Ivan Bavčević Bava — a teacher of self-realization, speaker, author, and emotional therapist — guided us through a powerful experience at the Summer DOPust retreat. Ivan is the founder of the Schools of Consciousness and Spiritual Mastery in Spain, Slovenia, and Croatia. He also runs spiritual centers on the shores of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, as well as the Valley of Peace retreat center in Lika, Croatia. His book, “The Knowledge Is Within You,” reflects his deep commitment to inner growth and conscious living.
At the heart of Ivan’s work is the DOP method — “Dopusti, Otpusti, Prepusti” (Allow, Release, Surrender) — a path of high consciousness and emotional healing. DOP is both a lifestyle and a technique for dissolving emotional blockages by trusting and aligning with higher awareness.
During the retreat, we opened ourselves to new insights, meaningful connections, and a different dimension of living—one grounded in conscious presence and inner alignment. We learned how to apply the principles of DOP in everyday life to become more self-fulfilled and empowered.
The program included a heart-opening cacao ceremony accompanied by shamanic drumming, energetic dances led by DJ Max Mint, and deep work with crystals, including the activation of the light octahedron.
We also explored the awakening and empowerment of feminine energy with guidance from Mirjana Vuk and the support of Venus energy. Members of the community generously shared their wisdom, tools, and personal practices, enriching the collective experience.
This retreat was more than a getaway—it was a transformative journey into higher awareness, soulful connection, and the art of living in flow.