Ashtanga Yoga Retreat 2024
Sorrento, Italy
Saturday 28th September - Saturday 12st October
All inclusive with Food, Accommodation, Mysore Style Practice, Afternoon Workshops, Yoga Sutra Chanting and Meditation.
Join Tom, Julia and the community for a 7-14 day Ashtanga Yoga Mysore retreat on Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast. From Sundays to Thursdays, Tom and Julia will teach morning Mysore classes together, followed by a traditional Sanskrit led class every Friday with Tom.
Tom has been practicing for over 16 years and teaching for more than 10.
His main teachers have been John Scott and Matthew Vollmer. Between 2017 and 2022 he was running a Mysore program in Berlin, where he taught daily with his partner Julia assisting him.
Julia has been practicing yoga for over 12 years. She now teaches together with Tom.
Julia started practicing Ashtanga with Tom in 2018 and was assisting his daily classes in Berlin for 2 years. She maintains a daily practice and visits teachers all over Europe.
Yoga, food and accommodation are all included.
1 or 2 weeks
Shared Room (3 people, 3 beds) €1320 or €2310
Twin/Double Room (2 people, 1-2 beds) €1490 or €2750
Single Room (1 person, 1 bed) €2370 or €4340
Apartment (price on request)
Week 1 & 2 - Last few spaces on request
All prices are per person.
Spaces are limited to 20 participants per week.
Children and Pets are welcome. You can find all the details below.
7-14 Day Retreat, all on the Almalfi Coast. It's the perfect place to get away, practice and be with nature.
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Arrival from 2pm | Saturday 28th September or 5th October 2024 | snacks and dinner included
Departure before 11am | Saturday 5th or 12th October 2024 | breakfast included
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6.30am Yoga Sutra Chanting
7am Mysore Practice
10am Brunch
3pm Snacks
5pm — 5.30pm Meditation
6pm Light Dinner
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Arrival from 2pm on Saturday 28th of September or 5th of October (snacks and dinner included)
Saturday 5pm Welcome circle in the shala
Mornings7am Sunday - Thursday | Mysore Style
7am Friday | Guided class
Afternoons1 - 3pm Monday | Asana Workshop
4.00 - 5.30pm Wednesday | Theory Class
5 - 5.30pm Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday | Meditation
Fridays 4pm Closing circle and questionsDeparture before 11am on Saturday 5th or 12th (breakfast included)
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Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style Classes
From Sunday to Thursday, Tom & Julia will teach morning Mysore classes, followed by a traditional Sanskrit led class on Fridays.
The classes and workshops will be taught in English. During the Mysore classes Julia can also teach in German.
Each week is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
Beginners welcome (limited spaces)
Complete beginners are welcome to join the retreat. Please visit the classes section on the website to find out more about how the Ashtanga Mysore Style practice works.
To make sure we have enough time for everybody, we only accept a limited number of complete beginners for each week. Please specify your practice experience in the booking form.The Shala
The traditionally built wooden yoga shala is located right next to the main villa. It is equipped with a log burner, which we light every morning for the classes. The shala has blankets and anything you might need, but we do recommend that you bring your own mat.
Meditation
Meditation is open to everyone at the retreat and is free of charge. Some meditations will be guided, whilst others will be silent. They will all be held in the shala at 5pm Sunday–Tuesday and on Thursday.
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Relais Regina Giovanna is a 50 acre organic farm on Italy’s beautiful Amalfi coast, just one hour from Naples. The main villa is located in the centre of the farm. The property is open for you to explore and you can also visit the many animals they have. There are lots of paths to discover amongst the lemon and olive trees, a private beach and plenty of quiet places to relax.
Single, double and shared rooms are all spacious and come either as a large single room or a bedroom with an additional living room. Each room has an ensuite bathroom, free shampoo and conditioner, hairdryers, and all the needed comforts. Fresh towels and daily cleaning are included.
Apartments are available for families, individuals or group bookings. They are located a 5 minute walk away from the main house. Please note that this is generally a more expensive option and we need to request a price based on what is required. Some apartments include kitchens and there’s also the possibility to have two bathrooms.
Free WiFi
There is free WiFi available in all of the rooms, apartments and in the hotel grounds.
Reception
The 24-hour reception with friendly staff is happy to help you with anything you might need.
Clothes Washing
You can give your clothes that need washing to the reception and they will return them clean and dry.
For a 2 week stay, you get 1 free load (per adult).
All additional washes cost €20 per load.
The Farm
All guests have access to all of the farm, including the private beach and sun terrace.
The Private Beach
The beach is open all day and is only accessible by guests of the Relais. There is a fresh supply of beach towels down by the sea for you to use. We recommend bringing a snorkel mask or goggles with you because there is lots to see underwater. The beach also has an outdoor shower, toilets and sun beds for you to make yourself comfortable.
