Yoga holidays 2021, retreats by the sea, in the countryside or in the mountains

Never before has yoga had a boom like this year, thanks to the pandemic that brought most people closer to this age-old discipline that helps to regain balance and bring serenity to life. Often in hectic days the care of the body and mind is relegated to the last place of priorities, but a small ritual of daily asanas can change the approach and give a little help to improve the state of well-being.

Guiding in the search for the right “wellness time” were the teachers and yogis Anna Inferrera and Ameriga Giannone, which for the month of June they devised one Yoga Challenge which will bring to homes every morning from 7.

30 to 8.00 the practice of yoga live on Zoom.

It is a path that aims to accompany the discovery of the different approaches to get in touch with the self. In the 30 days of the challenge you will have to create a sacred space, a place to practice yoga regularly every day and even after the event. Anna Inferrera and Ameriga Giannone, who have thought of the project, they are two friends and they met during their yogic journey, Anna lives in Milan in an urban reality and is the mother of two children, Ameriga lives in Sicily, kitesurfing passionate, has chosen to live in contact with the nature. Their goal is to propose sustainable and simple mini-practices that can become everyone’s daily ritual.

For those who prefer an experience of immersion in practice in Italy, there are many possibilities for yoga holidays organized by yoga teachers in pleasant places surrounded by relaxing natural landscapes.

YOGA, SUP AND KITESURFING IN SICILY
For true enthusiasts looking for intense, complex and unconventional practices, Ameriga Giannone (ERYT500 and Master in Yoga Studies) offers 3 appointments: 9-18 July, 20-28 August and 10-18 September. The program includes two lessons a day in a splendid covered terrace overlooking the Stagnone lagoon, in the province of Marsala. It starts with a level 2 lesson from 8 to 10, made up of creative, slow, deep and intense sequences, which often lead to a peak pose and garnished with Indian philosophy, psychology cues, engaging music and kirtan. In the afternoon at 6 pm there is a 90-minute workshop during which the anatomy of specific families of asanas is studied and inversions, head verticals, arches of each level, postures on the arms and other more complex asanas are studied. During the day you are free to explore independently or relax at the splendid Stagnone lagoon, perhaps learn kitesurfing or balance on a SUP board. Lessons are held in English and it is also possible to complete part of the teacher training by studying a few extra hours.

YOGA RETREATS BETWEEN SEA, COUNTRYSIDE AND MOUNTAINS
Elena Meneghetti is a yoga teacher who in 2009 started practicing out of curiosity while traveling around the world. In 2016 she met her mentor, mentor Yiannis Andritsosc, who introduced her to the yoga practice of Dharma Mittra. Elena is a 1st level Pilates teacher at FBII in Milano Marittima. I graduated in Yang & Yin Yoga 150 H (Alliance) at HohmStreetYoga in Milan. I am a certified instructor of Hatha Yoga 200H (Alliance), in the Vinyasa style, at Mandiram Yoga Dinamico Barcelona (ESP). Yoga with Ele he teaches in Abano, Montegrotto, Selvazzano, Limena, Padua and online, and organizes yoga retreats-holidays between the sea, Formentera, countryside, Umbria and mountains, Valpusteria. The next one is scheduled from 2 to 4 July in Valpusteria (Bolzano).

YOGA DELUXE IN TOSCANA
At the Viesca Toscana, original estate in the Florentine countryside dating back to the Renaissance period and purchased in the 50s by Salvatore and Wanda Ferragamo, it is possible to immerse yourself in an oasis of beauty and serenity where you can spend stays of relaxation and well-being, surrounded by the greenery of nature untouched. In the spectacular landscape of the place you can practice private guided yoga and meditation lessons, both individual and group, and include all the necessary equipment. The stay offered by Il Borro it includes: the 16th century manor house and 7 refined villas, as well as 17 elegant suites located in the Borgo di Pian Rinaldi and in the Roseto, in the center of the estate and ideal for short stays.

