The LIVING CODE RETREAT
Ljuta, Montenegro September 19–26, 2026
Train Your Body. Rebuild Your Mind. Reset Your Life.
Return to what you were before the noise.
This is not about escape. It is about returning to yourself — differently.
You wake up with the sun.
You breathe before you speak.
You move before you think.
You eat food that fuels you.
You create space for stillness.
You reconnect with what matters.
WELCOME to LJUTA, MONTENEGRO.
Set along the quiet edge of the Bay of Kotor, Ljuta is one of those rare places where time slows down without asking permission.
Where the mountains meet the sea.
Where silence still exists.
Where you can hear yourself again.
Ljuta offers something most places have lost: space — outside and within.
The Sanctuary
Sea-facing terraces. Cool stone interiors. The sound of water, not traffic. An intimate scale that makes the retreat feel like yours.
This is not a villa. It is a sanctuary in the truest sense — a place where the nervous system settles before you ask it to.
THE ĀYUVA Rhythm
MORNING — Ignition
MIDDAY — Fuel
Education and nourishment. Longevity-focused workshops, Mediterranean nutrition designed by a certified specialist, and time to absorb what the morning opened.
AFTERNOON — Experience
Freedom with intention. The coast, the water, the boat, the silence. Guided or unguided — depending on what you need.
EVENING — Integration
For the woman who carries a lot — and quietly feels the weight of it.
ĀYUVA is an intimate retreat for women who believe wellbeing is something to be lived, not occasionally practiced.
Through movement, recovery, longevity, learning, and connection, we create the conditions for lasting change.
This is not for passive escape. It is for intentional transformation.
What
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
A calmer, more regulated nervous system
Greater clarity, focus, and emotional resilience
A deeper connection to your body, mind, and energy
Renewed discipline, structure, and intention in your daily life
Sustainable tools to support long-term wellbeing, vitality, and alignment
Meaningful connection through shared experience and intentional community
You will leave ĀYUVA feeling CLEARER, STRONGER, MORE GROUNDED, and DEEPLY CONECTED to YOURSELF.
The Faculty
A carefully selected group of practitioners, educators, and guides who will shape the Montenegro experience.
Intimate. Precise. Intentional.
Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create an experience that feels seamless, restorative, and deeply intentional.
The Full Experience Includes:
- Strength, movement & mobility sessions
- Breathwork, yoga & guided meditation
- Longevity, nutrition & women's health workshops
- Recovery rituals & body treatments
- Private Adriatic boat experience
- Mediterranean-inspired meals & shared dining experiences
- 7 nights in a historic captain's palazzo
We’d be delighted to answer your questions and share the full retreat guide.
Meet the Founder
Some people travel the world. Others become the journey itself.
Ivana Nikolić, Founder of ĀYUVA, has spent years immersed in movement, wellness, discipline, and the exploration of what it truly means to live well.
From sport and performance to navigating high-pressure professional environments, her path has been shaped by both discipline and the realities of modern life — constant movement, ambition, pressure, and overstimulation.
She lived that rhythm.
She carried that weight.
And she understood its cost.
Over time, wellness became more than a lifestyle. It became a philosophy rooted in structure, awareness, and alignment between body and mind.
And from that vision, ĀYUVA was born.
Not as a program. But as a response.
A response to a world that is constantly moving, yet rarely aligned.
Because in the end — Strength is not how much you can carry.
It is how deeply you are connected to yourself while carrying it.
ARE YOU READY to choose YOURSELF?
- September 19–26, 2026
- Ljuta, Montenegro
Common questions
What is Āyuva retreat?
Āyuva is an intimate wellness retreat designed around movement, recovery, longevity, mindfulness, and intentional living.
Who is this for?
Women who already have a life — and want to live it with greater clarity, strength, and alignment.
If you value movement, wellbeing, discipline, growth, and meaningful connection, ĀYUVA was created for you.
Can I come alone?
Yes! Most of our guests travel on their own. It’s a really beautiful way to meet new people, make new friends and feel a part of ĀYUVA family. Equally, you can opt out for some quality “me time”.
Do I need to be very fit to join?
What does a typical day look like?
Do I have to participate in every activity?
Is the food included? What can I expect?
Where exactly is the retreat?
How many women will attend?
What’s included in the experience?
- Strength, movement & mobility sessions
- Breathwork, yoga & guided meditation
- Longevity, nutrition & women's health workshops
- Recovery rituals & body treatments
- Private Adriatic boat experience
- Mediterranean-inspired meals & shared dining experiences
- 7 nights in a historic captain's palazzo
Will there be expert guidance?
Absolutely. Throughout the retreat, you’ll be supported by a team of experienced professionals who oversee every aspect of the program, ensuring your physical wellbeing, mental balance, and overall experience are thoughtfully cared for.