7 Day Luxury Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat in Puglia, Italy

The retreat is hosted by Karolina, who has taught yoga and meditation for a decade and trained in India, Nepal, and the US. She blends vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin styles, and uses sound-healing instruments in her sessions. Her background also includes hypnotherapy and mindfulness coaching, so the week mixes movement with self-development workshops and breathwork. The program follows a daily rhythm: meditation and pranayama at 8:30, a yoga flow at 9:15, brunch with a mindful eating workshop, then free time until an afternoon workshop and dinner. Evenings often close with a cacao ceremony or sound healing.

What makes this different from a standard yoga holiday is the intimacy. With just four to seven other guests, you’re not a face in a crowd. Karolina gives everyone personal attention, and the small group means conversations at dinner actually go somewhere. The optional floating sound bath in the pool is a highlight — you float in the water while singing bowls and other instruments are played around you, and the combination of weightlessness and vibration is deeply relaxing.

The location adds a lot. The trullo sits in the Itria Valley near Ostuni and Cisternino, an area of whitewashed hill towns, olive groves, and vineyards. The included day trip takes you to Alberobello, with its dense clusters of trulli, and Polignano a Mare, a town perched on cliffs above the sea. You’ll have time to wander, swim, and eat gelato. The rest of the week, afternoons are open — you can stay by the pool, nap, or take the car into Ostuni for a wander.

The food is a big part of the experience. The private chef works with local, organic produce and puts together brunches and dinners that are vegetarian, with plenty of vegan, raw, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. You’re also introduced to mindful eating — basically, slowing down and actually tasting what’s in front of you, which sounds simple but changes how you relate to food. With brunch and dinner covered, and snacks and fruit available all day, you won’t go hungry.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a luxurious Puglian trullo - Brunch and dinner daily - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Mindful eating sessions - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Day trip to Alberobello and Polignano a Mare - Sound healing sessions - Self-developmental workshops - Healing and cacao ceremonies - Liberating Rebirthing breath session - Unlimited fresh fruit and light snacks during the day - Unlimited herbal teas and fresh drinks - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - Parking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available for an additional fee)