7 Day Balance: Wellness and Pilates Retreat in Alghero, Sardinia

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

17:00

Check-out Time:

10:00

Shakti is the place where you can be yourself, the purest part of you. You can germinate within yourself the best qualities of the human sphere. The names of the rooms are, in fact, an invitation to become the best version of yourself every day: the intent is to create space within you and fill your soul with authentic and deep feelings.

Each room has its own essence, unmistakable from the others, but at the same time, all rooms give an incredible feeling of peace and serenity. There comes a great urge to relax and listen: it is Mother Nature speaking outside. The boho chic furnishings are rich in details and decorations, bringing to mind distant, world, or spiritual journeys.

Each piece of furniture has its own story and gives the spaces an aura of enchantment and uniqueness. Zen references are interchanged with multicolored majolica and magical rainbows. Vintage furniture in rattan and wood wonderfully juxtaposes with ethnic elements or antiques from the beautiful country.

Pastel colors are diverse in each room and tastefully juxtaposed. Nothing is missing in these rooms, but they will only be complete with one precious element: your life energy, your Shakti.

You will have some options of room to choose from. You can either stay in a shared triple room with a shared or private bathroom or stay in a shared or private double room for single occupancy.

Facilities

Rooms

Cotton bedding
Extra pillows and blankets
Storage space for clothing: closet, chest of drawers, and closet
Coat rack
Suitcase rack
Iron and ironing board
Mosquito nets
Blackout curtains

Bathroom

Towels
Hair dryer
Shampoo, conditioner, and soap
Toilet paper
Clothesline
Hot water
Cleaning products

Villa amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Private entrance
Free gated parking
Pilates studio
Yoga deck (under construction)
Boutique with handcrafted and local products (under construction)
Pool
Hot tub
Chill out area with hammocks, sofas, loungers, and canopy
Pool view terraces with tables and sofas
Garden or courtyard
Barbecue area
Outdoor dining area
Indoor dining area
Suitable place to use a laptop
Television
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Luggage storage allowed (for guests who check in early or check out late)
Coffee machine (coffee maker, espresso, and American)
Cooking facilities (pots, pans, glasses, cups, plates, and cutlery)
Refrigerator and freezer
Microwave, oven, and stove
Kettle
Toaster
Dining table

Program

You will regain harmony within you, for a more balanced and peaceful life. During this vacation, you will explore beautiful Sardinia and rediscover your inner balance through grounding, expansion, and stability, merging with the energy of the wild marine environment.

You will be able to invigorate and relax, thanks to Pilates classes with equipment and free-body, with Manuela But and Marco Brugnoni, senior teacher of the Power Pilates International School.

Sunday, September 17 (Arrivals)

From 17:00 Check-in (it is possible to leave the luggage and sit in the garden or pool even in the earlier hours)
19:30-20:00 Welcome circle
20:00-21:00 Dinner

Monday, September 18

08:00-09:00 Free-body Pilates Matwork
09:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-18:00 Free time
18:00-18:50 Pilates with apparatus (mini-group 1)
19:00-19:50 Pilates with apparatus (mini-group 2)
20:00-21:00 Dinner

Tuesday, September 19

08:00-09:00 Pilates Matwork with weights
09:00-10:00 Breakfast
From 10:00 Excursion to Porto Conte Natural Park with lunch
Free evening

Wednesday, September 20

08:00-09:00 Pilates Matwork with elastic band
09:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-18:00 Free time
18:30-19:30 Stretching session and guided relaxation with Tibetan bells
20:00-21:00 Dinner

Thursday, September 21

08:00-09:00 Pilates Matwork with magic circle
09:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-18:00 Free time
18:00-18:50 Pilates with equipment (mini-group 1)
19:00-19:50 Pilates with tools (mini-group 2)
20:00-21:00 Dinner

Friday, September 22

08:00-09:00 Pilates Matwork with bar or ankle braces
09:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-18:00 Free time
18:30-19:30 Surprise closing practice
20:00-21:00 Dinner

Saturday, September 23 (Departures)

08:00-09:00 Breakfast and greetings
By 10:00 Check-out from rooms (it is possible to leave your luggage and sit in the garden or pool even in later hours)

Included excursions

There will be 1 excursion to Porto Conte Natural Park. The transfer is not included.

