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Atmosphere
A Quality That Cannot Be Replicated
Forest, quiet, mantra, and a welcome sense of stepping away from the everyday. There is no need to force yourself to slow down; the setting does much of the work naturally.
For Guests · Restorative Stays · Events · Private Retreats
A Stay That Helps You Breathe More Freely
A retreat center by the Black Sea in Sochi for rest, renewal, and travel with purpose.
Why Narayana
Six Reasons to Come for Quiet, Clarity, and Renewal
Six elements come together to make rest, practice, and renewal feel like one coherent experience.
AtmosphereBalancePlant-Based Food and DiningServiceNatureFacilitators
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Balance
Spiritual Depth Without Giving Up Comfort
Neither an austere ashram nor an anonymous hotel. Light-filled rooms, thoughtful grounds, and attentive hospitality have earned the center a 5.0 rating on Yandex Maps.
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Plant-Based Food and Dining
Food That Supports the Practice
A fully vegetarian kitchen, flexible meal formats, and balanced menus support physical ease and clear attention.
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Service
A Team That Takes Care of the Details
Thoughtful service, clear organization, and close attention to detail free you from everyday logistics, so you can focus on rest and your own experience.
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Nature
Some of the Most Important Shifts Feel Effortless
The sea is close, and protected forest, streams, and waterfalls surround the center. Walking, fresh air, and flowing water invite renewal naturally.
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Guides
Skilled, trusted practitioners
The center’s facilitators combine depth of practice with respect for each person, offering grounded guidance with genuine value.
Guest Stories on Video
See Narayana Through the Eyes of Our Guests
Authentic moments from events, practices, and everyday life at the center.
The Atmosphere of the Center
Quiet, tradition, and the Narayana setting
People and Community
Meet the organizers and participants
Practice in Motion
A glimpse of programs unfolding in the Grand Hall
A Retreat Immersed in Nature
Forest, movement, and days filled with meaning
A Day at Narayana
The morning begins with fresh air and movement. The day opens into water, nourishing food, the sea, and human connection. Evening returns you to quiet.
Morning · Afternoon · Eveningmovement · flavor · water · quiet
Choose a program or arrange a stay on dates that work for you.
The Center
Everything You Need to Rest, Body and Mind
A sattvic retreat setting with tropical gardens, in the quiet landscape of the Black Sea coast and a protected forest.
Interactive Map of the Center01
50 comfortable rooms for groups of up to 130 guests
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Four halls for classes and guided practice
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Forest terraces and a dedicated fire circle
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A rooftop overlooking the sea, forest, and mountains
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A café offering vegetarian, vegan, raw, detox, and Ayurvedic menus
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Wellness facilities with a bathhouse, forest hot tub, hammam, massage, and pools
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A children’s play area and spaces for unhurried rest
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Two hectares of forest and more than 1,400 plants
More Than an Eco-Hotel
A Setting That Clears the Mind and Lets the Heart Rest
The center was created with respect for spiritual tradition, nature, and rare sacred trees. Representations of Narayana and Vedic devas across the grounds include context about their place in the spiritual cosmology.
A High Standard of Purity and Intention
Respect for Life, Reflected in Every Detail
Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs are not permitted anywhere on the grounds. The kitchen and its equipment have never been used to prepare those products.
Events
Upcoming Events
Choose dates that work for you and plan ahead. Select an event in the calendar to view details and send an inquiry.
01 · 3 days
Renewal
A gentle return to yourself through somatic awareness, quiet, wellness rituals, and guided practice.
from ₽20,000Program Details and Registration
02 · 5 days
New Energy
Five days in a different rhythm, with yoga, nature, creativity, and an equinox by the sea.
from ₽33,200Program Details and Registration
03 · 7 days
Complete Reset
A complete week of restoration, with gradual deepening and time for integration.
from ₽48,000Program Details and RegistrationCalendar Details in Progress
The public calendar already shows confirmed dates. Full program pages and online registration are still being completed, and a coordinator will confirm current availability.
confirmed eventsConfirmed public events are shown; private reservations are never published.
