The yoga classes are suitable for beginners as well as more practiced yogis. you will practice yoga in a stunning location on a hilltop, blending-in perfectly with the setting. The yoga style is non-competitive with a down-to-earth approach, created by Lucy and followed by all our guest yoga instructors. The way of choosing yoga teachers is unique: the retreat expect them to be humble, genuine, non-judgmental and spiritual in their approach to their teaching, as all true yogis should be.
The teachers teach a variety of Hatha yoga methods such as Iyengar, Kundalini, Satyananda, Sivananda, Vinyasa Flow, Anusara, Astanga and Yin Yoga.
Classes are held in English, on Friday through Tuesday from 08.00 to 09.30, before breakfast, with some yoga classes throughout the week outdoors in spectacular surroundings when the weather is suitable. Morning classes sometimes start at 08.30 early or late in the season.
For those who would like the opportunity to practice more yoga, optional one-hour afternoon yoga and meditation classes are available Friday, Monday and Tuesday and cost €10 per person and class.
The retreat also offer a two-hour workshop each Saturday, in yoga, meditation and other related subjects costing €20 per person. During the workshop you will cover subjects such as Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Chakra meditation & balancing.
Outdoor yoga classes take place on our platform which is located in an oasis of green inside the village walls. It's a beautiful and serene environment, with dappled sunlight and the sound of birdsong all around.
When classes are held indoors you will have your classes the retreats own professionally designed and restored 40 square-metre studio, which has a wooden floor, a fresh water spring and an ancient cave as a bathroom. For larger groups, there is also a 50 square-metre professional yoga studio which has panoramic views, coconut carpeting and central heating for the winter months. The yoga classes are attended only by retreat guests.
The retreat was established in 1998 and was the first yoga holiday centre in Sabina Hills and the first of its kind in Italy. Over the past seventeen years the ownwers have created a yoga holiday centre in this hilltop village one to which people from all over the world come to rejuvenate and recharge; where people can step away from their busy lives for a short time to be themselves and find tranquillity, enjoying the real Italy, living among local people.
The owners have renovated village houses and buildings, created local employment and worked with the community in order to support the village's economy and integrate the concept of responsible ethical tourism.
This is a 'low profit eco-tourism organisation which supports local communities and nature reserves. This is part of their responsible tourism policy, as the guests live within the community, rather than in a privately-owned retreat. This policy helps to sustain this centre and other locations that they work with, by providing income to independent local families and businesses, including the shops, farmers, and to the guides we work with.
The retreat is located about 1 hour from Rome. In the village you can find a few restaurants, a bar, some cafeés and a supermarket. There is also an ATM if you need cash.
The 15th century listed historic palace located inside the hilltop village is the main accommodation within the village, it´s a two minute walk from the Yoga studio and deck, breakfast area and spa treatment facilities, the cafes and local shops and amentities in the village.
This beautiful historic property, the original home of the Count and Countess of the village, is a restored Italian palazzo set in its own grounds and gardens. It is furnished in the classic 'Italianate' style with the antiques and decor of a noble family home.
There are nine twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms for people who come together.
Rooms can also may be booked for single occupancy. If you travel alone you have to book a single room.
The accommodation has a kitchen for self-catering.
- Breakfast
A buffé breakfast with local organic products is served every morning in the café which was started by the retreat but is now run by people in the village. People from the retreat will be there every morning to help you plan your day and book activities. The café is open in the evenings as well and guests often meet there to enjoy an aperitif and some days there is live music.
If you have special dieatary needs, please let us know as soon as possible as this small Italian village does not have all products need for special diets.
- Lunch
Visit one of the snackbars in the village, the pizza parlor or cook your own lunch.
- Dinner
Three dinners are included, one of them on the arrival day. Dinner other days, snacks and pizza can be found at one of the cafés, bars or pizza place. If you want to cook your won food you can visit the local supermarket. There is also a small store with ecologic healthy food.
Some of the evenings transport can be arranged to the neighbouring villages where you can find small restaurants and local festivals. (Transport is not included in the price.)
Included:
- 4 nights / 5 days
- Daily breakfast/brunch
- 3 dinners, one of them on the arrival day
- 3 yoga classes á 90 minutes
- 1 afternoon Yin yoga class á 60 minutes
- A guided walk in the Sabina mountains
- All-week use of bicycles
- Access to pool
- Excursion to the sulfur water Terme and wild hot springs
- Wine & olive tasting experience
- Shuttle bus to Poggio Mirteto station at 09.00 on departure day
Not included:
- Flights
- Transfer
- Lunches and dinners except on arrival day
- Treatments and other excursions
Single travellers: If you travel alone you have to book a single room.
Travel: Fly to Rome (FCO or CIA)
Transfer: The retreat is located in the Italian region Lazio, about one hour north east of Rome. From the airports in Rome it takes about 90 minutes to get to the retreat by bus and train (details information with booking confirmation). Another option is to rent a car and drive to the retreat. If you do that you have the possiblility to discover the area on your own on your free time during the week. From Ciampino it is possible to book a transfer. It costs 65 EURO per person if you are at least two, if you are alone the cost is 130 EURO. Transfers are paid directly at the retreat but you book it through InShape Travel.
Check in time: From 12.00 on arrival day. If you think you might arrive to the village later than 17.00 you have to call the retreat, you find phonenumber on your invoice.
Pool: Yes, open from May to end of season (depending on weather). Not heated. Is located outside the village. Walk to the pool, cycle or use the free shuttle service.
Yoga equipment: Yogamats and other yoga equipment is avaialble but you are welcome to bring your own if you want too.
Spa: The hotel does not have a spa but it is possible to book holistic treatments during your stay. This is done at breakfast everyday.
Tips: Tips are not expected but appreciated if given.
Special diets: No problem, let us know when you book.
Age limit: No age limit for accommodation. To participate in yoga classes you must be 16 years old.
Currency: EUR
Credit card: The retreat accepts the most common credit cards.
Fellow traveller: 100 EURO discount if you want to join without participating in the yoga. It is a lovely area for hiking and biking.
Carbon offsetting your air travel is a good way of taking responsiblity for the emissions caused by it. You can easily carbon offset your trip directly with us when you complete your booking, and you will immediately see what it costs. We collaborate with the organisation GoCLimateNeutral and the amount goes to replacing wood and coal stoves for solar-powered fireplaces in the Chinese countryside in an UN-certified climate project that has the Gold Standard certification. If you want to dive deeper into the climate compensation, you can find more info here.
