Acroventure 2025 –

Acroyoga Retreat

5 - 11 September 2025, Croatia

This AcroYoga retreat is taking place in beautiful Croatia. We are teaching basic and advanced techniques with up to 8 hours of daily practice. Our training offers a wide range of movement practices, including AcroYoga, Partner Acrobatics, Functional Movement, Contact Improvisation, Thai Massage, Yoga, Ecstatic Dance and Community Building. The core of this week will be about cultivating trust and strength, within ourselves and as a group of dedicated movers.

AcroYoga poses behind beautiful nature background

Your Training

At our barefootyoga retreat, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in a wide range of exciting and enriching activities. Whether you’re looking to challenge your body, deepen your connections, or simply have fun, there’s something for everyone.

This retreat is open to everyone, no matter your experience or level! We’ll be running both beginner and intermediate tracks at the same time, so you can choose the level that feels right for you and focus on what you want to improve.

Here is a visual breakdown of how we spend our time throughout the week, from physical training and partner work to moments of relaxation and community time.

  • AcroYoga & Partner Acrobatics
  • Handstands & Hand-to-Hand
  • Flows & Washing Machines
  • Whips, Pops & Icarians
  • Trios & Group Acro
  • Communication Exercises
  • Thai Massage & Bodywork
  • Music Jam & Campfire Nights
  • Community & lot’s of Fun

08:00-09:15 Yoga
09:30-11:00 Breakfast
11:00-13:30 AcroYoga
13:30-16:00 Lunch & Beach Break
16:00-18:00 AcroYoga
18:00-19:00 Jam Time & Decompress
19:00-20:30 Dinner
20:30-22:00 Massage, Music, Campfire, Cacao & Extatic Dance

When you join our retreat you become a cherished member of the barefootyoga family. As part of our community, you are invited to contribute 1 hour of your time during the retreat. Whether it’s lending a hand in the kitchen, tidying up the training space, or setting up the campfire, it’s a simple, shared way to get to know your new friends and community.

Your Teachers

Guy playing ukulele while another person standing on his head

Juri Kussmaul

Juri is a playful AcroYoga teacher, Circus Performer, Musician and Artist of many Disciplines based in Berlin. 10 years ago after studying Architecture and Sculpture (fine art) he discovered his passion for AcroYoga and Partner Acrobatics. Since then he’s researching, teaching and performing a mixture of Acroyoga combined with the pleasure of the game from physical theater which he studied at physical theater schools in France.

Juri will be teaching Acrobatics and share his playful style with you during this retreat.

IG: @jurikussmaul

AcroYoga Pose, Foot to foot, standing Acrobatics, in Slovenia, Photoshoot

Issy Denman

Issy first fell in love with acro whilst studying languages at university in England. Since then she has enjoyed travelling around and deepening and widening her practice as she is inspired by more and more people and movement styles. Currently based in Germany, she is working on improving her juggling, handstand and violin skills, whilst always coming back to her first love of acro.

Issy is excited to be teaching acro classes on this retreat. Her teaching encourages each individual to listen to and be led by their own body, whilst never forgetting to find the fun and laughter in our practice!

IG: @idenman

Girl being upside down in a handstand, balancing on a guys hand overlooking a green landscape and lake during a hot summer day.

Tori Mclarty

Meet our Aussie friend Tori, the dynamic acrobat, educator, and event organiser, whose enchanting spirit adds a touch of magic to every endeavour. With a remarkable journey through the realms of movement, Tori’s expertise has blossomed from her national-level achievements in horse riding and surfing. Her journey led her to climbing and the soaring heights of the flying trapeze, this love of flying was sparked again when she found partner acrobatics.

Tori will be teaching movement, handstands and acro during this retreat. She is also an excellent human being, bringing lots of gifts to the barefootyoga table and will support you reaching for the acro-stars.

IG: @flytoria

Girl being upside down balancing with a nice sunset in the city.

Issy Denman

Lorena is an AcroYoga teacher sharing her excitement for movement, empowerment and quality of communication. Loli loves turning things (and people) upside down and exploring new perspectives on life. She is passionate about empowering others and showing them what is possible. She is also a linguist, life coach, HD analyst and an avid learner always in pursuit of the new and inspiring.

Loli will be teaching Acro and sharing her love for movement, handstands and quality communication with you. Ps: did you know she is an amazing human design analyst? Check her out!

IG: @lorenadelorenzi

Guy standing in the garden looking relaxed

Gabe Moves

Originally from Austria, Gabe loves to spend his time traveling, learning about other cultures and enjoying foreign food. With a heart full of humor and arms so long he once managed to hug 5 people at once, he is facilitating workshops, retreats and teacher trainings all around the globe. Gabe is well known for his unique and precise way of teaching. His passion for bodywork gives him the opportunity to welcome and embrace people from all walks of life.

