programa • Andrea , Pero i Vjekoslav
Dugo smo razmišljali kako spojiti naše dvije velike ljubavi – yogu i planinu
, a da pritom zadržimo tu ljepotu jednostavnosti, slobode i zajedništva. Slijedom događanja rodio se ovaj event !Andrea Vidas je certificirana učiteljica Multistyle yoge (YT200), senior učiteljica Vinyasa yoge (YT500), Vinyasa Krama i Moon Sequence učiteljica (RYT300), Aerial Yoga instruktor te stalno nadograđuje svoje znanje.
Svoje znanje, ljubav i veselje vježbanja dijeli s drugima predano podučavajući yogu već petnaestak godina, a posljednjih 10 godina uspješno je vodila Velvet Pepper Studio – mjesto koje je okupljalo razne entuzijaste željne vježbanja, kretanja, disanja i svih radosti koje život pruža.
Njena ljubav prema različitosti ljudi i njihovih tijela odvela ju je na istraživanje terapijskog pristupa yogi koji se proteže kroz sve njene satove: bio to zahtjevan Vinyasa sat ili lagan, rehabilitacijski i spori sat.
Uz sve navedeno, Andrea je i zaljubljenik u terapeutski rad masera.
Završila je školu abdominalne masaže te je praktičar CNT-a ( Chi Nei Tsang by Mantak Chia). Bavi se radom na psoasu, thai masažom, OSTEO-THAI masažom te je TOK SEN je terapeut.
Pero Ćurković je naš gorski čovik koji već neko vrijeme većinu vremena ionako živi i boravi na Velebitu!
Imali smo priliku ga upoznati na Pepperthonu, kao SHiatsu praktičara i od tada ga rado susretnemo i viđamo na našem putu i našim događanjima.
Pero nas vodi na 2 izleta, subota i nedjelja, te nam otkriva gorske Velebitske tajne…
Vjekoslav Žepić je programer koji je zadužen za obroke na retreatu, planski i programski ih dovodi do savršenstva kombinirajući sezonske namirnice i kombinirajući ih tako da izvuče maksimalno nutrijenata od svake pojedinačno.
Pregled & Sadržaj:
Yoga, Pranayama & Meditacija ~ Satovi yoge primjereni su svim polaznicima – od početnika do najnaprednijih.
Stručno vodstvo i terapeutski pristup kroz višegodišnje iskustvo podučavanja stvorili su preduvjet da pružim pristup koji omogućuje individualnu prilagodbu svakom vježbaču kroz verbalne upute, hands-on asistencije i konzultacije uoči početka sata.
Smještaj ~ Kamp Velebit nalazi se u planinskom raju na 920 metara nadmorske visine u selu Baške Oštarije.
Svjež planinski zrak, spoj mediteranske i kontinentalne klime, izvorska voda iz Crnog Vrila, zvjezdano noćno nebo bez svjetlosnog zagađenja, blizina kristalno čistog mora i nevjerojatno bistra i jaka energija čine da je boravak ovdje doživljaj sam po sebi.
Hrana ~ Obroci će biti veganski, pripremljeni od svježih i sezonskih sastojaka, a meni je osmišljen od strane našeg chefa Vjekoslava, i voditeljice programa, za potpuni detox učinak… Osigurana su dva obroka dnevno te prije jutarnjeg vježbanja čaj, kava i voće.
Masaže ~ Za dodatno opuštanje priuštite si masažu: masaža uljima, abdominalna masaža (CNT 1 i 2), Psoas, Thai masaža, Osteo- Thai ili TOK SEN.
Predbilježite se na vrijeme!
Paket ~ Paket uključuje smještaj (4 noćenja, 5 dana), dva obroka dnevno, čaj i voće te cijeli program vježbanja, meditacije i pranayame te 2 izletića…
Cijena je ista za svaku vrstu sobe, a organizirat će se po principu “tko prvi, njegovo!”.
*ukoliko želite- opcija da bookirate solo kućicu postoji, ali za to vas molimo da nas unaprijed pitate.
Paket NE uključuje: prijevoz, dodatne obroke, slobodne aktivnosti i Vaše putno osiguranje.
Cijena ove krasnoche je 555e , a ako dolazite u paru ili ste naš ponavljač, cijena je 505 s crtom
Prijavite se na:
info@velvetpepperstudio.hr
“One life is not enough for Velebit”—that’s how the greatest connoisseurs of the mountain describe the richness and diversity of Velebit in just a few words.
Although it’s not the highest mountain in Croatia, it’s certainly the most famous.
Velebit is the spine that connects the north and south of Croatia. As part of the national pride, the mountain is celebrated for its fairy-like powers and beauty, with freedom being its most defining feature—say those who refer to coming to the mountain as a “return home.”
This very mountain will be our home for 5 days and 4 nights, with all its beauty and power…
This time, we will use the mountain as a place to connect and present ourselves to nature in a shamanic way.
