Restore Retreat

  Amazing view to the Adriatic sea, nice and relaxing yoga, great food, nice people and an overall good vibe to help you relax, recharge and enjoy.

People were… read more great and did everything for us to feel good and welcome.

The yoga practice was calming, enjoyable and suited for everyone. A good way to taste a little bit of more styles and practices.

  I can not recommend Mahakala Center enough. This space is so nourishing and loving, you arrive and you feel immediately at home.

The food is amazing, the owners… read more Vesna and Marijana has a lot of wisdom to share about food, herbs and nourishment. This was very inspiring for me.

The yoga practice and the workshops invited me back home into my body and I got some well needed rest, yet a lot of new energy and inspiration. And the whole week with activities, free time, WS and classes unfolded perfectly.

It was truly a beautiful experience, which I am very thankful for.

Love, Emma

  This retreat was exactly what I needed. I cannot put into words how much I felt during the week.
So many wow-moments everyday.
So perfectly curated and well taught… read more Yoga lessons.
The warmest welcome, the hardest goodbye.

I cant wait to be back.
I love you Mahakala.
Thank you for feeling inner peace and pure happiness.

  We just can’t rate Mahakala highly enough! We were fortunate enough to participate in this exceptional yoga retreat late October/early November 2020 at the exceptional and thoughtfully constructed Mahakala… read more Yoga Centre, Montenegro.
Everyday we experienced personally rewarding yoga in a mixed ability class overlooking the bay, with the backdrop of mountains behind: breathtaking! We attended all of the varied workshops and become much more in touch with our inner spirits, (the self love workshop was revelational and we loved the sheer enjoyment of Estatic Dance at night around an open fire pit – one not to be missed). You’d imagine we couldn’t fit any more in, but there was a boat trip to a deserted beach; walks, wonderful massage and more! We stayed in very comfortable modern accommodation and everyday we were presented with a different gorgeous vegan buffet, prepared on site and sourced locally.
We’ve already booked to return next year!

  Mahakala is a place like no other. This hidden gem is located by the sea, sheltered by the mountains and lush forests. Eversince my arrival this sacred space felt like… read more home to me and I feel blessed to stay for longer than I expected. The people around are their most authentic, open selves, which makes it really easy to be yourself. The workshops & classes are deeply healing and contain more wisdom than I could possibly contain. The vegan food is prepared lovingly by the kitchen staff, that makes you feel like a part of the family soon. All in all this place stole my heart. End of story. thank you xx More

  Mahakala is a place like no other. This hidden gem is located by the sea, sheltered by the mountains and lush forests. Eversince my arrival this sacred space felt like… read more home to me and I feel blessed to stay for longer than I expected. The people around are their most authentic, open selves, which makes it really easy to be yourself. The workshops & classes are deeply healing and contain more wisdom than I could possibly contain. The vegan food is prepared lovingly by the kitchen staff, that makes you feel like a part of the family soon. All in all this place stole my heart. End of story. thank you xx

  I love the fact that the centre offers a holistic approach to yoga. It respects the spirituality and mindfulness associated to it. From the place itself, to the yoga lessons,… read more the workshops, the food and above all the people, everything transpires peace. It’s more than a retreat – it’s a journey.

I also highly appreciated that there was diversity in the guests – from all genders, ages and backgrounds that really made us grow as a community.

Our yoga teachers Rhiannon and Edita both created a safe space where we could be ourselves and learn together during our yoga sessions and meditation. The experience is also complemented by workshops around well-being and medicine through herbs that also enrich our connectivity to our body.

I enjoy that the place is genuine with genuine people and not surfing on yoga as a trend.

  Dear Mahakala,

I would like to thank you all for a truly unforgettable experience, this was arguably one of the best weeks I have ever head.

Both yoga… read more teachers (Edita and Rhiannon) are very attentive, knowledgable and shining examples of teaching and guidance to be followed. Both of them adopt a slightly different approach which was (generally agreed on in our group, that ranged from novices to well advanced yogis) ultimately received as perfect combination since we all were able to benefit from both. These teachers are just amazing! Thank you, guys.

