Harmonious Hearts Yoga Retreat for couples
Harmonious Hearts Yoga Retreat for couples
Lumbarda 509, Lumbarda, Hrvaška
Up to 20 in group
February 8 - 15, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Yoga and Meditation Sessions tailored to soothe the mind and rejuvenate the body
- Mindful Practices to awaken your senses and enhance your connection to nature
- Healing Workshops focusing on breathwork and heart-opening practices for emotional release and personal growth
- Organic, Locally-Sourced Brunches to nourish and revitalise
- Tranquil Sea Views and Immersive Experiences that promote deep relaxation
- Gourmet Dining Experiences: Savor delicious brunches and exquisite dinners made from fresh local ingredients, beautifully presented against picturesque sea views.
- Led By: Aleksandra Horwood, the founder of the Wellbeing Academy, who brings over 30 years of experience guiding individuals and couples on their wellness journeys.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Aleksandra Horwood, founder of the Wellbeing Academy, brings over 30 years of experience to this retreat. She is a highly qualified facilitator, specialising in yoga, meditation, mindfulness and trauma-focused therapy. Aleksandra is dedicated to guiding participants on a journey of self-love, compassion and connection.
Aleksandra is certified Traumatic Stress therapist, specialised in Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Theraphy, certified Senior Yoga Instructor and Mentor, instructor of Meditation and Mindfulness.
Details of this retreat
Discover the ultimate path to holistic healing and personal transformation with our Harmonious Hearts Retreat, expertly designed to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Immerse yourself in a deeply rejuvenating experience guided by mindfulness, yoga, and trauma-informed practices—all in a serene, supportive environment where you can truly unwind and grow.
Our thoughtfully balanced schedule blends empowering sessions with ample personal time, allowing you to explore each practice while also giving yourself the space to reflect, reconnect, and recharge—individually and with your partner.
Why This Retreat is Exceptional:
- Iyengar Yoga: Renowned for precise alignment and therapeutic effects, Iyengar yoga helps improve both physical and mental well-being, perfect for all experience levels.
- Step-by-Step Meditation & Mindfulness: Proven techniques to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and deepen self-awareness for lasting inner peace.
- Beach & Forest Walks: Reconnect with nature and experience its calming, restorative energy while exploring stunning surroundings.
- Expert-Guided Journaling Prompts: Unlock deeper self-reflection and emotional processing with specialized journaling prompts, expertly crafted for personal growth and healing.
- Optional Personal Guidance & Counseling: For those seeking deeper support, our trauma-informed therapist offers personalized guidance to meet your unique needs.
Perfect for Couples Seeking:
- Stress Relief & Anxiety Management: Experience the powerful combination of yoga, mindfulness, and nature to release tension and find calm.
- Support for Chronic Pain & Insomnia: Our expert-led sessions create a safe space to heal, with tools to ease physical discomfort and improve sleep quality.
- Burnout Recovery: Take a break from daily pressures, recharge your spirit, and rediscover your energy and purpose.
- Self-Discovery & Personal Growth: Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or deeper emotional connection, this retreat offers the perfect tools for positive transformation.
An Invitation for Transformation
If you know someone who could benefit from this immersive wellness experience, whether they’re navigating stress, seeking healing, or simply craving deeper self-connection, the Harmonious Hearts Retreat offers a truly unique and restorative escape.
Join us for this life-changing experience where expert guidance, peaceful nature, and holistic practices come together to support your journey toward balance, healing, and personal growth.
Our thoughtfully balanced schedule blends empowering sessions with ample personal time, allowing you to explore each practice while also giving yourself the space to reflect, reconnect, and recharge—individually and with your partner.
Why This Retreat is Exceptional:
- Iyengar Yoga: Renowned for precise alignment and therapeutic effects, Iyengar yoga helps improve both physical and mental well-being, perfect for all experience levels.
- Step-by-Step Meditation & Mindfulness: Proven techniques to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and deepen self-awareness for lasting inner peace.
- Beach & Forest Walks: Reconnect with nature and experience its calming, restorative energy while exploring stunning surroundings.
- Expert-Guided Journaling Prompts: Unlock deeper self-reflection and emotional processing with specialized journaling prompts, expertly crafted for personal growth and healing.
- Optional Personal Guidance & Counseling: For those seeking deeper support, our trauma-informed therapist offers personalized guidance to meet your unique needs.
Perfect for Couples Seeking:
- Stress Relief & Anxiety Management: Experience the powerful combination of yoga, mindfulness, and nature to release tension and find calm.
- Support for Chronic Pain & Insomnia: Our expert-led sessions create a safe space to heal, with tools to ease physical discomfort and improve sleep quality.
- Burnout Recovery: Take a break from daily pressures, recharge your spirit, and rediscover your energy and purpose.
