3 Days Getaway "La Dolce Vita" Yoga Retreat in Puglia, Italy

“Practice, eat, relax, have fun, and repeat!”

Meditation and Yoga Retreat Italy

2 days with instruction

Start planning your yoga escape to Southern Italy, in the beautiful Puglia (Apulia). Whether you are a weekend warrior attending once-a-week Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anusara, Hatha, Power, Dynamic, Acroyoga, or Hot yoga classes or you are a seasoned yogi(ni) who has made the practice and its philosophy a way of life and, no matter your preferred style of yoga, start to roll up your mat for this short escape and experiencing your practice in a beautiful location.

Highlights

  • 2 daily yoga classes
  • Walking meditation in nature
  • Introduction to yoga practices
  • Free time to explore the surrounding areas
  • Flexible duration and dates
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Group sizes

The maximum participants in the group is 10.
Languages

Instruction language: English

Spoken languages: Italian, English

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Accommodation

During the retreat, you will stay at Villa Le More. It is not a hotel, it is not a holiday camp, nor an ashram, but it is a unique, comfortable family-run villa surrounded by green vegetation in a relaxing environment, perfect for an escape yoga destination. The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests and during some period of the year, it can also accommodate up to 15 guests.

It is a villa built with characteristic dry stones walls, another typical style of the little green village of Selva di Fasano, typical stones that keep fresh the rooms. The villa has two levels; every side of the villa has one apartment with three bedrooms (one double, one twin bedded, and one single room), one master bathroom, and one small bathroom (toilet, basin, and shower and bathtub).

The communal areas include a furnished kitchen and a living room. The upstairs accommodation has a terrace with a lovely view over the gardens and the surrounding countryside. Every room is no smoking.

Please be informed that you will be on a yoga retreat with others and you will share a whole apartment (sharing kitchen, living room, and bathrooms with other guests as well. If you are traveling with someone or by your own, Yogaholic will try to do their best to accommodate you with someone with same gender and same age where is possible. Every apartment can host five people.

Yogaholic Italy Yoga Retreat Puglia Program

Yogaholic offers daily yoga classes with bed and breakfast anytime starting from July to October, except for some period of the year when the dates are already booked for the full immersion retreat. You can book your arrival and departure dates according to your availability.

If you are a solo traveler or you are traveling with friends and you need to stop for few days without really engage in a full yoga retreat, why not choosing this bed, breakfast, and yoga getaway?

You will have the opportunity to practice yoga and do a lot of fun activities on your leisure time. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the place and the tranquility of the valley or you can take a tour to the top of the hillside and enjoy the beauty of the Adriatic Sea. Be part of this yoga escape, relax, sun, beach, and more. This is the perfect place to relax and re-energize from everyday life.

You will immerse into the nature surrounded by olives trees, cypresses, vineyards, and fruits trees. You will have two classes every day, in a nice area around the villa, or enjoying classes by the beach at the sunrise or sunset. If you need a break from your normal routine and you love yoga or you are just starting to approach the practice, this is the perfect yoga holiday for you. This is your holiday. Relax, enjoy, and do what you love more!

The yoga

During this yoga vacation, you will be practicing twice daily dynamic yoga called "core power Vinyasa flow" on the base of Ashtanga practice. Concentration, breathing, physical challenging, and final relaxation will be all part of your yoga classes.

There will be also extra classes of a more static yoga such as Yin yoga, a practice focused on seated, supine, or prone poses held for long periods of time, targeting the connective tissue such as ligaments, bones, and joints. Yin yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.

Sample daily schedule

  • 08:00 Yoga (core power Vinyasa flow)
  • 09:30 Breakfast
  • 10:30 Morning walk and free time
  • 17:00 Yoga (core power Vinyasa flow)
  • 20:00 Free time

Note that this schedule is shown for indicative purposes. Although likely to be in exceptional circumstances, Yogaholic reserves the right to change the schedule at any time.

Instructors

Isabella Lacirignola

Yoga Alliance RYT 200 (Yoga)

Isabella is a certified yoga teacher. She studied In Thailand, covering asana, pranayama, Kriya, bandha, alignment, adjustments, therapeutic and Restorative yoga, physical and energetic anatomy, meditation, philosophy, and mantra. She approached yoga in 2011 and deepen her practice in 2013, when she was in Thailand and United States. When she lived in California, she fell in love with yoga and started practicing different styles, and simply yoga changed her life. She started teaching in Thailand and she regularly teaches her Core Power Vinyasa flow and Yin yoga practice.

Location

This retreat will be held at VIlla Le More, in the town of Selva di Fasano in Apulia (Puglia) region, Italy. The town marks the border between the Alto Salento and the province of Bari. It lies about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from all three of the provincial capitals in Apulia, namely Bari, Taranto, and Brindisi.

Selva di Fasano is situated on the hill and in an extended area with secular olive trees and its territory extends from hills to the sea with rich Mediterranean vegetation. Coming down from hills, the town of Fasano occupies a dominant position in the valley which then leads down to the sea. Coastal resorts include Savelletri with its beaches, the archaeological digs at Egnatia, and a golf course and the quaint fishing town of Torre Canne.

