The Rising Tide of Spring: Easter and New Life in the Bulgarian Hills As we publish this, Bulgaria is held in the potent energy of Velikden (Great Day)—Easter. It is a time when the stoic silence of winter is finally broken by the undeniable hum of a landscape waking up. …
The Ancient Roots of Plant-Based Living: Celebrating Easter and Ahimsa in Bulgaria
SOLD OUT: 3 Day: Workshop + Welcome Night, Advanced Clay Plastering: Weaving Land Spirit & Living Clay: Part 2
Guest Coach Workshop Why We’re Gathering In this three-day clay-plaster masterclass, we’ll explore and perfect clay finishes. We’ll learn how to test and apply clay renders to different surfaces. We’ll also practice some of the more advanced clay plastering techniques, like burnishing, sculpting, and carving, as well as creating our …
What’s it like to be a Digital Nomad in Bulgaria? My experience at BalkanNomads!
In June 2023 I decided to spend a month in Bulgaria as a digital nomad at BalkanNomads. BalkanNomads is the sister business to RisingSoul Retreat. RisingSoul is a space created by Rowena for people to come and live in a community. They offer affordable yoga retreats in Bulgaria. When she realised there was a need …
Autumn the Season of Change
As the vibrant colors of summer slowly give way to the golden hues of autumn, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year. Looking back, I wonder how we managed to fit it all in, but we did. This year was the first time that we …
Cultural & External Activities
The RisingSoul Community & BalkanNomads community is a blend of yoga coaches, solo travellers and digital nomads. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Luckily for our community this part of the Balkan Mountains has several well kept secrets. The closest of which is Voneshta Voda which directly translates …
