Welcome to the Umanaya Tribe! A “Human Heart” family ![]()
We invite you to join us for a four-day journey to explore the many ways of connecting with your heart and expressing what lies within, nurturing a sense of true freedom.
For this winter edition we will go a little bit more inward, enjoying more cosy/community times with a more intimate groupe.
Freedom to dance however you wish – alone or with others.
Freedom to sing – whether it’s just for yourself or in creation with others.
Freedom to play – expressing your inner child.
Connected to the Earth allowing your body to be moved by the flow of Life.
Held by the tribe we become mirrors of Light and Shadow
Uplifted by the group we can support each other to grow.
Our dances and sounds will be our prayers
To lift the energy of us and the world higher
Releasing blockages through the freedom of expression
We connect our hearts and remember that we are one.
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What will we do?
Our program offers a wide range of experiences.
There will be mind-spirit-body practices, element rituals, fire gatherings, drumming, ice bath, sauna sessions, nourishing food and most importantly—deep human connection.
We will create music and experiences that invite you to explore movement and dance.
We will give you tools to create music together, expressing sounds through instruments and voices.
Sound and Movement are the basic mediums that humans use to reach unity and ecstatic states.
Opening for self-healing, letting the life-force energy flow through us.
Tickets
We want to enable everyone to join this experience, therefore we choose a flexible ticket system where you can choose to pay a little bit more, if you can, in order to help someone that can only afford to pay a bit less. Like this we can support each other within the tribe and balance each other.
Therefore the three price categories:
A: You support the tribe
B: Standard
C: You are supported by the tribe
The ticket price includes everything: accommodation, food and facilitation.
The price depends on the accomodation and the category you are choosing:
Room: 600 (A) / 550 (B) / 500 (C) €
Dorm: 550 (A) / 500 (B) / 450 (C) €
Camping: 450 (A) / 400 (B) / 350 (C) € (mind that it’s gonna be cold in December)
Contact us at umanaya@protonmail.com for more ticket infos and payment details.
Accommodation
Choose from a room, dorm or camping on site. Find the overview of the rooms HERE
If you’d like to be camping but cannot bring your own tent, van or hammock, we have a few of them to rent out 😉
Food
You will be served three delicious, nutritious, organic and vegetarian or vegan meals per day. Our kitchen hosts are very passionate and creative cooks and will feed our bodies and souls.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary restrictions or allergies.
Volunteering
We are looking for some volunteers that want to help us prepare, hold and taking care of the space before, during and after the retreat in exchange for a reduced price.
Contact us at umanaya@protonmail.com if you’re interested.
Gallery
Pictures will be added soon after the event.

Hello!
My name is Aleksander Gaidai. I’m a professional musician with more than 6 years of experience. I’m a songwriter, leader of the “Singing Circle of Improvisation Soul”, I improvise on Piano and Guitar, and I also sing mantras.
Last year, I participated in more than 30 concerts, made over 140, and led my Singing Circle’s Soul. Now, I am actively seeking new collaborations and a venue where I can bring my music projects to life.
I’m interested in collaborating with you.
Here is my website:
http://www.aleksander-gaidai.space/
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Here is the review of what I do and what I can propose.
🍀1. I can make: Singing Circle of Improvisation Soul.
Duration 2-4 hours.
Here is detailed info with video:
http://www.aleksander-gaidai.space/circle_registration
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🍀2. I can make improvisations on the Piano:
I focus on soul piano improvisations, which create a warm, gentle, yet vibrant atmosphere. I move freely between classical, jazz, blues, and modern music, combining different styles to create unique moments.
I’m also able to interpret well-known melodies in my own way – including works such as “Shape of Heart” by Sting, “Numb” by Linkin Park, film soundtracks from “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “The Matrix,” as well as classical pieces by composers such as Handel.
I can play for different durations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIJ29eSv9xw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQN9tNPt664
https://youtu.be/5Mj2HzCNa-w?si=Ne8L0gDbbBL1dVwi
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🍀3. I can sing my own songs (some examples):
I sing in Ukrainian, English, and German.
https://soundcloud.com/aleksander_gaidai/tsyu-vesnu
https://soundcloud.com/aleksander_gaidai/one-planet
https://soundcloud.com/aleksander_gaidai/viyde-sontse
clips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHRoBuyfi84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TheUzoCucyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NaT-TRjuw
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🍀4. I can do Kirtan:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4gWkQaEkOT8
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f55smORiesw
I will be happy to hear some feedback from you!
Have a great day!
Aleksander Gaidai
Merci Aleksander, thank so much for your amazing offerings! We will get in contact with you to see how a collaboration could look like!