soft power retreat
a unique experience in some of the most beautiful places on earth
soft power retreat is a unique, holistic experience — thoughtfully crafted down to the smallest details — which i create for you in some of the most beautiful places on our planet
information about upcoming retreats will appear here soon
please note: at the moment, all retreats are guided in russian
english-language formats are coming soon
information about upcoming retreats will appear here soon
please note: at the moment, all retreats are guided in russian
english-language formats are coming soon
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we’ll reach out to you first, and you’ll have the opportunity to secure your spot before the public announcement
we’ll reach out to you first, and you’ll have the opportunity to secure your spot before the public announcement
what participants say about my retreats
Dasha, thank you so much for such an incredible retreat. i felt a little nervous before the trip, as it was my first time joining something like this, but the space and the people felt like pieces from the same puzzle. living in such a beautiful place, enjoying delicious food, swimming in the river, waking up slowly for yoga, and heading out for a hike — everything felt so harmonious, there’s nothing i would add or change.
one of my biggest discoveries was wakeboarding: the yellow boat against the backdrop of a pine forest, loud music, and vera — like an amazon — riding past the bridge and throwing her head back. i cried from the beauty of that moment, literally.
thank you for this truly unique experience 🤍
one of my biggest discoveries was wakeboarding: the yellow boat against the backdrop of a pine forest, loud music, and vera — like an amazon — riding past the bridge and throwing her head back. i cried from the beauty of that moment, literally.
thank you for this truly unique experience 🤍
Anya Churkina
the retreat, as always, was amazing — my confidence that everything would be great was more than justified 🔥
you can really feel the care, preparation, and attention to detail. it’s incredibly compelling and speaks to the strength of the experience you’re creating overall: the chosen location, thoughtful practices designed for different times of day, cozy and stylish merch, the question cards — all of it, and so much more, was just spot on ⚡️
on top of that, the flexibility of the schedule and the ability to adapt to the group’s wishes made a big difference.
another highlight was coming home with a whole collection of beautiful, atmospheric photos — Nadya is wonderful.
the feeling afterward is simple: i really want to go back. this morning i woke up to the sound of cars outside and thought, “where am i, even?” 💔
you can really feel the care, preparation, and attention to detail. it’s incredibly compelling and speaks to the strength of the experience you’re creating overall: the chosen location, thoughtful practices designed for different times of day, cozy and stylish merch, the question cards — all of it, and so much more, was just spot on ⚡️
on top of that, the flexibility of the schedule and the ability to adapt to the group’s wishes made a big difference.
another highlight was coming home with a whole collection of beautiful, atmospheric photos — Nadya is wonderful.
the feeling afterward is simple: i really want to go back. this morning i woke up to the sound of cars outside and thought, “where am i, even?” 💔
Masha Ivanova
i’m grateful that this retreat wasn’t the usual kind. one of the meanings of the word retreat — as a refuge or sanctuary — feels especially fitting, because the place you chose and shared with us truly became that. it sheltered us beautifully, away from the noise of everyday life and the city. it felt quiet, cozy, and familial, with rute and joana surrounding us with care and kindness. all practical concerns faded into the background; nothing felt unsettling. everything was created so that the weekend could unfold with ease and pleasure. zabliving is a place you want to return to — and to share with loved ones.
yoga — dasha, the way you guide it is truly special. what i receive from these practices is invaluable. i was also happy that there were days with two practices, as i had only expected morning sessions. the saturday evening practice felt both fleeting and expansive at the same time — stretching across space and time. i didn’t want it to end.
wakeboarding was pure joy — the entire lake felt like it belonged to us. the hike along the river, with clementines all around, felt just as generous.
thank you for creating such an atmosphere — the autumn cards, the gifts, the conversation prompts, your softness, attention, and sensitivity. i felt all of it deeply.
yoga — dasha, the way you guide it is truly special. what i receive from these practices is invaluable. i was also happy that there were days with two practices, as i had only expected morning sessions. the saturday evening practice felt both fleeting and expansive at the same time — stretching across space and time. i didn’t want it to end.
wakeboarding was pure joy — the entire lake felt like it belonged to us. the hike along the river, with clementines all around, felt just as generous.
thank you for creating such an atmosphere — the autumn cards, the gifts, the conversation prompts, your softness, attention, and sensitivity. i felt all of it deeply.
Vera Smirnova
i loved the retreat and would happily join again as soon as dasha organizes the next one. everything felt so harmoniously arranged — the amount of time we spent practicing yoga, the way we went deeper into specific asanas, the space given to other activities, and the people who somehow gather around dasha through a kind of quiet resonance. and of course, the place itself.
i especially appreciated that even before the retreat began, dasha asked what each of us wanted to work on in our yoga practice, so she could prepare and help us go deeper. i had such a great time getting up on the wakeboard and felt confident riding the waves. the evenings by the fireplace were especially heartfelt, filled with warm, cozy conversations. i would truly recommend this experience to anyone — at least once.
i especially appreciated that even before the retreat began, dasha asked what each of us wanted to work on in our yoga practice, so she could prepare and help us go deeper. i had such a great time getting up on the wakeboard and felt confident riding the waves. the evenings by the fireplace were especially heartfelt, filled with warm, cozy conversations. i would truly recommend this experience to anyone — at least once.
