The Love of Yoga, The Experience of Italy. Discover Beyond Yoga. ~

Explore the dimensions of your yoga practice while exploring the rich Italian culture of the Tiberian Valley.

Join Yoga People for its first annual Fall retreat to Italy. Led by Vinyasa teacher Donnalynn Civello, this spiritual and cultural mecca lies deep within the tranquil Italian countryside of Umbria. Stay at a 12-century restored stone home peacefully nestled into the hills outside Perugia and experience a retreat unlike any other.

Explore Mind/Body Balance...
with two classical vinyasa classes daily including spa aromatherapy treatments, meditation and pranayama to bring you back to your center.

Explore Rich Italian Culture...
with a tour of the charming village of Gubbio on market day, a 3-hr vegetarian cooking class, and a wine tasting excursion to the Osteria del Museo.

ABOUT DONNALYNN:

Donnalynn is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher in New York City having completed the Yoga Synthesis 300 hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with Raji Thron in 2005. Her training focused on several yogic disciplines including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Viniyoga, Classical Hatha and Anusara. She combines her studies in meditation, pranayama and spiritual philosophy with her study of asana to create a challenging and comprehensive asana practice with inspiring words of wisdom for living in today's world. Donnalynn applies a nurturing hands-on approach to alignment and aromatherapy massage which further nurture and relax the soul. Donnalynn currently teaches Vinyasa classes at Joschi Body Bodega in Chelsea and Yoga People in Brooklyn Heights

ACCOMODATIONS / RATES:

Single in Main Castle : $2,800
Double in Main Castle : $2,400
Triple in Main Castle : $1,700

$650 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. This is to secure your spot. The remaining balance must be paid in full by Sept 1st.

** Price includes charming accommodations, three gourmet meals a day, yoga and meditation instruction and 3 special cultural programs (see below for more information). **

Additional pocket money will be required for shopping, bodywork, golf, tennis and tipping if needed.

MEALS:

Three gourmet meals will be served each day as well as one cooking class luncheon where you will have the unique experience of preparing your own vegetarian lunch. All meals are prepared by Locanda del Gallo's head chef, Jimmy. Fresh ingredients including organic tomatoes, salad leaves and vegetables from Locanda's own garden as well as olive oil from the grove, aromatic herbs from the herb garden and fresh home made made yogurts, cakes and breads will tantalize your senses.

SPECIAL CULTURAL PROGRAMS:

Our Yoga People retreat to Italy will offer 3 special cultural programs INCLUDED in your package rate. These special programs are as follows: 

1. Tuesday, October 20th - TOUR of Gubbio on Market Day

2. Wednesday, October 21st - Cooking class at Locanda  

3. Friday, October 23rd - Wine Tasting Excursion to the Osteria del Museo and closing celebratory dinner at a rustic and friendly Italian restaurant.

NATURE:

Majestically situated on a ridge over the centre of the valley, The Locanda del Gallo commands exquisite views over its 28 hectares of gardens, terraced lawns and woodlands. Stroll at leisure through the olive groves and rose and herb gardens. Relax in the ecological chlorine-free swimming pool or in the Jacuzzi whirlpool spa. Kick up you feet on one of the comfortable sun loungers or take in a nature walk, hike or bike ride through the beautiful Locanda grounds.

PRE-SCHEDULED FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES:

In addition to our yoga and meditation schedule, we can pre-schedule tennis, golf or massages for you to enjoy during your free-time.

DAILY AGENDA*

Our Yoga People retreat will begin on Saturday evening, October 17 th with a welcome dinner and end on Saturday morning, October 24 th with a closing breakfast. Check-out is a noon on Saturday.

Our tentative planned agenda, not inclusive of the 3 cultural programs will break out as follows:

7:00 - 7:30 am pranayama/meditation

7:30 - 8:00 am light breakfast

8:00 - 9:30 am free time or nature walk around grounds

9:30 - 11:00 am morning vinyasa yoga with aromatherapy massage

12:00 - 1:00 pm lunch

1:30 - 4:30 pm free time or hiking, mountain biking, hot tub or other pre-scheduled program (tennis, golf or spa massage)

5:00 - 6:30 pm vinyasa yoga or restorative yoga with aromatherapy massage

7:00 - 8:30 pm dinner and evening discussion

* Daily agenda is subject to change. Final agenda will be submitted one week before the retreat.
 

TRAVEL INFO:

If you are coming from the States, purchase International tickets to either Rome or Perugia (via Milan or London ). Perugia is the closest airport to Locanda. We recommend checking both options to see which gets you the best fare. We advise to use websites such as Kayak to search flights and car rentals. Remember, because of the time difference, you must fly the day before (October 16th) in order to arrive in Italy on the 17th.

FLIGHT OPTIONS:

To Perugia - If you fly to Perugia via Milan or London , it is more direct, and the Perugia airport is only 25 minutes from Locanda Del Gallo. However, the final leg (Milan-Perugia) can cost more, though not necessarily, so it is best to check. The cost of a cab from the airport is approximately 45 Euros one-way.

To Rome - If you choose to fly to Rome , there are three ways to get to Perugia/Locanda. You can rent a car (or go in on a rental with another retreat participant) and it is about a 3 hour drive to Locanda. You can also take a bus for about 25 EU (contact us for details). You can also take a train to Perugia . Perugia 's main train station is Stazione Centrale. Check out rail schedules . The Italian State Railway Representative in the USA is 1-800-248-7245. The cost of a cab from the bus stop/train station is approximately 45 Euros one-way.

Check out Kayak for your travel planning!
We recommend using Kayak for researching/booking flights and car rentals for this retreat.

INSURANCE:

Travel insurance is highly recommended should anything unexpected happen, such as illness, theft, emergency, etc. Go to www.travelsecure.com for more information on how to obtain travel insurance.

REGISTER:

To register for BEYOND YOGA, the Yoga People First Annual Retreat to Umbria , please contact info@yoga-people.com or call 718.522.9642. For more information or additional questions, please contact donnalynn_civello@hotmail.com .