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Welcome to Daku Resort, Fiji’s premier yoga destination.

Simply put, we feel that Daku Resort is one of the best yoga retreat destinations in the South Pacific. Our resort is an amazing place to practice your asanas, from the open-air yoga shala, while enjoying gorgeous views of Savusavu Bay.  We are fully-stocked with mats and bolsters and other props, and wish to make this a truly relaxing and memorable experience for your “Paradise Yoga” retreat.

Our resort offers a distinct mix of living arrangements, including luxury villas and the more traditional bures (‘Bure’ is the Fijian word for a wood-and-straw hut, and is often associated with “bungalow” or any other detached structure). No matter what accommodations you choose, you will be delighted with the signature vintage look and feel of our guest quarters, all delivering spectacular views of the surrounding area, that you will enjoy your entire time on the island.

All of our lodging choices feature spacious indoor living areas and either a verandah or deck outside; which will quickly become your favorite place for lounging, catching a cool ocean breeze and sipping on your favorite drink. The Pool House is the largest lodging space that we offer, which comfortably sleeps 8 guests. If you need a little less space, you may want to check in to one of our villas that provides just the right amount of space for couples and small families of 4 people or less.

During the free time at your yoga retreat in Fiji, a short 25-minute stroll will take you to the charming vintage harbor town of Savusavu, where you can watch boats set off to sail, be uplifted by the vibrantly colored buildings in the bay or peruse the fruits and veggies on display at the outdoor market. You also won’t want to miss a stop at the Hot Bread Kitchen, with its world famous buns and rolls. There are many things to do outside of town too, including snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing and more.

Our resort continues to receive the highest recommendations from our former guests. They tell us that Daku Resort is not only one of the best places to experience a glimpse of true Fijean culture, they feel that they now have a new family here. For a timeless quality, and yoga in paradise, you are all welcome!

From JJ and Delia, come visit Daku Resort, a wonderful place to stay with one of the best yoga retreats in Fiji.

7 days of Yoga, Meditation, Rejuvenation, Rest and Renewal of Mind, Body and Spirit!

Ischia Italy Yoga Retreat with Melissa Saitta

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Get lost in the enchanting magic of the island gardens and turquoise waters of the bay of San Montano and Lacco Ameno in this beautiful 4 star resort for 7 days of yoga, meditation, rejuvenation, rest and renewal of mind, body and spirit. This island and enchanting resort boasts so many beautiful features. You will see with infinite marvel that this island, almost like a small garden, embodies all the elements of the universal garden of the earth. Relaxation is alternated with ecstatic moments… views from the garden harmonize the spirit while in the background, the bay of Lacco Ameno dazzles with the lights of the bustling nightlife, filled with brightly lit taverns and bars. Ischia is the largest island in the Bay of Naples and is also considered by many to be the most beautiful. It’s the island’s natural volcanic activity that makes it so unique, though; Ischia has been a sought-after destination for centuries due to the perceived medicinal properties of its many thermal hot springs.

Retreat Includes:

• Daily yoga classes, Meditation session and discussions
• 7 Days and 7 night’s accommodations at a 4 start luxurious resort
• 3 All natural and organic locally sourced meals a day
• Full use of resort first class wellness and spa amenities (including indoor thermal pool at 38 deg C, Semi-Olympic pool at 28 deg C, Steam bath in grotto, Finnish sauna, Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas, Fitness center)
• Guided excursions and tours including:

- Boat tour of the island with visits to lovers’ grotto (Lacco Almeno), proceeding to the bay of S. Montano, S. Francesco beach (Forio) and stopping off at the bay of Citara in front of the thermal gardens “Poseidon.” Proceeding to the “Sorgeto” spring with a swim in thermal sea water with the opportunity to go shopping in the village’s boutiques. Continuation to the “Maronti” beach (the largest on the island), the bay of S. Pancrazio with a further stop-off for swimming. Visit to the Mago (the magician’s) grotto.
- Visit and tour the island of Capri where we will be taken to the centre of Capri, in the main square “Piazza Umbero I,” well known as “Piazzetta,” hot spot of Capri of the rich and famous, where we can admire the characteristic of the white Church, many other cafes and the theater of the glamour life on the island. From “Piazzetta” there will be a walk through the typical narrow streets of Capri, dated from the Middle Ages, where it will be possible to spend time to do some shopping either in the typical shops or in the Houte Couture Boutiques. There will also be some time to spend visiting the most famous Blue Grotto (Wine Tasting- Discover the archaeological excavations of Pompeii. Here you will get to see everything
that until now has been recovered from the ashes that buried the Roman city during the eruption in 79 A.C. Among the ruins of Pompeii, we can admire the ruins of the sumptuous villas with the still clearly visible fresco walls, baths, theater, amphitheater and other forms of architecture as a demonstration of what was once the richest and most prosperous Empire of Europe.

A Glimpse of Your Day

Morning Meditation
Morning Yoga
Nutritious Breakfast
Guided Excursion including boat tours, island tours, light trekking
Light Lunch
Free time to enjoy massage, nature walk, swim in thermal waters, read, relax or just do nothing!
Afternoon Session
Delicious 4 to 5 course dinner

Arrive: Plan to arrive the day the retreat begins. There are flights to Rome
and Naples. Either rent a car or catch a shuttle from the airport to the Naples
Port to catch the ferry to Ischia. From there, you can catch a short taxi ride
to The Garden and Villas Resort.

Depart: Plan departure for the evening the retreat ends at the earliest.
Arrange pick up with a shuttle service

Retreat Price:

$2,495.00 per person / price based on double occupancy (all rooms are double occupancy) Flights not included

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The week long yoga retreat will be held at the 4-Star Garden and Villas Resort, located in the Forio Ischia, Italy. Feel at home in the family-run resort. The resort is comprised of 9 white-washed villas typical of Ischia Island architecture, set splendidly in the resort’s 2 acre gardens, standing out against lush Mediterranean greenery of native plants and flowers. With unspoiled nature to explore, the natural surroundings and secluded setting create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, making it ideal for yoga and contemplative practices. We practice yoga in selected indoor and outdoor spaces. This all inclusive yoga retreat includes daily inspiring yoga sessions, daily meditations, boat tours and guided tours through the beautiful island setting, three delicious and healthy meals per day; using only the freshest ingredients from the region, wonderful sightseeing of the local villages, time to relax and contemplate, optional excursions and in-house holistic treatments from the first class wellness
spa.
Yoga, great food, great company, and pure enjoyment are a recipe for “La Dolce Vita” in a place surrounded by the most beautiful landscape the world has to offer. The perfect setting for your yoga retreat!

Accommodations

We like to make sure the resorts are more than just a place to sleep. They are an integral part of the experience. We look for an inviting atmosphere, comfortable rooms, and friendly service all in a cozy and authentic setting.

