Live like a yogi retreat
10-13 October 2024
Magura, RO
Spend four days with us, disconnecting from the pressures of modern life and rediscovering a sense of peace and purpose. Engage in yoga, meditative and restorative practices, transformative talks and community events.
Immerse yourself in forest bathing and mindful outdoor activities in a breathtaking natural setting. Return home with realisations and new tools for personal growth.
Example Daily Schedule
(subject to change)
7am - Silent nature walk
8am - Yoga Asana Masterclass
9.30am - Elements Meditation
11am - Brunch
12.30 pm - Trail Hike / Village Visit / National Parks Visit / Bike Rides
4pm - Yin Yoga / Nidra / Sound Bath / Sauna & Hot Tub
5pm - Yoga Wisdom Session / Workshop
6.30pm - Dinner
8pm - Community Discussions / Kirtan / Q&A / Movie Night
The location
We will be staying at the beautiful IKI Magura, nested in the charming Magura village (near Brasov), just a hike away from the iconic Piatra Craiului National Park. Enjoy and rejuvenate with breath-taking views and natural scenery, and go back in time discovering the astonishing folklore of Transylvania.
Bits & Bobs
Two daily buffet-style meals
Wholesome, nutrient-packed plant-powered food
Everything cooked in-house with love by our team
Snacks and tea served through the day
Demo menu coming soon
About us
We're Andra & Andrei. Having discovered yoga in London, we moved back home in Bucharest in 2022 and founded ALTAR. In less than one year, yogis stepped through our doorstep around 3000 times, and ALTAR quickly became the most progressive and modern yoga studio in Bucharest, the only one teaching Jivamukti Yoga and other practices at high international standards - all while keeping strong foundations in authorised ancient yoga texts. Having an impact in people's lives beyond yoga asana is what keeps us going.
Together, we have trained thousands of hours with leading yoga institutions, from London to New York, Madrid to Bali, North India to South India.
We never want to stop learning. We travel to India and around the world every year for our personal practice, and every year we discover that we don't know nearly anything! But we're excited to share with you everything we learn from our dear teachers, daily practice, and our personal realisations.
Pricing
Early Bird pricing - 2495 RON
(pay the deposit by 31 August)
Regular pricing - 2875 RON
Private en-suite room upgrade (subject to availability) - ask us about this
Rooms are double, to be shared, with en-suite bathrooms. Private rooms can be arranged for an extra fee, depending on availability. Please get in touch for this ASAP if this is something you need.
To reserve your spot, a deposit of 1000 RON is needed. To find out more or book, please contact us via the button below.
If this is financially challenging or if you need to discuss money, speak with us. Payment plans are available, and you can pay the full cost of the retreat in instalments.
Getting there
From Bucharest
We will be grouping and leaving either with private cars or by train, together. Both options should take around 3 hours. Aiming to arrive by 1.30pm on Thursday and leave after in the early afternoon on Sunday.
The nearest train station is Zarnesti (30min train ride from Brasov, the main city around the area). To get to the retreat location by public transport, you could either take a taxi from Zarnesti (15min) or Brasov (40min), or look for local buses.
For international travellers
The nearest airport is in Brasov (34km away from the retreat location). Other options are the Sibiu and Bucharest airports.
You can also:
send us a message on Instagram @altar.yoga
email us @andrei.virtejanu@gmail.com
By the way, this is not just an asana (postures) retreat. You can come even if you don't want to move much or if you've never done yoga before.
No worries if the schedule is a bit much for you. You can take what you want, but we do recommend making the most out of it!
Entering the retreat mood...
Please note that this is a yoga retreat. There will be no meat, no alcohol or other intoxicants. We'd like to facilitate a space where people can take a conscious break and go deep inside themselves, seeking personal growth with introspection and curiosity. Ultimately you'll leave this retreat with new perspectives, strength, and inspiration...
We invite you to unplug, and spend less time on your phone. Expect less small talk, more deep conversations, and to return home with an elevated vision...