Breathe Yoga Studio

yoga in italy

an italian yoga and cultural holiday

may 12-22, 2010

Breathe is heading to Italy for 10 days of touring and yoga at the inimitable Santa Maria del Sole Retreat Centre (click for website) in Puglia, Italy.

We will land in Rome where we will tour the vast cultural and architectural masterpieces , including Michelangelo's Cistene Chapel, the Vatican, The Colloseum, The Pantheon.

We will wonder the tiny streets of Rome, hang out at the Spanish steps, browse the Italian designer districts, dine on the world famous Roman cuisine and eat delicious gellato at the Trevi fountain.

After 3 days in Rome, we will head to Puglia via private bus and along the way we will stop along the spectacular Amalfi coast for lunch and a brief tour.

Once we reach our home for the next 7 days - the Santa Maria del Sole masseria (typical Puglian farmhouse) we will begin our yoga journey -- 6 days of yoga classes and workshops with Laurie Campbell.

In between yoga classes, we will tour the Itrian Valley on bicycles, head to the Adriatic coast, or explore the nearby ancient villages and churches. We will be wined and dined on local italian cuisine made from locally grown organic ingredients by our Italian hosts.

Don't miss this unprecedented opportunity to experience a magical cultural and yoga journey with Laurie Campbell, Senior Yoga Instructor, Svitlana Nalywayko, Breathe Yoga Director and experienced Italy traveller, and fellow yogis.

Laurie Campbell

Laurie began her study of Ashtanga yoga in 1999.Throughout the years Laurie has continued to dedicate herself to the practice of learning. She has completed numerous workshops and teacher-training programs including; The Downward Dog Teacher Training, the Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty Teacher Training Intensive and a Teacher Training Intensive with Richard Freeman. Laurie continues to travel and self-study to expand her knowledge of the many styles and aspects of yoga. Wisdom in this practice is infinite; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Laurie considers herself blessed to have found this path and continues to be grateful for every step. Laurie is the Director ofthe Breathe Yoga Teacher Training Program.

Link to Italy !

Click on these links for more info on Italy and the Santa maria Del Sole Retreat Centre:

Santa Maria Del Sole Retreat Centre & Ashram

(you'll find full info on the Retreat Centre and local attractions)

Amalfi Coast

Rome Tourism

Santa Maria Del Sole Retreat Centre, Puglia, Italy

Santa Maria Del Sole, Puglia italy

Yoga Room

Typical Bedroom

Nearby Towns to explore in Puglia

Rome Tour

The Pantheon, & St. Peters, Rome

The Colloseum & St. Peters, Rome

10 Day Italian

Cultural & Yoga Holiday

May 12-22, 2010

Flexible options. You have the choice of:

1) Participating in both the 3 day Rome

Cultural portion and the 7 day Yoga

Retreat or;

2) Participating in the 7 day Yoga Retreat

only

Option 1)

Rome 3 day Cultural Tour May 12 -15, 2010

& 7 day Yoga Retreat in Puglia May 15-21

The Rome Portion includes:

transfer on arrival to hotel
4 nights accommodation in a charming 3 or 4 star hotel (3 nights may 12-15 and 1 night before departure back to Toronto May 22)
Breakfast
2 Day pass to the Hop On/Hop Off Rome Highlight Bus (Open Air bus)
1/2 day guided Vatican Museum Tour
Borghese Gallery Tour (Italian Art Treasures - Belini sculptures, Carravagio paintings etc)
Private Bus Transfer/Tour from Rome Hotel to Puglia with a stop on the Amalfi coast for lunch
Return Private Bus Transfer from Retreat Centre to Rome Hotel on May 21
Overnight in Rome at 3 star hotel
Transfer to airport from hotel on May 22

Please note that if you are to meet the group in Rome, departure from Toronto is the day before as most flights are overnight and arrive in Rome in the morning.

The Yoga Retreat includes

6 nights accommodation
3 meals per day
daily yoga classes
2 workshops throughout the week
use of bicycles at the Santa Maria del Sole Retreat Centre.

Price:

$ 2,810 Double Occupancy

$ 2,335 Triple occupancy *

$ 3,860 Single occupancy

* option only available if 2 others are willing to share; otherwise double occupancy must be taken

Price Does Not include:

Flight to Rome

Lunches and Dinners in Rome

Gratuities

Option 2)

Yoga Retreat Portion in Puglia May 15-21, 2010 Only

The Yoga Retreat includes

6 nights accommodation
3 meals per day
daily yoga classes
2 workshops throughout the week
use of bicycles at the Santa Maria del Sole Retreat Centre.

$1,125 Triple Occupancy

$1,450 Double

$2,100 Single

Price does not include flights, accommodation in Rome, transfers to Puglia or airport transfers

Reserve your spot now with a $250 non-refundable deposit. Full balance is due within 7 days of reserving.

Spaces are very limited at this intimate Retreat Centre.