Name: 7 Day Yoga Retreat with Ayurvedic Treatments in Puglia, Italy
Brand: Vedaguru Centre
Price: 1090 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10.0 (11 reviews)

Accommodation

You will be staying at Montecarretto Country House during the retreat. A double room or a single room with a private bathroom is available. There are three suites: one is in the Trulli main building, one is in the old barn, and the other is in an old ruin; all are renovated, preserving the original state.

Each room has the name of the plant grown near or inside it (like the fig tree in the old ruin). All rooms are very comfortable, providing tranquility and repose in a refined and welcoming environment. All has private bathrooms, kitchenette, and terrace.

Check in after 2 p.m. Check out of room is before 11 a.m. but it is possible to stay at the venue, the pool, etc. using external toilet.

Yoga mat and free bicycle are provided. Electrical bike to rent. Companions who do not participate in the activities can come in a shared room and pay only the accommodation.

Program

Morning Hatha yoga; a balanced yoga approach every morning warm-up exercises, asana (poses), pranayama (breathing), mantras (positive affermations) mindfulness (focuses attentions) mudra and relaxation (includes guided imagery) surrounded by nature.

Yoga is not just "poses." It also includes what happens along the way (how you breathe, how you are listening to your body, and how your mind is focused on the present moment). Yoga is a personal activity that looks different with each of you. Yoga is not about how you "look" on the outside; it is about how you "feel" on the inside.

On this retreat, you will enjoy daily yoga lessons which include asana and pranayama based on Ayurveda and the three doshas. The treatments could be abhiangam (traditional Ayurvedic massage) bolus bag, shirodhara, udwartanam (detox powder) sauna, vasti (local treatments), shiroabhiangam (head massage), mukhabhiangam (face massage), nasyam, etc. In your free time, you can spend your time resting, walking in nature, reading light material, and practicing gentle yoga and meditation.

Teas for drinking throughout the day are available, and the host recommends absolute rest or short walks without exposing yourself to excessive heat, cold, wind, etc.

Included excursions

Visits to Conversano, Polignano, and Alberobello.

Instructors

Carola Altea

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After a trip to India in 2008, attracted by Ayurvedic medicine, by the powers of nature, and her passion for anthropology, Carola has known indigenous and ancient cultures present in Kerala. She has worked for years in Greece, learning the culture and the mysteries of the Cyclades. She has lived in Italy, in the Alps, where she rediscovered the ancient traditions and cults. She has studied Ayurveda, pranic healing, yoga, and meditation in India.

Mariangela Pascale

A masseuse and therapist since 2000, Mariangela is always open and looking for an improvement in the studies. She uses multiple techniques in her work, like hot stone therapy massage, watsu, Ayurvedic massage, deep tissue, slimming, anti-stress, and energetic. She is the president of Vedaguru Association.

Fabio Basalisco

Fabio is a specialist in neurology, with refinement in Ayurvedic medicine and psychosomatic, having been trained in India, as a student of Doctor Raju. After years of general practice, he decides to resign and devote himself to Ayurvedic medicine. He followed a three-year course to become an Ayurvedic therapist and received his diploma in Ayurvedic medicine from Maharishi Vedic University. For more than 20 years, he has been dealing with Ayurveda, combining the study of the basic principles with an interest for massage, nutrition, yoga, meditation, philosophy, and psychology.

Location

The retreat will take place at a location between Conversano and Putignano, Itria Valley, surrounded by nature and a beautiful biolake with ninfea and lotus flowers.

Distances

Conversano, 7 kilometers
Polignano a Mare, 17 kilometers
The Caves of Castellana, 8 kilometers
Alberobello, 22 kilometers
Monopoli town 22 kilometres
Monopoli Capitolo beaches, 28 kilometers
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) - 50 minutes
Brindisi Airport (BDS) - 110 minutes

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Features

Activities

Sauna

General

Air-conditioned rooms
In-room safe

Services

Free Wi-Fi
Hair dryer

Food

You will be served a daily local and healthy breakfast and dinner. The meals will be served based on the concept of kilometer 0. The meals are prepared using primarily produce, olive oil, fruit, vegetables, and spices as per the Mediterranean diet and seasonal availability. Only local traditional Puglia recipes are used, customized by the owners' own creativity.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Tea

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

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Ayurvedic

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)

Vedaguru Centre can organize a taxi transfer to the nearest villages or is also possible to take a bus from Conversano. They suggest to rent car at Bari airport for who want to explore more the area.

What's included

5 days daily morning yoga with instructions in Italian and English
4 Ayurvedic treatments
Visits to Conversano, Polignano, and Alberobello
Half board or B&B meal plan
6 nights' accommodation
Tourist tax

What's not included

Airport transfers
Airfare

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BRI

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

38 km

Transfer not provided

BDS

Brindisi – Salento Airport

76 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) or Brindisi Airport (BDS). Transfers from and to this airport are available upon request.

From the airport, you can also take a professional taxi to the venue for 70 EUR.

Arrival by train

Apulia is served by the main railway artery of the country. The high-speed rail Frecce di Trenitalia connects Bari and Foggia to the main Italian cities with an efficient daily service. For further information, please visit the National Railways website.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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