YOGA AND TENNIS IN THE SIUSI ALPS
Surrounded by the woods of the Siusi Alps and overlooking the picturesque lake of Fié stands the Waldsee Hotel, favorite destination for Italian and foreign yoga teachers for wellness retreats, which include trekking trips and two daily practices, one more dynamic, in the morning, and one more relaxing, in the evening. Facing the shores of the lake, where you can relax on sun loungers, the Alpine-style hotel offers private tennis courts with views of the Dolomites. The next appointment for yoga lovers is scheduled from 17 to 25 July with German teachers. In your free moments, relaxation is close at hand because the structure includes a gym, a sauna, an indoor swimming pool, as well as being located a few steps from the most spectacular paths of the Park nature park Sciliar-Catinaccio. Furthermore, from 10 May to 3 July, theAlpe di Siusi Balance, a series of events and guided workshops dedicated to relaxation and well-being offer a break to disconnect from the hectic daily life and constitute the ideal base for the start of the hot season.

YOGA AND PHILOSOPHY
Francesca Marchi is a national training teacher who has been teaching yoga for over twenty years, her style comes from the satyanandayoga tradition, a mix of hatha yoga, raja yoga and all the oriental philosophy linked to the discipline. His mother school was born in Ancona and has also developed on Loreto, this year in 2021, he opened a vegetarian and bio yoga and lifestyle Agni Natural Café cultural circle that incorporates all his lifestyle in the name of well-being. Since 20o1 he has been organizing yoga retreats and holidays, in places surrounded by nature, among the favorite destinations there are Capri, Assisi and Cervinia, in Valle d’Aosta. All the info on the are available on his website. Francesca Marchi’s program covers the entire summer period, from June to August, with retreats lasting from a weekend to a week.

YOGA AND SPIRITUALITY
A place dedicated to the disciplines of the body and soul, to get away from stress and cover your own vital energy is the Mandali Retreat Center on Lake Orta, province of Quarna Sopra (VB), which provides an on-going offer of multidisciplinary experiences to disconnect from the daily routine and rediscover one’s natural rhythms. The retreat with Daniele Rabozzi Yoga – The Art of Living is scheduled for 13-18 June. In addition to yoga at Mandali you can practice a combination of asanas, meditation, silence to improve yourself and accelerate personal growth, with the help of experienced and qualified teachers. From 11 to 17 July there will be Deborah Hanekamp, ​​known as “Mama Medicine”, also loved by Alicia Keys, and will do the honors. Founder of @spacebymamamedicine, a consciousness project dedicated to self-healing, she is the author of the bestselling book Ritual Baths. Its mission is aimed at reconnecting with the self and proposes healing and shamanic practices.

YOGA AND THE WAY OF THE SOUL
A highly anticipated summer retreat that of Elena De Martin, dedicated to Ashtanga yoga and Meditation, a tool for integration and consolidation of the practice. Elena, thanks to her twenty years of experience, introduces us to a journey within ourselves, using the body as a means to understand ourselves deeply. The location surrounded by greenery is La Selva Hotel Olistico, in the province of Siena in Tuscany, which will host the retreat amidst greenery and a swimming pool for relaxation, the ideal setting for a journey, with group work and sharing to discuss the journey undertaken . To find out and book, write to [email protected] – ​​tel. 347354135

ABROAD – YOGA ESCAPE IN PORTUGAL
Anna Inferrera, for 14 years a yoga teacher recognized internationally by both schools and yoga teachers, organizes yoga courses and Yoga Alliance certified teacher training and between the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Peneda-Geres National Park organizes from 7 to 14 July a yoga and meditation retreat in an enchanting location created specifically to host yoga classes. Anna is a magnetic and engaging teacher, a modern yogini. There will be live music, time to visit the surroundings and to enjoy the excellent yogic cuisine. All the details to inquire and book (and better do it as soon as possible) can be found on the website at this address: www.annainferrera.com/evento

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 21 JUNE
For seven years now, l‘International Yoga Day, is celebrated again this year, but with the required distancing, with a practice of yoga on the green lawn of the large Arena Civica in Milan, which has just been restored. The methods of participation are available starting from June 1st on the website www.yogafestival.it. But the celebrations don’t end there. Cefalù this year has a yoga heart. Yogaland, the traveling event that Odaka Yoga organizes for the third year, lands on the seashore. From 10 to 21 June three days of yoga lessons with the best Odaka teachers. The meetings are for everyone and free: a good opportunity to approach the practice of yoga even for those who are newbies and an excuse to enjoy a little bit of beautiful Sicily. Yogaland will have a special guest, a tantric teacher and dancer of particular magnetism, who carries on the lineage of the Kaula Tantra School, one of the oldest in this way. She is Maya Swati Devi and her Tantric Shiva Dance speech is a moment of true connection and understanding, not to be missed.