5 Day Restorative Retreat with Yoga, Pranayama, Therme and Spa in Ischia Island, Naples Gulf, Italy
Yoga Retreat in One of the Most Beautiful Green Islands in the World in Italy
In the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is the largest island. Together with Capri and Procida, they're considered the three pearls of the Mediterranean Sea. Ischia is classified as one of the most beautiful islands in the world by Travel and Leisure in The World's Best Awards and CN Travelers and Trivago considered Ischia a lifetime destination. Ischia is easily reachable by boat from Naples. Its unique beauty is enlightened by thermal waters, spa, enchanting beaches and wellness. With its bursting nature, emerald waters and boundless landscapes have always been a refuge for intellectuals and international stars struck by its charm out of time. There's something magical in the exoticism of Ischia.
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Highlights
- Daily guided pranayama class
- Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin yoga relaxing classes
- Free time to explore the island, wonderful trekking in nature
- Marina10 is just 2 minutes by walk from the Casamicciola harbor
- Daily delicious breakfast and locally-sourced brunch
- Spa and beauty farm at the hotel
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room
- Outdoor shower
The Marina10 Boutique and Design Hotel is located on the island of Ischia, in the pedestrian area of the municipality of Casamicciola Terme, just two minutes by walk from the Port of Casamicciola Terme Marina. The hotel is located in the main square, 100 meters from the peaceful sandy beach and to the center.
The particular interior design is made of lights, colors, and furniture with unique pieces created by local artists, the minimalist elegance, the perfect fusion of tradition and modernity, and the warm colors of the wood created an atmosphere of pleasant comfort.
The café services an international buffet breakfast each morning. The brunch offers salty and sweet options with fresh, local and organic farm from the island. Lunch can be served at the bar nearby the pool in a spacious terrace sea view.
The hotel has a park garden, outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, sun terraces, bathing establishment at 200 meters. An exclusive and discrete area that they have designed for your total relaxation, alone or as a couple. You can immerse yourself in a tub of water with lots of bubbles and hydromassages, an emotional shower and Turkish bath with aromatherapy.
The 4-star Marina 10 Boutique and Design Hotel Ischia Island. It is a short ride from the enchanting Negombo Thermal Gardens Resort. Close to the romantic medieval castle "Castello Aragonese". The most delicious Gelateria Di Massa is just 250 meters from the venue. Piazza Marina bus stop is approximately 100 meters walk away. %Unforgettable beaches, open-air thermal springs in green parks with magnificent secret caves with steam and saunas, mountains and trekking, and ancient villages with history, art, and culture.
You will start the day with the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and awaken the body with the energetic and dynamic practice followed by pranayama, the breathing technique. Savor the delights of Neapolitan and Mediterranean cuisine offered during brunch served in the hotel. There will be time to rest and regenerate yourself by enjoying all the activities offered by the hotel and the island. At the end of the day, during the sunset, the practice of Yin yoga is to relax and let go. %Special excursions at the Negombo or Poseidon hydrothermal park with the pranayama class that will make your stay special and unique (available on request with additional charge). The famous novel L'amica Geniale by Elena Ferrante has attracted international tourists all around the world.
Program
Information on yoga practices
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
The style is energetic, synchronizing breath with movements. The individual poses (asanas) are linked by flowing movements (Vinyasas). It can be considered as Yang practice.
Pranayama
The word Prana refers to ‘energy’ or ‘life source’. It is often describe the very essence that keeps you alive, as well as the energy in the universe around you. Prana also often describes the breath, and by working with the way you breathe, you affect the mind in a very real way.
