ANUSARA YOGA
FALL RETREAT TO UMBRIA, ITALY
WITH AMY IPPOLITI OCTOBER 1 -8, 2009 UMBRIA, ITALY
at Locanda del Gallo
Treat yourself to an
unforgettable retreat with certified Anusara Yoga teacher, Amy Ippoliti. This
will be our eighth trip back to Locanda del Gallo, a 12th Century restored
stone home, tucked into the magnificent hills in the peace and quiet of Umbria's
unspoiled Italian countryside. A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house
and a spiritual calm emanates from the home and grounds, making this the ideal
place to retreat, get inspired and revitalize your spirit. Bask in the
spectacular sunsets of the Tiberina Valley and enjoy delicious healthy organic
food – an intriguing mix of Sri Lankan and Italian cuisine, rich in genuine
flavors: cold-pressed olive oil, aromatic herbs and vegetables straight from the
gardens.
Each
day includes dynamic yoga classes with Amy that will deepen your understanding
of Anusara Yoga, philosophy, pranayama and meditation.
Just soaking up
the postcard-perfect views of the Tiberina Valley is guaranteed to stir the
soul. Give yourself the gift of this magnificent retreat, you will cherish the
memories for a
lifetime!
Click here to visit the Locanda del Gallo website.
View beautiful video from last
years retreat!
Your day
will look like this:
Pranayama and meditation some mornings
Breakfast break
Anusara Yoga class with Amy
Lunch break
Dinner break
During Breaks from Yoga:
During breaks,
visit nearby hill towns, hike the exquisite land, swim in the natural waterfall,
get a massage or take a dip in the stunning infinity pool. Locanda De Gallo is
now proud to announce their brand new spa, complete with a chlorine free hot tub
and heated swimming pool. For the shopper in you, local goodies to savor include
rich pressed olive oil, sweet balsamic vinegar, home cured olives, chocolates
and wine. Local artisan studios feature cashmere weaving, and ceramics decorated
with non-toxic paints.
Accommodations: Simple and elegant, the charming rooms at
Locanda have Asian-influenced décor with exquisite reclaimed doors and carved
hardwood furniture from Bali and Indonesia, soft cotton bedding, plush
comforters and an at-home feeling. Bathrooms are gorgeous, with walk-in, glass-doored
showers. All rooms have large windows that open up to stunning views of the
Umbrian hillside.
COST: Single in Main Castle: €2250
Double in Main Castle: €1325 Triple in Main
Castle: €1050 - SOLD OUT
Price includes charming
accommodations, three magnificent meals a day, and yoga instruction.
Transportation and excursions are separate.
All Prices are in Euros.
We recommend bringing pocket
money for optional shopping, bodywork, and extra tips for staff if you
like.
We also recommend purchasing travel insurance to
protect your investment, should anything unexpected happen, such as
illness, theft, emergency, etc. www.travelsecure.com is a good
choice.
To Register:
Be sure to plan for
this retreat EARLY! Register as soon as you can to reserve your space
and to take advantage of the most favorable airfares to Europe!
To Register: Please
CLICK HERE to
download the Registration form.
Each person in your party must fill out a registration and payment form to
participate.
Your space will be considered filled when we receive your registration form(s)
and payment has cleared.
Payment Policy: A $500 deposit
will reserve your space. Balance is due August 1, 2009. All payments are
non-refundable. Because of this, we highly recommend that you protect your
investment with travel insurance for your trip. To purchase travel insurance you
can go to
www.travelsecure.com or call (800) 873-9855.
Travel to Umbria
Our retreat begins
October 1st with dinner and ends on October 8th after
breakfast. Check out time is at noon. If you are coming from the States, purchase International tickets to
either Rome or Perugia (via Milan or London). Perugia is the closest airport to Locanda. We recommend checking both options to see which gets you the best fare.
We advise to use websites such as Kayak to search flights and car rentals. Remember, because of the time difference, you must fly the day before
(September 30th) in order to arrive in Italy by the 1st.
Flight Options:
To Perugia
If you fly to Perugia via Milan or London, it is more direct, and the Perugia airport is only 25 minutes from Locanda Del Gallo. However, the final leg (Milan-Perugia)
can cost more, though not necessarily, so it is best to check. The cost of a cab from the airport is approximately 45 Euros one-way.
To Rome
If you choose to fly to Rome, there are three ways to get to Perugia/Locanda. You can rent a car (or go in on a rental with another retreat participant) and
it is about a 3 hour drive to Locanda. You can also take a bus for about 25 EU (contact us for details). You can also take a train to Perugia. Perugia's main
train station is Stazione Centrale. Check out rail schedules. The Italian State Railway Representative in the USA is 1-800-248-7245.
The cost of a cab from the the bus stop/train station is approximately 45 Euros one-way.
Check out Kayak for your travel planning! We
recommend using Kayak for researching/booking flights and car rentals
for this retreat.
About Amy Ippoliti:
Amy has been a student of yoga since 1986. Her study of hatha yoga, pranayama,
yoga therapeutics, and yoga philosophy led her to become a certified Anusara
Yoga teacher in 2000. She has traveled extensively with Anusara founder, John
Friend, apprenticing with him on his national tours, and continues to be a
leader in the Anusara Yoga community.
Amy has also studied closely with Tantric scholar, Dr. Douglas Brooks since
1999. Amy leads Anusara Yoga retreats, Immersions workshops, and teacher
trainings internationally. She is known for her radically affirming teaching
style and dynamism, offering her life experience with the potent Universal
Principles of Alignment, elegant tantric yoga philosophy, and therapeutics that
embody Anusara Yoga.
Click an image to see a
closeup:
View photo galleries from past
retreats:
Italy - Anusara and the
Art of Rhythm 2005view
gallery.
About Amy Ippoliti:
view
gallery.
