Release
All Level ✺ 3- 10 September 2026 ✺ Šiaurys, Lithuania
We will meet as the height of summer fades into cooler days. Autumn is a time of harvest, of gratitude, of taking stock, and of celebration. It is also a time of searching within, of reflection, and of remembering.
As the days become shorter, we will learn how to embrace the magic of this transitory season—a time when what is old and no longer serving us falls away, leaving only what is most essential. We will tap into our intuition through embodied movements and explore tools and resources that highlight what is most essential within us, reading both body and mind for the release this season calls for. Together, we’ll explore themes of letting go, gratitude, remembering, and change. We’ll dive deep into our intuition to find what is required of us to move into the quiet and reemerge in a state of rebirth as a more flowing and easeful expression of our deepest selves.
We’ll begin our days with reflective meditations and embodied vinyasa practices that will challenge our bodies to open, recall, and simplify. In the afternoons, we’ll turn inward to softer practices that remind us of the power of deep rest and gentle reflection. Our evenings will include options for yoga nidra and restorative yoga. Come as you are, radiant from the summer heat or weary and ready to release. A wellspring of warmth, comfort, and reflection is waiting for you.
Lauren Simonis
Hello beautiful humans, I’m Lauren, and I’ve been a yoga teacher for six years, a facilitator for twenty, and a lover of intimate, shared experiences my entire life. I believe in the magic of people coming together to share their lives in a way that leaves them somehow more fully themselves. Yoga offers an opportunity to do just that.
As a yoga teacher, I am often described as joyful and playful. My classes are filled with light-hearted invitations to explore new movements, cues for somatic engagement, mobility exercises, and regular reminders that every body practicing yoga will look a little different—and that is beautiful! My goal is to help you connect to your spirit, your strength, and your sense of fun.
I moved to Portugal from the U.S. in 2016, and that’s where my passion for yoga grew from a hobby, to a habit, to a passion. I first began teaching aerial yoga and then expanded my training to include vinyasa, hatha, yin, and myofascial release when I realized how much joy my students brought me. Over the last five years, I have become increasingly engaged with embodiment and somatic approaches to yoga. With these experiences, I found myself immersed more and more in yogic spaces, and in them, I found opportunities to nurture my students through healing, love, and support.
„And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. - John Muir“
retreat offerings
○ 7 night stay at in our cosy Forest Retreat
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ nidra & restorative yoga in the afternoons
○ Sauna Ritual & 3 additional sauna sessions
○ educational walk in Labanoras Forest
○ paddle boats & sups for lake discovery
○ a mushroom filled forest at your doorstep
not included
○ flight to/ from Vilnius
○ airport transport on arrival & departure day
○ massages
○ travel insurance (recommended)
group size
18
investment
from 1.640€
please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.
Sauna Ritual
Experience a traditional sauna ritual guided by a Lithuanian Sauna Master — a journey that weaves together history, culture, and wellness. As gentle heat purifies the body and calms the mind, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Between sauna sessions, you can cool off with an invigorating dip in the lake, embracing the natural rhythm of heat and water. The ritual is a highlight of the retreat, and you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy the sauna on three additional occasions during your stay.
Educational Walk in Labanoras Forest
Join a peaceful and eye-opening walk through the beautiful Labanoras Forest, guided by a local biologist who knows its secrets by heart. As you wander among ancient pines and soft moss paths, you’ll learn about the region’s unique ecosystems, native plants, and wildlife. This gentle exploration blends science with mindfulness — inviting you to slow down, observe closely, and reconnect with nature’s quiet wisdom.
Additional information
a typical day
07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast
reading 
lake dips journaling exploring massage
14.30 lunch
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner
arrival day:
no yoga class,
check-in from 14.30
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle
departure day:
no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 11.00
- All yoga equipment is available at our retreat location. Nevertheless we recommend bringing a thin travel mat for more comfort (better grip)
- a refillable water bottle
- a journal & pen for some notes
- swim wear (towels provided)
- comfortable shoes for exploring the forest
- a warm sweater and light jacket are useful
Vilnius Airport group transfer to Šiaurys Resort
– on arrival day: 13.00 and 18.00
– for later arrivals: individual transfer bookable (155€)
– on departure day: to Vilnius Airport at 10.30 (arrival airport 13.00)
– for earlier departures please book one night in Vilnius or let us know at least 8 weeks before the retreat for arrangement of individual taxi (approx. 155€)
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