BodyMind Reset Week: A Nervous System Restorative Yoga Retreat in Sardinia

The BodyMind Reset Week is a seven-night retreat at SunnyMind Travel's small center in Sant'Antioco, Sardinia. The accommodation is made up of just four lodges, which keeps the group intimate and the atmosphere private. You'll have your own space—either a shared lodge with one other person or a private single-room lodge—with a terrace facing the sea. The day-to-day schedule is deliberately loose on structure, but there's always a session to anchor the day: a gentle morning practice, an interactive afternoon workshop, and space for a mindful walk or rest. Daily meditation, yoga, and pranayama are mentioned as part of the package, but they're delivered in a way that prioritizes feeling over form, with Monique guiding participants away from performance and into awareness.

Monique is the host and lead facilitator. Her background is in psychology and physiotherapy, and she has trained in yin and yang yoga, mindfulness, and trauma integration. She has developed her own BodyMind framework called SunnyMind U|P!, which weaves together awareness, movement, rhythm, breath, and archetype work. The retreat itself is not about 'fixing' anyone—it's more about helping people find their own embodied self-leadership. Guests have commented on the intense breathwork sessions and the way the week moves from thinking to feeling, with one reviewer describing it as being 'freed from something' they had carried for years.

The location is a big part of the experience. Sant'Antioco is the oldest inhabited site in Sardinia, with fishing boats in the harbor, salt lakes, and flamingos nearby. The retreat center is a 15-minute walk from the beach, and the lodges have full sea views—guests can watch the sunset from their terrace or under the pines. The food is prepared by Monique's husband, Toni, a half-Sardinian, half-Sicilian chef, using fresh, seasonal produce. Meals are grounding and light, designed to support the retreat's intention of rest and nourishment rather than restriction.

The package includes six nights' accommodation, three meals a day, daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions, plus group excursions and transportation during the retreat. Airport pickup and drop-off from Cagliari can be arranged for an additional cost. The retreat runs from September 21 to 27, 2026, with only three spots left. It's beginner-friendly in terms of yoga experience, but it's most suited to those who feel mentally and physically fatigued and are ready to dedicate a week to rest.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private lodge with sea view - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Free parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (e.g., massage, extra nights) - Airport pickup and drop-off (available at extra cost)