Wellness & Yoga Escape on the Amalfi Coast with Daily Meditation

The retreat is hosted by Mary Susan Stults Sassone, an experienced international yoga and meditation teacher with over 30 years of practice. Her teaching style blends the precision of Iyengar Yoga with the dynamic flow of Ashtanga Vinyasa, making the daily morning classes suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. Each session is an invitation to explore alignment, breath, and presence, whether through a flowing sequence, a longer hold, or a quiet moment of Yin.

Beyond the mat, the itinerary is packed with experiences that capture the spirit of the Italian coast. You’ll join a stand-up paddleboarding tour to the historic Bagni Regina Giovanna, a natural swimming pool with ruins and clear water. A full-day boating adventure takes the group out for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring the coastline with time to wander on your own. The week also includes a cooking lesson with limoncello and wine, a visit to a lemon orchard for picking and tasting, and a creative art/painting workshop.

The retreat is based at the Hotel Le Axidie, located in the quieter town of Vico Equense, about 6 miles from Sorrento's center. This beachfront property offers stunning views across the bay to Mt. Vesuvius. Guests have free access to the hotel's beach club, a sea-water pool, and a tennis court. The hotel is surrounded by vineyards and is within easy reach of Sorrento, Naples, and Pompeii via the Circumvesuviana train line, making it an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration.

With a strict group size of 7-10 people, the retreat maintains an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. This makes it easy to move around during excursions and allows for a more personal experience. Whether you're a solo traveler or coming with a friend, you'll find a welcoming community. The shared meals, the group adventures, and the daily practice all contribute to a week that feels both restorative and adventurous.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms at the beachfront Hotel Le Axidie - Daily breakfast at the hotel - 4 dinners at the hotel and local restaurants - Morning yoga classes and workshopping with Mary - Guided and silent Insight/Vipassana meditation classes - Yoga Nidra relaxation session - Journaling sessions with Mary - Cooking lesson with limoncello and wine - Lemon picking and tasting in a local orchard - Stand Up Paddling tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna - Organic Cacao ceremony with journaling - Full-day boating adventure with swimming and snorkeling - Art/Painting workshop - Welcome drink - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Retreat gift bag - Retreat photos folder access - Taxes and fees

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - 2 dinners (including one dinner out) - Lunches (except for breakfast meals) - Extras at dinner (alcohol, extra appetizers, desserts) - Yoga mat (BYOM) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments - Tips