"You are the sky.
Everything else is just the weather."
Join Imogen in the mountains of Montenegro for Blue Sky Mind - a week-long retreat immersed in the quiet beauty of Ashuma Retreat Centre, nestled amongst ancient beech forests and the sweeping landscapes of Lovćen National Park.
Set within a peaceful valley on a historic family estate, 1000 metres above sea level, this sacred mountain sanctuary offers space to step beyond the noise of everyday life and into a wider perspective. Here, surrounded by vast horizons and timeless stillness, we are invited to see ourselves differently.
Inspired by the wisdom of the mountains, Buddhist philosophy, and the animist understanding that all of nature is alive with spirit, this retreat explores our relationship with the living world and our place within it. The stone cliffs, sky and animals that live there become guides, gently encouraging us to listen more deeply and move through life with greater awareness.
Daily yoga, movement and meditation sessions will be woven throughout the week, each session designed to cultivate spaciousness, clarity and have you re-orientate yourself within the map of your life. As we shift literally to the different viewpoints on these hills, our habitual ways of seeing falls away, and new possibilities emerge. Like the endless blue sky beyond the passing clouds, we begin to reposition ourselves with the steady presence that exists beneath the fluctuations of the mind.
Blue Sky Mind is an invitation to open your eyes wider than ever before, to see the world in 5D. To leave bearing a new sense of perspective.
The Venue
Ašuma covers 10 hectares and is nestled in a serene valley surrounded by mountain peaks and wild beech forest within the boundaries of Lovcen National Park and at a height of 1000m above sea level.
Ašuma is a unique retreat centre and it includes valleys, forests, cliffs, viewpoints… everything that a mountain can offer.
The centre is comprised of a number of spacious luxury tents produced in South Africa. Individually designed Balinese furniture and decor will help you to feel the perfect harmony with nature. Every tent has its private entrance and its own outdoor space. The bathroom is attached and has all the necessary facilities.
Ašuma is fully committed to wellness and ecological values, and have minimised plastic usage and made their space free from alcohol and smoke.
The Food
In the Dining Hall, Ašuma's chefs serve a vegetarian menu buffet style twice a day. Brunch and dinner.
Their international chefs enjoy cooking different world cuisines, which means not a single meal will
be repeated twice in one week.
Retreat Sample Menu
Brunch/Lunch
• Mango, lime lassi bircher
• Sliced melon with strawberries
• Smoky spinach shakshuka
• Fresh tomato bruschetta
• Three cheese platter
• Toasted bagels
Dinner
• Miso soup
• Japanese tofu with soy and ginger
• Teriyaki rice with broccoli
• Crunchy potato salad
• Vegetable platter with radish
• Meringue with passionfruit and lemon curd
Gluten Free Menu's Available on request at an extra 10 Euros per day.
Retreat Offering - whats included
- 6 Nights Luxury Accommodation
- 2 large buffet style meals per day: brunch & dinner
- fruit all day in the lounge
- 2hr Vinyasa Yoga every morning
- 4 afternoon Yin / Restorative yoga sessions
- the Wood Fire Sauna will be lit every day
- Russian Bath
- Mountain Walk & Herbal Water : a gentle 90min hike where we will gather sage, mint or thyme and we will make floral water infused with essential oil properties.
- Wolf Trail Panoramic Hike : 10.5k loop with views of Budva Riviera, Tivat Mountain & the Bay of Kotor.
- an evening sound bath with a local musicians
- evening campfires under the stars
- each room is equipped with towels, bathrobes, slippers & a kettle for tea & coffee
- all yoga equipment
What is not included
- flights to/from Montenegro
- Skadar Lake Boat Tour (UNESCO Site) - a paradise for birdwatchers over 270 species including the rare Dalmatian pelican. Approx 70 Euros.
- massages. Approx 80 Euros.
- option to purchase extra refreshments at the restaurant during the day
- airport transfer on arrival and departure day -From Podgorica; taxi €80 one-way, minivan €120 From Tivat Airport; taxi €90 one-way, minivan €140
We will organise as a group once flights are booked.
- travel insurance
Daily Schedule
a typical day
08.00 yoga & meditation
10.00 brunch
Free time: reading, sauna & russian bath, exploring, massages, hiking
17.00 yoga & mediation
18.30 dinner
arrival day
no yoga class
check-in from 14.00
17.00 welcome circle
18.30 dinner
departure day
no yoga class
10.00 breakfast
check out 12.00 & transfers
Logistics
Travel by air to either Podgorica (TGD) or Tivat (TIV) airport and then join the group transfer
– on arrival day: c.12.30pm from the airport
– for later arrivals / early departures: extra transfers bookable
– on departure day: around 12pm
What to bring?
All yoga equipment is provided at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen.
Please bring a refillable water bottle;
a journal & pen for some notes;
swimwear;
sun glasses & cap;
sun screen;
hiking shoes for exploring.
Also a warm sweater and light jacket are useful, as the evenings may be chilly.
Single
Double Bed
£1995 / per person
£1150
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Twin
2 large single beds
£1695 / per person
£1250
SOLD
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Four Pax Tent
Four Single Beds
£1395/ per person
£1350
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OUT
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Traveling by yourself: many of Imogen's students travel alone. A yoga retreat is a great way to connect to like-minded people. If you are coming alone but wish to come stay in a shared room please put this on your booking form and Imogen can match you with a like minded soul.
£600 Deposit is required to secure your spot
Balance due 1st May 2027 - if booking after that date full payment is required.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation of Retreat by Imogen North Yoga or Ashuma Resort
In case of Imogen having to cancel the retreat i.e. if Montenegro's current international travel policy changes and she is unable to reach the venue to teach or in the unlikely event of Ashuma having to close completely and the retreat is cancelled, full payments will be refunded or moved to another retreat in 2028/9.
Travel costs and medical expenditures will not be reimbursed, and are considered each individual's own liability.
It is the responsibility of each participant to book their flights and to find out about flight schedule changes and regulations relevant for their trip. Please make sure you consider the different travel regulations according to your country of origin. This is the participant's responsibility.
Travel & medical cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Cancellation of Retreat by Student
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£600 deposit is required for all bookings and this deposit is non-refundable unless you find a replacement participant for your space. If a replacement is found you will be refunded in full minus a £50 admin fee.
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In case a retreat is fully booked and you want to cancel Imogen will offer the spot to her community in order to find a replacement. Only if that is successful you will get a refund of 70% of the retreat price.
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60 days or more prior to the retreat date: Your payments will be 50% refunded
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59-30 days prior to the retreat date: Your payments will be 25% refunded
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29 days or less prior to the retreat date: payments are not refundable
Leslie Reith, Hertfordshire
“Thank you Imogen for facilitating such a wonderful experience. So well thought through and beautifully themed and delivered. The week was restful and invigorating."
Sam Marchiano, NYC
"Going on retreat with Imogen was one of the best decisions of my life. Every aspect of our week together was lovingly curated and perfectly executed. If you are thinking about deepening your practice through a journey of self-discovery, a retreat with Imogen will show you the way."
Kate Monroe, USA
"Imogen crafts a well thought out series for the week long retreat. I highly recommend taking the time for yourself to improve how one walks in the world."