Yin & Tranquility Yoga Retreat – Sicily, Italy
5 nights / 6 days of soul-soothing serenity

Step away from the noise and into the nurturing calm of the Sicilian countryside for a transformational Yin & Tranquility Yoga Retreat designed to recharge your body, reset your mind, and reawaken your spirit.

This is your space to breathe again—free from pressure, judgment, or expectations. Over five unhurried nights, you'll immerse yourself in gentle practices like Yin Yoga, Acu-Yin, slow flow, and deeply restorative Yoga Nidra… all designed to melt away stress, restore nervous system balance, and reconnect you to joy.

Set in a stunning, off-the-beaten-path Sicilian villa, surrounded by Mount Etna views, lush gardens, and Italian charm, this retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation, nourishment, and authentic local culture. Whether you're sipping coffee in silence, sharing laughter over aperitifs, or watching the sunset after a dreamy savasana—this is your invitation to rest, receive, and return to yourself.

You'll be guided and supported by me—Amanda, your teacher, host, and companion—along with our wonderful local team. Together we’ve crafted a healing, heart-opening experience to help you bounce back from burnout, deepen your self-care, and live with more ease and vitality.

What’s Included:
✓ Daily Yin, Yoga Nidra & Slow Flow practices
✓ 5 nights in peaceful countryside accommodation
✓ All delicious, locally sourced vegetarian meals
✓ Welcome dinner + intention setting circle
✓ Optional excursions & space for solo reflection
✓ A warm, like-minded community

Whether you're recovering, rediscovering, or simply craving time to be—you’ll leave feeling lighter, stronger, and more connected to the vibrant life you’re meant to live.

This is your reset. Your sanctuary. Your time.
Are you ready to say yes?

This retreat is beautifully balanced—designed to help you rest deeply, move gently, and reconnect with joy… all while soaking up the authentic, heartwarming rhythm of Italian life.

Each day brings a fresh, intuitive blend of practices to support your body and soul. Mornings begin with 90–120 minutes of slow, energising yoga—think Yin, gentle flow, fascia release, Acu-Yin, and meditative movement to awaken your energy and open the heart. Late afternoons or evenings offer grounding, restorative sessions like Yoga Nidra and guided meditation to help you reset and unwind.

We'll begin with a calming session on arrival to ease post-travel tension and then tune into the needs of the group each day—allowing space for joy, flow, and lots of down-to-earth laughter.

You’ll leave not only rested, but empowered—with new tools, insight, and inspiration to bring more balance, calm, and purpose into your daily life.

Gentle. Transformative. Heart-led.

Designed for all levels.
Anything is possible.

• Experience joy, fun, laughter and adventure with like-minded people

• Release emotional baggage from the past and live a life you enjoy

• Stimulate your senses whilst immersing yourself in lots of healing yoga

• Embrace the tranquillity and relaxed vibes of Sicily whilst relaxing in this perfect location to enjoy the beauty of nature at its best

• Opportunity to learn from a highly qualified senior experienced registered yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of Yoga Alliance teacher training to advanced level, a certified Holistic Life Coach and a doctorate in metaphysics

Our time together unfolds in a hidden corner of Sicily—
cradled by rolling countryside, where wild beauty meets timeless stillness. From our retreat space, you’ll gaze out across the Tyrrhenian Sea and the dreamy silhouettes of the Aeolian Islands, with mountains rising gently behind. It’s a place where the rhythm of nature soothes your soul, and every view reminds you to exhale.

Nourishment from the Earth, Made with Love
Our meals are a true celebration of Sicily’s rich soil and sunshine. Enjoy vibrant, seasonal dishes made with organic, homegrown ingredients—many harvested straight from the land that surrounds us. Every plate is thoughtfully prepared with your wellbeing in mind: fresh, flavourful, vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and always infused with love.

Expect colourful salads, soul-warming soups, rustic pastas, wood-fired vegetables, and traditional Sicilian flavours—reimagined to support your body and spirit. This is conscious eating at its most joyful: wholesome, healing, and deeply satisfying.

Come hungry—and leave nourished in every sense

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Swimming pool

Towels

Yoga hall and all equipment (including bolsters, blocks, mats)

Meet Your Teacher: Dr. Amanda Bowen
Years ago, I was burnt out, unwell, and disconnected—living with chronic fatigue, complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Conventional paths weren’t working, so I turned inward and began a healing journey through yoga, holistic wellness, and mind-body science. What followed was nothing short of life-changing.

Today, with over 900 hours of Yoga Alliance training and a PhD in Metaphysical Science, I blend ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to help others restore their nervous systems, reconnect to joy, and live with more ease.

My signature style is rooted in yin, yoga nidra, trauma-informed practice, and stress relief. Each session is infused with science-backed tools, soulful movement, and the kind of grounded inspiration that comes from lived experience.

This work is my passion. It’s personal. And it’s powerful.

Let me show you how to soften, slow down, and heal—so you can live the vibrant, peaceful life you deserve.

Yin Yoga: Deep Healing from the Inside Out
Yin yoga is a meditative, restorative practice that targets the body’s deep connective tissues and energy pathways. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and ancient yogic wisdom, it gently stimulates the organs, clears energetic blockages, and supports the release of built-up toxins—both physical and emotional.

Much like acupuncture (but without the needles), Yin enhances energy flow, balances the nervous system, and helps restore harmony throughout the body. Our tissues store the imprints of past stress, trauma, grief, and emotional pain—over time, these can weaken immunity and impact health.

This practice gives your body and mind permission to finally let go. With regular practice, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to your inner peace.

You’ll be added to a private WhatsApp group to connect with fellow retreat guests, arrange shared travel, and stay in touch afterward.

Post-retreat support is also available to help you integrate what you’ve learned and navigate any challenges once you're home.

A Space for Kindness, Healing & Transformation
This retreat is more than a holiday—it's a sacred space for healing, connection, and growth. Kindness and respect for one another are at the heart of our experience. When we speak and act with awareness, we uplift the entire group and honour the powerful energy we're creating together.

Yoga transformed my life in ways I never imagined—and I truly believe it can do the same for you. This is your invitation to step into something extraordinary… a retreat filled with peace, purpose, and memories that will stay with you for years to come.

Don’t let this life-changing opportunity pass you by. You deserve it.

Sicily has three main airports: Catania, Palermo, and Trapani. We highly recommend flying into Catania International Airport, where complimentary group transfers to the retreat venue are included in your package.

To join the shared transfer, please ensure your flight arrives in good time for the 1:00 PM pick-up at Catania Airport. This shared journey not only keeps your travel simple and cost-free—it’s also a lovely chance to start connecting with fellow retreat guests.

If you're arriving outside this window or into a different airport, transport can be arranged at your own cost.

• All deposits/payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• The strict no refund policy is due to the high costs involved and financial commitment on my part, so it is recommended that you take out your own travel insurance and cancellation insurance

• No responsibility can be taken in regards to travel arrangements; this includes flight delays or cancellations etc

• If you have a health condition, please consult your doctor BEFORE booking and make sure to complete my health questionnaire.

• It is your responsibility to make sure you can comply with all government guidelines regarding entry requirements.

• Dr. Amanda Bowen cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred.

• Dr. Amanda Bowen cannot be held responsible for other guests staying at the hotel (full exclusivity is not yet guaranteed at the moment)

Payment

The specified deposit must be paid before a place on any of the retreats can be secured and a payment plan discussed and agreed.

Deposits and payments are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

The full balance must be paid at least 2 months before the retreat starts, and in line with your payment plan selected.

Flights

Please DO NOT book flights until I confirm that the retreat will go ahead as minimum numbers are required for each venue for it to be viable.

Booking flights is entirely your own responsibility and you do so at your own risk. I recommend using a reputable ABTA protected travel agent to help you and making sure that you have adequate insurance to cover you in case you must cancel for any reason.

Cancellation

Please ensure you have adequate insurance to cover you for any cancellation. I am not responsible for any losses incurred on your part due to your cancellation for any reason. 

Food

In line with yogic principles, all meals provided are vegan/vegetarian. No meat or fish will be provided by Dr. Amanda Bowen under any circumstances, however you are free to choose other options when dining outside of what is included in this retreat package.  If you have a restricted diet, please notify me BEFORE booking as I cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Health Problems

It is important that you let me know if you have any disabilities, serious health problems, or any clinical mental health problems – particularly if you are on medication.  Through an early discussion we can identify your needs and if the retreat is suitable for you. Then we can do our best to accommodate you. Retreats are open to people aged 18 or over.

Living Communally

Living communally is an important and enjoyable element of the retreat. We eat together as a community and our retreats are known for being friendly, happy and harmonious. It's important that we live together comfortably and to keep the retreat running smoothly, we ask participants to cooperate with one another and to refrain from harsh speech or unacceptable behaviour. It is also important that retreatants commit to attending the full period of the retreat to maintain the integrity of the community and atmosphere.