The coast is characterized by a peaceful atmosphere that prevails despite growing tourism. Around Fasano are centers of secular olive cultivation and a range of medieval fortified masserie or farmhouses aimed at agricultural tourism. There is a beautiful seaside on the east coast of Puglia and about 15 kilometers far from Villa Le More, you can discover many beaches, from dunes to rocks and nature reserves. You also have options of choosing from Lidos which are beaches with all facilities or small sandy or isolated rocky bays.

Nearby places

  • Alberobello, 19 kilometers
  • Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), 64 kilometers
  • Brindisi-Salento Airport (BDS), 63 kilometers
  • Castellana Grotte, 27 kilometers
  • Fasano, 4 kilometers
  • Gallipoli, 41 kilometers
  • Lecce, 45 kilometers
  • Locorotondo, 9 kilometers
  • Ostuni, 23 kilometers
  • Otranto, 30 kilometers
  • Polignano al Mare, 22 kilometers
  • Santa Maria di Leuca, 31 kilometers
  • Savelletri Beach, 11 kilometers
  • Shopping Apollo bar and market, 2 kilometers
  • Shopping Mall Conforama, 6 kilometers

Food

Every morning, you will enjoy daily fresh breakfast buffet that includes homemade jam, organic fresh fruits from local fields, traditional Italian coffee, caffe latte, green tea, yogurt, toast, and cereal. Lunch and dinner are not included in the price.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast

Things to do (optional)

Free time activities

Book a private yoga class

Go to the beach

Golfing in Savelletri

Play tennis in Selva di Fasano

Shopping

Swimming

Try wine tasting in Locorotondo

Interesting attraction and places

  • Alberobello
  • Lecce
  • Locorotondo
  • Martina Franca
  • Ostuni
  • Otranto
  • Polignano al mare
  • Zoosafari and Fantasilandia Amusement Park in Fasano
  • Spa treatments
    Massage can be booked onsite with a qualified masseur for an additional price. If you would like to book your massage, please inform Yogaholic one week before your arrival.

What's included

  • 2 daily yoga sessions
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, juices, cereals, cookies, and organic fruit
  • Walking meditation in nature

What's not included

  • Airfare
  • Drinks, beverages, and snacks
  • Excursions
  • Laundry
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Massages therapies
  • Transfers to and from any places
  • Travel insurance

How to get there

  • Arrival by airplane
    Please book your flight to arrive either at Bari Karol Wojtya Airport (BRI) or Brindisi-Salento Airport (BDS). You can rent a car at the airport to get to the venue or using the "shuttledirect".
    Selva di Fasano is about 75 kilometers away from Bari and Brindisi or 
  • Arrival by train
    Please book your train to arrive at Fasano Station. From the train station, you can take a bus or taxi to Selva di Fasano or Yogaholic can arrange a pick-up for you at the train station for an additional price of 15 EUR per person / one way.
  • Arrival by bus
    Please book your bus with "Autolinee Marino", arriving to Fasano (BR).You can take a bus or taxi to Selva di Fasano or Yogaholic can arrange a pick-up for you at the bus station of Fasano, for an additional price of 10 EUR per person / one way.

Wi-Fi

The retreat takes place in a valley and wi-fi is not always available. It is an area which is sometimes difficult to get the internet connection at the time.You can use your internet connection, it always depends on the speed and the telephone company that owns it, because sometimes it might be slow. Disconnect from wi-fi and digital devices could be a challenge for few days or a week and maybe you can enjoy more peace and relaxation during your yoga retreat. This will also support others who wish to do the same.

Photographing with mobile phones is allowed, but please be discreet and remember to ask if you want to be in the pictures so that everyone can have a choice.

What to bring

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Clothes for warm weather

Repellent spray

You are free also to bring your own personal yoga mat and yoga accessories.

Extension options

You can stay longer than the retreat period, depending on availability. Simply inform Yogaholic if you wish to rent the rooms for an extended time.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is recommended for this retreat. It is essential that you have your own travel insurance that will cover for any illnesses, emergencies, flights, delays and cancellations to your booking. Please note Yogaholic strictly adheres to the terms and conditions in case of unexpected cancellation for any reason, including emergencies. Yogaholic will collect general information about you , including an emergency contact at the beginning of the yoga retreat.

General information

Selva di Fasano is a summer resort and a summer destination, and it is good to know that public transportation in this area is not frequent but at certain time you can reach the town of Fasano at 5km. At just one kilometer and a half away from "Villa Le More", you can easily walk, surrounded by vegetation, to reach the main center of the small village of Selva di Fasano where you can find restaurants, bars, two small markets, post office and pharmacy. The nearest beaches are about 14 km.

Additional information

For more information, ask your questions directly to Yogaholic, who will be happy to assist you. Simply click on the Send Inquiry button to send a message.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.

The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

The rest of the payment should be paid 45 days before arrival.