5 Day Relaxing Yoga Retreat by the Sea – Rejuvenate Body & Mind in Croatia
Ražanj, Croatia
$508 / 5 Days
5.0
LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Retreats are all about connecting deeply with yourself—for a life full of meaning, energy, love, and joy.
At our FLOW Retreat in Sri Lanka, we invite you to get your life flowing again—with a sense of ease that arises from inner clarity and deep connection.
Our retreat location, with direct beach access, is situated on a quiet, unspoiled bay in southern Sri Lanka. The constant sound of the ocean, the vastness of the horizon, and the natural movement of the elements create space to let go and immerse yourself in the flow of life.
Here, you’re free to move. To unfold. To rediscover yourself.
Our scientifically grounded psychological work meets inspiring energy—full of authenticity and expansiveness—to guide you on a profound journey—back to yourself.
Who are you? How do you find a life in flow? What wants to come into the world through you?
For us, it’s not about self-optimization but about experiencing yourself as freer, more alive, and more connected.
Like all OPEN YOUR WORLD RETREATS, this retreat is far more than a vacation—and far more than coaching or therapy. It’s a personal journey—deep, loving, transformative—and always fresh.
What to Expect This Week
- Individual psychological sessions with Dipl. Psych. Eva Senges and Verena Peipe, Mc.Psych.
- Innovative psychological seminar sessions and exercises that strengthen your S.E.L.F.—connecting you to your innermost self with great impact and ease, with meaning, energy, love, and joy.
- 9D Breathwork for deep transformation
- Daily yoga and meditation for your daily balance and flow practice
- Unconventional spaces for joy, stillness, and authentic being
- A stay in a place that combines nature, energy, and beauty
- Single-occupancy bungalows for maximum privacy and retreat
Our Approach
OpenYourWorld Retreats are projects close to our hearts. Exclusive—Psychological—Innovative.
As experienced psychological coaches and psychotherapists (cognitive-behavioral and systemic) based in Heidelberg, we’ve developed a format that combines scientific foundations, personal connection, creative vitality, and unconventional methods in extraordinary locations.
Each retreat is tailor-made—for you, your personal issues, and your current life situation.
After an in-depth preliminary consultation, we design YOUR individual retreat.
Discretion and mindfulness are a given for us: We are bound by confidentiality and require all other participants to sign a confidentiality agreement as well.
To give you the greatest possible privacy and space for yourself, single occupancy of the bungalows is standard.
The Leadership Team
- Eva Senges, M.A. in Psychology – Founder of OpenYourWorld Retreats, licensed psychologist, psychological psychotherapist, systemic consultant, and business coach. Author of the book *I Want to Change, But How? Step by Step into a New Life with the Inner Map* (Kösel, 2016). Founder of the Center for Potential Development in Heidelberg. Recognized by Discover Germany (11/2023) as one of Germany’s most innovative coaches.
- Verena Peipe – M.Sc. in Psychology, psychologist, coach, psychotherapist
Is one week not enough for you?
Immediately before that, from November 1–8, 2026, our retreat week “LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. – RECONNECTION” will take place at a peaceful retreat in the interior of Sri Lanka. The two weeks are coordinated and complement each other perfectly. We’re offering the 2-week retreat at a special price with a €800 discount!
The most important facts in a nutshell:
An in-depth preliminary consultation to clarify your goals, wishes, and needs
3 individual sessions of psychological coaching or psychotherapy
12 psychology seminar sessions/workshops
daily yoga and meditation practice
9D Breathwork
24/7 psychological support
Welcome-Massage
Detox for the Body, Mind, and Nervous System
Field trips in Sri Lanka organized by OYW
7 nights' stay in a single room at the Talalla Retreat in Sri Lanka
A healthy, varied breakfast and dinner buffet
Optional: Pilates, Reiki, sauna, steam room, massages, surfing
Option to extend / 2-week retreat with a transition day, including transportation
Die Zimmer im Talalla Retreat sind luftig, hell und mit Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Natürliche Materialien, warme Farben und dezente Akzente schaffen eine entspannte und zugleich stilvolle Atmosphäre.
Große Betten, offene Badezimmer und private Terrassen laden dazu ein, das tropische Umfeld in vollen Zügen zu erleben. Unsere klimatisierten Bungalows bieten Blick auf das Meer, Ventilatoren und die offene Bauweise sorgen für eine angenehme Frische.
Hier trifft Komfort auf Leichtigkeit, ein Ort, an dem man sich sofort wohlfühlt und gleichzeitig das Gefühl von Weite und Freiheit genießt.
$3,750
$3,407
Pioneer-Retreat
/ person
Unterkünfte zur Einzelnutzung mit Meerblick und Klimaanlage
BookThe cuisine at Talalla Retreat is healthy and varied. In the open-concept restaurant, a buffet featuring both Sri Lankan and internationally inspired dishes is available for brunch and dinner, catering to all tastes. Everything is freshly prepared—with plenty of vegetables and tropical fruits from our own garden, fish and seafood from local fishermen, and meat from nearby farmers.
Whether it’s a relaxed breakfast overlooking the ocean or a shared dinner after sunset, the meals are thoughtfully designed and blend harmoniously into your retreat experience.
Your retreat is something truly special. It is limited to a very small group of no more than 8 people to ensure that it can be tailored to your personal goals. All activities are tailored to your needs and goals.
For this reason, we reserve the right to adapt the program to your individual circumstances and the situation at hand. In any case, you can be sure that every effort will be made to ensure you derive the maximum benefit.
We usually start our day with yoga. This session is led by an experienced yoga instructor from the Talalla Yoga Center.
After breakfast, we meet at specially selected, wonderful locations for integrative teachings, practices, and explorations. You’ll learn everything you need to help you become your best self. Psychological insights, deep reflections, and easy-to-learn techniques are waiting just for you. We integrate approaches from various types of psychotherapy, coaching, breathing exercises, energy work, meditation, and yoga.
During excursions and outings, we draw on the power of Sri Lanka’s culture and nature.
In between, you’ll always find plenty of time for yourself and whatever feels good to you in the moment. Gazing out at the vast ocean, taking long walks on the beach, swimming in the ocean or the pool, reading, enjoying a massage… You’ll find what works best for you.
The nearest airport is Colombo. We’d be happy to arrange an airport transfer for you upon request. The ride takes about 3 hours; the price depends on the number of people (private transfer for up to 6 guests, approx. 94 €).
If you book the retreat as a 2-week retreat with “LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F.: RECONNECTION,” the transfer from our first retreat location, Ulpotha, is included. On a specially planned transition day, we’ll travel together to Talalla with a private driver.
To tailor the retreat specifically to your needs and ensure that it’s the right fit for you, we conduct a detailed preliminary consultation with each prospective participant. Please visit our website to schedule a phone or Zoom appointment.
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