Wellness and Yoga Retreat in the Calabrian Countryside, Italy

The retreat runs over seven days and six nights at Le Terre di Zoè, an organic farmhouse in Calabria that doubles as the base for Niramaya Yoga, a school originally from Goa. The hosts are Dorothea Mishra and Subit, both long-time yoga teachers—Dorothea comes from a physiotherapy and therapeutic yoga background, while Subit brings an Indian teaching lineage. Their styles complement each other, and attention is genuinely personal given the small group size.

A typical day starts early with yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation, then breakfast. Mornings might include an Ayurveda lifestyle session that explains how to eat and rest according to your constitution. Lunch is self-directed—you'll have booked half-board, so you can head into Nicotera or nearby towns, or keep it simple at the pool. Afternoons are open, with optional walks, a book in the garden, or a trip out.

Three half-day excursions are included: visits to historic hill villages, coastal viewpoints, and the Nicotera Marina area. These aren't rushed sightseeing tours—expect beach time, castle views, and sunsets along the shore, with the pace kept relaxed. There's also a hands-on Ayurveda cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare some of the dishes you've been eating all week.

Evenings bring gentle yoga, stretching, or meditation, and the final night wraps with a closing satsang (a gathering with singing and reflection) and gratitude practice. The last morning is just meditation and breakfast before checkout. The overall feel is restorative rather than intense—a week to actually unwind, with the structure of daily practice and the freedom of empty afternoons.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Half-board vegetarian breakfast and dinner - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Ayurveda lifestyle session - Ayurveda cooking class - 3 local, cultural, and nature excursions - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunch meals - Additional treatments (e.g., massages) - Additional activities not in the itinerary