Breathe Yoga Studio

yoga in italy

an italian yoga and cultural holiday

may 12-22, 2010

Breathe is heading to Italy for a tour of Rome and subsequently practicing yoga at the inimitable Santa Maria del Sole Retreat Centre (click for website) in the south Puglia.

Students have the option of participating in a 3 day tour of Rome tour and a week long Yoga Retreat in Puglia, or meeting the group in Puglia for just the retreat portion.

For those participating in the full tour, we will meet in Rome where we will tour its 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 and Director of Teacher Training, and 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 of the 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! Students have the option of :

1) Meet in Rome, stay at the group's Rome hotel, participate in the Rome tours and transfer to Puglia with the group on a private bus and 1 week of yoga and accommodations

- or -

2 ) Meet the group at the Retreat Centre in Puglia and participate in the Yoga Retreat Portion only (May 15-21)

Option #1 Rome + Puglia

Rome Tour May 12 -15
Yoga Retreat May 15-21
Overnight in Rome May 21

Option 1 includes:

transfer on arrival to hotel
4 nights accommodation in a charming 3 star hotel (3 nights may 12-15 and the night of May 21 before departing on 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 scupptures, Carravagio paintings etc)
Private Bus Transfer/Tour from Rome Hotel to Puglia with a stop on the Amalfi coast for lunch
Yoga Retreat - accommodation, 3 meals per day, daily yoga classes, workshops throughout the week, use of bicycles at the retreat centre
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

In Rome we will be staying at the lovely centrally located Relais Palazzo Taverna Hotel

Price:

$2810 Double Occupancy

$2335 Triple Occupancy *

$3860 Single Occupancy

Does Not include:

Air Transportation to Italy

Lunches and Dinners in Rome

Gratuities in Rome or Retreat Center

* if 2 other participants are looking to share; otherwise double occupancy will need to be booked and paid for

Please note that most flights from Toronto are overnight flights arriving the next morning- students should therefore book to leave on May 11 if they plan on meeting the group in Rome on May 12.

Option #2 Yoga Retreat in Puglia May 15-21, 2010

Option 2 Includes:

daily yoga classes
yoga workshops throughout the week
accommodation from may 15-21
3 meals per day
use of bicycles at the Santa Maria del Sole Retreat Centre

Price

$1,450 Double

$1,125 Triple Occupancy *

$2,100 Single

Price does not include flight to Italy, accommodation in Rome, touring in Rome, transfers to retreat centre from Rome or from Puglia airport.

* if there are at least 2 others who are booking a triple - otherwise double occupancy must be booked

Reserve your spot now with a $250 deposit. Balance is due within 7 days.

spaces are very limited at this intimate retreat centre so please book early!

Recommended Travel Agency for Air tickets:

The Flight Centre

2190 Bloor st W

Paul 416.760.9335