Instructors

Manuela But

Passionate and creative, always in search of the true self. In 2001, Manuela began her intense journey of practice with the most famous yoga and Pilates teachers worldwide and since 2008, she has been a senior teacher of Pilates and yoga, specialized in Vinyasa flow, Yin and Restorative, yoga Therapy, SUP yoga, Prenatal and Postnatal yoga, Nidra, pranayama, tantra, and Ho'oponopono meditation. In 2022, together with her husband Marco, she founded Shakti Retreats in Sardinia, Italy. With empathy and dedication, she loves to guide and inspire her students in the path of growth and well-being.

Marco Brugnoni

Marco is a Pilates teacher, professional diver, and skipper with a great passion for all-around physical activity, both indoors and outdoors, at sea or at high altitudes. In 2009, He discovered the effectiveness of Pilates and since then it has become his greatest passion. He studied with the best teachers in the world, including Jerome Weinberg, Inelia Garcia, Karine Cid, and Jean Claude Nelson, to become an international Power Pilates N.Y. teacher. (equipment and bodyweight), TRX (Suspension Training) and HIIT/Tabata Training in 2012.

Location

The reterat will take place in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy. The villa is located opposite the Sant'Elmo nuraghe, four kilometers from the city of Alghero and its beautiful beaches. Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) offers flights from all over Europe and is only 10 kilometers away.

The nearest port is Porto Torres with embarkations from Genoa or Savona (30 kilometers from the villa), alternatively, the port of Olbia is 130 kilometers away. Alghero is a former Catalan colony, also known as "little Barcelona". It is a small and pretty town in northwestern Sardinia.

Its long coastline is called the Riviera del Corallo, because of the precious coral that was fished from underwater corollaries. Alghero offers a varied natural landscape, from fine sandy beaches to sheer cliffs overlooking the sea.

Popular for its views is the promontory of Capo Caccia, which has become one of the symbols of Alghero, with its cliff in the shape of a sleeping giant. In the Capo Caccia-Isola Piana Protected Marine Area are also the famous Neptune's Caves, which can be reached by land thanks to the Escala del Cabirol (656 steps) and by the sea with boats.

In addition to the sea and nature, Alghero boasts a very ancient history, dating back to the Neolithic period. In the municipality, it is possible to visit important archaeological sites, such as the necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, where it is possible to visit the Domus de Janas of Santu Pedro and the Nuragic complexes of the nuraghe Palmavera and Sant'imbenia. Discover all the secrets of this wonderful city.

Distances

Alghero city, 4 kilometers
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO), 10 kilometers
Porto Torres, 30 kilometers
Port of Olbia, 130 kilometers

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Food

You will be served six breakfasts/brunches, five dinners, and one takeaway lunch with a lot of variety of choices included in the price. Dinners are made with km-zero and cruelty-free products.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Lacto-ovo Vegetarian

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Private or semi-private classes of Pilates, yoga, meditation, TRX, HIIT
Spa massages and holistic treatments
Excursions on horseback, on foot, or by bike
SUP yoga or SUP or surf lessons
Outings on a sailboat or dinghy
Cooking lessons
Piano lessons
Dance lessons

What's included

1 welcome circle
5 morning Pilates
Matwork classes in group
2 evening Pilates classes with apparatus in mini-group
1 evening Yin yoga and deep relaxation with Tibetan bowls
1 final surprise practice
1 excursion to Porto Conte Natural Park (transfer not included)
6 nights accommodations in single, double, or triple rooms
6 breakfasts / brunches
1 take-away lunch
5 dinners, with km-zero and cruelty-free products
Water, tea, and herbal teas for the duration of the stay
Use of the garden, pool, and whirlpool

What's not included

Flights
Transfer for the excursion to Porto Conte Natural Park
Transportation from the airport or port
Private or semi-private classes of Pilates, yoga, meditation, TRX, HIIT
Spa massages and holistic treatments
Excursions on horseback, on foot, or by bike
SUP yoga or SUP or surf lessons
Outings on a sailboat or dinghy
Cooking lessons
Piano lessons
Dance lessons
Bar service and extra drinks from breakfast onwards (smoothies, fresh extracts, drinks)
Aperitifs, dinners, and special evenings (on free evenings)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

AHO

Alghero-Fertilia Airport

8 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 55 per person

Airport: Alghero-Fertilia Airport Airport transfer available: Alghero-Fertilia Airport (US$ 55 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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