- Self-Discovery & Personal Growth: Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or deeper emotional connection, this retreat offers the perfect tools for positive transformation.
An Invitation for Transformation
If you know someone who could benefit from this immersive wellness experience, whether they’re navigating stress, seeking healing, or simply craving deeper self-connection, the Harmonious Hearts Retreat offers a truly unique and restorative escape.
Join us for this life-changing experience where expert guidance, peaceful nature, and holistic practices come together to support your journey toward balance, healing, and personal growth.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding – Setting the Intention
Saturday, February 8th
● 3 - 5 PM Check-In
Arrive and settle into your peaceful retreat space, explore the surroundings, and connect with the serene environment.
● 5 - 6 PM Welcome Circle
Group introductions followed by a grounding meditation and breathwork session to set your personal and collective intentions for the retreat.
● 6 PM Nourishing Dinner
A wholesome, grounding meal prepared to ease you into your retreat experience and nourish your body after your travels.
Day 2: Awakening the Body & Mind
Sunday, 9th February
● 8 - 9 AM Centering
A guided session of embodied awareness practices to calm your nervous systems and ground in the present moment.
● 9 - 10 AM Energising
A dynamic yoga practice to awaken your body’s energy and prepare you for the day ahead.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
A delicious meal made from fresh, local ingredients to nourish you from the inside out.
● 11:30 - 1 PM A Moment for Yourself
Personal reflection and relaxation time
● 1 - 2 PM Silent Beach Walk
Building mindfulness through movement; a tranquil walk allowing you to connect with the environment and deepen your awareness.
● 2 PM Onwards Your Time to Recharge
Take a break, relax, or book a personalised wellness session in yoga, meditation, breathwork, etc. You can enjoy these sessions alone or with a partner.
Day 3: Exploring the Senses
Monday, 10th February
● 8 - 9 AM Focus
Breathing exercises to enhance the effectiveness of your yoga practice.
● 9 - 10 AM Connection
Partner yoga to strengthen your body and bond with your partner.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
A nourishing meal to prepare you for the day’s exploration.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM A Pause in the Day
Take time, alone or with a partner, to relax and recharge.
● 1 - 2 PM A Sensational Journey
A guided, sensory-focused walk, reconnecting with the elements and your senses.
● 2 - 4 PM Unforgettable Flavors
Focusing on the sensory experience during honey, olive oil and gin tastings in Korčula
● 4 PM onwards Exploration Time
Visit Korčula, relax or book a personalised wellness session
Day 4: The Power of Breath
Tuesday, 11th February
● 8 - 9 AM Alert
A core mindfulness practice, sitting with awareness, dealing with distraction and discomfort.
● 9 - 10 AM A Harmonious Practice for Two
Partner yoga: breath-centred forward bends and twists.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Fresh, organic meals that nourish and energise.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM A Pause in the Day
Take time, alone or with a partner, to relax and recharge.
● 1 - 3 PM Journaling and Meditation
Write down your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and perspective, and learn about this powerful tool for personal growth and self-awareness.
● 3 PM onwards Self-Care Rituals
Explore learned techniques and practices to carry forward, relax, hire a bike, go for a walk or book a personalised session.
Day 5: Integrating Mind & Body
Wednesday, 12th February
● 8 - 9 AM A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation
Reaching a state of complete openness, rather than fixed purpose.
● 9 - 10 AM Strength & Balance
A partner yoga practice that emphasises balance, strength-building, and connection with your partner.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Eat your meal mindfully, preferably silently.
● 11:30 AM - 6 PM Time for Integration
A space to integrate your experiences, a quiet time to reflect, take a break, reflect, journal, or enjoy a gentle hike. Unwind, recharge, and book a personalised session.
● 6:00 PM Campfire Dinner
Celebrating local flavours and nourishment. A soothing evening in a peaceful environment.
Day 6: Personal Transformation
Thursday, 13th February
● 8 - 9 AM Mindful Mountain Meditation
This meditation develops your imaginative powers, important in relationships, encouraging mental and emotional stability and helping you access your inner strength.
● 9 - 10 AM Unleash Your Inner Strength, Together
Partner yoga isn't just a physical practice; it's a journey of connection, mindfulness, and self-discovery.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Healthy, energising meal. Notice how your body feels and how the food nourishes you.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM Self-Reflection and Inner Work
A space to simply spend time in solitude, reading a book, or enjoying a quiet moment can be incredibly restorative.
● 1 – 3 PM Forest Bath Guided Meditation Walk
Immerse yourself in the healing energy of nature on a guided walk, absorbing the calming atmosphere of the forest.
● 3 PM onwards Relaxation
Take some time to unwind and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Lumbarda.
