five Elements
retreat CENTER
Transforming Lives since 2017
yoga, adventure & Wisdom of Nature
ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE
Active Rest & Wellness Holiday
This is how the Five Elements of Nature express in your life;
Can you start from magic and discover it’s never gone?
Can you explore your potential and have intuition be your guiding force? - Spirit
Can learning a new skill be enjoyed? Can you meet a challenge in life with elegance, zest, and joy? - Fire
Wait! There is more.
Can you feel the power of surrender, see beauty in loving what you need to do? - Water
Can you find bounty in simplicity? - Earth Can intelligence enliven all your practicality? - Air
Can you listen to silence and love to just be? Do you notice the magic you started from, lives here? - Spirit
If you do, or you would like to, our program is made for you.
We promise an incredible holiday, filled with the splendid beauty of Croatia’s nature. Rovinj is everything but shy with sunsets. The rest is an open invitation for an adventure on all levels, to fully participate, listen and feel.
““Life-changing experience.””
Nature shares its wisdom through the language of the elements. In human perception, the uniqueness of these patterns is perceived as harmony and beauty.
The Five Elements center is a place where you will experience that nature’s wisdom is your own, and that understanding the language of the elements is understanding your own character. This is what makes change natural and spontaneous. Your life too, your thoughts, feelings, words and actions can be an expression of nature’s harmony, creativity and beauty.
Our 7-day Yoga and Adventure Retreat Program is thoughtfully designed to deliver an incredible experience, a blend of adventure and insight.
Diverse styles of yoga remind your attention how it loves to be still and integrated while subtly waking up the body’s vital energies.
Adventure immerses your body, mind and senses in the picturesque scenery of Istria, letting your spirit soar.
Whereas the understanding of the language of the elements, oldest knowledge in the world, woven in every aspect of the retreat, opens your eyes to a richer, deeper and more spirited experience of a life of tolerance and true connection. This is why we do this.
Food in its own way celebrates the richness of nature and nourishment. Delicious, locally sourced, organic vegetarian/vegan meals are your inspiration and energy support for the day.
Did we say sublime nature?
““Outstanding and enriching experience! “”
““Rovinj is a beautiful town and the retreat itself is amazing.””
“A place like heaven - THANK YOU, Marin and Natali! and thanks for following all the Corona rules - I always felt 100 per cent safe!”
FIVE DIFFERENT
ADVENTURES
for Five elements
Fire Water Air Earth Spirit
In the 7-Day Yoga & Adventure Retreat Program all activities are derived from the concept of the Five Elements. Each element expresses itself differently, thus five particular, immersing adventures to give you the full experience of the Five elements wisdom.
We take you to remote locations far from the crowds. Seagulls in the sky. Salty skin. Windy touch. Dynamics of the group. Synergy. Cooperation. Energy and challenge. Solitude and surrender to the great body of water.
Breath. Beauty. The rhythm of the whole.
Possibly, dolphins passing by in the sunset sky. Restful tired body, grateful heart.
Kayaking
Stand-up paddling & snorkeling
Windsurfing
Boat excursion
““We met a fantastic set of people and the yoga and activities were so special it is something we will never forget.””
““ A significant part for me was connecting with my fellow retreaters, as we all got along and enjoyed the experience wholeheartedly together.” ”
Then we take it slower with the feet firmly on the ground, surrounded by pine trees and plants’ aroma in the sun. Cool shade of trees, rivers to bathe in, panoramic views that make us stop, breathe in the beauty of life around us, spontaneously happening. Appreciating simplicity and contemplation of those before us still lingering.
Biking
Hiking and cave exploring
Visiting a bio-dynamic-organic farm of olive oil and wine
““Yoga very varied and absorbing with new approaches that were enlightening. Natalie’s teaching was gentle and graceful - so inspiring.””
Mornings are for subtlety. Song of the birds on our Zen garden cherry trees. A gentle ride to the beach forest. Breath travels through the movement, waking up the body. Dive in the sea. Still but ever so lively.
Daily morning yoga classes inspired by Elements
Philosophy, meditation, and workshops about the Five Elements
““Marin’s lectures incredibly inspiring””
““Natali was a wonderful guide and taught me exercises that I have not seen in my 3 years of practice.”
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Nourished body, senses fed. If it feels like a celebration of colours and tastes, warm welcoming, and care, that is the intent.
Delicious mostly local and organic vegetarian or vegan brunch
Fresh cold press juices and delicious snacks
Cosy shared twin, couple rooms and private single rooms - limited
““Most amazing vegetarian breakfast that anyone could dream of (really amazing food)””
For some balance is to move more, for some to rest more and slow down. Body knows. Touch in massage is listening to your body’s energy and supporting it with what it needs. Waking it up or soothing it. The whole program helps you to be more sensitized to the subtle language of the body and its spontaneous rhythm, which is experienced as vitality and joy.
““This was our first Yoga Retreat and we had a brilliant experience. The organisation from the moment the Retreat was booked was excellent and continued throughout our holiday. The hospitality, food and accommodation exceeded our expectations.””
Balcony view
““The hosts were generous and accommodating, the space charming and relaxed.””
““ It’s rare to get a retreat led with such authentic purpose. Not only is the content fantastic, it’s a lovely location and the activities and food are just lovely. Highly recommended!””
