Wellbeing Weekend on the Water
Enjoy in the weekend of relaxation, wellbeing and active rest. Immerse yourself in a forest bath, sound bath, and yoga, and take in the beautiful natural surroundings of Slunj Rastoke destination.
During Saturday, 29th June, 2024, along river Slunjčica, in Slunj, there will be a free forest bath, sound bath and yoga program, combined with workshops and lectures in the field of wellbeing. After the break, along with the wellbeing program, in the evening, on the bridge over Slunjčica river, concert “Jazz on the water” will follow. This smaller outdoor concert combines music with fine art and wine.
The program ends on Sunday, 30th June, 2024, on Korana river, with guided stretching exercises, a paddleboard workshop, swimming in the river, nordic walking with storytelling and cycling.
This program is organized by the Slunj Tourist Board, in partnership with EduCare Travel Agency, and local stakeholders KKK Rastočki mlinari, Bed & Bike Plitvice and Slunj Red Cross. To ensure the best possible experience, they`ve created a short Google Form for you to apply for activities.
Saturday, 29th June, 2024
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
CHILDREN’S IMAGINATION WORKSHOP: WHAT IS MY HEART WHISPERING
How the sound of different words creates imprints in our bodies, in our souls. Let’s all play together, parents and children, the game of nice and kind words with the little ones, to make it easier for them when they grow up.
Recommended for children between the age of 6 and 10
Time and place: starts at 11:30 am at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river
Estimated duration: 45 minutes
CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP: CREATE WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED
In this workshop, children are encouraged to explore and have an artistic adventure of drawing with their eyes closed. Motifs from nature will be drawn.
Time and place: starts at 1:00 pm at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river
Estimated duration: 1 hour
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
THE IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING
In this interactive workshop, we will touch on the importance of storytelling and try our hand at creating a story that we can later use with our little ones and create childhood memories together.
Time and place: starts at 11:30 am at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1.5 hour (bring a notebook / paper and pen for writing)
CONSCIOUS PARENTING
This workshop for parents is also the announcement of the Dynamic Parenting course conducted by the European Institute for Human Values.
Time and place: starts at 1:00 pm at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1 hour
MINDFULNESS: HYGIENE OF THE SOUL
Soul hygiene is the entrance to the world of awareness. Let’s learn to calm the mind and open the heart. What does it mean to love yourself? What is meditation? The mindfulness workshop takes everyone into its own inner world of thoughts and feelings, into its own experience of oneself.
Time and place: starts at 5:00 pm at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1 hour
DISCOVER YOUR VOICE
During the workshop, the relationship between our innate vocal abilities and the possibility of freeing and preparing the voice for singing, better expression, self-healing and exploration of the field of harmonic singing is explored.
Time and place: starts at 6:00 pm at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1 hour
YOGA please bring your own yoga mat or a towel for all yoga sessions
MORNING YOGA
Morning yoga is a wonderful way to start the day with awareness and gentle movement. This is a great opportunity to stretch, strengthen and energize the body and calm the nervous system, the perfect way to wake up your mind and body.
Time and place: starts at 11:00 am at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 30 min
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
Yoga for children offers interesting yoga adventures for children. It’s a wonderful way to introduce them to attention, movement and relaxation. Introducing children to yoga early lays the foundation for a happier and healthier life. Whether through playful poses or conscious breathing, yoga offers a world of goodness for our little ones.
Time and place: starts at 12:30 am at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 30 min (combination of storytelling, movement and relaxation)
BATHS
FOREST BATH (SHINRIN YOKU)
Consciously being in a forest environment involves using our senses and refining them through the application of certain exercises. These are exercises that involve listening to sounds, perceiving and experiencing shapes, and observing sensations, such as touch and smell. This ultimately results in deep relaxation and immersion in presence.
Time and place: starts at 10:00 am at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1.5 hour
SOUND BATH
The sound bath is an ancient practice that harnesses the power of sound vibrations to promote relaxation, healing and general wellbeing. Sound healing involves using certain sounds and frequencies to influence our minds, bodies and emotions. These vibrations can affect us on a neurological, physiological and biochemical level. It’s like bathing in sound, letting it
overwhelm us and create a therapeutic experience.
