Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in tranquility? Join us for an unforgettable Ashtanga yoga retreat in the picturesque region of Puglia, Italy.
Mariela Cruz
5-12th April 2025
Description of the course
Experience:
- Daily yoga classes led by experienced instructor
- Breathtaking coastal views and serene landscapes
- Delicious Mediterranean cuisine
- Cultural excursions to explore ancient trulli houses and charming towns
Why Puglia?
- Known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture.
- A peaceful retreat for relaxation, rejuvenation, and spiritual growth.
Limited spots available! Book your spot now and enjoy.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this paradise!
“Discovering Serenity in the practice of Ashtanga yoga”
One week Mysore class and Philosophy retreat for spiritual nurturing in beautiful Puglia, Italy.
All levels are welcome.
Bilingual English- Spanish.
Short description
Yoga practice is the link between the ordinary self and ultimate freedom of spirit. We are not dependent on any external agency to grant us this freedom. It is achieved over time through our own efforts and through discipline.
Ashtanga Yoga is a wonderful practice to understand and become a witness of the turnings of mind. Join me for a week of wonder in beautiful Puglia to explore how practice can become your best friend to live life from a place of serenity and equanimity, no matter what is going on.
Schedule
Saturday
7 pm Intro and dinner
Morning schedule Sunday to Saturday
7-9am Daily Mysore practice followed by Pranayama and meditation.
10 brunch
5 pm Yoga Philosophy: Sutras of Patanjali ( Sunday, Tuesday & Friday)
6:30 pm dinner
Saturday 7 am closing, breakfast and check out
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Location
Our Yoga retreats take place at Agricola Samadhi, a unique organic farmhouse because it proposes something more than just recreation.
In this charming oasis, the lifestyle revolves around well being: you can combine your stay with a SPA, Ayurvedic consultations and treatments, and a wide range of massages and more.
You can regain your well being through a variety of top–level yoga classes. There is also a SPA Healing Centre and the HQ of YIS, Yoga In Salento, a European leader in yoga retreats, for years a favourite destination of the best internationally renowned teachers in the world.
An energy recharge and psycho–physical well being will be the most precious gifts of your stay that you’ll take home with you, together with the new friendships you’ve made during the retreat
Mariela is a passionate Ashtangini. She was born in Costa Rica but considers herself a citizen of the world. She started her practice with her teacher Sharath Jois in Mysore in 2003. Since then, she has traveled to Mysore 20 times, 30 in total to India.
She was granted Authorization Level 2 in 2009. Currently, her Guru Sharath Jois started her in the Advanced B Series. Her love for her teacher and India have completely transformed her life.
Mariela is also a lawyer with a masters in family law and environmental law. She was appointed Ambassador of Costa Rica to India 2017-2018 and lived in India from 2017 to 2024. Currently, she lives in Madrid, Spain, with her husband Abhishek.
Mariela is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian and French even though yoga is beyond any other language.
She was blessed to start yoga from a very early age through her mother. She considers Ashtanga yoga a powerful tool to live your life in an authentic way. She held a shala in Costa Rica for 17 years and now travels the world sharing a practice that completely transformed her life.
She is a mother of seven children and practiced throughout her pregnancies. You can find more about her in her IG accounts MarielaCruzAshtangaYoga, Mujeres de Ashtanga, Women of Ashtanga and Friends of Ashtanga.
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