Yin yoga
Yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, and joints. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1
- 16:00 Check-in at hotel accommodation
- 18:00 Welcome meeting and introduction to the activities program
- Free time and relax
Day 2: Allow yourself a relaxing wellness break to feel good
- 07:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga led class (90 minutes)
- 09:00 The break
- 09:30 Pranayama lesson (60 minutes)
- 11:00 Brunch with local and seasonal products and break
- 14:00 Yin yoga (60 minutes)
- 15:30 Relax and free time to rest, walk on the beach, rejuvenate at Negombo Spa or take a dip and enjoy the sunbath at the Marina5 pool and discover the countless activities offered by the island of Ischia
Upon request or follow the previous day:
Day 3: Sanctuaries of harmony: merge in the springs of health
- 08:30 Departure for the Negombo parc and spa (available with extra cost)
- 09:00 Pranayama and yoga
- 18:00 Back to the hotel
- Free time and relax
Day 4: Embrace the new day and let go
- 07:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga-led class (90 minutes)
- 09:00 The break
- 09:30 Pranayama lesson (60 minutes)
- 11:00 Brunch with local and seasonal products and break
- 14:00 Yin yoga (60 minutes)
- 15:30 Relax and free time to rest, walk on the beach, rejuvenate at Negombo Spa or take a dip and enjoy the sunbath at the Marina5 pool and discover the countless activities offered by the island of Ischia
- Free time and relax
Day 5: Fully live the present and reconnect with the deepest part of you
- 07:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga led class (90 minutes)
- 09:00 The break and brunch with local and seasonal products
- 12:00 Check-out and Grazie e Arrivederci!
Instructors
Alice Micheli
Alice is an Italian biologist specialized in nutrition and yoga teacher. She has been working from 2013 to 2016 in Italian hospitals. She has been practicing Hatha yoga since 2007. In Mysore, India, she has obtained the Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga certificates (200 and 300-hours yoga TTC). She has obtained the Hatha yoga certificate (200-hours) in Varkala, India, where she has also attended to a Satsang 'for Self Realization and Meditation' course. From 2016 she has been teaching in India, Australia, and Italy.
Retreat location
The Green Island is an exotic garden, where you can retreat yourself for a restorative holiday dedicated to the attractions offered by the island. You can enjoy the calming vibes and the natural beauty that enchants every passenger.
You will practice yoga in different locations that embed the exotic and magical personality of the island. Places where the blue sky and the green lands become sovereign. The yoga practice takes place on an outdoor terrace with a Zen garden view, near the private pool of the hotel and in a Zen garden. On request, you can practice yoga in the Hydrothermal park lulled by the sounds of the water and nature.
You will eat delicious breakfast and brunch offered by the hotel. In your free time, you can take long walks on the beach or just rest and digest by breathing the fresh sea air or enjoying the landscapes and all the activities offered by the island.
Famous with the name "Green Island" for the presence of unspoiled nature and itineraries that know how to conquer trekking lovers. Ischia, thanks to its mild climate, is an ideal destination through the year and is known for the quality of the wine and its wines, several times awarded as the best wines in the world and famous for excellent catering.
Ischia is also famous for being one of the European resorts with the highest density of spas, which are real natural spring water gardens with pools with different temperatures, waterfalls, and private beaches that attract international tourists every year.
Unique features
Activities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
Services
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Meeting room
- Wireless internet
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The catering
During your stay, you’ll begin each day with a delicious brunch, offering a variety of local and homemade delights. Indulge in Ischian pastries, freshly baked cakes, soft brioches, and wood-fired sandwiches.
Enjoy refreshing juices such as orange and pineapple, paired with yogurt, artisan jams, and honey. Seasonal fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and a selection of cheeses and cold cuts will complement your meal. The ricotta, mozzarella, and burrata add a rich taste of the island.
For your morning beverages, you can choose from a range of coffee options - espresso, cappuccino, or Americano - along with hot chocolate, milk, and tea. For those with special dietary needs, an on-request breakfast is available, including products for those with celiac disease.
While dinner is not included in the package, you’ll find a variety of charming restaurants nearby that are perfect for unwinding after a day of yoga and exploration. In the heart of Casamicciola, Ristorante Pizzeria al Corso offers a cozy atmosphere with delicious pizzas and traditional Italian dishes.
For a more intimate, family-run experience, CantiNando (their personal favorite!) combines delightful local ingredients with an inviting ambiance that will make you feel at home. If you’re craving a true local experience, Zelluso serves up authentic Ischian cuisine, renowned for its fresh seafood and heartwarming flavors.
