Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Italy
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Italy
Diano Marina, Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Up to 10 in group
Aug 31 - Sep 5, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Mysore style practice
- Led class
- Daily Meditation (optional)
- Introduction to Pranayama
- 2 afternoon workshops
- Teacher: Expert guidance by Ash Hope who will lead all classes and workshops. Great opportunity to ask questions and exchange stories and experiences with other students.
- We have consciously chosen an intimate setting to provide individual attention, connection, and meaningful personal growth.
- Daily Breakfast / Brunch
- Community Dinners
- Food: Home made, freshly prepared, seasonal and vegetarian. Locally sourced from small farmers
- Location: Peaceful village in the Italian countryside, surrounded by olive groves
- The area is easy to explore by bicycle on one of the most popular cycling paths, a flat, paved route that follows along the ocean. Or hire a car for a day trip to France and the beautiful Cote d’azur.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Ash Hope is a direct student of Nancy Gilgoff and teaches traditional Ashtanga Yoga with authenticity and care. As the founder and principal teacher of the Ashtanga Yoga Centre in Brisbane/ Australia, she brings decades of experience to her students. Ash loves sharing her deep knowledge of the practice with people from all over the world. She offers in-person workshops and retreats, as well as online courses and private classes designed to support students at every stage of their journey.
Details of this retreat
Ashtanga Retreat in the Ligurian Hinterland.
Join us for an Ashtanga Yoga retreat in Liguria, to deepen your personal Ashtanga practice and connect with like minded students. Designed for dedicated practitioners, this retreat offers daily Mysore practice, Workshops and Pranayama for dedicated practitioners and curious beginners. This retreat is thoughtfully curated to explore the profound healing power of Ashtanga Yoga. Expect authentic and personal teaching with individual guidance. Immerse yourself in the beautiful Italian countryside and recharge your body, mind and spirit.
Join us for an Ashtanga Yoga retreat in Liguria, to deepen your personal Ashtanga practice and connect with like minded students. Designed for dedicated practitioners, this retreat offers daily Mysore practice, Workshops and Pranayama for dedicated practitioners and curious beginners. This retreat is thoughtfully curated to explore the profound healing power of Ashtanga Yoga. Expect authentic and personal teaching with individual guidance. Immerse yourself in the beautiful Italian countryside and recharge your body, mind and spirit.
Schedule
Arrival Monday 31st August
Departure Saturday 5th September
Monday
– Arrival from mid afternoon
– Group Welcome and orientation
– Welcome Dinner
Tuesday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– 1:30pm Workshop
Wednesday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
Thursday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– 1:30pm Workshop
Friday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– Group Dinner
Saturday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama (optional led class)
– 10am breakfast brunch
– Departure
Departure Saturday 5th September
Monday
– Arrival from mid afternoon
– Group Welcome and orientation
– Welcome Dinner
Tuesday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– 1:30pm Workshop
Wednesday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
Thursday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– 1:30pm Workshop
Friday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama
– 10am breakfast brunch
– Group Dinner
Saturday
– 7:00am Meditation (optional)
– 7:30am Mysore practice/ Pranayama (optional led class)
– 10am breakfast brunch
– Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Ashtanga Yoga Centre, Diano Marina, Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Directions
Diano is easy accessible via train from Genova, Milan and Nice (2-3 hours to Diano) and pick up from Diano train station to the retreat can be arranged.
– We can also organise transport directly from Milan Central station to the retreat.
– If you’d like to hire a bike during your stay, we can organise drop off and pick up to our retreat accomodation for you. You can choose from Mountain bike, electric and push bicycle, as well as road bikes.
– Transport from Milan Central station to the retreat can be arranged for you at an additional fee.
– We can also organise transport directly from Milan Central station to the retreat.
– If you’d like to hire a bike during your stay, we can organise drop off and pick up to our retreat accomodation for you. You can choose from Mountain bike, electric and push bicycle, as well as road bikes.
– Transport from Milan Central station to the retreat can be arranged for you at an additional fee.
Accommodation
Single and shared accommodation and non-residential option available.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
No air conditioning and tv but instead BOOKS and MUSIC. Enjoy the fresh breeze in the “caruggio” , sun rays in the garden and get back to the lost and forgotten art of LAZING about in the open air. As an eco friendly hospitality project we have followed the rules of Bio architecture, ranging from sun panels, to the pellet stove: little steps in a ECO-FRIENDLY direction.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Daily breakfast, Welcome and Farewell dinner
What's Included
- Daily Mysore style classes
- 2 x workshops
- Accomodation for 5 nights
- 5 x breakfast / brunch
- 2 x dinner
- Fresh fruit and herbal tea
What's Not Included
- Flights, Health Insurance, Personal expenses etc,
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