You’ll stay in the lap of luxury. Each resort is a reflection of the best each region has to offer. The spas are impeccable, the cuisine is world class, the atmosphere is unforgettable; and combined with some of the best beyond Yoga activities (hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc.) on this planet – all are truly memorable splurges for a European yoga retreat!

You will enjoy the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere of the spacious and bright rooms, each with a terrace to enjoy the magical enchanted garden scenery. Charming double rooms are beautifully furnished. All rooms are air conditioned, non-smoking and have a spacious bathroom, hairdryer, HDSL internet access and digital TV.

The resorts we’ve selected are warm and inviting and family-run. The resorts set high standards for themselves, and you will find utmost cleanliness and comfort. beyond Yoga retreats are marked by excellent accommodations and you’ll agree the intimacy and ambiance of these hotels add immeasurably to the quality of our retreats.

The sensational SPA:

• Indoor thermal pool at 38°C
• Semi-Olympic pool at 28°C
• Steam bath in grotto
• Finnish sauna
• Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas
• Fitness Corner, the world of fitness
• Spacious fitness area with the latest cardiac and strength training equipment

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As the founder and owner of beyond Yoga retreats, my goal is to offer the finest yoga retreats available in the areas I know and love best; from the mountainous regions, to the seas and oceans to the country-sides surrounded by nature. I like to keep the groups small and intimate, and you’ll benefit from my own genuine excitement and passion for the regions I selected and the ambience that is created for yoga and meditation within these regions.

I am committed to offering affordable, first class yoga retreat vacations filled with cultural activities, relaxation and exciting discoveries within each region selected. On beyond Yoga retreats, you will get a chance to meet new friends, dive into a different culture, and immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful places in the world! I’ve done my best in selecting the most organically authentic resorts and retreat locations that nature has to offer while offering you the most beautiful surroundings for yoga and meditation.

I am intimately aware of every detail of these retreats. I am ultimately concerned with each individual’s satisfaction. For me, these retreats are a labor of love and passion.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to have traveled extensively to many parts of the world and want to be able to share with each individual some of the most beautiful places I have visited to have a yoga retreat.

I, Melissa Saitta, the founder of beyond Yoga, Inc. am a 200 HR certified Registered Yoga Teacher. I began practicing yoga in 2010. Yoga transformed my life in providing me with empowerment and insight into a True Way of Being. It has opened me up to new and beautiful life possibilities that I look forward in sharing with my students. The transformational process continues to bring me back to my mat and has made me realize my passion and love for yoga and what it has to offer for people. It is my purpose and mission to help foster such empowerment and transformational processes to as many people as possible through my teachings and retreats. I believe as a leader of beyond Yoga retreats it is a service and responsibility to provide each individual the opportunity, space and environment to reflect and grow as a person. It is important for me to provide more than just a yoga retreat.It is my goal to provide each individual with an experience of inspiration, growth and community while on the retreat with aspirations that each individual takes this experience back home with them and continues to grow and expand in awareness and share their growth and gained insight with their community, helping to make for a better world wide community.

I have profound knowledge in Exercise and Sports Science as a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Consultant.  I have done extensive research in sports specific training and have helped train many top college athletes on their road to professional sports as well as counseled many individuals in nutrition and wellness, including co-founding an all-natural and organic food manufacturing company (Mediterranean Meals).    My certifications and training in yoga include 200 HR RYT certificates from Frog Lotus Yoga in Massachussetes and Love Yoga Center in Naples, Fl.  I earned my MBA from the University of Miami and utilize my business skills along with my love and passion for yoga, health and wellness by creating beautifully renowned yoga retreats.  I look forward to sharing amazing yoga retreat experiences with you!

Namaste

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We look forward to seeing you in Ischia Italy! To reserve your spot please call me directly at 239-229-7439 or at melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

Please download this template, fill it out, sign both sides and return it with your deposit. For more than two people, please use an additional form.

The deposit for your retreat is $500 per person. Full balance is due 60 days before your retreat starts. Make checks payable to Beyond Yoga, pay by credit card over the phone, or include your credit card info on this form.

Mail completed form to: beyond Yoga PO Box 11704 Naples, Fl. 34104 USA or email to: melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

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SAVOR THE SERENITY - a journey into transformation in Tuscany, Italy

June 15-23, 2013

Lee Ann has a true passion for yoga and its myriad benefits for every b-o-d-y, and has been offering yoga retreats both in/outside the U.S. since 1988. She will show you how to empower yourself and create a space of healing for all.

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TUSCANY YOGA RETREAT

• 6:30 am Sunrise Meditation
• 7 am Asana Practice
• 8:15-9:30 am Organic farm breakfast in open air pavilion
• 9:30-10:30 am Satsang on Simplicity, Peace & Joy
• 10:30 am – 4:30 pm  Free Time (see ‘Things To Do’)
• 4:30- 6 pm Reflections, Yoga Sutras, Asana, Nidra, Chanting
• 6-6:30 pm  Evening Meditation
• 6:30 pm  Dinner and Free Time for star gazing, drinks poolside and gentle inner reflections.

Things To Do:

• The small, charming town of Casole d’Elsa is a hub for contemporary artists and is about 10 minutes drive from Gabriella’s Borgo.**
• Visits to the beach and hot springs are also possible, as well as walks in the nearby forests and nature reserves.
• The Borgo neighbours the territory of the ‘Alta val di Cecina’, the Cecina valley,  an area of notable naturalistic interest, in fact, the area contains three reserves denominated SIC (sites of European Community interest): Montenero, Monterufoli-Caselli and Berignone.
• The forest of Tatti, with its particular plant life is only a short distance from the Borgo.
• The swimming pool is available during the warm months (May through September) and it is 16 x 8 meters large.
• There is a reading room that also has a wireless internet.
• There is a golf course within 30 minutes drive from the Borgo.

**Bike and car rentals are available at an extra cost.

OTHER:

• $1,865 double occupancy (Single Accommodations are limited)
• $500 non-refundable deposit applies
• The remaining balance is due April 1, 2013.
• Payment plans are available

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THE RETREAT

Gabriella’s Borgo is a recently renovated medieval village, close to Casole d’Elsa and Volterra, in the Tuscan countryside.

The actual Borgo used to be a rural residence dating back to the 16th century. It is the probable birth place, in the 4th century, of Saint Attinia, a venerated saint from the Volterra area. Amongst its illustrious guests in the 1800’s, during the time the Borgo was a summer retreat from the ‘Scolopi‘ fathers, was Pope Pius the ninth.This Borgo is overall a place to enjoy with your heart, sourrounded by a soft landscape and a peculiar light which brings back forgotten emotions of interior freedom. It’s also a place, where one can experience a genuine Tuscany, with its tradition and land culture.