Time and place: starts at 7:00 pm at Stara Centrala on Slunjčica river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1 hour
Note: Please bring your own yoga mat/towel and a blanket to cover yourself with
TEACHERS/FACILITATORS:
Kristina Love
Vedic art teacher, mindful art & sound therapist. She held numerous workshops for children and adults in Croatia and abroad, that combine art (a creative way of expression) and spirituality. She leads forest and gong baths, is a member of the board of the European Institute for Human Values.
WWW: Forest bath, Sound bath, The importance of storytelling, Children’s art workshop: Create with your eyes closed
Izabela Marić
Certified yoga teacher and certified holistic coach. President of the Croatian Yoga Association, founder of Verbasana yoga studio in Zagreb and director of education and leader of international retreats at the Radiant Coaches Academy.
WWW: Morning yoga, Yoga for children, Sound bath
Mihovil Mašović
Practitioner and teacher of the Mindfulness method and meditation and conscious living. With many years of experience in individual and group work, vice president of the European Institute for Human Values.
WWW: Mindfulness workshop: Hygiene of the soul, Conscious parenting, Children’s imagination workshop: What my heart whispers
Svemir Vranko
A pioneer of sound therapy who is a student of Jonathan Goldman, a pioneer of sound therapy in the world. In addition to Holistic Life Coaching, he is also a vocalist and lyricist in Super Grouper, with whom he just released the album “Excitation”
WWW: Discover your voice, Sound bath
JAZZ ON THE WATER
A jazz music concert on the bridge of St. John (Most sv. Ivana) in Rastoke will start at 8:30 pm. This small outdoor concert in Slunj combines music with fine art and wine. The musical due, Filip Bal (guitar) and Iva Juričević (vocal) will perform, whilst visitors can enjoy a painting performance by Juraj Belković and wine taste of Obrovac Family wines.
Time and place: starts at 8:30 pm, Rastoke in Slunj
Estimate duration: 1,5 hour
Sunday, 30th June, 2024
GUIDED E-BIKE TOUR
The picturesque landscape of Slunj region is networked with more than 100 kilometers and seven carefully arranged bicycle paths that have their own designation (easy, medium and demanding). This is an opportunity to get to know the landscape through a guided e-bike tour.
Time and place: starts at 9:00 am at Kupalište (main swimming area) on Korana river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1.5 hour
NORDIC WALKING WITH STORYTELLING GUIDE
An exceptional combination for all recreationists and nature lovers: Nordic hiking and storytelling together! Enjoy the charms of nature by moving along the marked trails, take a walk through picturesque areas and relax with a view of the expanses that leave you breathless!
Time and place: starts at 9:00 am at Kupalište (main wimming area) on Korana river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1.5 hour
SUP (STAND UP PADDLE)
After the morning warm-up on land, the water adventure begins on Korana river, SUP – stand-up paddle boarding. This activity is ideal for all ages, regardless of whether you are a sporty type of person or not. The only thing you need is to catch your balance and row.
Time and place: starts at 10:30 am at Kupalište (main swimming area) on Korana river in Slunj
Estimated duration: 1.5 hour
TEACHERS/FACILITATORS:
Hrvoje Keletić
Bike guide, mountaineer, adventurer. Founder of Bike & Bed Plitvice travel agenc,y with many years of experience in creating, leading and supporting electric bike tours around Plitvice lakes National park.
WWW: e-bike tour
Teodora Vlašić
Professor of history, licensed guide and member of the mountaineering society. A lover of the natural beauty of the Slunj region. She held numerous guided thematic tours on the topic of the cultural heritage of Slunj.
WWW: walking tour
Mirela Matešić
Group fitness instructor with music. Lover of movement and dance. She is a member of Rastočki mlinari kayak and canoe club, with which she won second place in rafting at the Croatian Championship.
WWW: SUP
To ensure your place at wellbeing weekend activities, fill out the form by June 24th, or contact Slunj Tourist Board via phone at 00385 99735 9411 or via email at info@slunj-rastoke.hr