Retreat Tales

Bulgaria: Land of Mineral Spas, Fresh Food & Good Living

In this episode of the ZenBooking podcast, Retreat Tales, we hear from Elena Kemileva, the leader of an 8-day yoga, hiking, and spa retreat in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a small country rich in nature, with stunning mountains, beautiful seaside, and amazing food. The country has opened up to tourism since the breakdown of the Soviet Union and joining the European Union. The retreat includes hiking in the mountains, visiting thermal springs, and practicing yoga both indoors and outdoors. The yoga classes are a mix of traditional Hatha yoga and vinyasa flow, suitable for all levels. The retreat also offers a range of activities, comfortable accommodation with spa facilities, and healthy, organic meals. Book this retreat! 8-day Yoga, Hiking & Spa Retreat  | Bansko, Bulgaria https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat/313/detail.html  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bulgaria and the Retreat 05:35 Discovering the Beauty and Culture of Bulgaria 08:31 Experience the Healing Power of Thermal Mineral Springs 12:21 Hiking in the Bulgarian Mountains and Visiting Thermal Springs 15:28 Yoga Practice Indoors and Outdoors18:05Suitable for All Levels with Personalized Adjustments 19:24Promoting a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle 22:39Comfortable Accommodation and Optional Activities 24:13Local and Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Meals 26:43Affordability and Accessibility of Bulgaria

A Kitesurfer's Vision of a Venue Comes True

In this episode of Retreat Tales, the ZenBooking podcast, Sales and Marketing Director Sofia Pereira tells Katy Wright about FeelViana, a four-star hotel located on Cabedelo Beach in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The hotel was founded by José Sampaio, a windsurfer and kitesurfer, who was inspired by the natural resources and outdoor sports available in the area and offers a range of activities including yoga, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and cycling. FeelViana is known for its sustainability practices and has been awarded the EU eco label. The hotel is integrated into the natural landscape and uses local, biodegradable materials. The venue can accommodate up to 130 people and offers tailor-made experiences for retreats and group trips. Book Hotel Feel Viana at ZenBooking and get FREE use of their corporate meeting room or yoga studio as a thank you! 🫶   Hotel Feel Viana | Viana do Castelo, Portugal https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat-venue/136/detail.html [https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat-venue/136/detail.html] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Feel Viana and its Founder 02:23 The Inspiration and Location of Feel Viana 04:01 The Perfect Spot and the Region of Viana do Castelo 06:07 The Beach and Water Sports at Feel Viana 07:33 The Project and Construction of Feel Viana 09:35 Sustainability and the EU Eco Label 11:49 Community and Events at Feel Viana 13:33 The Interior of Feel Viana 15:25 Retreats and Group Trips at Feel Viana   #FeelViana #Portugal #CabedeloBeach #sustainabletourism #outdoorsports #yogaretreat #surfing #kitesurfing #windsurfing #cycling #EUecolabel #retreatvenue #retreatlocation #retreatcentre #corporateretreat #zenbooking

Soul Leadership and the Goddess Within

Cindy Lobo is a retreat organizer specializing in self-development, leadership development, Shamanic practices and several healing modalities. In this conversation, she goes into spellbinding detail about the transformational retreats she runs in Tanzania - including her Soul Leadership retreat for senior managers, CEOs and consultants, and her Inner Goddess Retreat for women – taking us on a journey through the lush gardens of Arusha, across the wilderness of the Maasai plains, and into the sensuous setting of Zanzibar. Cindy’s upcoming retreats  Soul Leadership Retreat [⁠https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat/310/detail.html⁠] Ngare Nanyuki, Momela, Tanzania 8-Day Inner Goddess Retreat [⁠https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat/282/detail.html] Zanzibar, Tanzania 8-Day Relax & Rewire Transformational Retreat [https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat/316/detail.html] Arusha, Tanzania Soul Nurturing Retreat 1-1 [⁠https://www.zenbooking.com/retreat/418/detail.html⁠ ] Ngare Nanyuki, Momela, Tanzania Chapters 00:00 ZenBooking podcast intro video 00:10 Introduction to the ZenBooking podcast and guest Cindy Lobo 01:02 Tanzania - what it's like and why Cindy holds her retreats there 05:13 Soul Leadership Retreat - the initial impact 09:57 Soul Leadership Retreat - taking it all back home 17:18 Soul Leadership Retreat - using mBIT techniques 20:42 Soul Leadership Retreat in Tanzania - the long-term impact 22:08 Inner Goddess Retreat - welcome to Zanzibar 26:05 Inner Goddess Retreat - Nusta Karpay Shamanic initiations 29:20 Inner Goddess Retreat - other activities & experiences 31:44 Inner Goddess Retreat - feminine energy 35:11 Inner Goddess Retreat - when they happen 36:14 ZenBooking podcast end video Keywords #Tanzania #retreats #selfdevelopment #leadership #womenscircle #cacao ceremonies #NustaKarpay