Summer Retreat: Yoga of Bliss

Spend a full week in a magical corner of Puglia, near Cisternino, where the sea, the food, the sun, and an integrated Sattva practice come together to help you absorb the warmth of summer and experience deep states of joy. This is a time to celebrate, rest, and enjoy a week of vacation and yoga in a beautiful setting.

Each day begins in harmony with the rhythm of sunrise and sunset, with powerful Himalayan Sattva Yoga practices designed to renew your energy and brighten your inner light. The program includes breathwork, kundalini practices, Himalayan kriya, mantra, and movement, supporting you as you prepare for the transition into summer.

As a group, you will share meaningful experiences through Bakti mantri chanting, group sharing, and rituals that help awaken your natural essence. The week also includes the sea, walks, and visits to special, magical places in Puglia, creating a journey of rebirth and celebration.

This week is dedicated entirely to you — to awaken the light within and let it shine throughout the summer season.

More About Francesca

Francesca is a Master Teacher of Sattva, yoga, and meditation, as well as a psychologist, mindfulness trainer, and teacher of Himalayan Kriya and Kundalini. She is the founder of Sattva Yoga Rome and an experienced retreat leader.

After around 15 years of study in Western psychology, symbology, psychoanalysis, and kundalini yoga practice, she discovered the ancient Vedic tradition and the use of yoga and meditation as pathways to expanded consciousness, self-knowledge, liberation, and celebration.

She is also a Jyotish astrologer, exploring the sister science of yoga and ayurveda and the influence of the planets on our lives and soul qualities. Francesca will guide this one-week yoga experience with joy and passion, supported by the Sattva Yoga Rome Team.

What's included?

• 6 nights accommodation
• Himalayan Sattva Yoga: breathwork, kundalini practices, Himalayan kriya, mantra, and movement
• 2 delicious plant-based meals daily, including breakfast/brunch and evening dinner
• Light snacks and refreshments, including a selection of teas, coffee, water, and fruit
• Wi fi internet connection

What's not included?

• Flights and transport (Yogapulia can organise local taxis and airport transfers)
• Travel and medical insurance
• Optional extras (can be booked on the retreat)
• Massages by experienced local therapists

Accommodation and Facilities

The retreat center is set across 2.5 acres in a valley surrounded by olive and almond groves.

Accommodation includes six twin rooms and one double room, all with private ensuite bathrooms. Each room has been renovated to a high standard using locally sourced materials, creating a luxurious yet simple and understated atmosphere. A large outdoor courtyard serves as the main communal dining area, while several terraces provide space to relax in either sun or shade.

At the heart of the property, the swimming pool becomes a vibrant gathering point, where the blue water meets the green olive trees and red earth.

Food is central to both the yoga practice and daily life here. The menu is designed to be varied, unprocessed, and nourishing, supporting energy and wellbeing. Meals are predominantly plant-based, with some vegetarian options. Whenever possible, all produce used at YogApulia is local, seasonal, and organic.

Refreshments are available throughout the day, including tea, coffee, water, and fruit.

Brindisi International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away by car, while Bari is about 55 minutes to the north. Renting a car in Puglia is relatively affordable and offers a convenient way to explore the surrounding countryside, historic towns, and beaches. Both Bari and Brindisi airports offer a wide choice of car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz. It is recommended to reserve a car before arrival. Alternatively, a taxi can be arranged to collect you on arrival.