Biševo Yoga Healing Space
Return to yourself
where the ancient discipline of yoga meets the pristine nature of the Mediterranean
The small island of Biševo has inspired everyone who visits it for generations. The moment we set foot on the island, we finally slow down and become quiet observers. Looking over the open sea and the endless horizon gives us a sense of space and breadth. A lively wind carries the scent of clean pine, aromatic herbs, and undiscovered possibilities. The sea sings its timeless song, sparkles in turquoise depths, and invites us to dive in.
Living in this way, we immerse every sense in the optimism that nature offers and awaken health within us. This little island returns each person to themselves.
Biševo Yoga Healing Space grew from the meeting of the ancient discipline of yoga and the pristine nature of the Mediterranean. The project looks at the needs and challenges we carry and approaches them holistically through therapeutic mindful yoga, somatic meditation, education about healthy living, and programmes on the island.
Yoga in Komiža
When you arrive in Komiža, contact me and we can arrange a yoga class. The beauty and peace of the island of Vis inspire year-round practice on the surrounding paths, beautiful beaches, and shaded terraces. Learn more…
Biševo Yoga Healing Space programmes
1. Meet Online: Yoga Classes Guided from Biševo
Regular online yoga classes guided from the island. Find more information about the programme and the monthly themes at ONLINE YOGA. A library of classes recorded on the island and ready for practice is available in the YouTube playlist. Every class is grounded in the values promoted by this project.
2. Yoga on Porat Beach for Everyone Visiting Biševo
The peaceful shade of a pine grove beside a sandy beach, combined with yoga practice, creates a special experience. Classes include breathing methods, mobility exercises that awaken the spine, elements of sun salutations, foundational yoga postures, relaxation, and meditation. The practice is attentive and therapeutic, respects individual differences, and offers creative options for the concerns you may bring with you.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous yoga experience.
To arrange a session, contact me at info@tena.yoga or on WhatsApp at +385 95 8346359
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3. Yoga Retreats on Biševo
For information and retreat bookings, contact me at info@tena.yoga
Tell me when you would like to come to Biševo for a yoga retreat. Our doors are open, and we will gladly shape the retreat around your needs. Invite friends or colleagues and pack for Biševo!
We can organise a private retreat, a retreat for couples, or team building for a small group. Depending on the weather, we may practise in the morning in a seaside grove, on stone terraces, or beneath a covered terrace. A retreat includes two vegan or vegetarian meals, free time for rest, reading, and walking, together with regular pranayama and meditation.
This truly is a paradise island: peace, sea, clean air, untouched nature, no cars, stress, crowds, or shops. I look forward to sharing what it feels like to live in a place like this.
See you on Biševo, Tena
Photography: Stjepan Tafra
RETREAT FEATURES:
To retreat means stepping away from everyday life and releasing obligations, work, appointments, and hurry. We pause and devote time to ourselves. Through peace, natural surroundings, yoga and meditation, and nourishing food, we awaken inner strength and ease.
The schedule is flexible from day to day according to the weather and the group’s energy. Each day, we aim to include a dynamic yoga practice, yogic breathing, and meditation. We cook according to Ayurvedic principles: vegan meals, mindful food combining, seasonal ingredients, and Ayurvedic aperitifs and digestifs to support healthy digestive fire.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
- 07:00Wake up
- 07:30Morning yoga practice, kriyas, meditation, and yogic breathing
- 10:00Breakfast
- 11:00Volunteer work around the house, garden, or dry-stone walls, meal preparation, and similar activities
- 15:00Lunch
- 16:00Rest, walking, reading, or volunteering, depending on the day
- 19:00Gentle yoga and meditation
- 20:30Optional snack, time together, and Yoga Nidra
- 22:00Rest
FOOD ON THE RETREAT:
On retreat, we eat delicious, freshly prepared home cooking. We offer a vegetarian menu and, when needed, gluten-free or vegan options. We make sure the food is flavourful, inviting, and nourishing, giving us vibrant energy and supporting the body’s natural cleansing. Meals follow yogic and Ayurvedic principles, which you can explore on my blog in 7 Principles of Yogic Nutrition. Until you join us to enjoy food together, chewing slowly and eating mindfully and peacefully, these photographs say more than a thousand words: Yogic Nutrition
Biševo Yoga Healing Space (BYHS) is a project developed as part of the work of the Biševo Association. It includes residential, local, and online programmes that promote healthy living, as well as retreats, consultations, lectures, seminars, and other professional gatherings designed to raise awareness of health and a healthy lifestyle.
How do you get to Biševo?
The journey to Biševo has several stages because there is no direct land connection. Here is a short guide:
- Ferry or catamaran from Split to Vis:
First travel from Split to the island of Vis. Jadrolinija operates regular car ferries and fast catamarans between Split and Vis. The ferry takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, while the catamaran is faster, at around 1.5 hours. - From Vis town to Komiža:
There are several ways to travel from Vis town to Komiža, as Komiža lies about 10 kilometres west of Vis town, the island’s main port.
Here are several options:- By bus: A regular bus service connects Vis town and Komiža. Buses run several times a day, especially in summer, and the journey takes around 15 to 20 minutes.
- By car: If you have rented a car, the journey along the D117 road between Vis and Komiža is straightforward and takes about 15 minutes. The road is well maintained and offers beautiful island views.
- By taxi: A taxi is another quick and comfortable option. Taxis are available at Vis harbour, but it is sensible to confirm the price beforehand because rates may vary, especially in the tourist season.
- By bicycle or scooter: You can also travel between Vis and Komiža by bicycle or scooter. Vis has numerous cycling routes, and the road between the two towns is relatively easy to ride.
- Boat or taxi boat from Komiža to Biševo:
Once you reach Komiža on the western coast of Vis, local boats travel to Biševo. The crossing takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You can use the regular boat service, which is mainly available during the tourist season, or arrange a taxi boat.
Check ferry and local boat schedules in advance, especially outside summer when services are less frequent. Before travelling, consult the websites of Jadrolinija and the Komiža Nautical Centre.