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4 Day Nature and Nurture Hatha Yoga Retreat in Beautiful Cisterino, Apulia
“Wonderful yoga escape”
(No availability) 4 Day Nature and Nurture Hatha Yoga Retreat in Beautiful Cisterino, Apulia
YogApulia, Contrada Zaccano 5b, Casalini, 72014 Cisternino, BR, Italy
Relaxing Yoga Retreat Italy
Immerse yourself in a well-being experience in Puglia: total immersion in the fabulous Yoga Center YogApulia, not far from Cisternino, in the heart of a lush garden, will bring you a deep feeling of relaxation and appeasement. The organizer believes well-being can only be achieved through a holistic, global, approach, they have prepared an exciting program for you that goes far beyond your yoga mat. Four days of exploration, sharing, the discovery of a way of life by who you are, with respect for others and the world around us. Throughout this retreat, Amilton and Charlotte will accompany you with kindness and guide you through gentle and dynamic yoga practices, meditations, cocoa ceremony, sound bath, and mindfulness that will reconnect you to your essence but also nature and the elements. A delicious and transformative parenthesis that will take place in a magnificent setting full of trulli and olive trees and all the hospitality of Southern Italy.
Meet the instructors
Amilton & Charlotte
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Highlights
- 1 cacao ceremony
- 1 sound healing bath session
- 3 morning and evening practices
- Morning Hatha Yoga practices with asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Evening Hatha Yoga practices include restorative yoga to unwind and relax
- Yoga mats and meditation pillows will be provided
- Daily delicious brunch and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 11 participants
Airport transfer available:
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (US$96 per person)
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (US$96 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Brindisi – Salento Airport (US$75 per person)
Brindisi – Salento Airport (US$75 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
10:30
Accommodation consists of seven twin bedrooms all with private ensuite bathrooms. All rooms have been renovated to a high standard using locally sourced materials and are aiming to create a luxurious yet simple and understated feel. A large outdoor courtyard provides the main communal eating space, and several outdoor terraces offer a place to relax in the sun or the shade. Situated at the heart of the complex, the swimming pool acts as a colorful meeting point - with the blue water combining with the green olive trees and the red soil.
Program
Who is this retreat for?
This trip is for all levels. The practices taught will be gentle and dynamic. Beginners are welcome.
Program
You will enjoy 4 days 3 nights retreat at YogApulia, the beautifully renovated Yoga and Meditation center that has been exclusively reserved for our guests.
You can arrive at YogApulia from 3 p.m. on May 21st and the retreat will end on May 24th at 10:30 a.m. You will need to leave by 11 a.m. on your last day. Please find a sample schedule below and note that this is to give you an indication only.
Daily schedule
- 07:30 Hot drinks
- 08:00 - 10:00 Integral Yoga practice with asana, pranayama, and meditation
- 10:30 Brunch
- 11:00 Free time/Optional excursion/Journaling
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yoga practice
- 19:00 Dinner
Agenda
Schedule can be subject to change.
Saturday, May 21st
- Guests arrive on their own to YogApulia
- 16:00 Get together with Amilton, Charlotte & Olga
- 17:30 Yoga practice
- 19:00 Dinner
Sunday, May 22nd
- 08:00 Meditation and yoga practice
- Brunch
- Relax or optional excursion
- 17:30 Yoga practice
- Cacao ceremony
- 19:00 Dinner
Monday, May 23rd
- 08:00 Meditation and yoga practice
- Brunch
- Relax or optional excursion
- 17:00 Sound Healing Bath
- 19:00 Dinner
Tuesday, May 24th
- 07:30 Meditation and yoga practice
- Light breakfast
- 10:30 Departure from YogApulia
A retreat is a human experience on its own, a total immersion and a moment dedicated to reconnecting with oneself but also to meeting with others. It's a moment for you, during which you learn to become an actor of your well-being within a group.
Openness to others, to novelty, non-judgment, tolerance, and kindness are part of our values and we will always advocate them with great pride. It is essential for us that you also share them to enjoy this journey.
Amilton, Charlotte, and Olga are waiting for you with smiles and arms wide open!
