6-Day Longevity & Thermal Healing Yoga Retreat in Ischia, Italy

Each day starts with Pranayama and Ashtanga Vinyasa on the sea-facing terrace, a practice designed to build heat and focus. That is followed by breakfast, then free time or a thermal spring soak. In the late afternoon or early evening there is a restorative Yin Yoga session, again on the terrace. The three-session daily rhythm is the backbone of the week, and the open-air setting above the water means every class looks out over the Mediterranean.

Ischia's volcanic geology is what makes this retreat different from a standard yoga week. Guests soak daily in mineral-rich thermal springs whose therapeutic properties have been recognised since the Roman era. The springs are known for soothing muscles, improving circulation and supporting skin health, and they are treated as a cornerstone of the longevity focus rather than a spa extra.

Alice Micheli is a biologist and nutritionist as well as a yoga teacher, and she brings a research-informed perspective to the traditional practices. Her teaching pairs classical yoga with a modern understanding of how the body ages and recovers. She is based in India and leads several other retreats in Italy, including a 7-day sea-view yoga and geothermal spa retreat on Ischia and a 4-day yoga and soul journey in a medieval Tuscan village.

The retreat is based near Sant'Angelo, a car-free fishing village on Ischia's southern coast. Life there moves at an unhurried pace, with narrow streets, small restaurants and a harbour. The hotel, Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo, is the base for the week, and full travel directions are shared once a booking is confirmed.

Meals are tailored to the group and dietary needs are accommodated. The food follows the Mediterranean diet at its source: organic vegetables from local growers, bread baked in wood-fired ovens, and wines produced from the island's volcanic soils. The exact menu is confirmed with Alice before arrival.

The retreat runs for six days and is sold as two packages: a private room for one person at EUR 1,680, or a shared room for two people at EUR 2,160. There are no booking fees and no upfront charge; you send a request and the leader confirms availability and final pricing directly.

What's included

- 6-day yoga and longevity programme - Daily Pranayama and Ashtanga Vinyasa sessions - Daily restorative Yin Yoga sessions - Daily thermal spring soaks - Meals tailored to the group (dietary needs accommodated) - Accommodation at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo (private or shared room) - Full travel directions and guidance

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Anything not confirmed by the retreat leader