Yoga Dharma Veliko Tarnovo Retreat Centre

Yoga Dharma Veliko Tarnovo Retreat Centre – Is set high in the tranquil rolling hills of the Balkan mountain range and offers yoga holidays and yoga teacher training.

NATURAL CHARM

Yoga Dharma is a traditional farmhouse which is fully modernised while retaining all its natural charm. The main house was constructed from local materials, with many exposed beams, natural stone floors and walls.

The centre is South facing and unoverlooked with spectacular views across the distant mountains. With large grounds and a small pool there is lots of space to relax and sunbathe.

EASILY SPEND MONTHS

“The retreat was in a beautiful location surrounded by meadows and stunning views. The amount of yoga practice we did was just right and the studio was a converted barn that enhanced great energies. Damian.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS!

The centre has a variety of rooms for all tastes, including private en-suite, double, family and single accommodation, and we do not charge supplements!

Facilities include a student lounge, movie nights, a small library, free laundry, yoga equipment, garden furniture, all day refreshments included in the student lounge.

EXCURSIONS

We can offer excursions and training courses include a free day. There are many local beauty spots including the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo. Below us is a spa resort which includes sulphur baths, alternative therapies, massage etc. The centre is in a nature reserve which is rich in local culture. There are many monasteries and waterfalls close by.

The menu is planned around seasonal produce from traditional family farmers and local markets, ensuring freshness and quality. Menus are either vegan or vegetarian and we can adapt the menus to meet most demands. The teacher training courses have a professional chef on hand, and the holidays either a chef or highly experienced cook.

YOGA STUDIO

The yoga studio is large and airy and is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps and lecture facilities.

CANT WAIT! TO COME AGAIN!

“The daily yoga practice and individual tailoring and adjustments has helped me achieve a new level! I have now been able to stay in a routine and have managed to correct a poor sleep pattern through the art of meditation! Many, many thanks for this haven and I can’t wait to come again next year!” Sally

ABOUT THE YOGA

Yoga on the holidays offers a range options, which include workshop style classes, led classes and Mysore style. The experience of the teaching team ensures lots of one to one support and adjustments.

Yoga on either holidays or training includes all hatha yoga techniques including, shat karmas, pranayama, asana and meditation. On the retreats yoga philosophy is weaved into your stay, while on the training courses is in set lectures.

Our linage is the Ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois which evolved through Krishnamacharya and incorporating the alignment of Iyengar. We are a Hatha yoga school which draws heavily from the Tantric teachings of the Bihar school of yoga with an underpinning sutric philosophy.

Yoga holidays include one or two classes per day, depending on the group. The Yoga Dharma teaching team led by Martin and Fran offers unsurpassed expertise, with Martin and Fran both having over 40 years of experience. The rest of the team are expected to have a minimum of 700 hours of teaching qualifications each, so you can expect the best!