Charlie and I are delighted to open for booking our 2026 retreat to Italy. Our visit to YogApulia earlier this year was another resounding success, and we’ve been invited back next year from April 25th to May 1st, 2026!
The Location
YogApulia is a gorgeous sanctuary located in the pastoral Itria valley. The food, all cooked on site, is utterly breathtaking, and the atmosphere serene. Mark and Nicola have managed to create a home away from home with their retreat centre.
The Retreat
Enjoy 6 mornings of Mysore-style practice, 4 afternoon workshops, and optional day excursions to nearby attractions including caves, beaches, towns and olive-groves. There will be options for on-site massages, as well as plenty of down-time to do whatever you want! Some of the most popular activities from our last visit included reading by the pool, frisbee at the beach and impromptu swimming lessons in the pool.
Please note, YogApulia has 6 rooms, all of which are twins. If you wish to come, you will be sharing with one of your fellow yogis. See this as an opportunity to strengthen existing friendships or the potential to create new ones! This has worked particularly well during each of our stays since 2024, with the group turning into one big family by the end of the week.
Finally, this retreat is focussed on Mysore-style practice. You will benefit the most if you already have a regular self-practice. If you don’t, you now have about 10 months to start! Come along to any of our Mysore classes (every day but Monday) or reach out to us if this is not possible and get advice on what steps to take.
What’s included:
⁃ 6 nights accommodation
⁃ 2 sumptuous plant-based meals per day
⁃ Snacks and refreshments
⁃ Wi-fi
⁃ 6 morning Mysore-style classes
⁃ 4 afternoon workshops
What does Sādhanā mean? As with most Sanskrit, the definition is multifaceted but could be boiled down to “a daily devotional practice”. It requires self-discipline, where one uses tools including asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting. Throughout the week we will help students one-on-one in the Mysore room as they work through their own sequence and discover new depths.
Prices:
£780 Early bird- Standard twin room
£840 Regular Price – Standard twin room
Deposit of £260 needed to book place
Early bird price available if you pay the full amount before 29/8/25
Regular Price applies from 29/8/25 with the final payment due by 1/12/25
Refund Policy: Full refund if cancelled before 31/1/26, partial refund if cancelled between 31/1/26 and 28/2/26, no refund after 1/3/25.
Places are limited so book soon!
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Transport to/from the retreat centre (YogApulia can help organise local taxis, this will be an additional cost)
- massages are at additional cost
- use of washing machine at additional cost
Getting there
The nearest airports are Brindisi and Bari.
To book your place please email me at charcoalyoga@gmail.com