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Budapest Escape: 7 Days of Yoga, Relaxation & Culture
”Through breath and movement, we return to ourselves”
ABOUT ''BUDAPEST ESCAPE'' YOGA RETREAT
Experience a transformative 7-day escape in the heart of Budapest, where the vibrant energy of the city meets the serenity of mindful practice. This retreat offers a unique blend of multi-style yoga sessions, including Ashtanga Mysore and led classes, Yin and Restorative flows, Iyengar alignment and technique workshops, Vinyasa, and Sivananda practices. Whether you’re seeking strength, flexibility, relaxation, or deeper alignment, each session is designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit while guiding you toward greater self-awareness and balance.
Nestled in the lively and artistic Spicy Hostel, you’ll enjoy a central location that allows you to effortlessly explore Budapest’s rich culture, charming streets, and vibrant cafés between practices. Alongside yoga, the retreat offers immersive workshops to deepen your understanding of alignment, breath, and mindful movement, creating a holistic experience that harmonizes inner calm with the excitement of city life. This 7-day journey is perfect for yogis of all levels ready to reconnect with themselves while discovering the beauty of Budapest.
RETREAT PRACTICES OVERVIEW
Ashtanga Primary Series
Led & Mysore
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Mysore style: Self-paced, allowing participants to move through the Ashtanga sequence at their own rhythm. Personalized guidance and adjustments from the teacher.
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Led Ashtanga: Instructor-led Primary Series with postures called out in Sanskrit. Cultivates unity, discipline, and focus in a group setting Structured environment to refine technique and alignment.
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Preparatory Postures and Modification postures of the difficult asanas for health in alignment.
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Respecting the tradition: Opening & Closing mantras
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Technique & Alignment Workshops: These classes will bring safety, awareness, and mindfulness to your practice.
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All Levels Welcome!
Vinyasa Yoga
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Flowing with the breath.
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Dynamic Flow: Experience a continuous sequence of poses synchronized with breath, creating a rhythmic and energizing practice.
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Varied Sequences: Classes may include sun salutations, standing poses, balancing postures, backbends, and seated stretches, offering a comprehensive full-body experience.
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Mind-Body Connection: Emphasis on linking movement with breath to cultivate mindfulness and enhance mental clarity.
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Physical Benefits: Improves strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health.
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All Levels Welcome!
Traditional Hatha Yoga:
Sivananda
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Each class follows a traditional sequence designed to build strength, flexibility, and inner peace.
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Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Techniques like Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma to cleanse and energize.
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Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar): Dynamic sequences to warm up the body.
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12 Basic Asanas: Foundational poses such as Cobra, Shoulderstand, and Triangle Pose.
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Final Relaxation (Savasana): Deep rest to integrate the practice.
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Enhances physical health and flexibility. Reduces stress and calms the mind.Promotes emotional well-being and self-awareness.
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All Levels Welcome!
Yin & Restorative
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Slow-Paced, Deep Stretching: Hold poses for 3–5 minutes to target deep connective tissues, enhancing flexibility and joint health.
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Mindfulness Focus: Cultivate patience and mental clarity through stillness and breath awareness.
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Complementary Practice: Balances more dynamic styles like Vinyasa, promoting overall well-being.
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Restorative Deep Relaxation: Utilize props to support the body in restful poses, held for 5–20 minutes to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety and promotes emotional balance through gentle stretching and mindful breathing.
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All Levels Welcome!
Pranayama & Raja Yoga
(Breathing, concentration & Meditation)
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Breath Control Techniques: Learn to regulate the breath through various techniques, enhancing the mind-body connection.
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Physical Benefits: Improves lung capacity and respiratory function. Enhances oxygen absorption and detoxification. Regulates blood pressure and heart rate.
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Mental & Emotional Benefits: Reduces stress and anxiety levels. Promotes better sleep quality. Increases mindfulness and emotional resilience.
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Holistic Integration: Incorporate pranayama practices into daily life to maintain balance and well-being
Iyengar
Technique & Alignment
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Precision & Alignment: Focus on anatomical details to ensure each posture is performed with optimal alignment, enhancing effectiveness and safety.
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Use of Props: Incorporating props like blocks, straps, and blankets to support proper alignment and make poses accessible to all practitioners.
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Therapeutic Benefits: Designed to systematically cultivate strength, flexibility, stability, and awareness, with potential therapeutic effects for specific conditions.
