Name: Find Your Strength – Yoga & Selbstverteidigung
Start: 2027-09-04
End: 2027-09-06
Location: Südalbanien

Description

Find Your Strength – Yoga & Selbstverteidigung

Südalbanien

Andrea teaching yoga at the lakeside retreat in Albania in the hotel garden

‍Yoga and Shaolin Martial Arts at Lake Ohrid

From September 4th to 6th, 2027, an extraordinary retreat awaits you, combining the best of two worlds: the relaxing effects of yoga and the empowering strength of Shaolin martial arts.

Authentic morning Qi Gong and Tai Chi, practical and playful self-defense, and daily yoga and meditation sessions will boost your self-confidence, inner strength, and balance. You will also enjoy beautiful nature, excellent food, and the picturesque Lake Ohrid, located just a few minutes' walk from the accommodation near Pogradec.

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Look forward to

Morning Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Practical and playful self-defense training for greater self-confidence
Daily Vinyasa and Hatha yoga
Meditation by the lake; free time to swim and relax at Lake Ohrid
Three-course meals with regional influences.

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Included

2 nights in a guesthouse with a garden right by the lake
Full board
All activities and training sessions with two experienced instructors
All transfers to and from Tirana
Yoga mats

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Prices

€539 per person in a double room
€599 in a single room

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Not included

Flights and airport transfers (available on request for an additional fee)
Lunch on the first day
Travel insurance and personal expenses

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What to bring

Comfortable clothing for yoga and training, plus athletic shoes
Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a beach towel
Swimwear and beach attire

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Who it's for

Ideal for individuals, couples, and groups of all levels. Families with children aged 3 and up are very welcome; the program is adapted to include playful yoga and self-defense exercises. A discount is available for groups of 5 or more.

Languages:

English

German

Program

Day 1 – Arrival & Relaxation

08:00 Meeting point in Tirana and drive to Pogradec, with a coffee break in nature.
11:30–12:00 Arrival and check-in
12:30–14:00 Lunch at a lakeside restaurant (not included)
14:00–15:00 Walk back to the accommodation, meditation by the lake
15:00–17:30 Free time
17:30–19:00 Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Yoga
19:30 Dinner (three-course meal).

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Day 2 – Strengthening & Regeneration

08:00–09:00 Morning meditation with Qi Gong
09:00–10:00 Breakfast buffet
10:00–10:30 Vinyasa Yoga
10:30–12:00 Self-defense training to boost self-confidence and mindfulness
12:30–14:00 Three-course lunch with regional influences
14:00–17:30 Free time: Swimming and relaxing on the beach
17:30–18:30 Restorative Hatha Yoga 19:00 Traditional three-course dinner

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Day 3 – Presence & Reflection

08:30–09:00 Morning meditation with Tai Chi
09:00–10:00 Breakfast buffet
10:00–10:30 Vinyasa flow warm-up
10:30–12:00 Advanced self-defense training
12:30–13:30 Three-course lunch with regional specialties
14:00–15:30 Closing session and reflection with cake, coffee, and tea
15:30 Return trip to Tirana

This program is a sample itinerary and is subject to minor changes.

Participants

Maximum group size:

Participants

Suitable for:

all levels

Who is leading the event?

Andrea – Yoga Instructor & Co-Founder – is originally from Germany and has lived in Albania for eight years, which has become her second home. She is a trained yoga instructor with experience in various styles, including Hatha, Iyengar, Yin, Kundalini, and Vinyasa yoga. She is particularly passionate about combining yoga, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness with the healing power of nature. With great heart and personal attention, she guides people on their journey toward greater inner balance and well-being.

Albert – Shaolin Kung Fu Master & Co-Founder – is a Shaolin Kung Fu master and instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of the Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Albania and has deepened his knowledge through training with Shaolin monks in China, among others. At our retreats, he teaches authentic Shaolin practices, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and self-defense. His goal is to strengthen people physically and mentally, providing them with new energy, self-confidence, and inner peace.

Together, we founded Retreats Albania to combine yoga and traditional Shaolin arts with unique nature experiences. Our retreats are more than ordinary wellness trips: they offer a special combination of movement, relaxation, personal development, and the discovery of one of Europe's most beautiful and pristine countries.

Certification & experience

Certification

Yoga and Wellness Instructor

Kung Fu Instructor, Master of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong

Years of experience

30 years

Meals

Full board is included: all meals at the guesthouse, featuring regional influences.

Day 1: Three-course dinner (lunch not included)
Day 2: Breakfast buffet, three-course lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Breakfast buffet and three-course lunch, concluding with cake, coffee, and tea

Prices

Accommodation included

Early bird (from)

Valid until

EUR

Standard price (from)

EUR

539.00

Accommodation

You will stay in a guesthouse set in lush gardens right on the shore of Lake Ohrid, about a 20-minute lakeside walk from Pogradec.

Right by the water
Well-kept garden
Homemade meals with regional influences

Garden

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Available rooms

Overnight stay in a double room. Price per person.

Price includes retreat

Price

EUR

539.00

Overnight stay in a single room.

Price includes retreat

Price

EUR

599.00

Price

EUR

Getting there

Arrival: Ideally, arrive one day before the retreat begins.
Airport: Fly into Tirana International Airport (TIA, Rinas); the city center is about 30–40 minutes away.
Hotel recommendations: We can provide recommendations for hotels in Tirana and assist with organizing your airport transfer.
Transfer: Pick-up on the morning of the first retreat day directly from your hotel in Tirana (arrival the day before required).
Departure: A return trip to Tirana is scheduled for September 6th at 3:30 PM and is included.

Address

Pogradec, Lake Ohrid

Albania

Date

days

accommodation included

04.09.2027

until

06.09.2027

Cancellation

Payment: via bank transfer.
Full refund: for cancellations up to 14 days before the retreat.
50% refund: for cancellations 7 to 13 days before the retreat (minus a €50 deposit).
No refund: for cancellations less than 7 days before the retreat.
Force majeure: In the event of serious illness, medical emergency, travel restrictions, or natural disasters, the retreat will be rescheduled or fully refunded depending on the circumstances (proof may be required).