Uzbekistan and Tajikistan: conscious travel with yoga and meditation · Anui
Silk Road and Seven Lakes · September 2027, dates to be confirmed
Essential information
- Level
- All levels
- Practices and styles
- Meditation, Yoga, Hatha
- Group size
- 13
- For whom
- All audiences
About the retreat
Expected: September 2027. Exact dates and price to be confirmed.
Anui proposes discovering cities along the Silk Road and combining their heritage with an excursion to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes. Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva offer madrasas, minarets, mosques, bazaars and historic sites; the mountain section introduces gentle walks, contemplation and a slower relationship with the landscape.
Yoga and meditation accompany this conscious travel experience, with practices adapted to the group. The published route also includes Tashkent as a flight connection point before the return to Barcelona.
Silk Road heritage
In Samarkand, the itinerary highlights Registan Square, the Gur-e Amir mausoleum, Bibi-Khanum Mosque and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis. Bukhara offers a tour of its historic centre, the Poi Kalyan complex, the Ark citadel and the Samanid Mausoleum. In Khiva, the walled complex of Itchan Kala, Kalta Minor and Tosh-Hovli Palace place the journey among historic architecture, streets and courtyards.
A nature stage in Tajikistan
The Seven Lakes offer a mountain landscape and waters in different shades. Anui proposes a gentle walk and time to breathe, observe and slow down. This section forms part of the route between the two countries.
Note on the dates and programme
The specific page announces September 2027, but retains an itinerary dated from 27 August to 7 September without specifying a year. In addition, a reference to these dates has been noted in 2026 elsewhere on the website. Because of this discrepancy, no exact date is recorded. The following programme retains the twelve-day itinerary and the order of the published route as an indicative reference, pending confirmation for the next edition.
Yoga, meditation and conscious travel
The itinerary combines cultural visits with time to care for the body and pay attention to the travel experience. According to Anui's general programme, Hatha Yoga sessions adapted to the group and guided meditation are offered each day. Mindfulness and mindful walks accompany the journey: observing the landscape, focusing on the breath and allowing time for what is being experienced are all part of the approach.
No previous yoga or meditation experience is required. The sessions are designed for different levels, with an accessible approach, and Anui provides the yoga mat. This is an in-person, itinerant experience, with travel between destinations and accommodation along the route.
Group and support
Anui works with small groups of up to 13 people. Visits include local guides; the practical information states that explanations are given in Spanish or translated by the Anui team. The experience is intended for people who want to share the journey, discover other cultures and set aside moments for calm and personal growth.
Practical organisation
Accommodation is planned in twin rooms. Anyone who prefers a single room should check availability and conditions with Anui. The organisation recommends travelling with light luggage that can fit in a cabin bag of around 10 kg; this is a preparation recommendation, not a confirmed airline allowance.
To check availability or book, you can contact Anui via its form or WhatsApp. The specific hotels, flights and meeting points are provided with the details for each departure.
More information is available on the official Anui travel page and its practical conditions.
What is included
According to the general practical information published by Anui, the trip includes:
- International flights and transport within the country.
- Accommodation in a twin room.
- Standard IATI travel insurance; if higher cover is desired, Anui states that it can be arranged independently.
- Visa where required for the trip.
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with water or a soft drink at each meal.
- Guided visits, guides and admission to the temples, monuments and cultural sites included in the itinerary.
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions, with a yoga mat provided by Anui.
This breakdown comes from Anui's general conditions. The definitive services and conditions for each departure should be checked with the organiser when booking.
What is not included
Alcoholic drinks.
Personal expenses.
Unexpected expenses caused by third parties, including those resulting from delays due to weather conditions.
A single room and upgraded insurance require separate enquiry or purchase; no specific supplement is assumed.
Programme
Day 1 · indicativeDeparture from Barcelona
Flight from Barcelona to Samarkand according to the published itinerary.
Day 2 · indicativeSamarkand: first visit
Guided city visit, a highlight of the Silk Road.
Day 3 · indicativeSamarkand and the Silk Road
Continuation of the cultural tour of Samarkand. The source highlights Registan, Gur-e Amir, Bibi-Khanum, Shah-i-Zinda and the bazaars, without assigning each visit to one of these two days.
Day 4 · indicativeTajikistan: Seven Lakes
Route through the Seven Lakes, with mountain scenery, a gentle walk and time to contemplate the surroundings.
Day 5 · indicativeTrain to Bukhara
Train journey from Samarkand to Bukhara, according to the announced sequence.
Day 6 · indicativeBukhara: guided visit
Guided tour of the city and its historic heritage.
Day 7 · indicativeBukhara: continuation of the visits
Second cultural day. Highlights identified by Anui include Poi Kalyan, the Ark citadel, the Samanid Mausoleum, madrasas and bazaars; the allocation of visits remains subject to the final programme.
Day 8 · indicativeJourney to Khiva and desert fortresses
Overland journey from Bukhara to Khiva, with a visit to desert fortresses.
Day 9 · indicativeKhiva: guided visit
Guided tour of the city and its walled complex.
Day 10 · indicativeKhiva: heritage and local life
Continuation of the stay. The source highlights Itchan Kala, Kalta Minor, Tosh-Hovli Palace, madrasas, alleyways and walls, without assigning each place to a specific day.
Day 11 · indicativeFlight to Tashkent
Flight from Khiva to Tashkent according to Anui's route; airport and schedule to be confirmed.
Day 12 · indicativeReturn to Barcelona
Flight from Tashkent to Barcelona. The details for this edition require confirmation.
Accommodation and meals
Accommodation in twin rooms throughout the route, according to Anui's general conditions. The option of a private room can be discussed with the organiser; its availability and supplement are not published. The specific establishments for this departure are yet to be detailed.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included, with water or a soft drink at each meal. Specific dietary requirements should be discussed with Anui, as the source does not specify a menu or guarantee particular diets.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner: According to Anui's general information, with water or a soft drink at each meal.
Location and directions
Ruta por Uzbekistán y los Siete Lagos de Tayikistán
The reference itinerary departs from Barcelona for Samarkand and returns from Tashkent to Barcelona. It includes a train to Bukhara, an overland journey to Khiva and a flight to Tashkent. Dates, flights and meeting points are yet to be confirmed for the next edition.
Organiser
Anui
We are Anui, a conscious travel project founded in 2026 with the intention of experiencing travel in a different way. We design experiences for small groups, combining tourism with yoga and meditation sessions. We avoid mass tourism and aim to visit destinations that are off the beaten track.
On our trips, we offer daily practices adapted to the group. We are not simply looking to visit places to tick them off a list. We want to enjoy the journey, discover other cultures and gain something personally from the experience as well.
Anui was born from our passion for travelling and our desire to share this way of travelling with other people.
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