Embody Your Yoga
Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Lakhushdi Village, Svaneti (Georgia)
Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes with an experienced teacher
- Staying in a remote village in Svaneti, getting a taste of Georgian rural life
- Hiking on mountain trails to spectacular views of the Caucasus mountains
- A daytrip to magical Ushguli village
- Attending a local singing and dancing show
- Doing yoga on a huge meadow with the view of Mount Ushba
- A ten-minute drive away from the center of Mestia
- Famous homemade Georgian food prepared by our hosts
You will love this retreat if...
- Discovering unique landscapes and rich history is what you expect from a good holiday
- You want to explore both the countryside and hiking trails of this still mysterious land
- You are curious about yoga and meditation and want to develop your own practice
- You love doing yoga outside in fresh mountain air, with a flowering meadow as your mat
- Hiking, visiting remote villages, and discovering the food and wine culture of the region comes close to your idea of a perfect holiday
- You're craving some nature connection
- You are excited about discovering new tastes of a cuisine that is not so well-known, but it is going to blow your mind
- You love the idea of staying in a simple but cozy family-run lodging with the best view for morning tea and sunset yoga
- You are looking forward to having some peaceful me-time, to wind down and reconnect with yourself and nature
Location
This retreat takes place in the magical landscapes of rural Georgia — under the mighty Caucasus mountains, in between the glaciers, above deep river canyons, on blooming meadows and hills dotted with centuries-old stone towers and houses.
Lakhushdi is a picturesque village in Svaneti, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The village offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers, as well as opportunities for hiking and exploring ancient stone towers. Mestia is only a ten minute drive away and the famous Ushguli Village is an hour and a half away, with its dramatic landscape and dreamy towers.
Numerous hiking paths start literally in front of our doorstep. With no distractions in sight, it will be an easy task to have time for yourself, contemplate and take care of your needs.
Yoga & Meditation
We will practice yoga two times a day, outside on a big grassy meadow with a breathtaking view of Mount Ushba. In case of bad weather, we will have an inside meditation and pranayama class.
The overall theme of the retreat is embodying our yoga. Yoga reaches much beyond executing certain asanas. During this week we will explore how we can bring our practice off the mat and into our daily lives.
Marija teaches Hatha yoga, focusing on mindful movement, body awareness, and proper alignment rather than on achieving specific postures. The classes are organized as workshops, during which we will explore the different physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the practice.
To read more about Marija and her teaching style, click here.
The retreat is suitable for all levels. Beginners will get a taste of yoga and build a strong foundation. More experienced yogis will deepen their understanding and get inspiration to further develop their practice.
Program
We usually start our morning with an energizing yoga class, which is 90 minutes long. After the class, we will enjoy a well-deserved fresh, delicious brunch. After yoga and food, we set out for one of our daily adventures through Georgian countryside.
We finish the daily activities with another hour-long yoga class, followed by a mouth-watering dinner.
- Daily hikes — Lakhushdi is perfectly situated for some of Svaneti's best hiking trails. During the week we will go on at least two daily hikes, adapted to the group.
- Daytrip to Ushguli — Explore ancient stone towers, hike toward nearby glaciers, or savor traditional Svanetian cuisine at a local guesthouse.
- Exploring our village — Walk through Lakhushdi, take in the mountain views, and discover centuries-old stone towers.
- Lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers — We will be staying in the heart of the Caucasus, with more waterfalls, lakes and glaciers than we can visit in a week.
- Unexpected cinema — We'll finish the week with dinner at a favorite restaurant in Mestia and a movie filmed in Ushguli, made by local people with a local cast.
All activities and classes are optional, and everybody is welcome to skip any of them any time they feel like it.
Tentative daily schedule
- 8.00 – 9.30 amMorning yoga
- 9.30 amBreakfast
- 10.30 amHiking, sightseeing or free time
- 6.30 – 7.30 pmAfternoon yoga
- 7.30 pmDinner
Stay
We will spend the week in Lakhushdi, a tiny village in upper Svaneti. This peaceful village is only a 15 minute drive from Mestia, a lively and busy town.
We will be staying in a very simple family-run mountain lodge with welcoming hosts and the most spectacular views of the area. The lodge has 10 rooms, some with private and some with shared bathroom. There is also a big common living room, a dining room, and a roofed balcony.
Right behind the house is a large meadow which we will use as our yoga space. The accommodation is simple but cozy — the best part is the view and our wonderful hosts.
Food
Two meals a day are included: brunch and dinner. It is possible to order lunch at an additional cost, or to have lunch during our visits to Mestia and Ushguli.
The meals will be freshly prepared by a local chef, made of local ingredients — honey, fruits and vegetables, dairy, freshly baked bread every day. We will taste many famous dishes of Georgian cuisine, adapted to a vegetarian diet when needed.
All meals at the retreat will be vegetarian. If you have specific dietary requirements (e.g. vegan, gluten-free, etc.), it is essential that you mention that prior to booking.
We will do our best to cater to all of your dietary needs, but we do need to know about them beforehand.
Getting there
Lakhushdi Village is located in Upper Svaneti, the most beautiful part of Georgia, but also very remote. There are several ways to reach our retreat location.
WizzAir has flights to Kutaisi from several European cities. We can organize a transfer from Kutaisi to the lodge, around 4.5 hours.
From Tbilisi, you can take a train to Zugdidi. From Zugdidi, you can take a local bus to Mestia, or we can organize a group transfer to the lodge (about 2.5 hours).
The third option is a half-hour inexpensive flight to Mestia. Lakhushdi is 10 km from the airport. These flights are operated by VanillaSky. There is only one flight per day and tickets are not easy to get, so consider the other options as well.
If you need any assistance or advice regarding your trip to Georgia, feel free to write to us at info@myyogicadventure.com
Booking
What is included in the price?
- All yoga and meditation classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Two meals per day
- Dinner and movie night in Mestia
What is not included in the price?
- Any additional food or drinks
- Personal expenses
- Daytrips and entry tickets
- Airport and other transfers
7 nights / 8 days half-board
(per person)
Triple room
700 EUR
Twin or double room
800 EUR
Single room
950 EUR
For more information and for special deals, contact us at info@myyogicadventure.com