In the local tradition, one says that the Berignone Forest, facing the Borgo, is the one that inspired Dante Alighieri to write about the “Selva Oscura” where his Divine Comedy story starts.

The gardens of the Borgo, with paths lined with aromatic herbs, juniper hedges, myrtle and evergreens, reproduce a Mediterranean  environment. The characteristic ‘Osteria’, which used to be the old olive press, is the ideal place for a romantic candlelight dinner overlooking the amazing countryside, or a light lunch on the panoramic terrace.

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Biography

Lee Ann Louis-Prescott, Ph. D. has been a student of yoga since 1974. Completed Sivananda TTC in 1978, and has been teaching yoga on the east and west coasts, now owning the Yoga Center for Healthy Living in Michigan where she conducts Teachers’ Training, Yoga Retreats, Reiki Training, and Teaches daily classes.  She has studied with many teachers over the decades, and thus offers a wide variety of Yogic background and foundational studies! Join the journey in joy! She is assisted by other certified and registered instructors from the Y.C. team of experienced teachers.

For more information about Lee Ann and Yoga Center For Healthy Living, please visit her website – one of Michigan’s Best Yoga Studios!

After studying w/Swami Vishnudevananda for 20 yrs., Lee Ann went on to study with Aadhil Palkava, Baron Baptiste, David Swenson, Kali Rea, Beryl Bender Birch, Shiva Rea, and other well-known instructors. She earned her Ph.D. in Natural Health in 1993; and her Ayurveda certification from the Chopra Center in 2011.

Being known as a ‘TEACHERS’ TEACHER’, Lee Ann has been conducting Yoga Teachers’ Training for RYT 200 & 500 candidates for the past 7 years, along w/training Reiki practitioners for 12 years… She’s conducted yoga retreats for decades, both in and out of the U.S., and is especially excited for the Yoga Retreat in Tuscany in June 2013. Her classes are varied, with a little something for EVERY B-O-D-Y! ~ and this retreat in Italy will include Yin, Partner, Hatha, Vinyasa, Taking Care of Backs, Restorative, Ashtanga classes, meditation & Ayurveda workshops, and SO MUCH MORE!

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    Prices

$1,865 double occupancy (Single Accommodations are limited)

$500 non-refundable deposit applies

Payment plans are available

We look forward to seeing you in Tuscany, Italy! To reserve your spot call Yoga Retreats International at (514) 690-1020 or complete the Contact Us form below.

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Testimonials

The YOGA CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING,LLC (now in its 12th year of operation) was recently voted in the TOP TWO YOGA STUDIOS IN METRO DETROIT AREA.

“Experiencing Yoga Teachers’ Training w/Lee Ann has been the most educational, informative, challenging, enlightening, fun training I have EVER experienced…I highly recommend the training, and Lee Ann, as the instructor to everyone!” ~ Gwen Ray, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, RYT 200.

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Tuscany, Bagno Vignoni, Italy Yoga Retreat with Melissa Saitta

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The week long yoga retreat will be held at the 5-Star Hotel Adler Thermae Toscana Wellness Resort, located in the heart of Tuscany in Bagno Vignoni. Feel at home in the family-run hotel and enjoy the warm welcome from the Sanoner family and their 120 staff-members. With unspoiled nature to explore, the natural surroundings and secluded setting create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, making it ideal for yoga and contemplative practices. We practice yoga in selected indoor and outdoor spaces – stepping out to the grassed terraces with views of the breathtaking Tuscan country side.

This all inclusive Yoga Retreat Includes:

• Daily yoga classes
• Meditation session and discussions
• 7 Days and 7 night’s accommodations at a 5 start luxurious resort
• 3 All natural and organic locally sourced meals a day
• Full use of resort first class wellness and spa amenities (including thermal pools and whirl pools with a waterfall, Swimming pools, Caldarium – steam sauna with Tuscan herbs, Etruscan salt steam sauna, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation areas, Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas, Fitness center)
• Guided excursions and tours including:
- Walking tour with wine cellar visit and wine tasting
- Walking tour and delicious home made cheese tasting at a local farm
- Cooking class outside of Siena with Gina Stipo; author of the book: Ecco la
Cucina. Preparation of 4 dishes served with 3 local wines and you are given a
copy of her book at the end of class
- Light trek with beautiful and breathtaking views on the Val d’Orcia with a
mouthwatering picnic of local foods at the Cugusi farm
-Biking among the most astonishing hills of the Orcia Valley while passing through eternal cities, middle age villages, old castles and churches and unequalled views

A Glimpse of Your Day

Morning Meditation
Morning Yoga
Nutritious Breakfast
Guided excursion, including wine tastings, cooking classes, light treks, bike rides
Lunch
Free time, massage, nature walk, swim, read, relax, explore or just do nothing!
Afternoon session
Delicious 4 to 5 course dinner

 

Arrive: Plan to arrive the day the retreat begins. There are flights to Florence, Pisa, and Rome. Either rent a car or catch a shuttle from the airport to Hotel Adler Thermae Toscana Wellness Resort.

Depart: Plan departure for the evening the retreat ends at the earliest. Arrange pick up with a shuttle service

Retreat Price:

$2,995.00 per person / price based on double occupancy (all rooms are double occupancy) Flights not included

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Yoga, great food, great company, and pure enjoyment are a recipe for “La Dolce Vita” in a place surrounded by the most beautiful landscape the world has to offer. The perfect setting for your yoga retreat!

Accommodations

We like to make sure the resorts are more than just a place to sleep. They are an integral part of the experience. We look for an inviting atmosphere, comfortable rooms, and friendly service all in a cozy and authentic setting.

You’ll stay in the lap of luxury. Each hotel is a reflection of the best each region has to offer. The spas are impeccable, the cuisine is world class, the atmosphere is unforgettable; and combined with some of the best beyond Yoga activities (hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc.) on this planet – all are truly memorable splurges for a European yoga retreat!

You will enjoy the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere of the spacious and bright rooms, each with a terrace or balcony to enjoy the magical Tuscan scenery and view of the Orcia Valley. Charming double rooms are beautifully furnished. All rooms are air conditioned, non-smoking and have a spacious bathroom, hairdryer, HDSL internet access and digital TV.

The hotels we’ve selected are warm and inviting and family-run. Our hotels set high standards for themselves, and you will find utmost cleanliness and comfort. beyond Yoga retreats are marked by excellent accommodations and you’ll agree the intimacy and ambiance of these hotels add immeasurably to the quality of our retreats.

