Healing Arts Retreat
Puglia, Italy
JUNE 23-30, 2018
Experience the beauty and serenity of southern Italy through the lens of respite, mindful movement, meditation, and culinary adventures with T'ai Jamar Hanna and Angela Aiello.
This week long yoga and healing arts retreat will take place in Masseria della Zingara, in Puglia, Italy. Situated on a ridge of hills extending the length of Puglia, it is close to a series of scattered white-walled medieval towns and villages, each boasting their own culinary specialties. Set in over 20 acres of land with olive, fig, cherry, and almond trees, the views are stunning at all times of the year.
This retreat is designed and curated to provide an opportunity to deepen your relationship with nature and introduce you mindful movement, yoga, and meditation. By retreating, one is invited to go in through yoga, self-care, and strategic stillness all while experiencing the heightened sense of exploration in a new environment. The rooms, the food, and the practice will dance between yin and yang, in and out, acceptance and intention. During our week together, we will share a full moon nature walk and enjoy the first days of summer.
Puglia is an enchanting part of Italy with many interesting historical towns to visit, fabulous walks, and bike rides to go on and up to 50 miles of beautiful coastline to explore. You can head down through the olive plains to the sea where there are many fabulous beaches to explore.
The region boasts spectacular Italian cuisine and some of the the most unspoiled environments in Italy, so you are sure to find something to enjoy during this break. Between the classes, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings.
Overview
• 7 nights, 6 days of yoga, guided meditation, nature walk, massage, room and board options.
• Guided exercises and design for an inner body approach to health and harmony
• Exploration of local artisans and food adventures
• Poolside respite
• Beaches, bikes, bliss
• Optional Cooking Lesson
• Enjoy the sun
• Olive orchard walks
• Seasonal Transformation
• Cultural Experience
Trip Itinerary *
DAY 1 (JUNE 23RD)
Arrive by 15h at Bari airport for group transfer to Masseria Della Zingara. (Naples airport plus train is an option)
Welcome Intention setting ceremony and yin yoga class followed by dinner and wine, settle in.
DAY 2 (JUNE 24TH)
Late Morning Yang flow class to increase awareness on the earth's rotation into the new summer season. Morning and Afternoon Healing Sessions available. Free time includes bike rides, orchard walks and pool time. Light lunch. Evening yin flow. Group Dinner.
DAY 3 (JUNE 25TH)
Morning Yang Flow
Optional Day Trip to Santo Stefano Beaches
Optional Restorative Flow
DAY 4 (JUNE 26TH)
Sunrise Meditation. Morning Yang Flow.
Optional Trip to The Caves
Evening T'ai Chi and Qi Jung
DAY 5 (JUNE 27TH)
Optional Day Trip to Matera
DAY 6 (JUNE 28TH)
Moonset Evening Yin and Restorative Yoga
Full Moon Walk
DAY 7 (june 29th)
Late Morning Yang flow class. Morning Healing and Afternoon Sessions available. Free time includes bike rides, orchard walks and pool time. Light lunch. Evening yin flow. Group Dinner.
DAY 8 (JUNE 30TH)
Breakfast and Departure. Group Morning Transfer to Bari airport from Masseria Della Zingara.
Ready to go on an adventure for your soul?
PRICE RANGE
$1200-$1600 (per person)
*Room assignments are first come first served. If you are traveling solo, we will coordinate the room share/arrangements
*$500 to secure your place and room preference.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 2 daily yoga classes (including meditation, breath, and alignment-focused practices)
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Transfer from and to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Transportation to and from local towns (in 2 evenings)
- 4 dinners
- Use of the pool and bicycles