Retreat at the ashram, July 6–12 2026
You are invited to a retreat at the Szólád Yoga Ashram that promises complete rejuvenation and relaxation. Spend a week in the ashram’s peaceful and serene environment, and experience how the lifestyle promoted by yoga is relaxed yet dynamic, complex in its effects yet simple, and how daily activities refresh rather than drain you. The daily schedule follows the complete system taught by the Satyananda system of Yoga, which includes the techniques of yoga branches such as hatha, raja, karma, bhakti, jnana, and mantra yoga. The program is led by sannyasins who are yoga teachers with exceptional experience—Swami Maitreyi, Swami Omgyanam, and Swami Mudraroopa—who have spent decades at the tradition’s headquarters in India.
“Yogic lifestyle does not depend on how many hours you spend practicing yoga and meditating. That is irrelevant. Yogic lifestyle is a harmonious and righteous way of life.”
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Location
Hungarian Yoga Association, Szólád. Map
Dates
Arrival and registration: Monday, July 6, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Program begins: Monday, July 6, 6:00 p.m.,
Program ends: Sunday, July 12, after the early morning yoga class and breakfast.
Fee
The participation fee is €350 which includes the program and three meals a day, but does not include lodging. See below for lodging information.
Information: We never organize our programs for financial gain, but with the goal of bringing the teachings of Satyananda Yoga to everyone who is interested. Therefore, if you would like to attend the program but your current financial situation does not allow you to pay the full participation fee, please feel free to write to us so that we can find a mutually beneficial solution.
Closing date of application
June 28, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Application Process — Registration and Payment
To participate, applicants must complete the application form and pay the participation fee simultaneously as described below. Registrations without payment will not be accepted.
Fill out the registration form here.
Pay the program fee between June 10 and 28 here.
Please note that by registering, you are committing to pay the fee. You can find the cancellation policy here.
Accommodation – Book Accommodation Individually
Participants may camp for free on the ashram grounds during the program. Please indicate this preference on the registration form.
Those requesting accommodation in the village must book their own lodging, which may be in Szólád or the surrounding area, including Balatonszárszó, Balatonszemes, Őszöd, Kötcse, or Nagycsepely, all of which are just a few minutes’ drive away.
Meals
We provide three meals a day during the program. The diet is vegetarian, consisting mainly of grains, vegetables, and fruits, with occasional milk, dairy products, and oil seeds. We do not use ingredients of animal origin; dairy products are optional, and the meals are suitable for those following lactose-free and vegan diets. For those requesting gluten-free meals, we can provide rice and cooked vegetables for lunch and dinner, and dishes made from gluten-free grains for breakfast. Please indicate any such needs in advance on the registration form.
However, we are unable to accommodate other special dietary requests related to food intolerance—such as specific combinations of vegetables, fruits, and spices—and participants are not permitted to bring their own food into the camp. Therefore, please consider the above information carefully before registering for the program. Thank you.
What to Bring
Be prepared with appropriate clothing for varying weather conditions.
Comfortable clothing for yoga practice that covers your legs and shoulders,
Clothing for outdoor activities and gardening,
Yoga mat,
Seat cushion, if needed,
Blanket or light throw for relaxation,
Paper and writing utensils for note-taking,
Sunglasses, a cap or straw hat,
A water bottle,
Toiletries, preferably Eco-friendly and biodegradable detergents and cleaning products, mosquito repellent, a tick remover,
Toilet paper.
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We look forward to seeing you!