Stefanie (an MD specialized in naturopathy) apparently knows almost everything there is to know about Traditional Chinese Medicine and all kinds of herbs around the world. Moreover, she was able to deliver interesting and valuable info in an easy-going fashion which was (and will be) beneficial for all the participants.

The whole staff was taking a great care of us in general – cliff walks, boat tours and did I mention the best vegan food I have ever had?

Rooms and other parts of Mahakala retreat center are clean and cosy with nice touches there and there (chic pieces of decoration, hammocks, etc.) that further improved the whole impression of this place. And the view of the sea – you really need to see for yourself.

The only downside was that the week had just passed way too quickly!

I can (and will) totally recommend! 10 out of 10.

  The best retreat I’ve been to. Stunning mountainous views coupled with a clear ocean around 10-15min walk away. The center has a wonderfully lit shala with a terrace where we… read more did yoga with magical views. Three aspects made this an unforgettable experience for me: 1) the yoga teachers, catering team and others were truly warm, caring and lovely people. 2) the yoga sessions were not just classes but wholesome experiences, with each day having a particular theme relating to mindfulness. I could feel my own progression both physically and mentally through the days 3) the experiences which I had during my stay at the centre, from gazing at the thousands of stars visible from the rooftop terrace; to going on an amazing boat trip to a private beach with clear warm waters; meaningful, heart warming, deep, fun and hilarious conversations with other guests and the team. Highly recommended. Thank you to the team.

  I am a yoga teacher at Mahakala Center. Ever since I encountered Mahakala Center on the internet about a year ago, I have been dreaming of teaching at this magical… read more place. And a year later, the friendly owners welcomed me as a part of the Mahakala family. This place really showed me how nice it is to be a part of a tribe, of a team of like-minded people who run this place, constantly cooperating to provide the best experience for all the guests. This is not just a yoga retreat, this is a place to restore your faith in humanity and in bright future of kindness and sustainability. It seems this place attracts only nice people who want to grow and connect and become even better people. The plant-based food served here is very tasty and lots of it are organic and from our Mahakala garden. Fresh figs are now in season and they are everywhere! The sea is clean and turquoise. The village of Buljarica is calm and perfect for a retreat. I am very blessed to be here. Thank you, Mahakala!

  A piece of heaven. I made a lot of yoga retreat in different countries but this one is one of my favorite. So peaceful and relax. I spent a lot… read more of time and naps in the lounge with the hamac seats 🙂
I practice yoga since 5 years and lately more regularly and the quality of the classes and professors are really good. They talks with kindness and wants to share there passion of yoga and philosophy you feel comfortable immediately. And oh my good the food… 2 local cookers just for us with elaborate vegan meals with everyday an different thematic.
Workshop with a lot different kind of things. Yoga, traditional Chinese medecine, essential oil are so nice.
Accommodation are really good, I shared a room with 2 roommates and he have enough space. And you sleep very well after a good day. Highly recommended, such an amazing place !

  Mahakala was the perfect place to find unity and de-stress from the craziness of the pandemic. After the borders opened I wanted to find a getaway where I could explore… read more as well as meet like minded people. Mahakala gave me this and so much more. It was my first time trying yoga and I fell in love with it. I have not felt calm like this in years! The instructors where magnificant and all of them taught me life lessons that i will remember forever. I especially loved the breathing workshop and the boat tour. Just thinking about the week I spend there makes me smile ear to ear. The laughter, the amazing vegan food, most amazing nature walks and of course all the loving staff! If you need a pause and to resign after this crazy corona stuff then this is the place to come. More

  Great place in all aspects. Warm peacefull atmosphere surraunded my stay. Very good yoga twice a day + other activities. Delicious vege food, which we ate together at the lovely… read more terass. Lovely rooms. Mine eas at 3rd floor. Excellent and super cute room. Yoga books, towels, drinking bottles to be borrowed. Great jaguzzi at the rooftop terrace. ️