The sensational SPA:

• Thermal pools with whirlpools and waterfall
• Swimming pool
• Caldarium-steam sauna with Tuscan herbs
• Etruscan salt steam sauna
• Finnish sauna
• Turkish bath and relaxation areas
• Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas

ADLER FIT, the world of fitness

• Spacious fitness area with the latest
• cardiac and strength training

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As the founder and owner of beyond Yoga retreats, my goal is to offer the finest yoga retreats available in the areas I know and love best; from the mountainous regions, to the seas and oceans to the country-sides surrounded by nature. I like to keep the groups small and intimate, and you’ll benefit from my own genuine excitement and passion for the regions I selected and the ambience that is created for yoga and meditation within these regions.

I am committed to offering affordable, first class yoga retreat vacations filled with cultural activities, relaxation and exciting discoveries within each region selected. On beyond Yoga retreats, you will get a chance to meet new friends, dive into a different culture, and immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful places in the world! I’ve done my best in selecting the most organically authentic resorts and retreat locations that nature has to offer while offering you the most beautiful surroundings for yoga and meditation.

I am intimately aware of every detail of these retreats. I am ultimately concerned with each individual’s satisfaction. For me, these retreats are a labor of love and passion.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to have traveled extensively to many parts of the world and want to be able to share with each individual some of the most beautiful places I have visited to have a yoga retreat.

I, Melissa Saitta, the founder of beyond Yoga, Inc. am a 200 HR certified Registered Yoga Teacher. I began practicing yoga in 2010. Yoga transformed my life in providing me with empowerment and insight into a True Way of Being. It has opened me up to new and beautiful life possibilities that I look forward in sharing with my students. The transformational process continues to bring me back to my mat and has made me realize my passion and love for yoga and what it has to offer for people. It is my purpose and mission to help foster such empowerment and transformational processes to as many people as possible through my teachings and retreats. I believe as a leader of beyond Yoga retreats it is a service and responsibility to provide each individual the opportunity, space and environment to reflect and grow as a person. It is important for me to provide more than just a yoga retreat.It is my goal to provide each individual with an experience of inspiration, growth and community while on the retreat with aspirations that each individual takes this experience back home with them and continues to grow and expand in awareness and share their growth and gained insight with their community, helping to make for a better world wide community.

I have profound knowledge in Exercise and Sports Science as a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Consultant.  I have done extensive research in sports specific training and have helped train many top college athletes on their road to professional sports as well as counseled many individuals in nutrition and wellness, including co-founding an all-natural and organic food manufacturing company (Mediterranean Meals).    My certifications and training in yoga include 200 HR RYT certificates from Frog Lotus Yoga in Massachussetes and Love Yoga Center in Naples, Fl.  I earned my MBA from the University of Miami and utilize my business skills along with my love and passion for yoga, health and wellness by creating beautifully renowned yoga retreats.  I look forward to sharing amazing yoga retreat experiences with you!

Namaste

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We look forward to seeing you in Tuscany, Bagno Vignoni, Italy! To reserve your spot please call me directly at 239-229-7439 or at melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

Price 

$2,995.00 per person / price based on double occupancy (all rooms are double occupancy)

Please download this template, fill it out, sign both sides and return it with your deposit. For more than two people, please use an additional form.

The deposit for your retreat is $500 per person. Full balance is due 60 days before your retreat starts. Make checks payable to Beyond Yoga, pay by credit card over the phone, or include your credit card info on this form.

Mail completed form to: beyond Yoga PO Box 11704 Naples, Fl. 34104 USA or email to: melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

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Summer Yoga Retreat

July 20-27, 2013

Villa Benvenuti (Italy)

Dolce far niente  - the Art of Doing Nothing. What better place to indulge in non-doing than beautiful Italy? Join Marije E. Paternotte for a transformational experience beyond the physical practice of yoga.

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The experience

Dolce far niente  - the Art of Doing Nothing. What better place to indulge in non-doing than beautiful Italy? Would you like to find that same ease and joy in your daily life at home? Join Marije E. Paternotte for a transformational experience beyond the physical practice of yoga. Marije will offer you tools that help you be more effective by doing less, so you will have more time to relax and enjoy. During this retreat you will practice yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and exercises in awareness, that you can use every day no matter where you are, or what you do.

For whom

This retreat is open to all levels, and is a great way to get deeper into the practice of yoga. Beginners are welcomed to practice at their own level of comfort.

Sample Program Day

• 7:00 Morning Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation
• 9:00 Breakfast
• Full morning to relax, or go on an optional excursion
• 13:00 Lunch
• Full afternoon to relax, have a massage or go for a hike
• 17:30 Afternoon Yoga
• 19:00 Dinner

Healing arts / excursions

Optional massages, healing sessions and excursions can be booked at your request.

Price per person

EUR 1275 (twin / shared bath)
EUR 1525 (twin / en-suite bath)

* Single room availability is limited and will incur an additional supplement. Please inquire for details.

Register with a friend discount: register together with a friend and each receive EUR 50 off (only shared rooms).

Payment in full is due 6 weeks prior to the retreat. A non-refundable EUR 300 deposit will secure your reservation.

Inclusive of the retreat price:

• 7 nights accommodation
• Twice daily yoga classes
• 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
• Fresh detox juice at breakfast
• Unlimited fruit, water and herbal teas
• Wine  (produced at the estate) at dinner
• Aperitivo with Prosecco on last night
• Dinner out at local restaurant
• Use of swimming pool
• Guided hike with picnic lunch
• Pick-up at Lucca train or bus station

Exclusive of retreat price:

• Airfare
• Travel insurance
• Airport transfer
• Optional excursions (e.g. guided bike tour through Lucca, cooking class)
• Healing arts

To book your participation in this Event, please contact Marije at info@beyourownyoga.com

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The location 

Nestled in the hills of Lucca and surrounded by forests and natural woodlands, Villa Benvenuti sits high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, fruit trees and vineyards. Located just 30 minutes from Pisa, the 17th century villa has been fully restored and converted into a  secluded setting create an atmosphere of calm and stillness, making it ideal for yoga, spiritual practice or a relaxing holiday.

Meals

Wine, olive oil, herbs, vegetables and fruit are all produced in abundance on the estate of Villa Benvenuti and will form the basis of all delicious vegetarian meals, prepared by a local Italian cook.

Rooms

With 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, Villa Benvenuti is intimate and can accommodate up to 14 people. Rooms are spacious, light and decorated in a simple & elegant style.

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Biography

Marije E. Paternotte (RYT-500) received both her foundational and professional level yoga teacher certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts (USA). She is now a faculty assistant in the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training,  and is an experienced yoga retreat leader. Her teaching style is precise and compassionate, with a focus on safe anatomical alignment, and breath and body awareness. Marije enjoys teaching gentle, mindful yoga, as well as physically challenging classes. She always encourages her students to find their own yoga and witness themselves with compassion, in order to discover who they truly are.Marije is one of the first certified Reconnective Yoga Instructors in the world. She received her certification to teach Let Your Yoga Dance® from the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and has completed a YogaEd. program for teaching yoga to children. Also, Marije studied with the Boston Trauma Center through which she was certified to teach Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Furthermore, she studied at School of Life in Amsterdam for two years; an integral training for consciousness, healing and reading. Through this program, Marije learned healing and reading skills, as well as conscious communication.My Story

I would like to share with you how I found my way to the path of a yogini, hoping that it will inspire you to find yours.

