6 Day Yoga, Mindfulness and Deep Ecology Retreat in Abruzzo, Italy
Italy Yoga Retreat
Terramore is a non-profit association that provides an exceptional fusion of yoga, mindfulness activities, and community building in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by olive trees and oak forests. Their retreats are centered on the regeneration of the earth and the heart. You will have the opportunity to learn and engage in sustainable practices on their ecofarm while also participating in holistic sessions and circles that promote overall well-being.
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Highlights
- Yoga Flow classes
- Mindfulness activities in nature
- Permaculture / natural farming experience
- Skill sharing / open space technology
- Community building
- Circle culture
- 5 nights accommodation
- Peaceful surroundings
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Abruzzo Airport (US$ 62 per person)
Accommodation
During this retreat, you will be given a cozy tent with a comfortable bed and a clean outdoor common bathroom. The eco-retreat offers different areas where you can read, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views.
Program
During the retreat, you will have the opportunity to:
- Deepen the practice of yoga with a specialized teacher surrounded by nature
- Convert meditation and contemplation into a daily habit
- Receive useful tools to develop your personal self-knowledge and achieve your goals
- Experience a simple and fulfilling lifestyle, with new healthy and conscious habits
- Get into natural farming, self-sufficiency, and the principles of permaculture
- Experience community life harmoniously with a small group of like-minded souls
- Share your passions, skills and talents!
This retreat is for you if:
- You like the idea of being in a very quiet and secluded place in the middle of nature
- You have great interest and curiosity in permaculture and you are willing to get your hands in the soil helping with easy task in a mindful way
- You feel the desire to deepen your spiritual life (learn yoga and meditation to create harmony and inner peace)
- You like a minimalist and simple lifestyle (having a comfortable tent as accommodation, no WiFi, digital detox, etc.).
- You wish to take the opportunity to share your passions, skills, or talents with joy during the open space.
- You are looking for a change of life and you need inspiration in a friendly atmosphere with the idea of sharing your path in a harmonious and humble way
This experience might not be for you if:
- You are simply looking for a place to stay with no real interest in Terramore's mission and values
- You don't feel like sharing or giving time/energy from your heart to others
- You expect to get "city/tourist services" such as nearby public transport, WiFi, TV, bars, shops, ready meals, etc.
- You have serious and severe physical or mental health problems such as very low mobility, severe spinal injuries, mental illnesses, severe allergies, etc.
- You are dealing with addiction (smoking, drugs, or alcohol), as the use of these substances is not allowed
Sample daily schedule
- Morning: Opening circle
- 07:15 - 08:30 Hatha flow class (heart regeneration)
- 08:45 - 09:15 Light breakfast
- 09:45 - 11:15 Natural farming (earth regeneration)
- 11:45 - 12:45 Community cooking
- 13:00-14:00 Veg lunch
- Free time
- 16:30 - 18:00 Skill sharing / open space (community weaving)
- 18:30 - 19:30 Community cooking
- 19:30 Veg dinner
- Gratitude circle: Time for sharing and relaxing
- 22:30 Silence
Activities may vary in a flexible way.
Note
Beginners are welcome. The lessons are multi-level, so they adapt to different needs. If you can breathe, you can do yoga :-)
Instructors
Silvia Costarella
Silvia is a Hatha yoga teacher trained and certified by the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation in Rishikesh (India) which is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. She is also trained in therapeutic yoga in Tenerife (Iyengar Yoga). She is also educated in Ayurveda, naturopathy, and nutrition.
Toti Salemi
Toti is a musician and specialist in music therapy, trained in sound healing techniques, meditation, and sound massage at the Devi Music Ashram in Rishikesh, India. Also trained as a meditation teacher (Raja Yoga) certified by Ananda (International Institute of Meditation and Yoga).
Retreat location
The retreat will take place at Terramore, located in South Abruzzo, with privileged views of mountains and not far from the beautiful Trabocchi Coast (30 minutes by car). It is located between olive and oak trees in an exclusive natural frame. In your free time, you can go for a walk on some trail in the area, get immersed in a good book, play music, contemplate nature from the hammock, or simply share with the group.
Distances
- Trabocchi Coast - 30 minutes
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Terramore Eco Retreat believes that taking part in meal preparation is a valuable part of their community life experience, and we encourage all participants to get involved. You will have the opportunity to work alongside others in creating delicious, nutritious, and healthy vegetarian dishes—a truly enriching experience.
The organic garden is cultivated using the principles of permaculture and natural farming, which means that they prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility. At Terramore, they function like a small family, with everyone playing an active role in ensuring that daily life runs smoothly and in harmony with both people and the environment.
If you have any special dietary needs, such as diabetes, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, allergies, or any other food-related requirements, please let Terramore know as soon as possible. They always strive to accommodate every guest's needs to the best of their ability. However, if you have a severe allergy, they want to remind you that every participant is responsible for their health and well-being.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Whole food
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you will have the chance to book additional workshops (such as sound healing, natural cosmetics, aerial yoga, etc.) or participate in open space activities where everyone can collaborate and create together meaningful and enjoyable initiatives.
You'll also have plenty of activities to choose from at Terramore. Just a few steps from the retreat, you'll find paths that wind through the nearby woods, offering the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and recharge your energy. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can also spend time reading under an oak tree, sunbathing on the lawn, or exploring the beautiful garden.
For those who enjoy creative pursuits, there's plenty of time to indulge in hobbies like listening to music, drawing, writing poetry, or exploring artistic endeavors.
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Mindfulness sessions
- Community building exercises
- Circles
- Natural farming introduction
- 5 nights accommodation
- Co-created meals
- Use of eco-retreat facilities and common kitchen
What's not included
- Flights
- Transportation
- Extra workshops
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Abruzzo Airport
66 km
Transfer not provided
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
165 km
Transfer not provided
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
195 km
Transfer not provided
Naples International Airport
117 km
Transfer not provided
If you wish to use public transport, the best way will be to reach the city of Vasto or the nearest San Salvo. From these destinations, it will be easier to organize to pick you up with a private transfer or find easy solutions to reach the venue.
Here is some useful information:
Arrival by bus
- From Pescara (Piazzale la Repubblica) to San Salvo: 1 hour, 30 minutes journey—company Dicarlo Bus.
- From Rome Tiburtina to San Salvo: 3 hours, 40 minutes journey—company Dicarlo Bus
- From Naples (metropark terminal - Corso Lucci) to Vasto (get off at the Dogliola fork in the "Il girasole" service area) - 2 hours 50 minutes journey - company autoservizi Cerella
Arrival by train
- From Milano Centrale to Vasto-San Salvo: direct route from 7 hours 30 minutes with Trenitalia
- From Bologna Centrale to Vasto-San Salvo: direct route from 4 hours 35 minutes with Trenitalia
- For any other questions, Terramore Eco Retreat is at your service.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 22.99% 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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