Shedding the Layers: A Transformative Yoga Journey in Croatia
October 18-24, 2026
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery | Istria, Croatia
PHOTO GALLERY OF MENEGHETTI
Awaken, Connect & Transform in the Heart of Istria
Experience Shedding the Layers — a 6-day Ruah Yoga retreat in Istria, Croatia, designed as a full-body and soul-deep journey toward clarity, renewal, and inner peace.
Nestled at the Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery, surrounded by rolling vineyards and ancient olive groves, this retreat blends barefoot luxury with deep self-work and heartfelt community. Through yoga, meditation, touch, journaling, and meaningful connection, you’ll release what no longer serves you and return home to yourself — lighter, clearer, and more radiant.
Your Home: Simple Luxury in Nature’s Embrace
Your Home: Simple Luxury in Nature’s Embrace
The Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery is one of Croatia’s most exquisite sanctuaries — a place where nature and nurture intertwine. The property is expansive, with its own farm-to-table menu and its entire property submerged in stunning, breathtaking natural surroundings that offer endless opportunities to explore and immerse yourself. Whether it’s following trails in the groves of trees or walking along the coast of the beautiful sea, your experience will be one to remember for a lifetime.
You’ll enjoy:
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- Serene, beautifully designed rooms overlooking vineyards and olive trees
- Two indoor pools, Finnish saunas, and steam rooms for deep restoration
- Farm-to-table meals sourced from Meneghetti’s organic gardens and local farms
- Guided vineyard walks, cycling paths, and peaceful trails through Istria’s countryside
- A dedicated yoga space opening directly to nature’s serenityFarm-to-table meals sourced from
- Meneghetti’s organic gardens and local farms
- Guided vineyard walks, cycling paths, and peaceful trails through Istria’s countryside
- Complementary high-quality mountain bikes to take a 10 min ride to the property’s own private beach or a one of the close-by famous towns and villages like Rovinj.
Every detail — from the scent in the air to the sound of local acoustic music beneath the stars — supports your nervous system in remembering what ease and balance feel like.
Your Experience: A Full-Body Journey of Movement, Touch & Connection
Each day unfolds as a rhythm of mindful movement, meaningful stillness, and authentic community. Guided by Ruah’s hands and heart, you’ll move through practices that strengthen, restore, and awaken every layer of your being.
Morning Practices
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- Dynamic vinyasa flows to energize and empower
- Breathwork & meditation to center and ground
- Functional strength and mobility sequences for balance and resilience
Evening Practices
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- Restorative yoga, yin, and somatic release
- Gentle strength work & Qi Gong to shift stagnant energy
- Guided meditations for integration and emotional clarity
Beyond the Mat
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- Guided group conversations to cultivate openness and belonging
- Journaling & goal-setting sessions for self-inquiry and transformation
- Mindful walks through vineyards and olive groves
- Local acoustic music and community gatherings under the stars
- Spacious time for rest, spa rituals, and self-reflection
This retreat is not run-of-the-mill — it’s a transformational immersion that engages every sense, every cell, and every emotion.
Each day unfolds as a rhythm of mindful movement, meaningful stillness, and authentic community. Guided by Ruah’s hands and heart, you’ll move through practices that strengthen, restore, and awaken every layer of your being.
Morning Practices
-
- Dynamic vinyasa flows to energize and empower
- Breathwork & meditation to center and ground
- Functional strength and mobility sequences for balance and resilience
Evening Practices
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- Restorative yoga, yin, and somatic release
- Gentle strength work & Qi Gong to shift stagnant energy
- Guided meditations for integration and emotional clarity
Beyond the Mat
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- Guided group conversations to cultivate openness and belonging
- Journaling & goal-setting sessions for self-inquiry and transformation
- Mindful walks through vineyards and olive groves
- Local acoustic music and community gatherings under the stars
- Spacious time for rest, spa rituals, and self-reflection
This retreat is not run-of-the-mill — it’s a transformational immersion that engages every sense, every cell, and every emotion.