Physical exercise has always played an important part in my life. I practiced ballet for ten years, three of which were training to become a professional ballet dancer. Later, I looked for another way to train hard, so I joined the University Rowing Club. I was selected as a member of the University Rowing Team and trained 7 days a week. At that time, the physical training was more important to me than personal growth. Let alone spiritual engagement.

For ten years, I worked as a lawyer serving big corporations and wealthy individuals, both in The Netherlands and in Curaçao. Though I enjoyed the challenges and rewards of the work, I also felt the accompanying stress. It was during this time that I discoved the benefits of yoga and a window to a new way of life was opened.  A way that would bring me joy and peace of mind.
I first started practicing yoga in 2002, in order to recover from work related stress. The classes I took just helped me to relax and I didn’t think of it as anything more than that. Two years later, I started to practice a little on my own. At that time, I was living on a Caribbean island where it wasn’t hard to get up at sunrise to do my asanas outside on the deck. I noticed that my practice quieted my mind, which felt to be a good start to the day and it helped me to be better focused at work.

In 2006, my yoga practice started intensifying: I studied  both Bikram and traditional Hatha yoga. It wasn’t difficult for me to just copy the postures I saw other people doing in the yoga class. At first, the Bikram yoga class was no more than an ordinary workout to me. I wasn’t aware yet what it did to my body and mind. However, at times, especially during the Hatha yoga class, I would get very frustrated and irritated when I was not able to do a posture the way I thought it should be done. Little did I know. When I confessed this to my Hatha yoga teacher, he told me to be patient and to never show how I felt during practice. “Just keep your face relaxed”, he said. Since I am a perfectionist and want to do everything right, I just decided to keep my face relaxed during class. Amazingly, this had a very positive effect on my practice. It seemed that the postures became easier, just by keeping my face relaxed. Also, I learned to consciously breathe into the parts of my body that would feel stiff or in any other way not cooperative – going into the resistance and then releasing it. Gradually, I began to understand that the resistance in my body was just a reflection of the resistance, or inflexibility, in my mind and the way I looked at life. Instead of denying this resistance, by facing it and going into it, I was able to release it and transform it.

In September 2007, I became a student at School of Life, an integral training for personal growth, consciousness, healing and reading. This program offers it’s students tools to become a spiritual therapist with reading and healing skills. A large part of the first year’s curriculum entails becoming aware of, and dealing with, one’s childhood issues and so called defence mechanisms, assisted by sessions with a professional therapist. These sessions, combined with some painful events in my personal life, put my whole life upside down. I experienced some very difficult months, during which I touched the bottom of a deep black pit, so to speak. In the meantime, my body seemed to exert its own wisdom and made me go to my yoga classes even more often. The yoga practice helped me to stay grounded and “stay in my body”. Also, I became aware that the deep and slow breathing I practiced in class made me more relaxed outside class. In addition, I found that the balancing postures brought balance to my thoughts, helping me to get a grip on the chaos in my mind.

Early in the summer of 2008, it felt like I was done processing the issues I’d had to deal with. I decided to go to Bali, Indonesia, to attend a yoga retreat. During this six days yoga retreat, I attended yoga classes two times a day. It was then, that I truly experienced what yoga did for my body. After two days, my body felt more “open” than it had ever done before. Suddenly, I could do some postures I had never been able to do. Moreover, I felt a direct relation between my emotions and all the practice I did. One afternoon, a last wave of sadness came out. It was clear to me that this appearance of hidden emotion was just caused by all the stretching during practice. A good example of how the mind-body connection works! The peace I felt in my body afterwards was unbelievable. My mind could go on having all kinds of thoughts, but my body was just silent and feeling soft from the inside out.

Since that yoga retreat on Bali, I practice yoga everyday. It has become as natural as brushing my teeth. It feels like something is missing when I don’t. I have never felt so happy and at peace in my life. The real me has emerged. According to my friends, I look radiant, healthy and relaxed. I feel stable and balanced and more in tune with everything around me.

A friend, who is also a yoga teacher, once told me: “You don’t have to go look for the right yoga teacher training, the right one will come to you”. And so it happened. When I was on Bali, I read about the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (Massachusetts, USA) in a Yoga Magazine. Something inside me stirred. At home, I checked the Kripalu website. It resonated deeply. I just knew: “This is where I have to go”.

Then, in Richard Faulds’ book on Kripalu Yoga, I was amazed to discover that the way I think about yoga practice and “living yoga” is in tune with everything I read in this book.  During that earlier time when I was feeling so miserable, as I described above, I had begun learning how to be compassionate with myself. This has had such a positive effect on my feelings that it has become my favourite subject to talk about with other people; to be compassionate with themselves and others. I believe it is not a coincidence that the yoga I felt drawn to is all about compassion. Kripalu literally means “compassion”.

With the emergence of the real me, my life has changed dramatically. I was working as a lawyer when I began practicing yoga every day. Though I was no longer happy with the work I was doing, I thought I could deal with it. My body thought differently and I became very ill. I knew this to be a signal to make me aware of the fact that I was forcing myself into something that wasn’t serving me well. It took me several months to recover and to mentally prepare for a big decision. Eventually, I said goodbye to my life as a lawyer.

Now, I am exploring the path of a yogini.

I wish to share the benefits of yoga with other people, for which reason I travel around the world to teach yoga classes, workshops and retreats. I sincerely believe that if everybody on this planet practiced yoga, the world would be at peace. I am dedicated to help people find their True Self and to be compassionate with themselves and others.

Namaste, Marije

Testimonials from students:“Thank you Marije! I started today with 5 min Yoga, and I feel the difference!” – K.I.”YOU ARE ONE of the best things that EVER happened to me!! - E.R.S.

