Morning
Mysore
Start the day with your personal practice and switch shifts with other participants to practice the adjustments and techniques you will learn during the week.
Meditation & chanting of the Sutras
Every day before the daily practice. Begin the day with silent meditation, chanting the Sutras using the call-and-response method, before diving into our self-directed Mysore practice.
3 Workshops
A. Applied Functional Anatomy A crash course in anatomy to give you a very simple understanding of how the body works and how to apply it for safe, long-term practice. B. Where are we now? An overview of the history of yoga and the concept of Vinyāsa, C. Techniques for handstand and jumping in the air.
In the midst of nature
The lodge is located in the beautiful Itria Valley in Puglia, surrounded by beautiful countryside, olive trees, vineyards and home to Trulli (round stone houses with cone-shaped roofs)
Delicious, nutritious food
Food plays a central role in both the practice and life of yoga. The food served at YogApulia is predominantly plant-based with some vegetarian options. The chefs will bring their passion and love for healthy and tasty food.
Practical Info
Mats available at the retreat Centre
YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola.
Recently renovated the centre to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature, where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Italy.
Located in the stunning Itria Valley, Puglia, surrounded by beautiful countryside, olive trees, vineyards and home of the Trulli (round stone-built houses with cone-shaped roofs). If you fancy taking a break from lazing around by the pool or relaxing in the peaceful setting of our retreat centre, there are lots of great things to do in the nearby area
More info about the retreat Centre and how to get there
Plan ahead of the game and buy your tickets NOW. That way you can plan your trip ahead of time and find cheaper transportation and hotel bargains. Sarria Yoga Asana will contribute 1% of your purchase to removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Find out more here.
A week of relaxation & deep learning
01
Mysore
Every morning | All levels Welcome
02
Yogic Philosophy
Sutras Chanting and overview
03
Worshops
Principles of jumping through, Handstands
Overnight accommodation + meals
We will all sleep in the same place, YogApulia, located in the middle of nature.
The nearest town is called Ostuni, which lies between Bari and Brindisi.
What is included?
6 nights and all meals. (Transport is not included)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers
We are a yoga retreat centre in Italy immersed in the magical beauty and nature of Salento, where the sun is strong, the coast is wild, the sea is crystal clear and the music and dance of the local pizzica tradition are infectious.
All levels welcome. We will give you the basics!
By train to Lecce and by taxi, which can be booked from the YIS office. Or by plane to Bari or Brindisi. We recommend the train for obvious reasons to support the fight against climate change.
Dishes are prepared almost exclusively with ingredients from our organic farm that offer total freshness.
We produce organic fruit, vegetables and extra virgin olive oil. The fruit and vegetables we consume are in season, we use a variety of grains and vegetable proteins, all combined with lesser-known natural ‘superfoods’ (miso, seaweed, spirulina, tofu, seitan) in order to balance the nutritional intake and balance we need.
The Samadhi Cafe`, the Kitchen of the Sun, is completely dedicated to healthy, balanced and organic cuisine and is run by international experts in vegetarian and vegan natural cooking.
In the preparation of our dishes, we try everything beyond the concept of ‘good’ and ‘typical’: food that is tasty but also healthy, creating natural, light and balanced recipes. Tasty and healthy for us are synonymous: this is our starting point in preparing the dish.
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