Slow Down on the Amalfi Coast: A Wellness Retreat in Italy

Create Space Wellness runs retreats on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The published programme is a wellness week rather than a fitness camp: yoga, meditation, breathwork or Qi Gong sessions, plus mindfulness, stress management or personal growth workshops, and Ayurvedic and wellness coaching. Which of these run on any given retreat depends on the group and the schedule, so it is worth asking before you book.

What the operator emphasises is space — time that is not filled. The retreat is described as a place to let go of the 'must do's', to slow down and to savour life the way Italians do. That means the schedule is not packed end to end, and there is room for rest between sessions.

Food and local culture are part of the programme. Authentic local food and cultural experiences are listed as elements of the retreat, and optional excursions and activities can be added. The Amalfi Coast setting gives you the coastline, the towns and the Italian kitchen as the backdrop to the week.

Accommodation, transport and on-the-ground logistics are handled by the operator, along with group schedules, meals and local experiences. They work with trusted suppliers and describe the planning as calm and organised.

Beyond the scheduled retreats, the operator designs private retreats for groups. If you run a studio or a community and want a week built around your clients, they will put together the location, the logistics and the schedule while you focus on the teaching.

What's included

- Accommodation on the Amalfi Coast - Transport and on-the-ground logistics - Group schedule of sessions and workshops - Meals and local food experiences - Yoga, meditation, breathwork or Qi Gong sessions (as scheduled) - Mindfulness, stress management or personal growth workshops (as scheduled) - Ayurvedic and wellness coaching (as scheduled) - Local cultural experiences

What's not included

- Travel to Italy - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional excursions and activities not in the group schedule