Level up your practice 

A fun and innovative week away for anyone looking to push themselves to the next level and experience yoga from a slightly different perspective.

Inspired by movement including yoga, contortion and dance, this retreat will explore how you can incorporate a multidisciplinary approach into your yoga practice creating sequences which are fun, innovative and smart. 

In particular we will focus on developing the strength and mobility to safely support your flexibility practice. We will also focus on creative transitions, exploring how you can move with a sense of purpose, fluidity and grace - with the end result of sequences that feel smooth, connected and seamless.

Each morning will begin with a  'Creative Vinyasa' practice, followed by a two hour master class in the afternoon.  These master classes break down and explore the poses, transitions and sequences covered during morning practice, looking at how you can personalize them for your own goals and needs. 

International Yoga & Movement Instructor

Rebecca was introduced to yoga through physical theatre and performance. As a performer she was initially attracted to the physical side of yoga and how it could be used as a tool for creative expression. After her 200hr YTT in hatha followed by an additional 200 hours in ashtanga, she discovered a passion for creativity in different styles of movement disciplines. This interest was channeled into further trainings, including 200 hours of Yogic Arts with Duncan Wong (a fusion of martial arts, thai massage and yoga), 50 hours Tripsichore Yoga Choreography, calisthenics, mobility, and Kids and Teen Yoga Teacher Training where she is now an accredited Teacher Trainer. She has taught worldwide, in over 16 different countries across all 4 continents, most recently in China for Pure Yoga. Her own personal practice includes integrating vinyasa with contortion, mobility, calisthenics, and contemporary dance.

Rebecca also has a huge passion for working in social enterprise and community education, with a focus on inclusivity. 

Rebecca teaches with a rich interdisciplinary approach, exploring the importance of building strength to support flexibility using movement as a tool for mindfulness, communication, creativity and self-expression.

Class styles taught: Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Yoga Dance, Core, Yin, Yin Yang, Hot Yoga, Wall Rope Yoga 

It is a volcanic island, still virgin, with eight free beaches on the East Coast, protected from the Mistral or Scirocco winds, and fantastic rocks, caves, bays with emerald waters, argil sand and little islands in the deep blue, on the West Coast.

Vegetation smells of myrtle, mastic, wild rosemary, olive trees, helichrysum, thyme, pines, oaks and eucalyptus. Sky is almost always blue during the day, with starry nights which fascinated the ancient inhabitants: on the island there is an old astronomic observatory. Its orginal name was Hawk island (Enosim, Hieracon, Accipitrum Insula) due to the Eleonorae hawks migration towards Capo Sandalo from Madagascar. Local LIPU (Italian League for Protection of Birds) oasis is one of the best for birdwatching in Italy. Also the ex-salt farm is a habitat for rare birds: pink flamingoes, ash herons and cavalieri d’Italia. Underwater world is very interesting too, with spectacular caves. A holiday in Carloforte - even for tourists who don’t practice yoga - is like discovering another world.

• Ferry boats to Sardinia www.traghettiper-sardegna.it
•  Cagliari airport www.sogaer.it
• Taxi and shuttles from the airport www.dibepomashuttle.it
• Ferry boat to Carloforte www.delcomar.it
• General infos www.carloforteturismo.it
• Excursion www.carlofortesolutions.com
• Bird watching www.lipu.it/oasi-di-carloforte-cagliari
• Diving centre www.isladiving.it
• Windsurfing and sailing school www.leganavalecarloforte.it
• Standing Up Paddles www.supadventures.it
• Rent a boat and boat trips www.marinadicarloforte.com
• Motorboat excursions and rental www.marinacarloforte.com
• Sailing boat tours and rental wwwcsailcharter.it

Packing list for your yoga practice:

Mats, straps, blocks and meditation blankets are provided by the retreat center - if you want yours, feel free to bring yours, if not, do not worry! 

There is no dress code for our retreat

We are all very casual and if you do like to wear something smarter and cooler at dinner, feel free to bring in a nice dress. 

Here is the generic packing list for your trip:

Sunscreen, hat, glasses, after sun body lotion 

Mosquito repellent 

Scarf (especially for your flight)

Beach towel 

Flip flop and hiking shoes (actually comfortable running shoes would also be sufficient)

Beach shoes if you need them 

Shampoo and conditions (hair drier is provided and also body soap)

Swim suit

A day pack

Water bottle 

Legging and comfortable tops

Nightwear 

Toiletry 

Medications (if you need any and yours recommended) 

Also, please do not forget your valid passport (if your country of origin requires one) or any forms of ID.

If Italy is also an international destination for you, please alert your bank about where you are going.

Italy uses EUROS

You can withdraw Euros from any ATMs, and please do it at the airport in Cagliari, so you know you have enough cash on you 

Restaurants accepts credit cards, however having cash is also a good thing especially if you want to by from local markets and also to tip

PLEASE: In view of carpooling, please try to arrive between 12 and 1pm, and also try to leave after 2pm from Cagliari airport. So, we can organize one collective taxi, that will be cheaper for you! 

The retreat center is on the island of San Pietro, in the city of Carloforte.

How to get there:
Land in Cagliari
From Cagliari airport, you need to go to the port of Portovesme and you have different options to get to Portovesme:
1. rent a car (highly encouraged)
2. take a taxi (approx. 80Euro per taxi/ one way)
3. take a shuttle bus (https://dibepomashuttle.it/): The shuttle bus can be booked from us on your behalf and you will receive the name and contact info of the driver. The shuttle bus costs 18Euro per person and it is a shared shuttle.

The distance between Cagliari and Portovesme is 45 mns.

Once you are in Portovesme, you will take a ferry boat, and you will stay on the ferry for 30 mns. The ferry boat runs from 5am up to midnight and it costs 11Euros, each person, one way. Here it is the ferry website: http://delcomar.it. The ticket can be purchased on line or directly at the port. There is always room for passengers, especially if you do not have a car. The ferries run every 30 mns.

When you get off the ferry, please inform us so we can coordinate pick up. If you do have your own car, then add CASA DI SALE in your google maps. The road is unpaved and rocky the last 200 mt.

We highly encourage you to rent a car. If you want to rent it for you once you are on the island of Carloforte, we can rent it on your behalf and have discounted fares. We could be able to rent it for 50Euro per day and if you share it, the amount will only be 10Euro per day. You will need a car to drive to the beaches and to downtown. Please, let us know if we can assist you in renting the car. You do not need an international driving license, the one you have will be enough.

We will try to stick to the daily schedule provided originally. However, we would also like to be flexible, should there need to maybe stay a bit longer by the beach or if you, as a group, will ask for different activities. 

Flexibility is our mindset. 

Nadia is the retreat owner, she is a yoga teacher and a super fun person. She speaks English.

Rossella is her sous chef, she does not speak much English but she is super sweet and very nice.

Fabio is our photographer and videomaker. He is also a yoga teacher (@fabiofilippi) and he is our person on site. If you have any issues, please go to him and ask for help. 

The house is only for you. The kitchen is an open space build outside on the patio. 

When you wake up in the morning, if you see that Nadia and Rossella are not be there yet, you can make yourself a cup of coffee using the Italian MOKA, espresso maker, or the American coffee brewer. Also, feel free to open the fridge, grab a lemon, slice it and drink lemon water. The fridge will be loaded with food for you. 

Brunch will be served after practice and feel free to ask for more or anything you think it might be missing. 

Lunch is not provided and we highly encourage to drive to the main beaches and grab a snack there. 

Beaches worth going and with sun beds and umbrellas (2 sun beds and 1 umbrella costed 21Euro in July, high season): La Caletta · La Bobba · Girin · Punta Nera · Guidi · Cala Fico · La Conca.

A link for your reference: https://strictlysardinia.com/carloforte-isola-di-san-pietro-guide-sardinia/

Dinner is provided at the retreat center, after your afternoon workshop. 

Enjoy the magic silence and ambience of the retreat center. It is truly a special place!