Instructors
Amilton Brandao
Amilton Brandao is a Brazilian, Hatha Yoga teacher, certified by Yoga Alliance International and trained in Integral Sound Studies and Practices, by Svaram (Musical Instruments and Research Center) in India. Versed in Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Yoga Philosophy, and Chanting through Kirtans. He’s a practitioner of Buddhist meditations such as Anapanasati (Mindfulness with Breathing), Metta (Loving-kindness), and Vipassana. Capoeira (Brazilian martial art), Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Reiki are the ways he’s moving energy. Enthusiastic player of a shamanic flute.
Charlotte Leroij
Charlotte is half French, half Belgian, and enthralled by human nature and the magic of brains, she made it her job and became a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Her travels led her to live and volunteer with Buddhist Monks in Thailand, on permacultural Farms in Brazil, and in integral schools in Auroville, India. At ease on Earth as a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and a trained sound therapist, she dives with joy into the Water to offer aquatic bodywork (Watsu, Waterdance). Serving from her heart, integrating body, mind, and spirit, she offers Ayurvedic Birenda massage through her hands and poetry.
Retreat location
YogApulia is a dedicated boutique retreat center specifically for yoga and meditation, run by passionate yoga practitioners Mark and Nicola, set on 2.5 acres of grounds in a valley filled with olive and almond groves. Conveniently situated between two international airports Bari and Brindisi, YogApulia is close to beautiful historical towns like Cisternino, Ostuni, and Alberobello and some of the best beaches in Italy.
Unique features
Activities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Food plays a central role in both yoga practice and life. Thus, food should be varied, unprocessed, and nourishing to promote energy and well-being. The food served is predominantly plant-based with some vegetarian options. All produce is sourced and grown at YogApulia - local, seasonal, and organic wherever possible. The food served at YogaApulia is prepared by different amazing chefs who will cook delicious, fresh, and locally grown vegetarian meals.
Daily brunch and dinner included (3 daily breakfast/brunch and 3 daily evening dinners). Refreshments are also available throughout the day and include tea, coffee, water, and fruit.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- 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)
Optional excursions
Olga will help you with the logistic and preparation of your trip and will support you once you arrive at the centre. She will propose some activities for your free time such visits to surrounding lovely towns, local markets and beautiful walks however if you just want to rest by the swimming pool or read a book you are very welcome to do so!
Come and experience
- The charming region of Apulia suspended among nature, history, tradition, tastes, and spirituality
- Trulli houses, immersed in a magnificent hill landscape with the characteristic vineyards and age-old olive groves of the area
- 2.5 acres of grounds in a valley filled with olive and almond groves
- Beaches around 25 minutes away and the easily accessible forest of Fasano
Spa treatments
You can book an amazing Ayurvedic Birenda massage with Charlotte (depending on the duration of the treatment prices vary. Please check with Olga to book your massage).
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 delicious vegetarian/vegan brunch and dinner
- Daily mid-day snacks and drinks
- 2 daily yoga practices (2 hours morning practice - 1-hour afternoon practice)
- 1 Cacao ceremony
- 1 Sound Healing Bath
- Yoga mats and meditation pillows will be provided
What's not included
- Airfare
- Traveling expenses
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Massage
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
75 km
Transfer available for additional US$96 per person
BDS
Brindisi – Salento Airport
41 km
Transfer available for additional US$75 per person
Arrival by airplane
Book a flight to reach Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) or Brindisi – Salento Airport (BDS). The international airport at Brindisi is approximately a 40-minute drive away and Bari is further to the north approximately a 55-minute drive. Both airports have a large selection of for-hire car companies including Avis and Hertz. It is recommended to book a car before your arrival.
Arrival by taxi
The current cost for a 3-person taxi from Bari to YogApulia is 90 EUR and a 7-person van is 120 EUR. Payment will be direct between the guests and the taxi driver. It is fairly inexpensive to hire a car. This is recommended if possible as there are so many fantastic places to visit nearby. Parking is also available for 4 or 5 cars.
Airport: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
Airport transfer available:
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (US$96 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Brindisi – Salento Airport
Airport transfer available:
Brindisi – Salento Airport (US$75 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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 21 days before arrival.
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