For a touch of elegance, L’Ancora Bistró brings a sophisticated twist to Mediterranean dining, with fresh, inventive dishes and a lovely outdoor terrace that invites you to savor your meal while enjoying the evening breeze. Many of the restaurants offer vegetarian and gluten-free options—just let them know in advance about any food intolerances.
As a bonus, your yoga teacher is also a "biologist specializing in nutrition", available to offer personalized nutrition guidance to help you make the best choices during your stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
Available upon request with an extra cost:
Day 4: Yoga and Natural Hydrothermal Park
Negombo: the park has 14 swimming pools between marinas and spas where you can swim or relax. Time to be caressed by whirlpools and more templar-cervical thermal showers that give well-being to the whole body, caves with thermal water, hammam (34 degrees Celsius) for the toxins elimination and general vasodilation.
The retreat in Ischia Island is not just a yoga retreat destination, it is primarily a holistic journey where you can get away from the usual hustle and bustle or even simply just take the time to slow down and savor your life. You can forget to use the car and everything you need at your fingertips.
A week's stay on the "Green Island" practicing yoga, at sunrise or sunset, between sensory paths and food and wine. Here is the holiday of the moment to rediscover mental and emotional well-being balance as an antidote to daily stress.
Hiking fans can also find some suggestive tracks to follow all around. You will hike with an environmental guide up to the mountain down to touch the sea.
An unforgettable day spa at Negombo the hydrothermal park located in the bay of San Montano in Ischia. Thermal and marine pools, woods, gardens, lush flower beds, the sea, and volcanic rock: all enclosed in a single, magical and fascinating place.
Spa treatments
Extra services not included in the package. Guests can request massage therapy and a hot tub at an extra charge.
Massages available:
- Ayurvedic
- Full body massage
- Face and cervical massage
- Hydroderma-dauer
- Relaxing massage
What's included
- 3 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga led classes
- 2 Pranayama classes
- 2 Yin yoga classes
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily Italian brunch
- Daily Italian breakfast
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers from airport to Ischia Island
- Diet consulting
- Wine and alcohol
- Dinner
- 1 entrance at the Negombo Hydrothermal park/excursion at the Negombo Hydrothermal Park
- 1 day transfer a/r to Negombo
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
160 km
Transfer not provided
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
181 km
Transfer not provided
Naples International Airport
35 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
If you are driving and want to bring your car to the island, the most convenient port is Pozzuoli. Caremar and Medmar ferries depart from the Pozzuoli port, which is particularly convenient for those driving. You can reach the port directly from the Naples ring road (or Tangenziale in Italian), exiting at Napoli - Via Campana, without having to take on the city traffic.
Arrival by airplane
The Alibus line from the airport stops at Molo Beverello and Porta di Massa. Tickets cost 5 EUR and can be purchased on board. The taxi stand is directly outside the arrivals gate. Request the fixed fare for the port, EU21 EUR.
If you are flying into Rome and need to reach the island of Ischia, you need to connect through Naples. From Rome's Fiumicino Airport, take the Leonardo Express shuttle train to the Roma Termini central train station, and from here transfer to a train for Naples. From Rome's Ciampino Airport, there are a number of buses that go to the Rome Termini train station. Trains to Naples take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Book in advance for discounted tickets.
If you are traveling with family or friends, it might be less expensive to book a private transfer from the airport to the port. The driver meets you at the arrivals gate at the airport and takes you directly to the port, helping you to board the ferry.
Arrival by ferry/boat
Reaching Ischia is super easy by ferries, ferries to Ischia's ports in Ischia Porto, Forio, and Casamicciola Terme depart every hour daily from Naples and Pozzuoli all year round. Ferries for Ischia depart from two different piers inside the port of Naples: Calata di Massa and Molo Beverello. Regular ferries depart from Calata Porta di Massa, and hydrofoil ferries depart from Molo Beverello.
Arrival by train
You can take the Metro: Line 1, Municipio stop. Walk about 100 meters across Piazza Municipio towards to port. The taxi stand is located outside the central station. Request the fixed fare, 15 EUR.
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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