Sep 15-22, 2018

Join us for a week of yoga, sound, nature & nourishing food.
Top up your pranic reserves ready for the seasonal changes ahead – in the comfort of our family farmhouse on the beautiful Puglian coast.

Wake up to a morning sadhana (yoga and meditation) with Robi; take a walk among olive trees or soak up the September sun on lush beaches; explore local villages and come back to fresh, home-cooked meals. In the evening, surrender to the healing vibrations of voice-work & gong with Ali; come together for a fire ceremony or a stargazing evening.

Plenty of time to share, but also silent time to pause and reconnect with your elemental self. Leave feeling relaxed, rebalanced and recharged.

The retreat at a glance:
– Homely, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful, elemental setting
– Twice daily guided practice
– Asana, pranayama and meditation
– Chanting and sacred sound, daily gong bath
– Cooking lesson
– Two delicious home-made meals
– Access to the kitchen at other times
– Deep relaxation and quiet time
– An opportunity to meet like-minded people
– Free time to deepen your own practice, read, go to the beach, walk, explore local villages etc.

The yoga offering
Morning class: Our daily yoga asana practice will combine classical teachings with playful drills and strong, graceful and creative sequencing; these sessions are aimed to bring us closer to ourselves and feel our bodies from head to toe. Moving through a variety of themes, we’ll create space to cultivate our energies, ground and invigorate our bodies, and release our inner sweetness. Discover new levels of strength, stability and elegance and find your thresholds – bringing a lighthearted approach that will leave us feeling physically and mentally nourished, and getting us closer to one of the ultimate goals of our practice: moving in every second with a deep intention and appreciation.

Evening class: Ali will share sacred sound practices with you, including mantra chanting and voice work as well as sound baths centered around the majestic, powerful vibrations of the gong, supported by singing bowls and elemental instruments. Sound is an extension of the yogic path: raising consciousness, bringing personal transformation and self healing.

*Note: all classes are taught in English (though our team do speak Italian) and are open to all levels.

The local area
Salento is an enchanting part of the South of Italy with many historical towns to visit, art to discover, fabulous food to enjoy and beautiful coastline to explore.

Only a few suggestions…
Head to the beach of Punta Prosciutto, renown for its white sand and translucent water, for a swim, a walk or some quiet time in nature.
Pack your lunch, put your trainers on and walk through a pine forest until you reach the bay of Porto Selvaggio. Sit on the rocks and enjoy the wonderful views.
Take a stroll around the walls of the old fort town of Gallipoli and stop in one of the many cafés and restaurants looking out to the sea. Browse around the many ceramic workshops in Grottaglie. Discover the city of Lecce, a Baroque masterpiece, bursting with churches, piazzas and palazzi and stop for a gelato or a pasticciotto (typical pastry with cream filling) while soaking up the atmosphere. Watch the boats coming into the port for the evening and enjoy an aperitivo at sunset in Porto Cesareo.

Investment
Early bird offers – until 30th April

£990 Private double room – 1 x person (shared bathroom)
£1,780 Private double room – 2 x people sharing (shared bathroom) – £890/person
£850 Twin/Triple room shared – cost x person (shared bathroom)

Note: Price includes yoga tuition, accommodation and two home-cooked meals per day. Does not include flights. Our online payment system will add 3.4% +20p booking charge to your order. A non-refundable £150 deposit is required to secure your space and the balance will then be due by July 6th. https://www.resonantbeing.net/shop

Flights & Transfer
Ryanair, Easyjet and British Airways offer affordable flights to Bari and Brindisi, the closest airports. We recommend booking your flights around 10 weeks prior. A free airport transfer from and to Brindisi airport is offered for the recommended flights below:

Easyjet Out: Sat 15 Sep, departing at 5.45am from London Gatwick and arriving at Brindisi at 9.40am / Return: Sat 22 Sep, departing at 10.10am from Brindisi and arriving at London Gatwick at 12.10pm

Ryanair Out: Sat 15 Sep, departing at 6.20am from London Stansted and arriving at Brindisi at 10.20am/ Return: Sat 22 Sep, departing at 10.45am from Brindisi and arriving at London Stansted at 12.50pm

*Note: Please ensure that you inform us if you have booked one of the recommended flights. If you are on a different flight, transport can be arranged at an extra charge. Please enquire for further information.

Local transport
The masseria is in a rural setting. The main town, Avetrana, and the closest beach, Punta Prosciutto, are only a short drive away. A car would be recommended if you wish to travel further afield, but transport by taxi can be arranged upon request. For bikes, please enquire at the time of the booking.

Robi Giannatiempo will help refine your practice and have you breezing into asanas you never thought possible. With an ashtanga and vinyasa flow background and over 500hrs training in Rishikesh, Robi blends a deep understanding of anatomy and breath with the eight limbs of yoga philosophy; delivered with the authentic, playful teaching style (and sound effects) East London loves her for.

Ali Gunning is a healing sound practitioner, yoga therapist & yoga teacher, based in Cornwall and offering workshops & retreats in the UK, Europe & India. ‘I came to sound through mantra and now specialise in working with the majestic Gong: a tool for raising consciousness; self healing, stillness, union and wholeness. I’m passionate about sharing sound, breath & movement practices which can bring transformation in all areas of life, all layers of our being. This has certainly been my own experience!'

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