Day 7: Celebration
Friday, 14th February
● 8 - 9 AM A Loving Kindness Meditation
By generating warmth, openness and empathy, we add to the sum of happiness - including our own.
● 9 - 10 AM A Heart-to-Heart
Partner yoga nurtures connection, cultivating compassion and understanding.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Nourishing meal to celebrate Valentine's Day and the retreat experience.
● 11:30 AM - 4 PM Harmonious Hearts
Take time to celebrate.
● 4 PM onwards Outing and Dinner
A festive meal to honour the transformative journey we’ve experienced together.
Day 8: Departure & New Beginnings
Saturday, 15th February
● 8 - 9 AM Embodying Balance
Closing session how to stay steady yet open within and how to deal with change
● 9 AM Breakfast & Goodbyes
Enjoy a final meal together, taking home the tools, insights, and inspiration from your retreat experience.
● 11 AM Departure
Leave feeling rejuvenated, with the wisdom and support to continue your wellness journey and embrace a more balanced, mindful way of living.
This retreat offers more than just relaxation – it’s a transformative journey, empowering you to embrace wellness and vitality in every aspect of your life. Through expert guidance, mindful practices, and a nurturing environment, you will feel refreshed, connected, and ready to step forward on your path of growth and transformation.
Saturday, February 8th
● 3 - 5 PM Check-In
Arrive and settle into your peaceful retreat space, explore the surroundings, and connect with the serene environment.
● 5 - 6 PM Welcome Circle
Group introductions followed by a grounding meditation and breathwork session to set your personal and collective intentions for the retreat.
● 6 PM Nourishing Dinner
A wholesome, grounding meal prepared to ease you into your retreat experience and nourish your body after your travels.
Day 2: Awakening the Body & Mind
Sunday, 9th February
● 8 - 9 AM Centering
A guided session of embodied awareness practices to calm your nervous systems and ground in the present moment.
● 9 - 10 AM Energising
A dynamic yoga practice to awaken your body’s energy and prepare you for the day ahead.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
A delicious meal made from fresh, local ingredients to nourish you from the inside out.
● 11:30 - 1 PM A Moment for Yourself
Personal reflection and relaxation time
● 1 - 2 PM Silent Beach Walk
Building mindfulness through movement; a tranquil walk allowing you to connect with the environment and deepen your awareness.
● 2 PM Onwards Your Time to Recharge
Take a break, relax, or book a personalised wellness session in yoga, meditation, breathwork, etc. You can enjoy these sessions alone or with a partner.
Day 3: Exploring the Senses
Monday, 10th February
● 8 - 9 AM Focus
Breathing exercises to enhance the effectiveness of your yoga practice.
● 9 - 10 AM Connection
Partner yoga to strengthen your body and bond with your partner.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
A nourishing meal to prepare you for the day’s exploration.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM A Pause in the Day
Take time, alone or with a partner, to relax and recharge.
● 1 - 2 PM A Sensational Journey
A guided, sensory-focused walk, reconnecting with the elements and your senses.
● 2 - 4 PM Unforgettable Flavors
Focusing on the sensory experience during honey, olive oil and gin tastings in Korčula
● 4 PM onwards Exploration Time
Visit Korčula, relax or book a personalised wellness session
Day 4: The Power of Breath
Tuesday, 11th February
● 8 - 9 AM Alert
A core mindfulness practice, sitting with awareness, dealing with distraction and discomfort.
● 9 - 10 AM A Harmonious Practice for Two
Partner yoga: breath-centred forward bends and twists.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Fresh, organic meals that nourish and energise.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM A Pause in the Day
Take time, alone or with a partner, to relax and recharge.
● 1 - 3 PM Journaling and Meditation
Write down your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and perspective, and learn about this powerful tool for personal growth and self-awareness.
● 3 PM onwards Self-Care Rituals
Explore learned techniques and practices to carry forward, relax, hire a bike, go for a walk or book a personalised session.
Day 5: Integrating Mind & Body
Wednesday, 12th February
● 8 - 9 AM A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation
Reaching a state of complete openness, rather than fixed purpose.
● 9 - 10 AM Strength & Balance
A partner yoga practice that emphasises balance, strength-building, and connection with your partner.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Eat your meal mindfully, preferably silently.
● 11:30 AM - 6 PM Time for Integration
A space to integrate your experiences, a quiet time to reflect, take a break, reflect, journal, or enjoy a gentle hike. Unwind, recharge, and book a personalised session.
● 6:00 PM Campfire Dinner
Celebrating local flavours and nourishment. A soothing evening in a peaceful environment.
Day 6: Personal Transformation
Thursday, 13th February
● 8 - 9 AM Mindful Mountain Meditation
This meditation develops your imaginative powers, important in relationships, encouraging mental and emotional stability and helping you access your inner strength.
