We are excited to be returning to the beautiful YogApulia in June 2024 for this 6 day retreat. A wonderful opportunity to unplug, explore yoga practices and somatic movement in a small group setting, and be nourished by delicious plant based food. There will also be the option for photography tuition with Paul Barton, as well as exploring the local area, famous for its Trullo architecture, olive oil and wine production. (There are olive trees over 2,000 years old in this region). Or you could just laze next to beautiful swimming pool with a good book.
YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, which was set up and run with a lot of care and love by Mark & Nicola, themselves dedicated yoga practitioners. The retreat has been renovated 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. Delicious Plant based brunches and supper are prepared by the wonderful chefs each day using local produce.
Both Yoga and Somatic Movement practices are powerful and yet simple tools for wellbeing. During this retreat, Helen will hold a space within which to share elements from both of these practices, exploring simple tools and techniques to support each person’s individual needs.
The morning sessions will begin with gentle somatic movement and breath awareness, followed by yoga practice, which will be a combination of both guided and self practice, according to the group.
After the morning sessions we will come together to enjoy a delicious brunch, prepared by the wonderful chefs at the retreat, followed by free time to relax or explore the area. On three of the days, there will be a late afternoon group class to explore somatic movement and restorative yoga. Both of these practices are wonderfully relaxing but also a powerful tool for releasing stuck stress in the body. The gentle mindful somatic movements help us to really develop a deeper ‘felt sense’ of our bodies and breath.