Unacceptable behaviour 

Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.  Unacceptable behaviour is any activity that causes harm to the teacher, group or community and upsets the harmony of the retreat. This includes any action that leaves anyone:

• feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed

• concerned for personal or public safety

• acting in a way that causes disturbance to the rest of the group or any neighbouring properties

• experiencing public disorder or public nuisance.

Please ensure that noise is kept to a minimum, particularly late at night or in the early morning. If I consider that you have behaved unacceptably, irresponsibly, or have caused significant damage to the property or the property of others, I am entitled to terminate your retreat immediately without a refund.

I will ask you to leave the retreat immediately (without any compensation being payable) if:

• I consider that you have committed a serious breach of these terms and conditions

• I consider that your behaviour endangers the safety of yourself, other clients or staff

• Any complaints are made of anti-social or unacceptable behaviour against you

• You deliberately cause damage to the property or its contents.

Liability

I do not accept any liability for any damage, loss, injury, sickness, or inconvenience to you or any possessions belonging to you, howsoever caused, nor shall I be liable for any additional expenses incurred by you whether directly or indirectly caused by or arising from any aspect of the booking. Under no circumstances shall my liability to you exceed the total amount that was agreed and paid in advance of attending the retreat.

I do not accept any liability for failure of services due to weather conditions or other circumstances outside of my control, for example power cuts, interruptions to telephone/broadband connections and noise from neighbouring properties.

By making a booking/payment for any of my services you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Mandatory Health Form

https://www.dramandabowen.co.uk/contact-us/

Bookings cannot be accepted without this document.

Arrive in Sicily and be warmly collected from Catania Airport (1pm), leaving the outside world behind as you journey into the countryside to your retreat home for the week. Settle in, soften, and allow any stress to gently melt away.

After a nourishing welcome lunch, we gather for our opening circle and ease into deeply restorative yoga and yoga nidra to calm your nervous system and invite deep rest.

Your evening unfolds with a wholesome meal, followed by time to soak in your first Sicilian sunset before an early night of deep, restorative sleep.

Wake gently to your first full morning in Sicily with mindful movement and inspiring teachings designed to calm your nervous system and open your heart.

After breakfast, the day invites you to unwind completely — relax by the pool, swim beneath open skies, or wander through the private gardens among the rolling countryside at your own pace. A light, nourishing lunch keeps you feeling refreshed and energised.

As the afternoon softens, we return for deeply grounding yin yoga and soulful guidance, followed by a delicious evening meal.

The day closes with breathtaking sunset views, inviting you to slow down even more and savour the beauty around you.

Begin your morning with nourishing yoga and inspiring teachings to centre your body and mind for the day ahead. After breakfast, enjoy time to relax and swim, letting the rhythm of retreat settle even deeper.

Later, we venture into the beautiful medieval village of Ficarra, where you’ll wander its narrow streets, discover ancient buildings and charming churches, and soak up the authenticity of Sicilian life. We’ll enjoy lunch together at a traditional local restaurant, savouring the flavours and culture of the region.

Returning home, the afternoon invites you to rest, before easing into an evening of deeply grounding yin yoga and soulful guidance. A delicious dinner is followed by sunset views, closing the day in the warm glow of connection and calm.

Wake to another gentle morning of yoga and inspiring teachings, inviting clarity, calm, and connection into your body and mind. After breakfast, enjoy time to relax by the pool or swim beneath the open sky, soaking in the stillness of your surroundings.

Later, we journey to the stunning ancient town of Cefalù — a treasure trove of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm. Wander its time-worn streets, feel the sea breeze on your skin, and enjoy lunch in one of its mouth-watering local restaurants.

Returning home, the evening offers deeply grounding yin yoga and soulful guidance, followed by a delicious dinner and time to watch the sun melt into the sea — another beautiful Sicilian day gently coming to a close.

Begin your morning with gentle yoga and inspiring teachings to ground, restore, and re-energise your body and mind. After breakfast, we head to the seaside town of Brolo — a peaceful, authentic stretch of coast where life moves slowly and simply.

Enjoy unhurried beach time, fresh sea air, and the quiet charm of a town untouched by crowds, followed by a light, nourishing lunch. The afternoon invites you to rest and reflect before returning for a deeply soothing evening of yin yoga and soulful guidance.

We close the day with a delicious dinner and the gentle rhythm of the sea still echoing within you.

Begin your final morning with gentle yoga and a closing gratitude circle — a sacred space to reflect, integrate, and honour the journey you’ve taken and the woman you are becoming.

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye… for now. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, deeply restored, and quietly changed in all the right ways.

Step back into life as the new, rejuvenated you — carrying more calm, confidence, and connection with you wherever you go.