● 9 - 10 AM Unleash Your Inner Strength, Together
Partner yoga isn't just a physical practice; it's a journey of connection, mindfulness, and self-discovery.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Healthy, energising meal. Notice how your body feels and how the food nourishes you.
● 11:30 AM - 1 PM Self-Reflection and Inner Work
A space to simply spend time in solitude, reading a book, or enjoying a quiet moment can be incredibly restorative.
● 1 – 3 PM Forest Bath Guided Meditation Walk
Immerse yourself in the healing energy of nature on a guided walk, absorbing the calming atmosphere of the forest.
● 3 PM onwards Relaxation
Take some time to unwind and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Lumbarda.
Day 7: Celebration
Friday, 14th February
● 8 - 9 AM A Loving Kindness Meditation
By generating warmth, openness and empathy, we add to the sum of happiness - including our own.
● 9 - 10 AM A Heart-to-Heart
Partner yoga nurtures connection, cultivating compassion and understanding.
● 10 - 11:30 AM Brunch
Nourishing meal to celebrate Valentine's Day and the retreat experience.
● 11:30 AM - 4 PM Harmonious Hearts
Take time to celebrate.
● 4 PM onwards Outing and Dinner
A festive meal to honour the transformative journey we’ve experienced together.
Day 8: Departure & New Beginnings
Saturday, 15th February
● 8 - 9 AM Embodying Balance
Closing session how to stay steady yet open within and how to deal with change
● 9 AM Breakfast & Goodbyes
Enjoy a final meal together, taking home the tools, insights, and inspiration from your retreat experience.
● 11 AM Departure
Leave feeling rejuvenated, with the wisdom and support to continue your wellness journey and embrace a more balanced, mindful way of living.
This retreat offers more than just relaxation – it’s a transformative journey, empowering you to embrace wellness and vitality in every aspect of your life. Through expert guidance, mindful practices, and a nurturing environment, you will feel refreshed, connected, and ready to step forward on your path of growth and transformation.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Adriatic Pearls, Lumbarda 509, Lumbarda, Hrvaška
Directions
The easiest way to reach Korcula is by flying into Dubrovnik International Airport, with Split International Airport as a great alternative. From either airport, you can enjoy a scenic catamaran ride to Korcula old town. Once there, it’s just a quick 10-minute taxi (20 €) or bus ride (2,40 €) to your apartment in Lumbarda.
Alternatively, from Dubrovnik Airport, you can book a private transfer directly to your apartment on Korcula Island. This option costs 220 € (one way) for up to 3 persons and offers maximum convenience.
Alternatively, from Dubrovnik Airport, you can book a private transfer directly to your apartment on Korcula Island. This option costs 220 € (one way) for up to 3 persons and offers maximum convenience.
Accommodation
Experience unforgettable eco-luxury at ECO Aparthotel The Dreamers' Club and Eco Apartments Sunshine in Lumbarda on Korcula Island, where a range of unique accommodations, including elegant apartments and a charming treehouse, immerse you in nature. Designed for sustainability, the property features solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient appliances, ensuring a mindful stay. Enjoy stylish interiors, breathtaking views, and exceptional outdoor amenities like private pool, lush gardens, sun terraces, lounge spaces and inviting outdoor dining areas, all crafted for relaxation and eco-conscious comfort.
Program Price Per Person
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Experience the ultimate yoga retreat at this breathtaking 1,000 m² property, surrounded by nature’s serenity. Unwind in a hammock, explore a charming treehouse in a 100-year-old tree, or enjoy a refreshing drink at our lounge bar.
Relax on sunbeds with stunning panoramic sea views, and practice yoga on our eco-friendly terrace, offering inspiring vistas of the Adriatic. Embrace peace and wellness—your tranquil sanctuary awaits!
Relax on sunbeds with stunning panoramic sea views, and practice yoga on our eco-friendly terrace, offering inspiring vistas of the Adriatic. Embrace peace and wellness—your tranquil sanctuary awaits!
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Delicious brunches and exquisite dinners made from fresh local ingredients, beautifully presented against picturesque sea views.
What's Included
- 7 nights’ accommodation (2 or 1 person per apartment)
- 20 classes
- 3 guided meditative walks
- 7 delicious brunches and 3 exquisite dinners
- A unique tour featuring honey, olive oil, and gin tastings
- For those who wish, we can arrange visits to nearby wineries to savour Croatia's finest wines.
- You'll have plenty of free time to relax, explore, and indulge in your passions.
- We've also organized a special tour of Korcula Town. You'll discover the birthplace of Marco Polo and delve into the Island's rich history.
What's Not Included
- Cooking classes
- Bike tours
- Massage