A Retreat for ThoseWho Want More Than a Holiday
If you’re seeking a break from life, this isn’t it.
This is a return — to self, to breath, to practice, to presence.
A warm, nourishing week where we live slowly,breathe fully, studydeeply, and reconnect with the quietparts of ourselves that daily life tends to drown out.
A retreat for the yoga teacher who rarely gets to be a student, the yoga nerd craving immersive practice,
the professional running at 200% who needs space to soften,
and the dedicated yoga practitioner longingfor depth, clarity,and real rest. If that sounds like you, welcome. You’ll feel right at home.
Why This Retreat Is Different
Most retreats are built like vacations. This one is built like a sanctuary.
Your days will unfold through:
- Two immersive practices daily— asana, pranayama, meditation &subtle-body inquiry
- Community meals prepared with care
- Long, unhurried afternoons for rest, journaling, the pool, or quiet reflection
- Evenings of philosophy, discussion, and contemplative practices
- The gentle spaciousness of a week lived intentionally
This is a warm, community-oriented immersion where you’reheld, supported, and invited to reconnect with the deeper threads of yoga — without pressure, without performance, and without distraction.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat will feel deeply supportive if you are:
A yoga teacher
seeking to refill your own cup, reconnect with lineage-based practice, and be a student again.
❤ A yoga nerd
who loves exploring philosophy, breath, meditation, subtlebody, and practicebeyond “just poses.”
❤ A wellness-seeker
craving quiet, reflection, and the nourishment of slow living.
❤ A professional feeling stretched thin
who needs space to unwind, soften, and breathe again.
❤ Along-time Aham Yoga student
who resonates with my teaching and wants to experience it in a more intimate, immersive setting.
If you want depth, spaciousness, spiritual nourishment, and real rest — you’ll love this retreat.
The Location: A Peaceful Oasisin Salento
Nestled among century-old olive trees, gardens, and southern Italian sun, our retreat centre offers:
- Beautiful rooms (single, double, triple options)
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Organic vegetarian/vegan meals
- A stunning yoga shala
- Pool + lounging spaces
- A serene spa and hot/cold plunges
- Quiet corners for reading, journaling, or daydreaming
- Easy access to nature & slow living
It’s serene, soulful, and purposefully designed for retreats like ours.
What’s Included in Your Yoga Program With Arundhati
Your retreattuition covers all yoga programming for the week:
Daily Morning Practice
A grounded,breath-led asana practicedesigned to steady,strengthen, soften and clarify.
Afternoon Agenda:
You can choose to:
- Explore coastal Italy (driving distance from the center)
- Explore local cities, monuments and villages – lots of inland options
- Book a spa day
- Laze in a hammock -stare at the clouds (highly recommended)
- Go for a swim
- Lots of options to choose from
Evening Sessions
Restorative yoga or other subtle body rejuvenating practices
Plus…
- Community support
- Space to ask questions, explore, and grow as a student
- Feel renewed
This retreat is intentionally designed as light continuing education for teachers — without feeling academic or heavy.
❓ FAQs
Do I need to be an experienced yoga practitioner?
This retreat is open to all levels — the only requirement is curiosity and willingness to learn.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Most guests come solo and leave with lifelong friends.
Are dietary needsaccommodated?
Yes — vegetarian, vegan,gluten-free and allergiescan be accommodated by YIS.
Do I need to bring a mat?
YIS providesmats and props,though you’re welcometo bring your own. But honestly, not needed.
What airport should I fly into?
Brindisi Airport (BDS) is closest& the one we recommend. Bari Airport (BRI) is also an option.But that’s furtherout. Transfers are available through YIS. You can take the train or book a private transfer from Brindisi to the retreat center via YIS.
A Week That Feels Like Coming Home
If your heart is craving depth, rest, breath, and spiritual nourishment…
If you want to study yoga in a warm community of like-minded practitioners… If you want to step away from noise and reconnect with your inner clarity…
Then Italy is waiting for you.