The Chinese Five Elements is a practical framework for self-understanding and this self enquiry becomes a journey within. Nature provides the most fundamental concepts in how we can live and navigate life, our lives and ultimately ourselves. 

We have so much knowledge, we know so many things and so many different subjects but how much do we really know about ourselves? 

Chinese Medicine says you have a gift, it is your right to find that gift, to learn how to care for it and to learn how to share it and that gift is yourself deepest most truest self. In Yoga, you are the thing to be discovered and we do not have to learn this, only to recall it.

This is an opportunity to immerse yourself into your Yoga and Meditation practice, to completely relax whilst surrounded by the wild beaches of San Pietro in Bevagna, Manduria, Puglia. This is a unique location with extraordinary views and the beautifully fresh vegetarian and vegan food lovingly prepared daily by Laura is truly wonderful.

Our days will open with Meditation followed by a dynamic Taoist and Indian inspired Asana practise. Evening practises will emphasise the space for receptivity and reflection through Yin Yoga married with Meditation and Pranayama.

After breakfast each day and throughout the early afternoon, you have space to relax, read, walk or swim in the sea. The farmhouse has 6 rooms in total (4 twin rooms and 2 triple rooms each with an ensuite bathroom), meaning the group will be small. There is both an indoor and outdoor yoga space with all the props we need for both dynamic and stillness practices and last but definitely least, the beach is only a 15 minute walk from the Masseria. 

You will have the opportunity to take an Acupuncture treatment with me (at an additional cost) during our time together and Laura will host an Orecchiette cooking class on one of our days.

Included in the retreat price
2 Yoga classes each day
5 nights accommodation in a twin room (also triple available)
3 daily vegetarian meals
Herbal teas and superfood mylks all day
One orecchiette cooking class
Bicycles
A welcome gift

What is not included in the retreat price
Transfer from Brindisi airport - usually around 25/30 Euros one way
Flight
Holiday insurance
Acupuncture with Emma

Daily Schedule
7.15am - 7.30am Meditation (optional)
8.00 - 9.30 Asana practice
9.45 breakfast
14.00 lunch (biggest meal)
17.30 - 19.30 Asana practice
19.30 dinner (light meal)

Retreat Schedule
24th September / Day One: Evening class, supper
Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: 2 classes a day
Day 6: Morning class, breakfast and transfers

Cost
1,400 Euros for a twin room - roughly £1.200