Thermal Healing & Yoga Longevity Retreat in Ischia, Italy

Alice designed this retreat to combine her two passions: yoga and nutritional science. She has spent years teaching in India and Italy, and her background as a biologist shows in how she explains things—she talks about oxygenating cells and calming the nervous system rather than just leading poses. The daily schedule balances two active practices, a led Ashtanga Vinyasa class and a scientific Pranayama session, with a restorative Yin Yoga class in the late afternoon. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced yogi, Alice adjusts each session to where you are, and several past guests who started as beginners left able to do a shoulder stand.

What makes this retreat stand out is the location. Ischia is known as the 'Green Island,' with more natural thermal springs than anywhere else in Europe. You're staying at Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo, a family-run place in the calm, car-free zone of Sant'Angelo, just a short walk from the Sorgeto hot springs where hot volcanic water meets the sea in natural stone pools. The hotel itself has five geothermal pools, a spa with a Turkish bath, sauna, and chromotherapy, and a restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas.

The program is flexible—all activities are optional, and you're encouraged to skip a session if you'd rather spend time in the spa or explore the island. Alice also offers optional extras like private yoga classes, massages, and excursions to the Nitrodi Thermal Park or a wine cellar tour. With only eight guests, you'll get to know everyone, and Alice's dog Spritz often joins the practice for extra cheer.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - Daily Italian breakfast with herbal teas - 5 biologist-curated light lunches with fresh, organic, local products - Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga classes - Daily Pranayama (breathwork) classes - Daily meditation classes - Yin Yoga classes (on request, with extra price) - Welcome drink - Access to geothermal outdoor pools - Access to the SPA with Turkish bath, sauna, chromotherapy, and jacuzzi pool - WiFi connection - Luggage storage and parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance and visa fees - Flights - Dinners (not included) - Alcoholic beverages - Private yoga class (€90 optional add-on) - Massage (€90 optional add-on) - Access and transfer to Negombo or Poseidon Thermal Water Park - Trekking with an expert environmental guide - Trekking to Monte Epomeo - Boat trip around the island - Wine cellar visit and tasting - Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary