Soul of Sicily – 8 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Nurture yourself with a full week of harmony and bliss, experiencing the Sicilian way of life. Awaken your body, open your mind and fuel your soul with daily Breath Work, Yoga and Meditation overlooking colorful landscapes. We will immerse in both dynamic and gentle yoga practices, exploring different sequences and poses from simple to advanced, diving deep into the practice. In guided meditations and mindfulness ceremonies we honor the present, reconnect with ourselves and find our true inner center.

Come to meet like-hearted people, eat nourishing locally-grown and home-made vegetarian food, swim in the pool, walk in the hidden oak forest and explore the banks of our “private” river. Our retreat center, a 17th century typical Sicilian Masseria, is the perfect environment for self-renewal and revitalization; an energizing place where you can relax, truly be yourself and deepen your connection with nature.

Experience more than just a vacation – this week in paradise will leave you renewed, feeling balanced and centered from the inside out. All are welcome. Come as you are.

Like a secret escape in the Madonie mountain park, a few miles away from Gangi – “Most beautiful village in Italy” winner in 2014 - and about 40 miles away from the enchanting fishermen village of Cefalù, you find our yoga and meditation center. A 17th century “Masseria”, beautifully renovated, respecting her ancient feudal structure. An impressive 25 hectares park, at 650 meters above the sea level, offers you silence and nature at its best. Explore the secret inner paths, get lost in the labyrinth garden, enjoy the stunning view from the beautiful terrace, take a sunbath or swim in the freshwater swimming pool.

Participants will be hosted in 13 double rooms, distributed between the main building and the lovely garden cottages. The fully equipped 130 sqm yoga room is located in the old barn. Three different lounge areas offer the perfect space to relax and recover. The first one (70 sq.m.), furnished with cushions, rugs and comfortable sofas, welcomes our guests with herbal teas, juices, fruit and small snacks, during their breaks from exercises. The second room (60 sq.m), can be used for meditation and personal practice. A third lounge, located above the restaurant, is our living room - perfect for a chat after dinner, equipped with WiFi, board games, books and magazines.

The cozy restaurant and the stunning 400 sqm terrace overlooking the mountains and the valley will be our place to enjoy our three delicious vegetarian Sicilian meals a day, prepared with the own products of the Masseria, a certified organic farm for 15 years.

Our group will be accommodated exclusively in the main house and the cottages of the Masseria in 13 double rooms. Every room is equipped with double beds, whichcan be separated or joined together, depending on the needs. Two of the rooms (around 20sq.m each) with private bathroom, are located in the main building, above the Yoga room. A third room with private bathroom is in a cottage in the garden, with its own private patio. The other 10 double rooms, with shared bathroom – one every two rooms – are located in five cottages (around 50 sq.m each) in the garden, all with their own equipped private patio and their own kitchenette. All rooms have heating and air conditioning facilities and are elegantly furnished with antique or Sicilian style furniture.

With its 25 hectares park, its 700 olive trees, the vegetable garden, the orchard and the vineyard, the Masseria is a certified organic farm for 15 years and produces its own extra virgin olive oil, wheat, wine, vegetables and fruit, preserves and jams. OurSicilian chef will prepare with the locally grown products three vegetarian buffet meals a day based on traditional Sicilian recipes expertly reworked and lightened by him. From oranges to lemons, to basil, mint, capers, wild fennel, saffron, tomatoes and artichokes, everything contributes to create dishes that are unique in taste and nutritional properties.

In addition, we will offer vegan, gluten free and sugar-free options for every need. Herbal teas and fresh juices made from the locally grown medicinal plants and fruits from the Masseria garden will be available throughout the whole day for everyone.

Breakfast

Let's start your day with herbal tea, coffee, and fresh fruit juices. After the first meditation, the breathing exercises and a powerful yoga session in the morning, you'll spoil yourselves with a substantial and balanced vegetarian breakfast with a large choice of milk, soy milk, homemade yoghurt, Sicilian organic honey, homemade jams, butter, different kind of cereals, fresh baked bread, homemade cakes and pies, fresh and dry fruits. And of course, you will always find a selection of excellent fresh cheese, like the daily made typical Sicilian Ricotta. You eat all together in the cozy restaurant or on the stunning terrace.

Lunch

As you are in Italy, we should have at least once a day "pasta time". For lunch, you will be introduced to the taste of traditional Sicilian pasta recipes as spaghetti ala carrettiera, bucatini with broccoli, penne ala norma, and the extraordinary Parmigiana and Caponata, prepared with the eggplants from the garden. To complement balanced nutrition, you will be served soups and various kinds of salads based on locally grown vegetables.

Dinner

For a satisfying end of the day, you will be offered warm dishes like different kinds of homemade vegetable pies, basmati rice flans, seasonal soups and of course a healthy Mediterranean inspired pizzas with fresh tomatoes, basil, and capers. And of course, you will find a delicious selection of local cheeses, fresh fruits, homemade cakes, juices and herbal teas for the night.

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