Italian yoga retreat with Pixie Lillas in Dolcedo, Liguria

About the retreat

This wonderful week long yoga retreat with Pixie Lillas, suitable for experienced Iyengar Yoga practitioners, teachers and trainees, will be taking place once again in Dolcedo, Liguria, Italy. Those new to the retreat are in for a treat. Unlike a yoga holiday, a retreat offers the opportunity to absorb oneself in the study of asana and pranayama without the obstacles of everyday concerns and commitments. Participants are encouraged to approach the week from the perspective of immersion and reflection.

Students who attend the retreat in Dolcedo will have the opportunity to explore the effects of pranayama once or twice a day and to have ongoing sequential asana sessions which allow for the development of particular yoga techniques and concepts tailored to the group.

Pixie has over 50 years of practice and teaching experience in Iyengar yoga. She has been running her own studio (Balmain Yoga in Sydney) since 1980 and regularly conducts teacher training and teacher development courses, workshops and regular classes locally and internationally. Pixie has been leading this retreat  for over 15 years.

DAILY SCHEDULE

There will be three classes a day:

6.15 – 7.00 AM  Pranayama

7.00 – 8.00 AM   Breakfast (supply own)

9.00 – 11.00 AM  Asana

11.30 AM –12.30 PM  Lunch (catered)

12.30 – 4.00 PM  Free Time

4.00 – 6.00 PM   Inversions, restorative and remedial

6.30 PM  Dinner (catered)

Location & Accommodation

Dolcedo is a lovely small medieval village within easy walking distance from the retreat centre, which is an old converted mill called Molino Pincion. The nearest city is Imperia, which is located by the sea and approximately 15 minutes away by taxi. The nearest airports are Nice and Genoa. Detailed travel information will be supplied after booking.

You will have your own room in a shared apartment (with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities). If you are coming with a friend or partner that you are happy to share a room with, you can indicate that preference at the time of booking and a small discount will be available in this case.

Food

A cook, familiar with the requirements of a yoga retreat, will provide lunch and dinner based on fresh Italian, vegetarian food. It is important to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements at the time of booking to ensure your needs can be catered for. Breakfast will be on a self-catered basis and each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen. Supplies can be purchased from the local “alimentari” shop in the village, just a 10 minute walk away.

Arrival and departure

For the continuity of the teaching and for the benefit of the group as a whole, please make travel plans to attend all sessions. There will be one session on the first day at 4pm and the last session will finish by 8.30am on the final day. All other days will follow the schedule outlined above.

Additional Information

Yoga equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Bedding and towels are included in the cost. There is a natural water stream that runs through the property for taking a dip, and the surrounding hillside is perfect for an evening summer stroll so make sure you pack your swimming costume, beach towel and suitable walking shoes. Massages will be available with Chris Shakalis, a qualified massage therapist which can be booked and paid for separately at the retreat.

Payment

Cost is 1200 Euros including food, accommodation (including towels/bedding) and all yoga sessions. Twin share cost is 1125 Euros per person. A deposit of 100 euros is required to secure your place once you have completed the booking form, with the final balance to be paid at least 6 weeks prior to arrival (a reminder will be sent).

If you prefer to pay your deposit in GBP or AUD, you can pay £100/$AUD200 into either the UK or Australian account below but your balance payment will need to be in euros and final amount owing will be calculated when the balance is due.

The retreat usually books out quickly so book your spot early to avoid missing out. A further email will be sent once the retreat is full and you can put your name on a waitlist. Please see terms and conditions for cancellation policy.

The deposit should be transferred into the following accounts:

EURO ACCOUNT DETAILS:

Account Name: Helsingfors Pty Ltd

Bank: Wise

BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX

IBAN: BE17 9670 4359 7321

POUNDS STERLING ACCOUNT DETAILS (FOR UK DEPOSIT PAYMENTS ONLY):

Account Name: Helsingfors Ptd Ltd

Bank: Wise

Sort Code: 23-14-70

Account No: 56225546

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR ACCOUNT DETAILS (FOR AUD DEPOSIT PAYMENTS ONLY):

Account Name: Helsingfors Ptd Ltd

Bank: Wise

BSB: 774-001

Account No: 206307096

Please send confirmation of your deposit along with any other questions to Cath Morgan at [email protected] or use the email link below.

Pixie is very much looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to this magical week of yoga so in the meantime “a presto.”