In their words
These are real experiences from people who have been here.
I share them with permission, exactly as they are.
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How do I describe myself without sounding pathetic or like I’m complaining…
I had surgery for cancer. Great, it was gone from my body, and I was overjoyed.
But then came the side effects of the medication – suddenly I didn’t know what was wrong with me, everything was wrong.
This hurts, that hurts. The worst for me was not being able to sleep. No rest. For days.
In the dark, while everyone else sleeps, thoughts creep in:
What’s the point? At least the cancer didn’t hurt.
That’s when I met Ivana. My dear friend calls her Bela.
I came to her thinking: “it can’t hurt.”
I was welcomed by a pleasant atmosphere, a woman with warm eyes.
I didn’t have to do anything – she took care of me.
A miracle happened.
I fell asleep. I slept peacefully.
Bela didn’t want to wake me, so I took up a lot of her time.
I don’t know what she did, but I’ve been sleeping ever since.
Thank you is just a word, but I don’t have a better one.
Thank you Ivana – or if you prefer, Bela.
— Slađana, Traffic Engineer & Grandmother, 62
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I was really afraid of snakes and spiders, and then Ivana helped me relax,
we talked, and they’re not so scary anymore!
— Mirna, 11
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Reiki helped me with menstrual pain in a way I didn’t expect.
Not only did the pain ease, but I generally became calmer and more connected to my body.
While you were doing theta healing with me,
I released a lot of trauma and deeply connected with my own sense of worth.
Each session brings a feeling of relief, clarity, and inner balance.
The sound massage was a beautiful experience – deeply relaxing, almost meditative.
The body completely settles, the mind quiets, and the feeling of lightness stays long after the session.
Warmly recommended to anyone carrying a lot of stress.
Bela’s yoga classes are beautifully structured, with clarity and a sense of safety.
The movements make sense, everything is connected with breath and body awareness, without forcing anything.
I leave each class more relaxed and more stable.
— Ana K., Therapist, 47
Different people.
Different paths.
The same feeling of deep relief.
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The sound massage with Ivana is magically relaxing. That feeling came from her gentle approach, the interesting bowls, and the cozy atmosphere. I recommend it to anyone who needs a good reset!
— Z. M., Leadership & Sales Coach, 47
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I reached out to Bela because I kept getting worked up and anxious when I had to meet demanding family members.
She showed me simple but extremely powerful techniques: visualization and breathing exercises that calmed me immediately.
That helped me settle, and I’ve used those techniques ever since whenever I’m around people who drain my energy or when I start feeling anxious.
Later we also did a theta session on the topic, which was a real revelation for me.
In a very pleasant and painless way, we went much deeper to the root of my anxiety, and since then I handle those situations much more easily.
— V. V., Translator, 44
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After struggling for a long time with insomnia and crippling anxiety,
your theta sessions and guided meditations and visualizations saved me.
During the sessions themselves, I felt relaxation and relief.
Peace replaced tension and anxiety in me, and in the evenings I fell asleep much more easily.
I would recommend everyone try it. 💕
— V. L., Physician, 32
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I came to Ivana about 8 years ago with the topic “men.”
I don’t remember everything we touched on, but within ten days I met my (still current) partner.
And what’s even better, for the first time in my life I climaxed!
I’m still happy in the relationship (and in bed)…
— R. Ž., Early Childhood Educator, 43
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Warm, caring person who makes everything possible.
Especially laughter.
— Tajana, Yoga Teacher, 47
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I came to Bela to quit smoking and can honestly say it was one of my best decisions.
Bela has an incredibly calm and steady approach, she truly knows how to listen – without judgment and without ready-made solutions.
The whole process was very individual and guided with great care.
After the session I felt lighter, calmer, and more motivated.
I recommend her to anyone who wants serious, professional, and human support in changing habits.
— Ivan B., Sailor & Economist, 40
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I approached the Sound Journey for Two with my partner without too many expectations of what it would be like and what kind of feelings it might evoke. Consciously or not, I still came with some preconceptions.
I expected something relaxing, perhaps somewhere above wellness sessions and machine massages, but below “real” massage therapies involving human touch. Those prejudices disappeared within the first minute of the session.
Ivana’s truly therapeutic touch conveys genuine empathy with every contact, even through her very presence.
