Italian Countryside Yoga Retreat
Locanda Del Gallo
October 7 - 14 2017
The guests had such an amazing experience last fall, Kate decided to return to Locanda Del Gallo once more, this time adding friend and experienced yoga teacher Nicole Duke, owner of Hot Yoga Aptos in Aptos, California. She is also a former Pilates studio owner and pro athlete in untra-running. Kate and Nicole together have over 20,000 hours of teaching experience and have been practicing yoga since 1997.
This retreat center is a large country house located in the quiet Umbria hills near Perugia and Gubbio. We are the only guests staying on the property which makes for a peaceful week of relaxation. There is a salt water swimming pool, jacuzzi spa, and massage therapist available. A large heated yoga room with views of the countryside make for memorable yoga classes. Hikes on property take you to waterfalls, olive tree groves, and gardens. Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, and local markets are nearby for a half day or full day excursion off the property. Only a few hours away is Rome, Siena, and Florence for guests to enjoy before or after the retreat week.
The Yoga
Wake up everyday to a morning yoga class. The studio is a short walk through gardens and is heated, has meditation areas, and bathroom facilities. Kate and Nicole will guide you through a slow flow class, a power vinyasa, yin yoga, partner stretching, or the Bikram method. Each day these classes are offered and you can choose which classes to attend. After our morning session breakfast is served and the day is yours! We will join again mid day, before dinner, for another opportunity to strengthen the body and mind. A few nights during the week, yin yoga will be offered after dinner to help the body relax before sleep.
Activities and Excursions
Around your optional yoga schedule, enjoy cooking classes from the executive chef, explore ancient local towns, shop at a local market or take an R&R day with a massage and steam in the on-property spa.
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