As the founder of barefootyoga.eu Gabe will be hosting this retreat and leading the teachers team. He will be involved with the logistics, the photoshoot and supporting the team in the background.

IG: @movewithgabe

Guy sitting like a monkey on a street sign making monkey sounds.

Mathias Kluger

Mathias holds a master degree in Economics and Sustainability, worked for NGO’s, as a school teacher and runs adventure weeks in the woods for kids. With more than 800 hours of YTT experience he regularly teaches in Sri Lanka, India and Austria. Mathias likes to teach a strong physical practice, combining a modern approach with old traditional methods. He loves to share the whole magic of Yoga so he classes are often infused with breathwork, meditation and his in-depth knowledge about philosophy. His classes are designed to cater the needs of his students. Being a DJ for more than ten years, Mathias brings his love for sound and vibration not only to some Yoga classes but also to Ecstatic Dances and other events.

In this retreat Mathias will be giving five wonderful Yoga classes, supported by Wotans live music, one Cacao Ceremony and one Extatic Dance – so be ready to dance your socks off!

IG: @mathiaskluger

Guys playing a handpan on the Croatian coest line during a beautiful sunrise.

Wotan Alvaro Sun

Founder of the blossoming Heart Culture Festival, experienced musician on stage and father of two beautiful children, obviously loves what he does. Using sound healing, Wotan guides people at workshops, retreats, single session`s and circle gatherings world wide to truly connect with their souls and fellows. As an intuitiv coach and herbal medicine producer he is gifted with a wide tool selection to support people finding their own wealth and joy in life.

Wotan will be playing his music during yoga classes, campfires and the evening bodywork sessions. Be ready for a pure delight for your ears and heart!

IG: @wotan_medicine_music

Image of two people smiling into the camera holding a big pan of fried rice with vegetables.

Alfonso Allocca

Alfonso’s passion for cooking was ingrained in him from birth, growing up in southern Italy where food is celebrated like a festival. Inspired by his grandmother and mother, who lovingly created new recipes, he developed a deep love for the culinary world. After completing a five-year training program as a restaurant specialist and gaining valuable professional experience in Florence, Australia, and Asia, Alfonso decided to work as a freelance chef in Austria.

Alfonso will be cooking for us, allowing his creativity to flourish and sharing his love for food with you.

IG: @alfonso_s_kitchen

Your Stay

Amid endless hectares of olive groves, we will reside in a charming 200-year-old and nicely renovated farmhouses. The scent of lavender, rosemary and other Mediterranean herbs is so omnipresent that it will be easy to pour your heart into this adventure. For the water lovers among you, we have two swimming pools and the ocean is only a 5 minute drive away. Our location offers you to either stay in one of the houses or camp on the premises.

Croatia acroyoga retreat, lavender, beach, water, sunset, pool, olive grooves, holiday

Our location offers beautifully designed 2-bedroom apartments intended to be shared. If you sign up alone, you will either share the room with someone of the same gender or you can opt for a private upgrade with a surcharge. For more information please click on “book your spot”

Croatia acroyoga retreat, rooms, double shared deluxe, training and holliday, pool olive grooves, holiday

You can choose between camping in a tent or come with a van. Our location allows you to park your van directly on the camping ground, near a beautiful and big olive farm. Please note that campers will need to bring their own camping gear.

Collage of camping options at yoga retreat. Camping, tent, hammock, van. Green nature. Olive trees.

Three times a day we will tickle your palate with vegetarian and vegan delights made by our barefootyoga kitchen crew. We strive to provide local and seasonal food from the area as much as possible.

Food, buffet, chefs, desert, pasta, salad

Arrival: Friday, September 5th 2025 – 4 pm
Departure: Thursday, September 11th 2025 – 10am

Our location is based 30 minutes north of Pula and can be easily reached by car. If you were planning on traveling by public transport (bus/train/plane), we can offer you a pick up from Pula bus station or Pula airport. Another option would be flying into Trieste or Zagreb and rent a car from there. In any case please consider sharing your ride with a fellow participants. Once registered we will share a link with you where you can offer or request carpooling.

Your Holiday Package

  • Price €700-€900 includes:
  • 6 x nights & 5 x full days
  • 3 x warm vegetarian meals a day
  • 21 x workshops in different levels
  • 7 hours of workshop content daily
  • 150m² training space with puzzle mats
  • 2 swimming pools
  • beach only 5 min drive away
  • wifi & plenty of space to chill out
  • holiday & training all wrapped into a juicy package
  • Double booking: € 25 discount
  • Returning student: € 25 discount

Do you have Questions?

No worries, we are here to help! We have prepared a collection of common questions, like how to get to the retreat, what to bring, and everything else you might want to know before starting your adventure. For this please click here!

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