Private Retreat
A Private Retreat on Your Preferred Dates
If no scheduled event fits, the team can design a private program of practices and treatments around your goals, current wellbeing, and an Ayurvedic pulse consultation.
- A personalized wellbeing plan
- Yoga, meditation, massage, and Ayurveda
- Practices you can continue at home
Veniamin TkachukFounder of Narayana Retreat Center
An introduction to the center, gentle inner work, and meditation
Stanislav FedorovYoga, massage, and bathhouse practitioner
Hatha yoga, nail-board practice, massage, and traditional steam rituals
Lilia KamalovaYoga instructor specializing in women’s yoga therapy
Hatha, women’s yoga, Kundalini, aerial yoga, and children’s yoga
Irina UnchikovaIntegrative medicine physician and Ayurveda specialist
Pulse assessment, consultations, and the Ayurvedic Transformation program
Accommodation
Rest and Renew in Comfort
Fifty light-filled rooms, from Standard to Premium, welcome solo travelers, families, and groups of up to 130 guests.
16–20 m²Standard
2–6 guests
Summer ₽2,200–2,400 · winter ₽1,800–2,000 per guest2026 seasonal rates
20 m²Comfort
2–3 guests
Summer ₽5,500–7,200 · winter ₽5,000–6,000per room, per night
24 m²Comfort Plus
2 guests + 1 extra bed
Summer ₽5,500 · winter ₽5,000 · extra bed +₽1,500per room, per night
30 m²Suite
2–4 guests
Summer ₽6,300–10,000 · winter ₽5,500–8,800per room, per night
30 m²Suite with Kitchen
2 guests + up to 3 extra beds
Summer ₽6,500 · winter ₽6,000 · extra bed +₽1,500per room, per night
30 m²Premium
2–3 guests
Summer ₽12,000–13,000 · winter ₽9,000–10,000per room, per nightIn Every Room
Climate ControlRefrigerator, kettle, and tablewarePrivate bathroom, towels, and hair dryerGarden, courtyard, or sea viewStable Wi-FiWardrobe, bedside tables, and table
Also included: monitored parking, an ironing station, and housekeeping with linen changes on request.
Accommodation Terms · 2026
What to Know Before Check-In
Any supplements are explained in advance. Choose the room category that suits you and share the composition of your party with the coordinator.
Security Deposit
₽5,000A refundable room deposit, returned after departure provided there is no damage.
Stays with Pets
+₽500 per nightPer pet. For extended stays, the fee is ₽5,000 per month.
Children and Extra Beds
Comfort PlusFor families with children, we recommend Comfort Plus. Children under 3 without a separate bed or meals: ₽500 per night; ages 3–12: +₽1,000; ages 12 and over: +₽1,500.
The Grounds
Surrounded by Greenery
Quiet corners, walking paths, gathering spaces, and sunlit views are available to every guest at no additional charge.
01Russia’s only four-meter statue of Narayana
02Two outdoor pools and a sun deck
03Four gazebos, swings, and loungers
04More than 1,400 trees and plants from around the world
05Two hectares of protected forest
06A children’s play area with slides and a trampoline
Practice Spaces
Choose the Setting That Supports Your Practice
Light-filled halls with panoramic windows, forest terraces, and a dedicated fire circle accommodate intimate practice, larger groups, and quiet independent work.
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Small Hall
60 m² · up to 40 guests · up to 10 aerial hammocks
₽1,000 per hour
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Medium Hall
120 m² · up to 120 guests · up to 16 aerial hammocks
₽2,000 per hour
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Grand Hall
240 m² · up to 200 guests · up to 16 aerial hammocks
₽2,500 per hour04
Fitness Studio
50 m² · fitness equipment and open practice space
₽1,000 per hour
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Small Forest Terrace
50 m² · set within the protected forest
₽1,000 per hour06
Large Forest Terrace
150 m² · designed for group practice
₽1,500 per hour
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Fire Circle
up to 100 guests · open fire
₽1,500 for the first hour
Open-Air Rooftop
Practice Between the Sea, Forest, and Sky
At approximately 20 meters above the grounds, the rooftop opens to panoramic views of the sea, forest, and mountains. It is an especially beautiful place for sunrise practice, meditation, and evening gatherings.
