7-Day Sea View Yoga & Geothermal Spa Retreat in Ischia, Italy

The retreat runs for seven days at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo in Ischia, Campania. Mornings start with an Ashtanga Vinyasa session, typically 90 minutes, focused on building heat, strength and stamina. After a break for breakfast, there's usually a second practice or a workshop element before lunch, then free time through the hottest part of the day. In the late afternoon or early evening you come back together for Pranayama and Yin Yoga — slower, floor-based work, long holds, breath awareness. Three sessions a day sounds like a lot, but the structure means the morning is the hard part and the evening is about winding down.

Beyond the mat, the daily geothermal spring access is the thing most people remember. The resort has private pools fed by Ischia's volcanic springs, warm and mineral-rich, and you can use them every day as part of your stay. Soaking after a strong practice eases sore muscles and quietens the nervous system in a way a normal spa can't replicate. It becomes a ritual: practice, eat, walk, soak, eat, sleep.

The island itself is worth exploring. Ischia is greener and less polished than Capri, with coastal footpaths, small towns, and a working local food culture. The retreat encourages you to walk the scenic Mediterranean pathways nearby and to eat the local Campanian cuisine — think fresh seafood, tomato-heavy pasta dishes, buffalo mozzarella, and regional wines. Wine at meals is part of the deal here, not an afterthought.

This retreat is led by Alice Micheli of LAlice Yoga, who is based in India and runs four retreats in Italy. That's worth knowing: the teaching comes from someone who spends her time in an Indian yoga context and brings that to Italian settings. The atmosphere tends to be warm and sociable rather than ascetic — there's an Italian sensibility to the whole week.

Group sizes and exact daily timings are confirmed by the retreat leader before you pay. Accommodation is at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo, with a private room for one person or a double room for two, both listed as part of the packages. The retreat is designed for adults 18 and over, all levels, though you'll get the most out of it if you have some yoga experience and can handle a daily Vinyasa practice. If you're looking for a week that combines real physical work with hot springs, sea air, and good food, this is a solid fit.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo - Daily geothermal spring access - Three yoga sessions per day (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama, Yin Yoga) - Breakfast, lunch and dinner (confirm meal plan with leader) - Coastal walking guidance

What's not included

- Flights to and from Italy - Transport to Ischia (ferry from Naples or Pozzuoli) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and optional excursions - Alcoholic drinks outside meals - Spa treatments beyond geothermal spring access