What’s Included
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- 5 nights of luxury accommodation at Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
- Twice-daily yoga, movement & meditation with Ruah
- Daily farm-to-table breakfast & dinner with local ingredients and wines
- Access to Meneghetti’s spa, pools, gym, tennis courts & private beach
- Journaling, goal-setting & guided self-inquiry sessions
- Community circles & group work led by Ruah
- Retreat welcome gift
Not included: airfare, airport transfers, lunch, spa treatments, optional excursions, and personal expenses.
5 nights of luxury accommodation at Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
Twice-daily yoga, movement & meditation with Ruah
Daily farm-to-table breakfast & dinner with local ingredients and wines
Access to Meneghetti’s spa, pools, gym, tennis courts & private beach
Journaling, goal-setting & guided self-inquiry sessions
Community circles & group work led by Ruah
Retreat welcome gift
Not included: airfare, airport transfers, lunch, spa treatments, optional excursions, and personal expenses.
Why Join Us?
- A Full-Body Experience — Move, breathe, release, and reconnect through embodied awareness.
- True Connection — Build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging with like-minded souls.
- Simple Luxury — Surround yourself with beauty and serenity designed for healing and clarity.
- Transformative Guidance — Be held and inspired by Ruah’s hands and heart through each step.
- A Deeper Reset — Leave lighter, clearer, and more aligned with your truth.
A Day in the Life on a Ruah Yoga Retreat
A Day in the Life on a Ruah Yoga Retreat
DAY 2/ GROUNDING IN
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- 8:30 – 10:30 am | Journaling+Core + Morning Flow+ Meditation + Yoga Nidra
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- 10:30 – 11:30 am | Farm to table Brunch: charcuterie, viennoiserie, omelettes, salads, cold pressed juices, teas, coffees etc.
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- 12:00 – 1:30 pm |Olive Oil tour & tasting on Meneghetti’s stunning grounds
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- 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Snacks with a view
- 3:00 – 5:30 pm | Free Time (bike to the beach, explore the vineyards and olive groves, nature walk/run, visit near by villages, swim in the pools, sauna/steam etc.).
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- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Journaling + Core + Evening Flow + Meditation
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- 8:30 – 10:00pm | Dinner + Guided Journaling + Connected Conversations
DAY 2/ GROUNDING IN
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- 8:30 – 10:30 am | Journaling+Core + Morning Flow+ Meditation + Yoga Nidra
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- 10:30 – 11:30 am | Farm to table Brunch: charcuterie, viennoiserie, omelettes, salads, cold pressed juices, teas, coffees etc.
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- 12:00 – 1:30 pm |Olive Oil tour & tasting on Meneghetti’s stunning grounds
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- 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Snacks with a view
- 3:00 – 5:30 pm | Free Time (bike to the beach, explore the vineyards and olive groves, nature walk/run, visit near by villages, swim in the pools, sauna/steam etc.).
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- 5:30 – 7:30pm | Journaling + Core + Evening Flow + Meditation
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- 8:30 – 10:00pm | Dinner + Guided Journaling + Connected Conversations
Investment
Secure your space with a 50% deposit . Full payment due by June 12, 2026.
| ROOM | SINGLE PER PERSON | DOUBLE PER PERSON | TRIPLE PER PERSON |
| Classic Room | 3700 | 2900 | — |
| Superior & Vintage Rooms | 4200 | 3100 | 2800 |
| Vintage Suites | 4600 | 3400 | 2900 |
| Executive Suites | 4700 | 3450 | 3000 |
Room Details
- Classic (23m²): King-size bed, Private bathroom, Nespresso coffee machine, teapot and minibar
- Superior & Vintage (28m²): King-size bed, Private bathroom, Nespresso coffee machine, teapot and minibar
- Executive & Vintage Suites (65m²): Balcony or terrace with vineyard or olive grove view, King size bed, Private bathroom, Nespresso coffee machine, teapot & minbar
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