5 Day Beach Yoga & Ayurvedic Massage Wellness Escape in Misano Adriatico, Italy

The retreat is run by Yogamea, a yoga school founded by Timea Vitez and Davide Bedetti, with roots in Rishikesh, India. Timea has spent years training and teaching in Rishikesh and now leads a team that includes teachers like Prahlad, a Rishikesh-born instructor. The setting is an Italian hotel center rather than a dedicated retreat facility, which keeps costs down and puts you in the middle of a lively beach town.

A typical day starts with a meditation and pranayama session at 8:15 AM, followed by a Hatha yoga class from 8:40 to 10 AM. After breakfast, the morning is yours—you can join optional lectures on yoga anatomy or philosophy, explore the local area, or simply head to the beach, which is a short walk away. Lunch is served at 1 PM, and after a rest, you have the option of an afternoon posture adjustment class or more beach time. Evenings include a restorative yoga session, a meditation class (on alternate days), and dinner at 7 PM.

One of the standout features is the beach itself—Misano's sandy shore stretches for around 11 kilometers and is managed by local entrepreneurs, with amenities like sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, and secure cabins. The water is warm in summer, often around 26°C, making swimming pleasant. The town of Misano Adriatico is a typical, friendly Italian seaside resort with good restaurants, shops, and ice cream parlors, and it's easy to reach by train from Bologna airport.

The retreat welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Class sizes are small—normally between 3 and 15 participants—so you get personal attention. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, more like a family-run holiday than a strict wellness bootcamp. If you want to go deeper, you can arrange private yoga classes, longer massages, or even extend your stay and join one of the yoga teacher training courses that run at the same school.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water and tea served throughout the day - 2 yoga classes per day (except Sundays) - Daily pranayama classes - Meditation classes (one day on, one day off) - 1 hour Ayurveda treatment (60 min massage) - Free Wi-Fi - Bed linen and towels - Free time for local excursions - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Luggage storage - 5% discount for rent a mountain bike

What's not included

- Additional treatments (e.g. extra massages, private yoga classes) - Transfers from and to the airport (€40 per person) - 70-minute Ayurvedic massage - Private yoga classes - Personal expenses - Visa fees - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Extra meals - Bicycle rental (unless you take the 5% discount option)