Experience a transformative retreat with Max Strom, acclaimed 4x TEDx speaker, author, and renowned global 'Breathe to Heal' teacher. Immerse yourself in the beautiful spring season of 2025. Imagine the serene beauty of the Mandali Retreat Center in the hills of Northern Italy, high above Lake Orta. Over the course of 7 days, surround yourself with the tranquility of nature and bond with a community of like-minded individuals. Delight in the flavors of Italian vegetarian cuisine, crafted to nourish both body and soul.


THE ELEMENTS OF THIS RETREAT

• Max Strom’s retreat focuses on transformational growth, deep relaxation and revitalizing and nourishing our being on all levels
• Max’s work is a deeply impactful practice that is designed to alleviate stress, anxiety and restore sleep
• Breathing patterns and gentle movement that is accessible and beneficial for everyone
• Meet like-minded people from across the world and gather together in a community of solidarity and friendship
• Lectures on personal growth and direction in life
• Q&A, self-enquiry and writing
• Guided meditations and visualizations

All classes will be taught in English.

REQUIREMENTS
For the optimal retreat experience, it is important that each participant
has practiced with Max Strom before, either in-person or via his online workshops. If this is not possible, you are asked to practice at least five times with his 16-minute sequence on YouTube called: Instantly Release Anxiety: Max Strom’s 16-Minute Inner Axis Breathwork & Gentle Movement
prior to committing to this retreat. We trust this requirement is fulfilled by the start of the retreat.

Please contact Tanja directly at tanja@yogatanja.com with any questions or concerns.

COSTS
Tuition
Euro 690.- for the entire program
Euro 552.- for graduates of Max’s Inner Axis 200-hour Teacher Training, or his Breathe to Heal Facilitator Training.

Accommodation and food are booked and paid separately.
The costs for the accommodation and food at the Mandali Retreat Centre start at Euro 642.- on the basis of 6 nights in a shared room (up to 3 people) including full board (3 vegetarian meals per day + snacks, fruit, coffee and tea). Twin/double rooms are available from Euro 810.- per person, single rooms from Euro 1008.- per person.

To secure your spot for this retreat email Tanja at tanja@yogatanja.com and include your accommodation preference.

Agenda

Daily Schedule (subject to modifications)

Arrival Day – Friday
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch upon individual request and per registration (not included in the retreat price)
2:00 – 6:30 pm Arrival and check-in
7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:15 – 9:15 pm Welcome and introduction session

Saturday to Wednesday
8:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast in silence
10:30 – 12:15 pm Movement and breathing
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 4:30 pm Free time
4:30 – 6:30 pm Lecture, breathwork and gentle movement
7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:30 – 9:15 pm Lecture, meditation or free time

Closing Day – Thursday
8:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast
until 10:00 am Pack luggage (rooms must be vacated by 10am)
10:30–12:30 am Seated breathing, talk on incorporating the practice into
daily life and good-byes
12:30 – 13:30 pm Lunch by registration (included in the retreat price)

ARRIVALS / DEPARTURE
On Friday June 6, 2025, check-in is possible from 2:00 pm onwards.

Please arrive at Mandali at the latest by 6:30 pm, for the opening dinner at 7:00 pm. Dinner is followed by a welcome gathering in the practice room and light breathwork to aid sleep. Please wear appropriate clothing that allows you to move freely. The first full class will be the following morning.

On the last day, Thursday June 12, 2024, the rooms will be vacated before 10:00 am and luggage can be stored at reception. The final class & good-byes take place after breakfast, from 10:30 to 12:30 pm.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm according to individual signups. Lunch and the use of the Body Care Center facilities on the last day are included. You are welcome to stay after lunch and enjoy the premises and facilities.

Email for booking