A retreat is a time of solitude, a break from everyday life, a vacation for your mind and body, with the goal of understanding yourself and discovering your innermost desires.

Yoga retreats are usually focused on rest and relaxation. The Hatha Yoga retreat with Earl Burney and Benji Bridges goes deeper. It is based on the ancient text *Hatha Yoga Pradipika* and teaches how, through breath and the body, you can restore the balance of your inner energy (prana), which is directly linked to your well-being and state of mind.

What are the benefits of Hatha Yoga practice?

• Helps relieve stress, anxiety, and inner tension
• Restores lightness, flexibility, and strength to the body
• Improves breathing and nervous system function
• Teaches how to manage emotions through breath and mindfulness
• Awakens energy and clarity of thought
• Leads to a state of inner peace and inspiration

Why is this important?
When prana flows properly, the mind becomes calm, the body healthy,
and thoughts clear. This is precisely why Hatha Yoga is considered the foundation of all meditative practices: it helps prepare the body and mind for deep meditation.

No. A Hatha Yoga retreat is a practice of mindfulness and inner balance, not a religious doctrine. We do not use any symbols of faith, rituals, or dogmas.
There are no acts of worship, mandatory texts, or religious rules here.
All attention is focused on just one thing—the breath, the body, and the mind—to restore peace, energy, and clarity.

Yes, of course. This retreat isn’t designed for athletic achievement, but to restore balance to the body and mind.
All practices are explained step by step and are suitable for any level of experience.
The most important thing isn’t flexibility, but mindfulness and breathing. You’ll move at your own pace, and the instructor will help you adapt the practice to your current state. What matters here isn’t the form, but finding inner stillness.

Yes, of course. The retreat is suitable even for those who have never meditated before.
No experience is necessary—everything is explained step by step with the teacher’s guidance. Sometimes it’s precisely the lack of preconceived habits that helps you immerse yourself more deeply in the process—you approach the practice with an open mind and a fresh perspective. What matters most isn’t experience, but a willingness to be fully present in every moment.

Choose comfortable, lightweight, and simple clothing that allows your body to move and breathe freely. Loose-fitting pants, T-shirts, or shirts with covered shoulders are best.
Avoid clothing that is too short, tight-fitting, or see-through—this helps maintain an atmosphere of respect and inner focus during your practice.
Yoga begins with respect—for yourself, for the space, and for others.

For the initial price/sale price, see the Terms and Conditions. A tiered pricing structure applies: the closer to the retreat date, the higher the price.

The cost of the retreat includes lodging, meals, and all practices.
Additionally, you will need to pay for the following on your own:

• airfare and transportation to the retreat location;
• travel insurance;
• personal expenses (souvenirs, cafes, shopping, etc.).

Everything else is already included. All you have to do is arrive and devote yourself fully to the practice.

Yes, you can request a refund for your registration if you notify us no later than 2 weeks before the retreat begins (no later than October 2, 2026).
After that, refunds will not be issued, as all organizational expenses have already been paid.

A full refund for hotel accommodations is available if you cancel no later than 60 days before the retreat begins (by August 17, 2026).
We strive to be as flexible and transparent as possible so that you can participate with peace of mind and confidence.

Yes, there is. $40 / 3,000 rubles / 1,500 hryvnia. The reservation locks in the lower price until September 18, 2026; after that, it expires and the retreat will be charged at the current price.