“Marije is an extremely knowledgeable, creative, and compassionate yoga teacher who makes every class a unique experience. She encourages everyone to develop their own practice within the class, and everyone at every level seems to walk away with exactly what they need.” - Kelly

“Marije brings a beautiful balance of teaching to the vastness that yoga is.  She intuitively responds to the collective energy of the room and her solid and unifying teaching displays a high level of commitment to her own practice – which, to me, is the most inspiring quality in a yoga teacher.  With Marije, I’m continually moved to take regular classes, be on time and to always step up my own practice.  After 15 years of practicing yoga, I feel that my understanding grew exponentially from working with Marije – she helped push my inner refresh button, shake off some energetic dust and stabilized my own foundation in the core principles, increasing my overall understanding of my own body, and beautifully reminding me to allow my own healing energy to just be. Marije is a gift to everyone who is part of her teaching”. – Patricia

“With the majority of my own training being in the external and internal martial arts, I was especially taken by the fullness of energy I experienced in Marija’s class – her ability to set both the overall energy of the space and the individual internal energy of her students being a rarity in my formal yoga experience.  Overall, I was very glad to encounter such a skillful, balanced teaching style that most reminded me of my favorite Tai Chi maxim and most flattering compliment: “No Deficiency, No Excess”. - JP

To find out more about Marije, please visit her website: www.beyourownyoga.com

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We look forward to seeing you in Italy! To reserve your spot call Yoga Retreats International at (514) 690-1020 or complete the Contact Us form below.

The Prices per person

EUR 1275 (twin / shared bath)

EUR 1525 (twin / en-suite bath)* Single room availability is limited and will incur an additional supplement. Please inquire for details.

Register with a friend discount: register together with a friend and each receive EUR 50 off (only shared rooms).

Payment in full is due 6 weeks prior to the retreat. A non-refundable EUR 300 deposit will secure your reservation.

Inclusive of the retreat price:

• 7 nights accommodation
• Twice daily yoga classes
• 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
• Fresh detox juice at breakfast
• Unlimited fruit, water and herbal teas
• Wine  (produced at the estate) at dinner
• Aperitivo with Prosecco on last night
• Dinner out at local restaurant 
• Use of swimming pool  
• Guided hike with picnic lunch
• Pick-up at Lucca train or bus station                                                                                                                       

Exclusive of retreat price:

• Airfare
• Travel insurance
• Airport transfer
• Optional excursions (e.g. guided bike tour through Lucca, cooking class)
• Healing arts

To book your participation in this Event, please contact Marije at info@beyourownyoga.com

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July 17 – 24, 2013

It Begins in Paris at a chic boutique hotel, steps from the Louvre, and ends at an unbuttoned chalet nestled in the French Alps. Think half City of Lights, half French countryside, and all delicious beyond words. In addition to the daily yoga classes and plenty of time for exploration, we’ll pamper you with indulgent visits to our fave spots for brunch and high tea (complete with French macaroon, of course), as well as a cruise down the Seine .

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Jivamukti Yoga teachers, YuMee Chung and Charlene Yeh are taking a jaunt to France this summer and they want to take you with them! Your yoga adventure will begin in Paris at a chic boutique hotel, just steps from the Louvre, and end at an unbuttoned chalet nestled in the French Alps. Think half City of Lights, half French countryside, and all delicious beyond words.

What’s included:
• 3 nights shared or private accommodation at a boutique hotel in Paris
• 4 nights shared or private accommodation at a private chalet in the Alps
• A treat from Ladurée
• Lunch at Breizh Café 
• High tea at Mariage Frères
• A cruise down the Seine
• Meals prepared by our very own private chef in the Alps
• Daily yoga classes and workshops
• Ground transport between Paris and the French Alps (train and car)

What’s not included:
• Flights and airport shuttles
• Meals in Paris (except our brunch and tea excursions) We’re assuming you’ll want to sample the city’s bistros, cafes and pâtisseries as much as we do.

Schedule:
Your days in Paris will consist of:
• 2 hour morning yoga session at a fully-equipped yoga studio in the city centre
• A daily guided excursion
• free time for additional exploration, sight seeing and meals

Your days in the Alps will consist of:
• 3 hour morning yoga workshop
• free time for hiking, biking, reading, journaling, visits to the local market and lots of R&R
• 2 hour afternoon yoga session
• evening meditation

Rates and registration:
• Shared: $1895 CAD before June 1. $1995 after June 1
• Private: $2495 CAD before June 1. $$2595 after June 1

A non-refundable deposit of $500 CAD is required to reserve your spot. Balance to be paid in full by June 15, 2013. Balance may be paid by cash, cheque, or Interac email transfer. Credit card payments can be made via Paypal (add a 5% transaction fee). We highly recommend that you invest in travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind.

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PARIS ACCOMMODATIONS

Entirely renovated in 2009, the Hôtel Gramont Opera is a charming boutique hotel located steps away from the Opéra Garnier. The 25 room hotel features rooms equipped with a private bathroom (shower), hairdryer, cable-TV, direct phone, safe and  free WiFi.

ALPS ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be renting a large private chalet in the Alps.

MEALS

With the exception of lunch at Café Breizh and high tea at Marriage Fréres, meals in Paris are not included in the retreat price. There are many vegetarian options in the city, and quite a few vegan options as well. We are happy to tell you all about our favorite restaurants. There are also many delicious bakeries and cafés surrounding the hotel if you’d like a morning meal. The hotel tells us they will have pastries available in the lobby every morning.

The food in the Alps will be delicious, plentiful, healthy, organic, and locally grown (whenever possible). Vegetarian and vegan diets are easily accommodated. Please flag any food allergies or special meal needs when you register. All meals in the Alps will be served buffet-style in the dining room, starting with dinner on arrival day and ending breakfast on departure day. There will be tea, juice and snacks available during the day, as well. We will have limited space in the refrigerator if you would like to store medications or snack foods. We will pack a lunch for your train ride back to Paris.

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Biography

YuMee Chung (Jivamukti Yoga and Yoga Tune Up) YuMee Chung (Padmani) is a former securities lawyer who left a busy practice to engage more deeply with life. More than a decade later, she is an Advance Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher who also offers classes in the Yoga Tune Up method.

Known for her uplifting, breath-driven classes and intelligent, organic sequencing, she is a popular teacher who speaks deftly to body, mind and spirit, and communicates about the most subtle and nuanced parts of the yogic journey with grace and earthy charm. Students can expect an impeccable practice that strikes a perfect balance between spirit and sweat.

Lauded in Yoga Journal as one of the teachers to watch in the Jivamukti Yoga lineage, YuMee is on the faculty of a number of yoga teacher training programs and she leads international workshops and retreats. Though her work and teaching take her around the globe, she is happiest at home on the shores of Lake Simcoe with her musician husband.

YuMee looks to David Life, Sharon Gannon, Laraaji Nadabrahmananda, Jill Miller and Scott Peterson for inspiration both on and off the mat.
Charlene Yeh (Jivamukti and Restorative Yoga)

I took my first yoga class in 2003, prompted by an achy back caused by hours of playing my instrument.  Having has a mostly inactive childhood, moving and breathing was revelatory. I started in the hot rooms of Bikram, explored Ashtanga Vinyasa, then found my home at Jivamukti.  That kind of physical practice, combined with yoga philosophy, activism and meditation was life changing.