Katya Syrovatskaya
i really loved this retreat. the place was already familiar to me, yet it felt just as beautiful and cozy, and the girls were welcoming and kind. the food was an excellent choice — i was never hungry (which isn’t always easy with my appetite!)
the program felt well balanced (special thanks for the afternoon nap!). there was just the right amount of yoga — i even learned how not to be afraid and how to fall safely out of pincha, which feels like a real result. wakesurfing was amazing — i didn’t expect to ride all three days, and it turned out to be such a great decision. the hike was lovely too, especially with endless fruit growing along the way!
overall, i honestly can’t think of anything that could have been improved. i managed to truly switch off and rest, and that’s what matters most. thank you so much 🙏🏻
the program felt well balanced (special thanks for the afternoon nap!). there was just the right amount of yoga — i even learned how not to be afraid and how to fall safely out of pincha, which feels like a real result. wakesurfing was amazing — i didn’t expect to ride all three days, and it turned out to be such a great decision. the hike was lovely too, especially with endless fruit growing along the way!
overall, i honestly can’t think of anything that could have been improved. i managed to truly switch off and rest, and that’s what matters most. thank you so much 🙏🏻
Olya Rzhanova
it was exactly what i expected — and even more
everything was beautifully organized down to the smallest details, with genuine care for us — from the cozy atmosphere to the thoughtfully chosen scents that created that special feeling
the place itself was incredible: nature, open space, morning mist, birdsong, and a deep sense of harmony with the surrounding world.
the yoga met us exactly where we were — aligned with our mood and physical state, with a perfect balance of movement and relaxation.
the program felt rich yet never overwhelming. i felt carried by a flow where everything unfolded naturally and with ease.
every moment of this retreat brought joy; everything felt perfectly in its place.
i wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to truly immerse themselves in practice, restore their energy, and find inner calm. thank you, dasha 🩵
everything was beautifully organized down to the smallest details, with genuine care for us — from the cozy atmosphere to the thoughtfully chosen scents that created that special feeling
the place itself was incredible: nature, open space, morning mist, birdsong, and a deep sense of harmony with the surrounding world.
the yoga met us exactly where we were — aligned with our mood and physical state, with a perfect balance of movement and relaxation.
the program felt rich yet never overwhelming. i felt carried by a flow where everything unfolded naturally and with ease.
every moment of this retreat brought joy; everything felt perfectly in its place.
i wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to truly immerse themselves in practice, restore their energy, and find inner calm. thank you, dasha 🩵
Valeria Potashko
I joined a yoga retreat, and it was an amazing experience. a wonderful group and heartfelt conversations, an atmospheric place — perfect for relaxation and a full reset. yoga was a real discovery for me; each session brought a sense of lightness and inner calm. i also really enjoyed the activities beyond yoga.
I left feeling inspired and deeply replenished. i highly recommend it and would happily do it again myself.
I left feeling inspired and deeply replenished. i highly recommend it and would happily do it again myself.
Mikhail Myasnikov
I really loved the retreat. the location and the place were wonderful, and the schedule and organization felt just right — a perfect balance of effort and rest 🍃 it was the first time in my life i experienced five yoga practices over four days, and i truly enjoyed it.
wake surfing with rute and joana was pure joy — i’m so grateful to them for their contribution to my riding technique and for such a great time together.
thank you so much for this weekend, for the care, and for the attention to every detail 🫶🏻 and a special thank you for the beautiful photos by nadya. i would happily go again!
wake surfing with rute and joana was pure joy — i’m so grateful to them for their contribution to my riding technique and for such a great time together.
thank you so much for this weekend, for the care, and for the attention to every detail 🫶🏻 and a special thank you for the beautiful photos by nadya. i would happily go again!
Vita
Dasha, thank you for these beautiful days.
soft power is you — one hundred percent. the way you guide people so gently and with such care into vulnerability and fear, and then help them see the resource that lives there, is truly powerful.
for me, this retreat felt like stepping into something new with “perfect strangers” — and it was incredible. i feel such warm gratitude toward each and every one of them.
it was important for me to explore myself, to understand where my inner balance and strength live. i was able to clearly see what draws me toward others and what freezes me — and how all of this reflects my own triggers. it was deeply interesting.
I’m incredibly grateful for how my body responds in your practices — with such openness and trust. and then there were the scents, tastes, textures, and sounds — everything came together so seamlessly.
thank you for the incredible place and for the women who created it — pure love.
Dasha, you create magic.
thank you 🫶
soft power is you — one hundred percent. the way you guide people so gently and with such care into vulnerability and fear, and then help them see the resource that lives there, is truly powerful.
for me, this retreat felt like stepping into something new with “perfect strangers” — and it was incredible. i feel such warm gratitude toward each and every one of them.
it was important for me to explore myself, to understand where my inner balance and strength live. i was able to clearly see what draws me toward others and what freezes me — and how all of this reflects my own triggers. it was deeply interesting.
I’m incredibly grateful for how my body responds in your practices — with such openness and trust. and then there were the scents, tastes, textures, and sounds — everything came together so seamlessly.
thank you for the incredible place and for the women who created it — pure love.
Dasha, you create magic.
thank you 🫶
Natalia Polunina