  This is the place where you will meet your tribe, connect with nature and yourself again. I only spend a week here and i feel like a different person. I… read more feel energised, refreshed and myself again. I had a really hard last couple of months dealing with a lot of things but this retreat gave me time to reflect and learn teckniques to conquer my mental health problems. One of the best things was being surrounded by so much positive energy the owners Marijana & Vesna and all the staff radiate joy and it makes you feel so content and joyfull yourself. The yoga and meditation classes where just what I needed i tried out yin yoga for the first time and loved it. I think i found the style for me. We also had a introduction to the philosophy of yoga as well as other workshops such as learning how to do headstands. Im proud to say i did my forst headstand. But what i learned most is that yoga is not about being flexible or doing crazy positions but it is so much more. It is a lifestyle and a way of living. It is being kind to yourself and the people around you.

  I don’t even know where to start. Everything about this retreat was perfect. I have been to a few retreats all over the world but this one just had everything.… read more The week was so perfectly organised and it felt like in a dream. The food, people, staff, nature, accommodation, yoga classes, other workshops and of course the excursions just everything was great. I must say that the teachers and the hosts we had made it even better. They all lived and breathed yoga. The two owners Marijana & Vesna where the cutest mother daughter duo and it made me so happy seeing their dream come true together. I already booked my next year retreat and hopefully will make it a yearly plan.

  What a magical week with some amazing people. This was my first experinece in yoga and it was really a week i will cherish forever. It opened my world to… read more what yoga can do and bring into your life. I came back home happier then i have been in years. The vegan buffet was just tremedous i coudnt stop eating it was that good and i came back home with great new ideas about what i can cook. The classes and workshops where so intersting and so many different activities, the boat tour was one of my favourites. A private boat tour to a little church on and island and along the coast. I got to saw so much of montenegro that i never seen before and the little town the center is in is so cute and raw. You able to go for mountain walks or just walk to the beach. My favourite two things mountains and the sea. Here you have both !!! Thank you amazing mahakala team for making this the best holiday of my life.

  We spent 2 weeks at Mahakala Centre. This place is heaven on earth, hosts are really helpful and cheerful, food delicious. Views are just amazing. You can feel feng… read more shui vibes every corner. Perfect spot for yoga retreat. You will get more than you expect coming here:) Highly recommended body, mind and soul SPA!
Piotr

  Wow! What a magical experience. Thank you so much to Vesna, Daphne and all of the team who work so hard and put so much love and passion into Mahakala,… read more it was an absolute joy to spend a week with you.
Mid-October full moon retreat was just perfect. Lovely weather, a quiet beach and a week of well constructed yoga and complimentary activities. Everything is included from yoga suitable for all experience levels and abilities, to creativity workshops, nature hikes, boat trips, meditation workshops, sunrise and sunset beach yoga sessions, dancing under the full moon, headstand and inversion workshops, personal connection workshops, fire ceremony, beautiful and comfortable accommodation, delicious and nourishing vegan food, and a roof top hot tub! What more could you want?
Go solo or with a friend, escape your busy life and enjoy taking the time to truly relax and connect with yourself.
See you next year!

  A week spent at Mahakala Center was so rich and relaxing at the same time. The yoga classes and meditation were beautifully led, the food prepared with care and love.… read more It was really nice to come to a place that tends to follow the ahimsa and provides healthy, cruelty free meals. The hosts looked after us whole-heartedly and were never short of smiles. The villas, with all its facilities, supported our happy, loving flow. Finally, the nature, from mountains to the sea, is magical there in Buljarica and the surroundings! Feeling beyond grateful for the experience and hope to come back again.

  It’s hard to know where to start – the whole week was truly wonderful and quite profound. I feel in a much better place coming home than I did when… read more I left. I came hoping for some yoga in a beautiful place, which it was and so much more. I loved the wonderful teachers who were gentle, inspiring, playful and most importantly went beyond yoga as a physical practice. The full moon ceremony, the connections workshop, the fire ceremony all touched me deeply. There was a chance for beach yoga (sunrise and sunset), dancing, yoga nidra, meditation practice, inversion workshop, food and philosophy talks…was quite a week in a stunning location with yummy food (I’m not a vegan but am a convert) and beautiful house to stay in. Thank you Mahakala!