My classes offer generous amounts of hands-on assists, intelligent and detailed alignment instruction, and thoughtful sequencing, with sprinklings of yoga philosophy and heartful intention.

My makeup includes an 800-hr Jivamukti certification, an Advanced Teaching Certificate from Kula Yoga Project NYC and numerous hours of studies in Anusara yoga. My most recent certifications are from Open Sky Yoga in Rochester, NY, home of my teacher François Raoult: I completed the Essential Yoga Teacher Training and the Pranayama Training in the summer of 2012.

I offer my gratitude to all of my teachers, especially David Life, Sharon Gannon, Jeannine Woodall and Yumee Chung (Jivamukti Yoga), Schuyler Grant (Kula style Yoga), John Friend (Anusara Yoga), François Raoult (Iyengar), Darren Rhodes, and Juliana Gambrell and Lauren Zander (Handel Group).  And last but not least, many thanks go out to the all of the students that walk through the door- you are the ones who make it all possible.

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We look forward to seeing you in France! To reserve your spot call Yoga Retreats International at (514) 690-1020 or complete the Contact Us form below.

Rates and registration:
• Shared: $1895 CAD before June 1. $1995 after June 1
• Private: $2495 CAD before June 1. $$2595 after June 1

A non-refundable deposit of $500 CAD is required to reserve your spot. Balance to be paid in full by June 15, 2013. Balance may be paid by cash, cheque, or Interac email transfer. Credit card payments can be made via Paypal (add a 5% transaction fee). We highly recommend that you invest in travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind.

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September 11-21, 2013

We are going back to Greece! Come join certified yoga teacher, mentor and Lululemon Alumni Ambassador Bram Levinson on this 10-day retreat to the stunning island of Paros in the Cycladic Greek islands.

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Start your day off with a 90-minute yoga practice to set the tone for the day ahead, then spend the rest of the day as you choose: laze around the beach or poolside, take advantage of optional Greek cooking classes, or simply wander the island to soak up all of its natural beauty.

We’ll be staying at a warm and welcoming family-run hotel, overwhelmingly rated as “Excellent” by Tripadvisor users, and minutes away from the beach. All rooms are spacious and sunny, with large balconies and stunning views of the sea and the typically Cycladic houses. In keeping with their environmental concerns, the hotel does everything from donate organic waste to local farmers, to cut electricity costs by sun-drying laundry. Recycling initiatives are in place, as are solar panels used to heat their hot water.

Yoga vacations give us the best opportunity possible to explore areas of the world we’ve always dreamed of visiting while providing us with clarity and a shift in perception to fully appreciate the experience through our yoga practice. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting adventure!

Some things you’ll need to know:

• Flights are not included in the price. Flights to Athens are easy to find and can be had for roughly $1000-$1400, connecting flights to Paros can be found or ferry transport is an option as well
• Hotel and room facilities include: Fresh Water Pool – Sunbeds – Beach Towels – Beach Umbrellas – Safe Box (at reception) – Wake-Up Service – Internet Point – Wifi – Parking – Laundry Service – Massage – Hairdresser

$1450CAD* + taxes – single occupancy
$1250CAD* + taxes – double occupancy
$1100CAD* + taxes – triple/quad occupancy
*EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT – SAVE $100 IF PAID IN FULL BY JULY 1, 2013*

*Included in price – room, 3 meals daily, shuttle service from and back to airport and/or ferry port, all yoga classes. Flights and other modes of transport to the island are not included.
Payment by cash, cheque or Paypal – please note that a 5% commission fee for Paypal payments is added to the total.

This retreat is open to all, regardless of where you live. Please feel free to contact me for further information or to register at 514-435-2878 orbram.levinson@gmail.com. Take this opportunity to create an experience that you’ll take with you for the rest of your life – you won’t regret it!

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Biography

Bram Levinson: Presently the Co-Manager and CertifiedYoga Teacher at Centre Luna Yoga in Old Montreal, as well as an alumni ambassador for Lululemon’s Ste-Catherine Street location, I have been an enthusiastic yogi since 1999, and after a massive life/career change in 2008, I began my Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Darby, Shankara & Joanne. With additional training from Luna Yoga’s Jennifer Maagendans, I try to incorporate all my experience and teachings on and off the mat into my yoga classes which offer insight into alignment, breath awareness, and the ability to use laughter to get through the more challenging postures and sequences. With experience leading yoga retreats in Greece, Mexico and The Eastern Townships, I have found a way to mesh my passions for yoga and travel…I am forever grateful to the Darbys, Jennifer Maagendans, and Joan Ruvinsky who initially offered illumination on my yogic path. My insights and observations can be followed on my blog connect to the sky at http://bramlevinson.wordpress.com

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Prices

$1450CAD* + taxes – single occupancy
$1250CAD* + taxes – double occupancy
$1100CAD* + taxes – triple/quad occupancy
*EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT – SAVE $100 IF PAID IN FULL BY JULY 1, 2013*

*Included in price – room, 3 meals daily, shuttle service from and back to airport and/or ferry port, all yoga classes. Flights and other modes of transport to the island are not included.
Payment by cash, cheque or Paypal – please note that a 5% commission fee for Paypal payments is added to the total.

This retreat is open to all, regardless of where you live. Please feel free to contact me for further information or to register at 514-435-2878 orbram.levinson@gmail.com. Take this opportunity to create an experience that you’ll take with you for the rest of your life – you won’t regret it!

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The Dolomites of Val Gardena, Italy Yoga Retreat with Melissa Saitta

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The week long yoga retreat will be held at the 5-Star Hotel ADLER DOLOMITI Spa & Sport Resort, located in the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites – where tradition and hospitality meet modern and luxurious spa amenities for your enjoyment and well-being. For your pure wellness pleasure, enjoy a variety of soft and natural water indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and your pick of relaxation areas.

Feel at home in the family-run hotel and enjoy the warm welcome from the Sanoner family and their 120 staff-members. With unspoiled nature to explore, the natural surroundings and secluded setting create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, making it ideal for yoga and contemplative practices. We practice yoga in selected indoor and outdoor spaces – stepping out to the grassed terraces with views of the breathtaking Dolomites.

Yoga, great food, great company, and pure enjoyment are a recipe for “La Dolce Vita” in a place surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the world. The perfect setting for your yoga retreat!

Details

Our week-long retreats begin on Sunday and end on Sunday.

