10. — 12. November 2023
Slow Life Retreat
with Mateusz
Nourish your soul with simple things: slow living, yoga, nature.
10. — 12. November 2023
SLOW LIVING — HIGHER LIVING
Weekend Retreat
for Yoga & Slow-Life
with Mateusz Iwulski
Folwark Wąsowo, Poland
Just simple things
Yoga, Nature and Like-Minded People
Mateusz invites you to a special weekend in the magical Wąsowo Farm in the Polish countryside near the city of Poznań to prepare yourself for the winter season and give your body and soul a sweet high on life. We believe that a slow living means higher living full of joy and peace of mind.
This retreat is a nourishing weekend out of town to embrace the slow life attitude with yoga, local food, nature and like-minded people.
The SLOW LIVING / HIGHER LIVING is for you to take a deeper breath away from daily routines, get in touch with your body and mind, feel the power of mindfulness. On the other hand, there will be lots of activities to help you continue the slow-life journey when you are back home. From vigorous vinyasa yoga classes through yoga nidra sessions for recharging deep sleep to local food tasting, walks in the nature and more.
The Farm
and its History
Rooting and Grounding
The Wąsowo Farm is a large 19th century complex that belonged to the German Count Richard von Hardt and consists of villas, forges,. stables, a park and more.
A less known aspect of slow living is cherishing the past stories, one’s roots and getting inspired by the wisdom of past generations.
Mateusz Iwulski, the creator of this retreat and the mind behind HIGH ON YOGA, comes originally from a post-German region in modern Poland. Mateusz was raised in a family where Silesian, German, Greek and Jewish influences crossed paths.
Mateusz would like to show you and share with you the beauty of his homeland where Polish, Jewish and German influences can be traced until today, in food, architecture, habits, arts and language.
Nourish Yourself.
During the retreat
This is a draft schedule for our weekend:
Friday
19:00— welcoming and check-in
20:00— dinner
21:30 yoga nidra and deep sleep meditation
Saturday
9:00— morning yoga practice to wake up
9:30— breakfast
after 11:00— exploring the Farm, its surroundings and Hardt family estate
14:00— slow eating – local food tasting
15:00— yogic ways and meditation for better digestion
— then afternoon siesta
18:00— yoga philosophy: what yoga tells us about well-being and slow life
19:00— evening yoga practice
20:30— dinner
21:30— chanting circle at outdoor bonfire (if weather permits)
Sunday
08:30— breath work to wake up
09:00— breakfast
10:00— mindful walk to ancient linden grove
11:00— yoga practice
12:00–13:00 check out and farewell
This is just an overview, changes may apply.
Itinerary
Arrival and Departure
Day of arrival:
Friday, 10. November
Day of departure:
Sunday, 12. November
Folwark Wąsowo lies in Wąsowo near Poznań and Zbąszynek in Poland. There is an easy inexpensive access via direct train.
The Berlin-Warsaw EuroCity train via Poznań runs daily up to 8 times a day. The ticket costs about €40 both ways if bought in advance and can be purchased online or at DB stores.
You will receive all details and tips after your booking.
Meet your Host
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Mateusz Iwulski
Mateusz is a Vinyasa and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher, he is the co-founder and director of HIGH ON YOGA
Mateusz teaches a powerful dynamic and alignment focused classes, guiding the students with a strong rhythm of counted breaths. In his classes expect strong hands-on adjustments as well as sweet chanting of yogic scriptures.
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Price & Booking
HIGH ON YOGA wants to be inclusive and open to everyone therefore we try to make our prices affordable and fair without compromising on quality.
Payment conditions:
Full amount payment is necessary to secure a spot.
Payment plan is available — just reach out to us.
Cancellation policy:
After a binding booking through deposit payment these cancellation conditions apply:
if cancelled before 4 weeks to arrival, the total payment
If cancelled after 4 weeks before arrival, 50% of the total payment is refunded
If cancelled after 2 weeks before arrival, the full payment is non-refundable.
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€520,- per person per stay in a shared room.
Single room: €550
For HOY unlimited members and 10xPass/5xPass holders – 10% off.
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There are different room types and standards possible. Please get in touch to learn more.
Price includes 2-night accommodations, meals and yoga program.
Included in the price:
yoga and entire retreat program
accommodation and food
Not included in the price:
transport to the retreat place (we are happy to help)
