KUNDALINI YOGA RETREAT ITALY
A transformational immersion, deep into your Kundalini Yoga practice
Retreat dates: 1 - 8 July 2022
Location: Ventimiglia, Italy
Teachers: Marieke de Lange & Tim Schipper
Price: 575 euro for the whole program including, food and camping with your own tent. Excluding flights & transport, extra costs lodging or renting a tent.
ITALY RETREAT
Surrounded by a beautiful natural setting on top of a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, you’ll unplug, destress, recharge and revitalise. The daily program, nature and the delicious healthy meals will all contribute to getting you clear, recharged and relaxed.
This retreat focusses on going deep into the practice (three sessions per day) and besides going for hikes in the surrounding nature, we retreat ourselves completely from society for one week. There is a possibility to rent (basic) accommodation or you can camp.
PROGRAM
You will be guided through the program with early morning practice (Sadhana), daily Kundalini Yoga sessions and an evening meditation. We offer healthy, vegan meals 3 times a day. Seva (selfless service or karma yoga) is playing an important role, we serve each other during the whole week.
DAILY SCHEDULE
05.30 – 07.30h Sadhana (early morning Yoga)
08.00 - 09.00h Seva
09.00 – 09.30h Breakfast
10.30 – 12.00h Morning Yoga
13.00 – 14.00h Lunch
16.30 – 18.00h Afternoon Yoga
18.30 – 19.30h Diner
20.30 – 21.00h Evening Meditation
INTENSITY
It is a practice retreat in which the focus lies on the deep experience of your practice. Experience with Kundalini Yoga is recommended. You are advised to join Kundalini Yoga Classes/workshops before. Online classes with Marieke and Tim are a perfect option because it will give you an impression of what to expect during the retreat.
FOOD
We serve a vegan diet. All meals are without meat, fish and dairy; according to Ayurvedic guidelines.
ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE TIME
You are welcome from 14.00h onwards on Friday the 1st of July. We start the programs at the end of the afternoon (6 PM) with a light dinner. The retreat ends on the consecutive Friday (8th of July) after breakfast.
TRANSPORTATION
Reach the retreat in the following way: You fly to Nice Airport (France) and from there you take a short bus ride to the train station in Nice. From there you start the beautiful train ride (50 min) along the coastline of the cote d’azur to Ventimiglia (Italia); from Ventimiglia you take a short (15 min) taxi ride up the mountain to our retreat place. We’ll share with you the participant list, so you can travel together and/ or share the taxi from Ventimiglia. The other option is to rent a car from Nice airport. You can also travel by car.
ACCOMODATION
We retreat in a natural setting on top of a mountain near the town of Ventimiglia in Italy. The views on the Mediterranean sea and mountain valleys are magnificent. For an additional fee you can book accommodation or bring your own tent for free. Check the possibilities for accommodation below:

OAK HOUSE
€ 350 / max. 3 pax
Beautiful house with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. With small kitchen, private toilet and shared showers.

VINEYARD HOUSE
€ 250/ max. 2 pax
Basic house with the most beautiful view looking over the Vineyard. With 2 Single beds and shared sanitaire facilities.

€175/ shared € 100 p.p
Sleeping in a tree with an open rooftop (optional) under the stars. With 1 small double bed and shared sanitaire facilities.

LARGE TENT
€ 140/ max. 2 pax
A comfortable tent with 2 compartments for 2 persons and shared sanitaire facilities.

LARGE WHITE TENT
€140/ max. 2 pax.
A comfortable tent with 1 compartment for 2 persons and shared sanitaire facilities.

LARGE GREEN TENT
€140/ max. 2 pax.
A comfortable tent with 1 compartment for 2 persons and shared sanitaire facilities.

MOUNTAIN HOUSE
€280/ shared 140 p.p.
A private house at 5 minutes walking distance from the Yoga floor for 2 persons and your own sanitaire facilities.

€70/ *extras €10
Rent a basic single tent with a sleeping pad on the campsite. For €10 extra* we also provide bedsheets and a towel.

€0/ *extras €10
Bring your own tent and camp on the campsite. For €10 extra* we provide you with bedsheets, sleeping pad and a towel.
COVID
When the retreat needs to be cancelled due to circumstance and restricting regulations that are beyond our control, you will either receive a full refund of the downpayment or you can decide to use the downpayment for another retreat. If it is not possible for you to travel from your country into Italy due to governmental restrictions you will receive a full refund. However, if you find yourself unable to attent the retreat due to a personal covid related issue (when you test positive), the downpayment will not be refunded, and will be reserved for another retreat of choice.
TESTIMONIALS
Marieke and Tim guided us through the layers and patterns of our conscious and subconscious mind, using powerful yoga kriyas, playful group exercises, chanting and meditations to deeply connect us with ourselves. Showing us the beauty of staying present with the sensations we experience during the different practices and releasing our creative power through writing and drawing.
My biggest revelation of the week has been the experience that I can use my mind to keep me focussed on what I want and what I need, in stead of letting my mind have it's own (crazy) way. I clearly see myself being very aware of my thoughts and redirecting their energy to a place of healthy empowerment. Super grateful for this insight and experience. In love, bless and bliss. Sat nam. Thierry -- Thierry/ Kundalini Yoga Retreat Italy
The next year I joined again. The expectations that I had about the week and the program, according to my first experience, didn’t make any sense. It was a different theme (Detox) and a totally different programme, with many new and surprising elements and experiences. Again I got to meet so many nice people. And of course, the weather and the location where still as lovely and beautiful. And I should not forget to mention, our great teachers: Marieke and Tim! I will join the retreat again, I am already looking forward to it, all these great ingredients for another unforgettable week! Sat Nam. -- Peter S. / Kundalini Yoga Retreats Italy