The bowls easily took me to an archetypal space, opening up the possibility for deeper work, release and reprogramming of patterns, thus healing from problems and ailments, either those we are aware of, or those we have yet to discover.
I left Ivana’s space, where I always feel comfortable, enriched by an intense experience, a feeling of deep relaxation, as well as a sense of connection with my partner and myself. And of course with a feeling of gratitude. I absolutely recommend it.
— M. Zec, Journalist, 46
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My dear Bela, through her knowledge and experience of yoga and theta healing, has been a true source of healing in my life. With her warmth, soothing touch, and softness, she helped me finally begin to open to the world in a way I never imagined possible. Her calming energy helped me believe again, bringing peace and balance into my heart.
— Filip, Journalist, 30
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It is truly incredible how, without a single spoken word and without giving any prior background, through Ivana I gained insight into some of my own traumas, thoughts and direction, as if through her I were speaking to myself from the distant depths of my own soul.
— Mihovil, Business Analyst, 36
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Ivana and I have been friends since childhood, and when she suggested I try sound therapy, I didn’t hesitate for a second – we’ve always explored new possibilities.
Even though I’m naturally skeptical and work in very “grounded” jobs, at that moment I felt I needed to dedicate more time to myself.
I lay on a mat in a beautiful space, surrounded by the sounds of bowls and Ivana’s presence – and all my doubts disappeared.
Something deep and real happened.
After that experience, I made important life decisions, left a toxic work environment, and found inner peace.
Were the bowls the trigger?
I believe they were.
Ivana’s gift is not only in her knowledge, but in the energy and love she shares.
— Lidija, Marketing Manager
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The combination of location and personality won me over immediately. The beautiful view and silence, impossible to find in the city, are complemented by tea on the terrace and conversation with the interesting therapist Bela. Throughout my visit she was fully present in the conversation and professional in her explanations and suggestions.
The sound massage was an extremely pleasant and relaxing experience. Before starting, Bela showed me the bowls and explained what would happen and how it would unfold.
The massage space is warm and thoughtfully arranged, which gave me a sense of safety and peace. The meditative hilltop location further deepened the relaxation and supported my return to inner balance.
I recommend her to anyone looking for a deep reset of body, mind, and spirit after a demanding day or week.
— Antonija, Professor, 50
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I started practicing yoga with Ivana. She is very calm and patient with beginners like me and offers variations for exercises that are harder or easier.
She is willing to dedicate herself to each person individually, and I’ve never felt neglected or like I couldn’t do something.
With Ivana, the atmosphere is also lovely because of the surrounding nature and the cats who sometimes decide to supervise our classes.
— Kaja, 17
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I like turning to Ivana because of her focused energy that penetrates through all layers of an issue to its very depth.
She is compassionate and considerate and always seeks full participation in the process of change that happens through the session. With her, even the most difficult topics feel simple, because she directs the energy through humor and ease, so much is released through laughter.
Spending time with Ivana and her bowls completely relaxed me and gave me a sense of contentment.
She intuitively follows the rhythm of my body and adjusts the sound of the bowls in a way that brought me into harmony and balance.
For days after the session, I felt completely balanced and centred, even during the most stressful period of my life.
— Paula, Musician, 29
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Practicing yoga with Ivana includes a garden with roses, a view of the forest or the city, a bonus sound bowl session or final relaxation in a swing.
Practices elsewhere may be similar, but this unique homey atmosphere greatly enhances the pleasure of practicing.
Ivana’s experience and dedication to her own growth and development have resulted in ideas and combinations tailored to each practitioner according to their individual abilities and condition.
She always offers me several options for the same asana or an alternative with the same effect on the body.
— Mirela, Professor, 52
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Bela’s classes are always playful and at the same time meditative.
No matter how familiar I am with variations of a particular asana, Bela always shows a new one that feels completely natural in the moment, yet innovative.
— Vjeko, Tour Guide, 36
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The breathing and relaxation techniques I learned in classes with Ivana have helped me in challenging situations.
— S. L., Translator, 47
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Some fell asleep.
Some relaxed deeply.
Some simply felt peace for the first time in a long while.
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If you see yourself in any of this,
maybe it’s time to give yourself a bit of that peace too.
