Retreats
The Illumined Being, A Yoga Retreat in Puglia, Italy with Michele Loew
The Illumined Being, A Yoga Retreat In Puglia, Italy with Michele Loew
July 18-24, 2020
Reconnect with your illumined state in this magical Southern Italian setting for daily practice of all-levels yoga asana, pranayama, philosophy, and meditation. Michele will give daily guided practices to reconnect us to the heart of yoga as a transformational practice supporting our highest intentions.
An option to do an early morning Ashtanga Mysore practice before the guided classes will be available, especially recommended for those staying on from the prior week’s Ashtanga course.
This retreat promises strong healing practices, amazing nurturing organic vegetarian food, yoga family friends, and amazing Summer fun in this gorgeous setting.
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Price:
$1555.00 Single, shared twin accommodation/ or $2220.00 Single, Private room.
What’s Included
6 nights accommodation
Daily yoga sessions with Michele
2 delicious organic vegetarian meals daily to include brunch and dinner
Light snacks including fruit, coffee & teas
wi-fi internet connection
What’s Not Included
International and domestic flights
Transport to and from airport
Optional activities
Travel & Medical Insurance
Setting
YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre, created in a traditional Trulli house, exclusively for yoga and meditation practice. It has been set up by dedicated yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Their intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature and incorporating principles of permaculture, where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Italy. They look to incorporate the fundamental principles of yoga into everything we do, including living sustainably with nature and the seasons and giving back to the community around us.
Accommodation and Facilities
The retreat centre is set in 2.5 acres of grounds in a valley filled with olive and almond groves.
Accommodation consists of seven twin/double bedrooms all with private ensuite bathrooms and AC for the hottest summer months. Rooms were made with locally sourced materials, and have a luxurious yet simple and understated feel. A large outdoor courtyard provides the main communal eating space, and several outdoor terraces offer a place to relax in the sun or the shade.
Situated at the heart of the complex, the swimming pool acts like a colourful meeting point – with the blue water combining with the green olive trees and the red soil.
The international airport at Brindisi is approximately 40 minutes drive away and Bari is further to the north approximately 55 minutes drive. Hiring a car in Puglia is relatively inexpensive and provides a great way to explore the surrounding countryside, local historical towns and beaches. Both Bari and Brindisi airports have a large selection of hire car companies including Avis and Hertz. It is recommended to book a car before your arrival.
Michele Loew is an international yoga teacher and the founder and director of The Yoga Space in Portland, Oregon. She is known as a teacher’s teacher and is respected for her 200 Hr & 500 Hr. Yoga Schools and her ability to combine Western knowledge of the body (Anatomy & physiology and modern kinesiology techniques) with the Eastern tradition of yoga.
She has practiced and taught yoga since 1998, having studied extensively in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions as well as the Sri Vidya lineage. She is known for her keen observation skills and her ability to guide a student towards aligning the physical and energetic body through the use of expert hands on assists and intelligent verbal cues. She brings to her teaching a warm and engaging style that reflects her own internal understanding of the practice.
Michele is an avid student of Eastern & Western Philosophy and continues to study with her principal yoga teacher Richard Freeman with whom she has practiced with since 2000. She has been Richard’s assistant in his teacher trainings and workshops, and has a close understanding of his brilliant middle path teaching. She practices Tibetan Buddhism, and received several Kalachakra initiations with HH The Dalai Lama and practices Vajrayana as guided by her beloved teacher in Buddhism, Dr. Robert Thurman.
Michele teaches regular classes and trainings in Portland, as well as retreats and workshops internationally. For more information on Michele please visit:
www.micheleloew.com and follow her on instagram @micheleloew
