1. Location:
Nieprzespana – Yoga and vegetarian cuisine in the heart of Lesser Poland, 45 min from Krakow airport
Nieprześnia 1 is a charming holiday complex surrounded by a five hectare garden. It houses a historic manor from 1934, an apple orchard, vegetable garden and a pond. We have accommodation for 45 guests in tastefully furnished rooms with private bathrooms. During your stay here you can enjoy vegetarian food, made fresh daily from local ingredients, a sauna, a massage room with a hydraulic massage bed and a spacious wooden deck above the pond perfect for practicing yoga. Our bright indoor yoga shala has a heated wooden floor. It’s an ideal place for anyone looking to unwind, reset, and get in tune with nature.
To view the place, check the link below: https://en.nieprzesnia1.com/
2. About the Teacher
2.1 Willie Cohen Vroege
A few years later in Hanoi, fate revealed itself when I discovered Zenith Yoga. There were so many great teachers, including Marzena Kierepka, at Zenith Yoga. When I realized my intention to teach, I enrolled in my first teacher course under Hart Lazer who is still my teacher. My devotion to his teachings persuaded me to participate in an advanced teacher course in Manila, allowing me to develop my passion under many great teachers.
I have completed my 3 years Iyengar teacher training in Taipei under Peter Scott, currently awaiting to attempt my final assessment.
I strongly believe in teaching a solid foundation in the yoga practice – developing a level of self-awareness both physically and mentally. I want to send the message that yoga is for young and old – to bring all people standing proudly in Tadasana.
2.2 Marzena Lucyna Kierepka
Marzena Lucyna Kierepka, Yoga/Pilates Teacher & Master Teacher Trainer and Founder of Zenith
I began practicing yoga in 1999. The classes were on a Sunday in a local gym. I confess back then I didn’t even know what yoga was. It was not long after that I began to look forward to Sundays with anticipation, excited to go to the gym and practice. One day, I took the plunge. I approached my teacher and asked, ‘Where can I learn more about this?’ Her answer was: ‘Go to India to this ashram in the south…’
Two months later, I was on a plane to that ashram in India to develop my practice and hone my skills. On that journey, I explored different styles, teachers and places. The rest is history. The vastness of this subject, its depth, and its beauty can be overwhelming.
I tried and practiced many different styles before I found the style that speaks to me best, Iyengar Yoga, a type of Hatha Yoga that focuses on alignment, strength and unity of body and mind. Iyengar Yoga was developed by Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar, who I met in Pune, India, on several occasions. I feel a depth of gratitude to all my teachers: the Iyengar family, Hart Lazer, and Radjiv & Swati Chanchanis. Their graciousness in sharing their knowledge with me has allowed me to experience the joy of Yoga.
I moved to Hanoi in 2005, working as a tour guide and saw a gap in the market. With the support and encouragement of my husband and two close friends, I took a leap of faith, and set up a small yoga studio near the Temple of Literature. This was where Zenith was born.
But my journey didn’t end there. Not long after that, I became very interested in Pilates and introduced it to Hanoi in 2007 and was the first Pilates instructor offering classes in Northern Vietnam.
And … Zenith continues to develop and expand to meet the needs of our ever-growing community, now incorporating yoga, Pilates, teacher training and a range of health and wellness services.
Marzena Lucyna Kierepka is the owner and founder of ZENITH yoga Pilates wellness, one of the oldest and most highly regarded centers in Hanoi. She is a master trainer in therapeutic & foundation Yoga, and in the Pilates method, with a particular focus on apparatus (reformer). With over 15 years of experience, she offers therapeutic consultations in both yoga and Pilates, and leads a range of workshops, classes, courses and teaching training (TTC) in Vietnam.
3. Accommodation
Accommodation based on sharing a twin/double room.
For a single room supplement depends on availability, please contact Marzena
4. Program
Day 1: 29 July: Arriving on 29 July – Sat
3 – 4pm – Organisational meeting /welcome everyone
4 – 6 pm – Restorative yoga
6.30 pm – Dinner
Day 2-6: 30 July – 4 August:
7 am
8-10 am – Intermediate yoga practice
10.15 – 11.45 am – Beginner yoga practice
12.00 pm – Have Lunch
1- 4 pm – Free relaxing time
4 – 6 pm – Restorative yoga/ Pranayama
6.30 pm – Dinner
8 – 9 pm – evening meditation/ social event/ movie night
5. Price and deposit:
Yoga students: 790 Euro
Non practising friend: 680 Euro
Deposit of 300 Euro to be paid by 30 Jan 2023
Account number:
Euro: PL 44 1050 1504 1000 0023 1616 2953 Swift Code: INGBPLPW Account Owner: Ludmila Kierepka Bank address: ING Bank Śląski 45-019 Opole ul.( Street) Zwierzyniecka 2, Poland
Dollar: PL 44 1050 1487 1000 0090 7493 4663 Swift Code: INGBPLPW Account Owner: Marzena Lucyna Kierepka Bank address: ING Bank Śląski 45-019 Opole ul.( Street) Zwierzyniecka 2, Poland
6. Yoga Props
Please bring your own mat and belts, the rest of props are provided as the Yoga place.
7. Food
During the retreat we serve homemade vegetarian food based on the local farmers and markets.
If you have any dietary requirement, please contact Marzena for details.
