"Essence of Life" - Holistic Yoga Retreat

Marco & Sarah from Yoga on the Move are inviting you to our third retreat in Italy nestled in the gorgeous countryside of In Sabina just an hour from Rome. 

The program is designed to create a holistic experience for you, based on breathing techniques. Essence of Life is a spiritual journey connecting yoga, breath & meditation with mindfulness, community, creativity and the art of truthful living. In the middle of the lush nature of Italy we will spend a healing week connecting fully to the arriving fall, practicing yoga, finding peace in meditation and discovering the power of breath techniques. During the day we will enjoy refreshing wild river swims and soothing hikes in the surrounding hill lands.

You can expect daily selected practices in Vinyasa Yoga and Restorative Yin Yoga to create space in your body, ceremonial circles and intuitive dance to open your heart, as well as breath work and guided meditations to free your mind. Variations of all poses will be given, so beginners are well guided and advanced practitioners are challenged to deeper experiences of their Asana practice.

An Italian chef will take care of our nourishment with vegetarian buffet meals for brunch and dinner as well as a light snack in the early morning and afternoon (vegan or gluten free options are available).

EXEMPLARY RETREAT DAY

08.00 Morning guided meditation

08.30 Breakfast & time for journaling

10.00 90 minute Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga

12.00 Free time to swim, relax or explore

13.00 Lunch

17.00 Yin Yoga & Mantra Chanting

19.00 Vegetarian wholefood dinner

WORKSHOPS INCLUDED IN OUR PROGRAM

• Partner Yoga & Contact Improvisation
• Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance
• Pranayama / Breathwork
• Mantra Chanting

Additional Offerings

• Ceramic Group Workshop with Karla Sotres, product designer & Ceramics artist
• Therapeutic Massage with in-house masseur
• Private Dance Session to release emotions with Sarah
• Private Breathwork Session with Marco
• Intermediate or Advanced Asana workshop with Marco

ABOUT THE LOCATION

In the heart of the Sabine hills amidst olive groves and a rolling landscape, lies a peaceful heaven.

With lush, abundant grounds of its own, along with a natural spring and a magnificent wooden yoga platform which overlooks the valley below, this is a truly magical place that’s ideal for spiritual practices, slowing down, and plunging oneself into nature. This place feels so undisturbed, like from a dream or a much-loved book and it doesn’t seem possible that In Sabina is less than an hour’s drive from the crowded streets of Rome. The holistic retreat center offers everything the heart desires, from abundant ground, with a natural spring, to lushious gardens, a pond and large swimming pool. There is a choice of accommodation from private rooms with ensuite bathroom to shared rooms and bell (glamping) tents with warm outdoor showers.

You find visual impressions of the location & our retreat at the bottom of this page.

OFFERING

Shared Room with shared bathroom - Early-Bird: 995 EUR / Full Price: 1.245 EUR

Shared Room Ensuite - Early-Bird: 1050 EUR /  Full Price: 1.290 EUR

Single Room - Early-Bird: 1.250 EUR / Full Price: 1.490 EUR

What is included: accommodation for 7 nights, healthy & organic meals, water, tea & coffee (self-service),  yoga program, props & equipment as well as workshop material.

What is not included: transport, ceramics workshop, private lessons, massages & last dinner at the local pizzeria on Friday night.

Please note that the booking can't be refunded later than three month before the event. Check our AGB's for details. In case of last minute cancellation we ask you to find your replacement yourself or cover the costs with a travel insurance.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

The retreat is created and guided by Marco & Sarah from Yoga on the Move. The two will guide you step by step through the practice independently of your level of experience.

Sarah is a certified yoga teacher, movement pedagogue and professional dancer. She holds space for yoga, dance & music in several studios & spaces in Berlin. In her presence you will find an ecstatic and conscious yoga practice. You will practice flowing with the breath and connecting with your deepest self (Atman) through the practice of yoga. Letting go of old and gaining new energy. Meditation and mantra chanting will also find their place. Creative flows await you, which may also include a touch of dance. She invites you onto a holistic, spiritual path.

Marco is an experienced yoga teacher (700 hrs Yoga Alliance) in Vinyasa and Hatha Kundalini, rooted in western and eastern philosophy. In his Vinyasa yoga classes every movement is guided by the breath to dive into a deep-flow meditation. Varied asanas take turns with relaxing counter positions and strains. His key goals in teaching yoga are motivating beginners and challenging more advanced practitioners through their asanas, breath and meditation. In Hatha Kundalini we activate our energetic body with Prana, the life force within us.

We are looking forward to take you to Italy!

Namasté

Sarah & Marco