Retreat Includes:

• Daily yoga classes
• Meditation session and discussions
• 7 Days and 7 night’s accommodations at a 5 start luxurious resort
• 3 All natural and organic locally sourced meals a day
• Full use of resort first class wellness and spa amenities (including thermal spring pools and whirl pools, Panorama sauna, Organic hay sauna in the mountain hut, Blossom steam bath in the grotto, Rose bath women only area, Mountain lake with whirlpool features, Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas)
• Guided excursions and tours including:

-Alpine walks to the most photographed mountain formations of the Dolomites like the Marmolada, Tre Crime, Cinque Torri and Catinaccio

-Wild flower walks to the mountain meadows

-Walk of discovery to the water mills in Bulla above Ortisei – an open air museum in its own right – and a visit to Europe’s highest rose garden

-Sunset walks in the red evening glow of the Dolomites

-Leisurely Val Gardena farmstead walk including a visit to an authentic mountain farm

-Guided mountain bike tours on panoramic trails

-Visits to exhibit museums featuring local art work of the Val Gardena area including: wood carvers, sculpture painters, gilders and ornamental sculptors

A Glimpse of Your Day

Morning Meditation
Morning Yoga
Nutritious Breakfast
Guided hike or bike through the Dolomites with a light lunch
Free time, massage, nature walk, swim, read, relax, explore or just do nothing!
Afternoon session
Delicious 4 to 5 course dinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrive: Plan to arrive the day the retreat begins. There are flights to
Bolzano, Innsbruck, Verona, Munich and Milan and catch a shuttle from the
airport to Hotel ADLER DOLOMITI Spa & Sport Resort

Depart: Plan departure for the evening the retreat ends at the earliest.
Arrange pick up with a shuttle service

Retreat Price:

$2,495.00 per person / price based on double occupancy (all rooms are double occupancy)Flights not included

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The Dolomites differ from the rest of the Alps because of their jagged peaks
and light and friable rocks that turn striking shades of pink at sunset. The
silhouetted mountains characterized by an intense red color at sunset will
impress itself deeply within your soul. The unusual shapes of the Dolomites
and their ever-changing colors have fired the imagination of those who live
here for thousands of years and have always inspired myths and legends.

Accommodations

We like to make sure the resorts are more than just a place to sleep. They are an integral part of the experience. We look for an inviting atmosphere, comfortable rooms, spectacular settings, friendly service, and a cozy and authentic atmosphere.

You’ll stay in the lap of luxury. Each hotel is a reflection of the best each region has to offer. The spas are impeccable, the cuisine is world class, the atmosphere is unforgettable; and combined with some of the best beyond Yoga activities (hiking, biking, etc.) on this planet – all are truly memorable splurges for a European yoga retreat!

The rooms are a symbiosis of modern and traditional architecture, with warm colors and local wood-crafting, creating a cozy atmosphere of fine living and harmonious wellbeing.

Charming double rooms are beautifully furnished and the splendid views of the mountains of the Dolomites can be enjoyed on your outdoor balcony. All rooms are non-smoking and have a spacious bathroom with bathtub, plus free ADSL or wireless connection, digital TV, and Internet via the TV.

The hotels we’ve selected are warm and inviting and family-run. Our hotels set high standards for themselves, and you will find utmost cleanliness and comfort. beyond Yoga retreats are marked by excellent accommodations and you’ll agree the intimacy and ambiance of these hotels add immeasurably to the quality of our retreats.

The sensational SPA:

• The sensational AGUANA water world
• 32°C indoor swimming facility with Crystal Pool
• Big 32°C outdoor pool with whirlpool features
• 35° indoor brine pool
• 35° outdoor brine pool in the grotto and panoramic brine pool
• Hot whirlpool with view of the Dolomites
• Panorama sauna
• Organic hay sauna in the mountain hut
• Blossom steam bath in the grotto
• Rose bath women only area
• Mountain lake with whirlpool features
• Spacious panorama relax zones and rest areas
• ADLER FIT, the world of fitness
• Spacious fitness area with the latest cardiac and strength training equipment

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As the founder and owner of beyond Yoga retreats, my goal is to offer the finest yoga retreats available in the areas I know and love best; from the mountainous regions, to the seas and oceans to the country-sides surrounded by nature. I like to keep the groups small and intimate, and you’ll benefit from my own genuine excitement and passion for the regions I selected and the ambience that is created for yoga and meditation within these regions.

I am committed to offering affordable, first class yoga retreat vacations filled with cultural activities, relaxation and exciting discoveries within each region selected. On beyond Yoga retreats, you will get a chance to meet new friends, dive into a different culture, and immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful places in the world! I’ve done my best in selecting the most organically authentic resorts and retreat locations that nature has to offer while offering you the most beautiful surroundings for yoga and meditation.

I am intimately aware of every detail of these retreats. I am ultimately concerned with each individual’s satisfaction. For me, these retreats are a labor of love and passion.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to have traveled extensively to many parts of the world and want to be able to share with each individual some of the most beautiful places I have visited to have a yoga retreat.

I, Melissa Saitta, the founder of beyond Yoga, Inc. am a 200 HR certified Registered Yoga Teacher. I began practicing yoga in 2010. Yoga transformed my life in providing me with empowerment and insight into a True Way of Being. It has opened me up to new and beautiful life possibilities that I look forward in sharing with my students. The transformational process continues to bring me back to my mat and has made me realize my passion and love for yoga and what it has to offer for people. It is my purpose and mission to help foster such empowerment and transformational processes to as many people as possible through my teachings and retreats. I believe as a leader of beyond Yoga retreats it is a service and responsibility to provide each individual the opportunity, space and environment to reflect and grow as a person. It is important for me to provide more than just a yoga retreat.It is my goal to provide each individual with an experience of inspiration, growth and community while on the retreat with aspirations that each individual takes this experience back home with them and continues to grow and expand in awareness and share their growth and gained insight with their community, helping to make for a better world wide community.

I have profound knowledge in Exercise and Sports Science as a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Consultant.  I have done extensive research in sports specific training and have helped train many top college athletes on their road to professional sports as well as counseled many individuals in nutrition and wellness, including co-founding an all-natural and organic food manufacturing company (Mediterranean Meals).    My certifications and training in yoga include 200 HR RYT certificates from Frog Lotus Yoga in Massachussetes and Love Yoga Center in Naples, Fl.  I earned my MBA from the University of Miami and utilize my business skills along with my love and passion for yoga, health and wellness by creating beautifully renowned yoga retreats.  I look forward to sharing amazing yoga retreat experiences with you!

Namaste

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We look forward to seeing you in Ischia Italy! To reserve your spot please call me directly at 239-229-7439 or at melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

$2,495.00 per person / price based on double occupancy (all rooms are double occupancy)

Please download this template, fill it out, sign both sides and return it with your deposit. For more than two people, please use an additional form.

The deposit for your retreat is $500 per person. Full balance is due 60 days before your retreat starts. Make checks payable to Beyond Yoga, pay by credit card over the phone, or include your credit card info on this form.

Mail completed form to: beyond Yoga PO Box 11704 Naples, Fl. 34104 USA or email to: melissa@beyondyogaretreats.com

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