130 m²rooftop area130guests
Veg · Vegan · Raw · Detox · AyurvedaNarayana Food
Food That Supports Your Practice
Our balanced vegetarian menu is prepared without meat, fish, or eggs. Vegan, raw, detox, and Ayurvedic options are available on request, along with dishes free from gluten, added sugar, GMOs, or yeast.
Adult₽2,000 per day
Child₽1,400 per day
Self-Catering₽500 per day
Narayana Wellness
Deep Physical Restoration
A traditional Russian bathhouse, hammam, forest hot tub, cold plunge, massage, and Ayurvedic treatments help release tension and deepen the restorative effect of your stay.
Bathhouse · Hammam · Forest Hot Tub · 2 Hoursup to 5 guests · +₽1,000 per additional hour₽4,000
Wellness: Bathhouse + Pool* + Hammam + Fireplace Lounge2.5 hours · up to 10 guests₽8,000
Wellness: Bathhouse + Pool* + Forest Hot Tub + Fireplace Lounge2.5 hours · up to 10 guests₽8,000
Five-in-One Wellness Experience2.5 hours · up to 15 guests₽11,500
Fireplace Lounge · 1 Hourup to 10 guests · +₽500 per additional hour₽1,000
Around Narayana
A Setting Where the Retreat Continues Beyond the Center
Begin the morning with practice, spend the day by the sea, in the forest, or in the mountains, and return in the evening for deep relaxation.
up to 40 minutes
Dagomys Beaches
The sea, quiet, and unhurried rest
up to 40 minutes
Yew and Boxwood Grove
Ancient forest and contemplative walks
up to 40 minutes
Sochi
Streets, waterfront promenades, and parks
up to 60 minutes
Eagle Rocks
Panoramic views, elevation, and a powerful sense of place
up to 60 minutes
Agura Waterfalls
Seclusion and the vitality of flowing water
up to 60 minutes
Solokhaul
Horseback rides through a hazelnut grove
up to 2 hours
Navalishchenskoye Gorge
Canyons, clear water, and cool forest air
up to 2 hours
Krasnaya Polyana
Mountain landscapes and a sense of freedom
up to 2 hours
Thirty-Three Waterfalls
Cascading water and an immersive reset
Extended Stays · November 1–April 30
Spend the Winter by the Sea at Your Own Pace
Work remotely, enjoy the mild climate, and make use of the halls, pool, forest, and the center’s full range of facilities.
Standard₽25,000–30,000per guest, per month
Comfort₽40,000per room · extra bed +₽15,000
Suite₽50,000–55,000per room · extra bed +₽15,000
Premium₽70,000–75,000per room, per month
UtilitiesWi-FiIroning StationHousekeepingDonation-Based Morning YogaFull Access to the Center’s Facilities
Learn More Comfort, Whatever the Weather
Independent Generators, Heating Plant, and Water Wells
If municipal utilities are interrupted, the center automatically switches to independent supply. Guest rooms and halls retain power, water, heating, and connectivity.
Sochi · Gorny Vozdukh
Contact
Gorny Vozdukh, 167/70 Dekabristov Street,
Narayana Retreat Center
Contact Us+7 (910) 000-39-00*Instagram is a product of Meta, which is designated an extremist organization in Russia.
Directions to the Center
Getting Here
By Car
Search for Narayana Retreat Center in your navigation app and follow the route to the main entrance.
By Air
Fly into Sochi International Airport, then continue toward Loo and Gorny Vozdukh by regional train, bus, or taxi.
Transfer
Share your arrival time with your coordinator and the team can help arrange a transfer from the airport or train station.
By Train
The nearest stations are Gorny Vozdukh and Loo. A short taxi ride will take you from either station to the center.