7 Day Wellness Escape: Yoga & Geothermal Spa Retreat on Ischia Island

The retreat runs over seven days and six nights at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo in Forio, on the west side of Ischia. Each morning starts with a 90-minute Ashtanga Vinyasa class, followed by a breakfast of local jams and pastries. Mid-morning brings a Pranayama session, and afternoons include a restorative Yin Yoga class. The rest of the day is free—guests can use the hotel's geothermal pools, walk to the nearby Sant'Angelo village, or book optional spa treatments like a 60-minute massage.

What sets this retreat apart is the combination of yoga with the island's volcanic thermal waters. The hotel has its own pools, and the natural hot springs of Sorgeto are a short stroll away. There's also a day trip to the Nitrodi Thermal Park, the oldest spa in the world, and optional excursions to the larger Poseidon or Negombo gardens. A midweek trek up Monte Vezzi offers a different kind of experience, with pranayama at the summit.

Alice, the lead teacher, has been practicing yoga since 2007 and trained in Mysore, India. She's also a biologist specializing in nutrition, and she offers individual dietary guidance during the stay. Groups are limited to eight people, so instruction is attentive and adjustable. The hotel is family-run, with over 40 years of hospitality, and meals use local, seasonal ingredients. Guests consistently mention the quality of the teaching and the peaceful, unpretentious atmosphere.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private or double room - 6 Italian breakfasts with homemade jams - 5 homemade light lunches - Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga classes (90 min) - Daily Yin Yoga restorative classes - Pranayama and meditation sessions - Welcome meeting with program introduction - Access to the hotel's geothermal thermal pools - Access to the solarium and garden beach chair - Use of the spa and sauna - Wi-Fi connection - Parking - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights and travel insurance - Access and transfer to Negombo or Poseidon Thermal Parks - Guided trekking with an environmental guide - Private yoga classes (optional add-on) - Alcoholic beverages - Visits to local wine cellars and farm produce purchases - Visa fees