Wisdom Of The Five Elements
Interactive talks with Marin
The Five elements concept is the oldest knowledge in the world, inspired by nature. It is said that the whole Nature is made of five great Elements: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Spirit.
It means that humans are also made from the same elements.
Marin Vayu is the founder and the visionary of the Five elements retreats. His life was touched and transformed by this esoteric wisdom, originating as an ancient religion in Egypt, India, and Sumeria.
Afterward, he spent more than twenty years researching and studying Yoga, Tantra, Astrology, Numerology, Feng-Shui, Vastu, Alchemy, and many others based on five elements principles.
““The lectures were really enlightening. The simplicity of understanding these elements and putting them also into a every day content, it was very relatable.””
To this day, many mystics, yogis, saints, and hermits still use this concept to walk on the spiritual path they have chosen.
Marin published two books about the lost concept of the five elements and gave many public lectures about the knowledge. Today he is the world-leading expert on this topic of the Five Elements.
However, being the lover of nature and its language, he finds that the talks combined with the direct experience are incomparable and deeply rewarding in connection.
This is the basis of the retreat program: through the talks, meditations and other activities you are being reminded of the knowledge that is already in you, and suddenly it becomes alive in your understanding and experience.
On our way to the new Adventure
Living in harmony with nature is living in harmony with yourself. It allows your natural talents to express themselves and you experience them as your joy of service to the people around you. Understanding the interconnectedness of all life allows the highest virtues of intuition, confidence, compassion, understanding, love and simplicity to lead your life.
This is the life of exploring infinite potential, at times daring and at time yielding. Life of constant growth, creativity and aliveness. A life lived in wisdom and elegance.
““The lectures were fascinating….. Marin makes it very easy to understand. He combined his funny stories with a more hard facts” ”
“ I ve seen so many satsangs dharma talks and various lectures ( been on more than 50 retreats ) but the wisdom that Marin brought was phenomenal.
That stands out because the other stuff was all magical, but to have those talks so accessible and really brilliant wisdom is very rare. So yeah, real nugget. ”
Is the 7-day retreat program the best choice for you?
We want you to have the best holiday but also to take home with you more than just memories. How does that sound?
Five elements retreat program is founded on the knowledge of Five elements. It is our guide and inspiration. We love the simplicity of its language, how relatable it is to your daily life, practical in understanding and powerful in transformation. Everything it has done for us, we share with you. Tirelessly.
If you feel inspired by what you read and see, it’s the wisdom of nature calling you and we are more than happy to welcome you.
We are a team of professional guides and yoga teachers. To participate in activities no previous experience is needed. We meet you where you are and guide you through the day.
However, if you prefer a shorter stay without a Retreat program we have a Holiday program with only Yoga and Breakfast.
Read more about Yoga Holiday Program here
YOGA PROGRAM
Yoga classes are done mostly outdoors, in our backyard or by the sea in the pine tree forest, or in case of rain in our indoor yoga room. We guide you through different styles of yoga each day. Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga, Five Movements based on Five elements, Pranayama, and Meditations.
Yoga is a philosophy that originated from the concept of Five elements. This lost statement is confirmed today by the greatest yoga teachers of India. The structure of a yoga class itself was originally designed to balance all five elements.
This is our approach. To take you through different yoga styles with the elements, so you will understand and see which one supports you the most.
Whether first time in yoga, an experienced practitioner, or a yoga teacher, incorporating the knowledge of the five elements will empower and enrich your yoga experience and practice.
Our Yoga Garden
““First thing in the morning yoga on the beach always set us on a good track for a peaceful and enjoyable day.””
Your hosts, Marin & Natali
Our story is the story of Love and Wisdom. We met by the grace of the universe.
We were completely different people. One of us was a mystic ready to become a "hermit" and the other one was a model ready to go to Hollywood. At least, it seemed so.
As always, life had other plans. We knew we were in front of a big challenge. Through Love and the Five Elements wisdom, our relationship started to bloom in growth, support, and inspiration. Now, our story inspires many beautiful souls that are in search of harmony in relationships or a more fulfilled life.
Your hosts
““My experience with Marin and Natali was all-around outstanding. They cater for all likes and preferences offering a range of beautiful experiences, which challenge you, make you think and want to change for the better.””
The 7-Day Yoga & Adventure Retreat Program is the outcome and the result of everything we love, are passionate about and what has touched or transformed our life in some impactful way.
On the other hand, the simplicity of nature’s wisdom and beauty is where the knowledge stops and the language of magical silence, which the heart knows, takes you further.
Another name for Istria is Terra Magica (Magical Land). We feel blessed to live on this land, especially in Rovinj and share our love with you.
““The passion and professionalism of Marin and Natali is unseen, whether it is yoga, massage, meditation, supporting the sports activities, cooking.””
Motovun - the symbol of Istria
Pula - remains of Roaman history
Grožnjan - the town of artists
Rovinj - our home - jewel of Istria / Croatia
More then 100 beautiful reviews from people all over the world .
““This was the most amazing retreat!”
I had the most amazing week! It was way much better than I expected! Marin and Natali were so hospitable and took good care of every single person who participated. The food! Yoga! Meditation! The activities! The garden! Everything has been incredible. I’ve been playing for a whole week and laughed so much! I have so many new experiences and memories. I feel so grateful - Thank you! Love! Jeanette”
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