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Mindfulness & Focus: Emphasis on holding poses for extended periods to develop concentration, mental clarity, and a meditative state.
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All Levels Welcome!
Nada Yoga & Yoga Nidra
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Sacred Sound Practice: Engage in the repetition of specific sounds or phrases (mantras) to focus the mind and elevate consciousness.
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Sound Immersion: Experience sound baths and resonance techniques to release tension and promote relaxation.
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Deep Relaxation: Guided meditation practice inducing a state between wakefulness and sleep, promoting profound rest.
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Emotional Release: Facilitates the release of stored emotions and promotes emotional well-being.
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Spiritual Upliftment: Facilitates a deeper connection to one's higher self and spiritual growth.
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Community Connection: Participate in group chanting to foster a sense of unity and shared energy.
Sattwic Yogic Lifestyle
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Yogic Ethics in Practice
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Three gunas: spiritual and energetic effects. Lifestyle for advanced hatha yoga practice. Introduction to Ayurveda.
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Healing based on a type-related lifestyle. Healthy Lifestyle & Holistic Life.
*During our retreat we will learn all about the benefits of implementing a sattvic yogic diet into our daily lives and the deep connection of Yoga and Ayurveda philosophies, while following a vegetarian balanced food that will optimize our spiritual and physical yogic practices.
To prepare yourselves for the retreat we advise you to abstain from using drugs, alcohol, tobacco, onion, garlic, meat and fish.
RETREAT'S INCLUDED EXTRAS & HIGHLIGHTS
THREE ADDITIONAL INCLUDED WORKSHOPS:
Daily Optional extra Hands On Assists, Anatomy & Adjustments Workshops
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Daily Optional extra Philosophy Sessions and discussions
ALSO INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING:
Accommodation, 3 daily vegetarian / vegan meals daily unlimited tea/coffee or ginger-mint tea with cake of the day!
Guided Walking Tour in Budapest
NOT INCLUDED:
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Flight tickets
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Airport Transfers
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Travel Insurance
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Extra Activities not mentioned above
DAILY SCHEDULE & STUDY MATERIAL
Each day of the retreat is thoughtfully designed to balance dynamic practice, deep relaxation, and cultural exploration. Mornings begin with meditation, mantra chanting and pranayama to awaken the body and focus the mind, followedby energizing yoga sessions such as Ashtanga Mysore or Ashtanga led practices.
Mid-mornings and afternoons there are o several optional extra workshops featuring technique and alignment workshops, hands on assists and adjustments learning, yoga philosophy discussions and documentary screening, or yoga anatomy, allowing participants to deepen their practice at their own pace. Evenings are reserved for gentle Yin, Sivananda, Technique alignment or restorative and yoga nidra sessions, fostering deep rest and integration, while still leaving time to explore the vibrant streets, cafés, and historic sites of central Budapest. Each day seamlessly blends movement, mindfulness, and leisure, ensuring a holistic and rejuvenating experience.
YOGA PROPS & EQUIPMENT
All essential yoga props for practice and teaching—including mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, Iyengar chairs, and more—are fully provided on site and aligned with the styles and traditions we teach. If you prefer to use your own personal equipment, feel free to bring it with you. It is good to bring anything you might need to take notes etc on optional included workshops you might wish to participate into.
Looking for something new?
A brand-new Manduka yoga mat can be provided upon request for an additional fee.
PRE-REQUISITES & CONDITIONS
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This retreat welcomes all levels. Many participants join simply to deepen their personal practice and understanding of yoga. While a basic knowledge of asanas, yoga philosophy, and a regular practice is welcomed, it is not mandatory—you will still benefit fully from this immersive experience.
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Participants should be in good general health and able to engage in gentle to moderate physical activity.
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The retreat will be conducted entirely in English. Participants should have a basic understanding of the language.
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This retreat is ideal for those who wish to: Deepen their personal yoga practice, explore yoga on a physical, mental, and spiritual level.
*Deposit Policy: Please note that the Deposit is Non-Refundable.