The Sea
The sea temperature is normally around 21-24c in October, so if you plan to stay in the water for longer periods of time, we recommend a 3/2mm wetsuit. For a quick swim it’s certainly warm enough with a swimsuit.
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The Relais puts great care into offering seasonal homegrown organic food for their delicious creations. Most of the vegetables and herbs are grown on the organic farm and are freshly picked for the meals. Where possible other food is locally sourced. The area is well known for its delicious lemons and olive oils which are always available at the dining tables.
For the Ashtanga Retreat: Vegan, vegetarian and/or pescatarian meals are all included. Please specify your diet preference in the application form.
Brunch is served at 10am every day. Freshly squeezed juices from the organic oranges and lemons that are grown on the farm are served every morning. Plus of course your choice of hot beverages like tea, coffee and hot chocolate (all including vegan milk options). There are also organic eggs from the farm chickens that can be prepared for you on the spot.
Savory Snacks are available from 3pm everyday.
Organic herbal teas, fruits and light snack are available throughout the whole day.
A light dinner buffet will be served at 6pm after meditation.
Drinking Water
Filtered tap water, both still and sparkling is available at the retreat free of charge at any time of the day. -
Explore the Area
The area around the farm is just as beautiful and easy to get to. It is only a short 15 minute walk to the natural pool “Bagni Regina Giovanna” and the ruins of its adjacent Roman villa. It is also possible to hike over to the neighbouring village by the sea, which takes only 20 minutes.
Day Trips
The reception is more than happy to help you with any day trips you might like to take. We definitely recommend visiting Pompeii, it takes only one hour by train from Sorrento. Another day trip could be to hike up Mount Vesuvius, which you see from the farm looking towards Naples. The town of Sorrento is also worth a visit.
Massages
You can book a massage at the reception for either couples or individually. The masseuse/s can either come to your room or you can have your massage in the shala.
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Children under 3 come for free (food not included). A cot is provided for sleeping.
Children aged 3 - 7 staying in a room with an adult cost an additional €400 per child for early booking or €480 if booking late (food included). A small bed is provided for sleeping.
Children aged 8 - 13. Please request a price in the booking form, which excludes any yoga fees. Yoga is not included for children under 14. This option is limited to a maximum total of 2 children on the retreat per week and must be booked during the early booking period.
Everyone aged 14+ are required to pay the full price but can also attend the yoga classes. Please let us know if they would like to participate in the classes.
If you require childcare during the retreat, our hosts will help you find someone. The local rate is usually around €20 per hour.
Pets are welcome at Relais Regina Giovanna and can come for free.
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The Address
Relais Regina Giovanna, Via Calata di Puolo, 1, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
Free pick up and drop off into town
The Relais provides free pick up and drop off service close to Sorrento train station. We will provide more information about the collection point and available collection times in a welcome email a few weeks before the retreat starts.
By Train
From Naples Central Station the local Circumvesuviana train line takes you directly to Sorrento main train station.
By Airplane
Arriving at the airport of Naples, the bus to the Sorrento train station departs from the P1 parking area. The trip usually takes around 1.5 hours. It costs €10 per person each way which can be paid in cash to the bus driver or booked in advance online.
Click here to go to the bus timetable
Alternatively it’s possible to book a private car through Relais Regina Giovanna to pick you up directly at the airport that costs around €160 each way.
By Car
From the A3 Salerno / Reggio Calabria, exit at Castellammare di Stabia and, without entering the center, take the Sorrento Coast. Overcoming the town of Sorrento in the direction of Massa Lubrense following the SS 145. About 2 km after Sorrento you will be at the Cape of Sorrento, a few meters further, on the right, you are the entrance of the Relais.
By Ferry
If you are coming from the city of Naples, you can also catch the ferry to the Port of Sorrento.
Send us a Booking Request
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Pricing
All prices are per person.
Prices include Yoga, accommodation and food.
Terms
Please note that you can’t book onto the yoga retreat through the Relais Regina Giovanna website. All bookings and enquiries must be directed to Tom and Julia using the booking request form.
Early reservations made before 1st May are made by making an initial 50% deposit. The second 50% payment for early bookings must be paid by the 1st of June 2024 to confirm the booking.
Bookings after 1st of May
All payments for bookings made after 1st May 2024 will need to be paid in full within 48 hours of receiving the payment request to confirm the booking.An additional room tax of €1.50 per night will be charged on your departure from the Relais. This is a standard tax for the region.
No refunds possible.
Please note that all booking payments are non-refundable. We have never needed to cancel one of our retreats but we suggest insuring yourself in case you need to cancel.
Please complete the booking form in English.
If you are booking for a group, each person will need to fill out this booking form individually for us to process your request.
Looking forward to being there with you.