Shamans believe that separation from nature is the reason why we age, become stiff, slow, and sick.
Nature is our teacher, and when we quiet our rushed minds and the city buzz in our heads, nature begins to speak…
The shamanic approach to the world around us deeply inspired me, and it has become a part of my journeys and rituals that I want to share with you from the heart.
When we ask for permission to be in nature, in the mountains, to coexist with animals and approach them with respect, a multitude of portals opens for communication and support.
The Program
A five-day program filled with yoga, meditation, and hiking in a simple and nurturing environment!
Our suggestion is to stay with us and allow us to unplug you from the city noise and help you reconnect with the beauty around us and the greatest teacher—nature.
Mornings are reserved for meditation, gentle and awakening yoga sessions, crowned with the scents of pure nature and sounds that awaken the sleepy spirit and body.
We’ll continue the mornings with mindful movement.
With our “Mountain Man,” Pero, we will visit beautiful peaks of Velebit, connected by local trails, enjoying million-dollar views and mindful walks, so we don’t miss all that surrounds us.
This year, we’ve planned 5 days, and we hope to host even longer stays in the future. We’ll alternate between hiking days and rest days, filled with contemplation, massage, or even a dip in the sea.
Afternoons are for relaxing sessions to rest tired bodies and stretch muscles from hiking.
Evenings we spend together… by the fire, under the stars or sleeping like a child…
To open and close our gathering, we will hold a FIRE CEREMONY, in which we’ll burn everything we no longer need (energetically speaking—not furniture!).
Fire transforms, and the point of the retreat is a little transformation…
We’ll also collect some herbs to make our own protective spray—of course, no endangered or protected species involved.
Retreat Leaders
Andrea, Pero, and Vjekoslav
We thought long and hard about how to combine our two great loves—yoga and the mountains—while preserving simplicity, freedom, and community. And this event was born from that process!
Andrea Vidas is a certified Multistyle Yoga Teacher (YT200), senior Vinyasa teacher (YT500), Vinyasa Krama & Moon Sequence teacher (RYT300), Aerial Yoga instructor, and constantly expanding her knowledge.
She has been passionately teaching yoga for over 15 years and ran Velvet Pepper Studio for 10 years—a space that brought together movement, breath, and the joy of life.
Her therapeutic approach runs through all her classes, whether it’s a demanding Vinyasa session or a slow, rehabilitative one.
Andrea is also passionate about therapeutic bodywork. She’s trained in abdominal massage, is a Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, works with the psoas, Thai massage, Osteo-Thai, and is a TOK SEN therapist.
Her knowledge is enriched with shamanic energy work and emotional anatomy, forming a beautiful collage of respectful understanding of the world around her. She studied with Alberto Villoldo.
Pero Ćurković is our mountain man, who already spends most of his time living on Velebit.
We met him at Pepperthon, as a Shiatsu practitioner, and have happily seen him at many of our events since.
He’ll guide us on two excursions (Saturday and Sunday), sharing Velebit’s mountain secrets…
Vjekoslav Žepić is a programmer in charge of meals at the retreat. He plans and prepares them to perfection, using seasonal ingredients and maximizing their nutritional value.
He loves learning new kitchen skills, and we’ve let him enjoy spreading love through food…
Meals will focus on detox to help cleanse tired bodies more deeply.
Overview & Details
Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
Sessions are suitable for all levels—from beginners to advanced.
A therapeutic approach and years of teaching experience ensure personalized attention through verbal cues, hands-on assistance, and consultations.
Classes include small rituals designed to enrich our daily lives.
Accommodation
Camp Velebit is in a mountain paradise at 920 meters above sea level in Baške Oštarije.
Fresh mountain air, a blend of Mediterranean and continental climate, spring water, starlit skies, proximity to the sea, and powerful energy make this place an experience in itself.
Food
All meals are vegan, made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu is designed by our chef Vjekoslav and the program leader for optimal detox effects.
Two meals per day are included, plus tea, coffee, and fruit before morning sessions.
Massage
For extra relaxation, enjoy a massage: oil massage, abdominal massage (CNT 1 & 2), psoas work, Thai massage, Osteo-Thai, or TOK SEN.
You can book massages when reserving your spot or (if still available) during the retreat.
Retreat Package
Includes:
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4 nights / 5 days accommodation
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2 meals a day
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Tea, coffee, fruit before morning yoga
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Full yoga, meditation & pranayama program
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2 guided hikes
Same price for all room types—first come, first served!
Solo cabin booking available upon request—please ask in advance.
Not included: transportation, extra meals, free-time activities, or travel insurance.
PRICE: 555 EUR
505e if you’re coming as a pair or you have already been with us 🙂
To register: info@velvetpepperstudio.hr
P.S. This year we’re offering installment payment options—just ask if you need help!