Tuscany Yoga Retreat September 2022

A Late Summer Yoga retreat in beautiful Tuscany

From 8th to 17th September 2022

Connect with Nature, Relax and Rejuvenate

Surrounded by a Mediterranean forest, Casale Pundarika is the special location for our annual late summer retreat. A typical Tuscan country house ideally set in a magical place 2km from the village of Riparbella on the Maritime Hills a few km from the Tyrrhenian coast. A mixed landscape of woods, olive groves, vineyards and a skilfully-worked countryside reflect the agricultural origins of the town.  

Comfortable shared accommodation, ample practice rooms and the possibility to practice yoga outside on the gorgeous terrace, from which the rising sun can be contemplated during our morning practices.   During this retreat we will be practicing mostly outside on the newly built decking which is ideally located under a canopy of native cork oak trees, a beautiful setting for this magical time of the year. Sometimes attendees choose to spend the night on the decking as part of their practice – feeling at one with Nature and contemplating the beauty of the magical land (this is optional).  

As part of the retreat process we ask to respect each other’s space and sanctity by limiting the use of electronic devices, and honoring the daily periods of silence. Mornings will be silent until 12 o’clock, and there will be one full day of silence where we will ask you to switch off your mobile phone. We understand this might be a unique occurrence in this day and age, but there will be a 24 hour contactable phone number for the retreat centre in case of emergency.

The programme offers:  

• Meditation and Pranayama early morning
• Yoga asana (postures) mid-morning
• Afternoon practice
• Late evening gatherings on some days.

There will be time for quietly enjoying contemplation and personal time. We will observe silence each morning until lunch time, as well as a full day of silence as part of our practice. There is the option of organizing visits to the local wild beaches as well as nearby lovely mediaeval towns like Volterra and Populonia. This will be organized onsite and it will be paid at the retreat.  

More details on cost and accommodation:  

Accommodation: €540 for apartment sharing, €675 for double/twin sharing, € 1080 for single use occupancy (figures are in € currency). Please note this has to be paid to Casale Pundarika directly – bank details have changed, we will provide you with details to make payment once your spot has been confirmed. This includes accommodation, all delicious and locally sourced vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and supper plus fruit and teas available the whole day) and the use of the heated outdoor bath tub.  

Yoga tutoring: £465 per person, deposit required to secure your spot – £200 non returnable.  

The nearer airport is Pisa – flights from Manchester and other major UK airport are excellent and can be booked well in advance.  Transport from and to the airport can be arranged with a convenient taxi pick up on arrival and departure.  

Numbers are strictly limited, so bookings are confirmed with a (non returnable) deposit of £200 with the balance to be paid by 1st of September 2022. Bank transfer or cash accepted. In case of cancellation due to Covid restrictions, we can either return the deposit (minus £50 admin fee) or move the deposit to a future retreat.  

Pure Yoga Cheshire Co-operative Bank Sort Code 089299 Account number 69775596 – this is for paying for the yoga tutoring only.  

For more information and bookings – email us [email protected] – phone +44 7909 144 414