Dance Yoga, Detox and Herbal Cooking Retreat
by Dr Lemm

Dates: 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2025

26 September – 1 November 2025 – now open!

Immerse yourself in a transformative week-long retreat dedicated to yoga, detox and plant-based culinary excellence. Led by Dr. Lemm, a renowned medical doctor and nutritionist specializing in scientific detox cuisine and traditional Chinese Medicine. At Mahakala Center, indulge in daily yoga and cooking classes, wellness practices, and nature exploration. No prior experience required – all are welcome to join this rejuvenating retreat. You can also add on a vegan retreat cooking certificate at the end of the retreat.

GIFT VOUCHER

Reserve your spot until 20 December 2024 and get the
GIFT VOUCHER worth 300€ for SPA & MEDICAL TREATMENT BY DR LEMM INCLUDING:

Consultation with Dr. Lemm (Acupuncture) Value: 100 EUR
Vitacell Diagnostic (Heavy Metals and Minerals) Value: 110 EUR
Back and Shoulders Massage (25 min) Value: 40 EUR
Magnesium Bath Value: 25 EUR
Ionic Detox or Contrast Foot Bath Value: 25 EUR

THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION

For 7 days (6 nights) retreat including all classes, workshops, walks, accommodation & 2 vegan buffets a day.

Shared Dorm Room (R°7) – 970€

Shared Basic Room (R°1) – 1100€

Private Basic Room (R°2) – 1180€

Shared Mountain or Seaview Room – 1240€

Private Mountain or Seaview Room – 1350€

Shared Seaview Apartment (A°4) – 2100€

The prices include everything for the week except your flights & transport to the retreat. You can view the accommodation details and photos here .

Discounts & scholarship positions available for woman in the local Balkan region.

INCLUSIONS

4 or 6 nights accommodation│2 daily organic vegan buffets│daily morning yoga class │3 hands on cooking classes │3 theoretical plant based culinary classes│1 detox & health talk by Dr Vesna Lemm│daily prebiotic drink│opportunity to make a Mahakala vegan cooking certificate

Additional treatments you can add on/book for additional cost:

Opportunity to get a private consultation with Dr Lemm with Individual health & supplement recommendation │Individual tongue diagnostic│acupuncture with Dr Lemm │massages & spa treatments│glutathione shots, mineral and vitamins shots (the treatments may be suggested for you according to your individual health scan)

A DAY AT THE RETREAT

8:00 – 9:30 Yoga Class
10:00 -11:00 Plant based brunch
14:00-17:00 Cooking class
17:00-18:00 Plant based dinner
19:00-20:30 Free Evenings or activity

NOURISH COOKING CLASSES

Prepare to shift your perspective on cooking and eating. It’s not merely a task but a mindful meditation, a means to nourish yourself and those around you.

Under the guidance of Dr. Vesna Lemm, you’ll embark on a culinary journey that goes beyond taste. Discover the art of crafting delicious vegan cuisine while gaining insights into when and how to harness its potential for physical and spiritual well-being.

Let go of the notion that food is solely for sustenance, and embrace its deeper significance as the heart of community, health, and life itself. Throughout this week, you’ll acquire invaluable tools and wisdom to create cleansing vegan dishes in your everyday life.

YOGA & MOVEMENT

One of the most powerful tools Dr Lemm has found is the practice of yoga. Yoga works by training the body to return back to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest state) making it the dominant state of the body, whilst moving away from the sympathetic nervous system. Once the body learns to repeatedly come back to the resting state during the yoga practice, you’ll shortly notice that this will also start to happen outside the yoga practice.

At Mahakala, our mission is to show that yoga is for everyone, no matter how flexible you are or how much experience you have. It is not about moving your body in a complicated way, but rather about finding the union of the mind, body and spirit. We want to offer you a chance to rejuvenate your body and mind form everyday stressors and find your inner peace. We are here to support you along the way, providing you with practical skills that you can continue to use once you return home. To do this effectively, we combine traditional yoga practises with modern scientific and neuroscience based knowledge.

THE PLACE “Mahakala Retreats”

Our homely centre is located in the seaside village of Buljarica in Montenegro, cradled by the mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by the four elements of earth, air, sun and water, the setting provides an optimal space to feel oneness. Located on a steep hill between local houses, a 15-minute walk from the local beach. Our facilities include; shala with mountain & sea views, plant based kitchen, rooftop relaxation area with jacuzzi, outdoor bathtubs, outdoor lounge and a spa.

Sustainability and taking care of the earth is one of Mahakala’s main values. Our kitchen is fully plant based with a no waste policy, we source our food from local family owned organic farms and we source all of our water from the mountain spring.

Mahakala is a space where people can find community, connect deeply with nature, and rediscover a sense of balance.

OUR PLANT BASED CUISINE

Mahakala’s nutritious vegan food is wholesome, fresh and always homemade. At each buffet, we offer a number of dishes from freshly made bread to salads made of homegrown vegetables, ensuring there is always something for everyone. All of our food is crafted in our home kitchen by local Montenegrin women. There are no complicated detox programs, just nutritious food created with love. To ensure a balanced vegan diet the menu is curated by Dr Vesna Lemm, a detox & nutrition specialist.

We offer 2 daily homemade vegan buffets. Our meal times are based on a powerful intermittent fasting philosophy (our favourite health tip!). This involves two highly nutritious meals per day (served at 9:30 and 17:00). During the day we serve plenty of seasonal fruits, spring water and herbal teas. Additionally coffee can be purchased from our coffee shop.

HOW TO GET HERE

We recommend booking a flight that arrives at Podgorica Airport (TGD).

If you are not able to fly into Podgorica, there is also another airport in Tivat. You can take a taxi from Tivat airport to our center for around 40 euros. You may also be able to travel by bus, which may be slightly cheaper. It is also possible to come from Dubrovnik airport. It usually costs around 100€ by taxi.

A letter from Dr Vesna Lemm x Mama Mahakala

“I’ve battled a chronic illness since childhood. I was trying to find relief from Western medicine but it was not until I opened my heart up for holistic medicine and Eastern philosophy that I started healing myself. Not only did I cure from the illness I had been suffering from, but yoga taught me a sense of inner peace and I became the most flourishing version of myself I have ever been. Being a trained doctor and running my own clinic, I saw that the strains of life in the twenty-first century were not tackled by Western medicine concepts. Everyday life is becoming ever more busy, overloaded with information exposure, societal pressure and normalcy to stress, health ailments and unhappiness. Although people are living longer, they are suffering from more stress, mental and chronic health issues than ever before.

Recognizing the need for change, I returned to my roots in Montenegro and created Mahakala Center with my daughter which focuses on combining all the things i learned.”