TEACHERS
(Guest Assisting retreat teachers are not participating in all retreat circles)
LEAD RETREAT TEACHER
Thina Chat E-RYT 500, YACEP®
Yoga Teacher / Founder of
Yoga Fusion Shala
Thina was into her music and performing career when she decided to move from Athens to the Netherlands in 2011. In 2012 she started studying in Yoga Vidya in the Netherlands and completed her first 2-year teacher training course in Sivananda. Followed a TTC in Ashtanga by Manju Pattabhi Jois and practices with authorized teachers Bela Lipat and Vairagya Ranko. Since 2018 she is the owner of ''Yoga Fusion Shala'' center and retreat in Ioannina, Greece, while sharing her knowledge, love for this philosophy, and her multi-year experience as a E-500RYT and YACEP educator with Yoga Alliance, through her teachers' training courses and workshops internationally...
GUEST RETREAT TEACHER
Jonas Vellas E-RYT 500
Yoga Teacher / Founder of
Studio 108
GUEST RETREAT TEACHER
Stratos Marougkas RYT 200
Yoga Teacher
CENTER YOUR SELF IN BUDAPEST!
Nestled along the banks of the Danube, our 7-day ''Budapest Escape'' yoga retreat unfolds in the heart of Budapest—a city where rich history meets vibrant urban energy. Surrounded by iconic architecture, buzzing cafés, and the soothing rhythm of thermal baths, this training is more than a course—it’s an immersion into a deeper way of living and leading.
Budapest isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a guide. Its majestic bridges connect past and present, inviting you to find balance. Its historic streets whisper stories that call you inward. Its creative pulse awakens presence, clarity, and transformation. Here, yoga becomes more than a practice—it becomes a way of being.
From morning meditations inspired by the city’s awakening light to evening sessions in the cozy, dedicated spaces of Spicy Hostel, every moment supports your personal evolution. You’ll explore the roots of yoga in a setting that blends urban vitality with mindful intention.
Beyond the mat, Budapest opens its arms with healing thermal baths, vibrant markets, and a community of seekers from around the world. Every breath here is a step closer to your body, your purpose, your truth. Join us in Budapest for a journey as rich and inspiring as the city itself.
Let the Danube flow through you. Let the practice guide you.
FEEL AT HOME. BE NOURISHED
Welcome to Spicy Hostel. Our Home Away from Home...
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ROOMS...
The 8-bed dorms are bright, airy, and comfortable, featuring heating and a balcony, Perfect for connecting with fellow yoga trainees. Each bed includes personal lockers and reading lights, with clean shared bathrooms nearby.
The 8-bed dorms are bright, airy, and comfortable, featuring heating and a balcony, Perfect for connecting with fellow yoga trainees. Each bed includes personal lockers and reading lights, with clean shared bathrooms nearby.
The 6-bed dorm at Spicy Hostel is cozy and bright, with heating and a balcony for fresh air. With lockers, reading lights, and clean shared bathrooms, it’s a relaxed, social space for yoga trainees in central Budapest.
The 6-bed dorm at Spicy Hostel is cozy and bright, with heating and a balcony for fresh air. With lockers, reading lights, and clean shared bathrooms, it’s a relaxed, social space for yoga trainees in central Budapest.
The 4-bed dorm at Spicy Hostel is cozy and more private, with heating and a large window for natural light. It includes personal lockers and clean shared bathrooms, ideal for a comfortable stay during your yoga training in Budapest.
The 4-bed dorm at Spicy Hostel is cozy and more private, with heating and a large window for natural light. It includes personal lockers and clean shared bathrooms, ideal for a comfortable stay during your yoga training in Budapest.
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE
Located in the heart of Budapest, Spicy Hostel offers a cozy, down-to-earth home base for your yoga journey. Our bright and welcoming practice space sets the tone for both movement and stillness, right in the energy of the city. You’ll enjoy tasty vegetarian meals made with fresh, local ingredients to keep you nourished throughout the retreat. During your free time, take a walk through nearby parks, explore Budapest’s rich culture, go for a spa, sauna or simply relax with new friends and your yoga colleagues at the hostel. Everything is set up to support your growth—body, mind, and spirit.
DELICIOUS VEGGIE MEALS, EVERY DAY!
During your retreat, you’ll be treated to delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals delivered fresh each day from a local plant-based kitchen. Expect vibrant, wholesome dishes that support your practice and leave you feeling energized. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, there will be plenty of tasty options to suit your needs. Meals are shared in a relaxed communal setting at Spicy Hostel—creating the perfect space to connect, unwind, and enjoy the spirit of community that’s central to your yoga journey. And to keep you feeling cozy throughout the day, we’ll have unlimited tea, coffee, and a daily slice of homemade cake waiting for you!
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