5-Day Beach Yoga and Relaxation Retreat on the Adriatic Coast

At its core, this retreat is about good daily yoga practice in a setting that helps you switch off. The day typically starts with a short meditation and pranayama session, then moves into a Hatha yoga class that runs until breakfast. After you've eaten and had a few hours free—some guests head to the beach, others wander into Misano Adriatico or join a lecture—there’s an optional afternoon posture adjustment workshop or another gentle practice before dinner.

The YogaMea school is based in a hotel just off the beach, which keeps everything simple. You sleep in a clean, recently renovated room, eat all your meals there, and walk out onto the sand in about a minute. The hotel itself does the work of daily logistics, leaving you with plenty of time to relax between classes.

The teaching is led by Timea, who founded YogaMea in 2013 after years of training in Rishikesh, India. She teaches Hatha yoga and sometimes brings in guest teachers from her school in India. The approach is grounded and attentive—students are given guidance on alignment and can ask questions easily in a small group. Over the course of a five-day stay, most guests notice they feel stronger and a little more flexible, as one reviewer put it.

The real draw of this retreat is the combination of daily practice and the Adriatic coast. You're not in an isolated ashram; you're in a beach town with cafes, restaurants, and the sea right there. For most people, this makes it feel less like a strict program and more like a holiday with yoga built in. Optional add-ons like Ayurvedic massages, bike rentals, and guided cycling tours let you tailor the week to what you want most.

What's included

- 5 days, 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - 2 Yoga classes per day except Sundays - Daily meditation classes (one day on, one day off) - Daily pranayama classes - Free Wi-Fi - Bed linen and towels - Free time for local excursions - Wifi connection - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Luggage storage - Water and tea served throughout the day

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Additional treatments - Ayurvedic 70-minute massage - Private yoga classes - Personal expenses - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Visa fee - Flights cost - Travel insurance - Extra meals - Bike rental - Mountain bike excursion - Gravel excursion