June 26-July 2nd
Join Copal Retreat for an epic adventure to Puglia, Italy! UNESCO considers the area a historical patrimony of the world. Surrender in savasana under the olive trees. Sip wine from any of the vineyards next door. Lose yourself in old world charm. Enjoy culinary lessons and daily home cooked meals from our lovely Italian chef . Fresh pastries, gelato, and the sea breeze on your skin along with new friendships and yoga! Relax in a beautiful private masseria villa the heart of Puglia, and let Copal Retreat curate your perfect southern Italian getaway with day tours to 5 magical towns, incredible food and beaches, accommodations and daily copal yoga.
Location & Accommodations
The retreat is located in the heart of Puglia on the southern coast and on the heal of Italy's famous boot. The closest airport to the retreat is the Bari International Airport where our included shuttle on the day of the retreat will be transporting guests to the city of Monopoli, where the masseria is located in. A masseria is a fortified farm house, this region is known for it's fertile soil that harvests an abundance of olive trees and other fruits- so expect daily farm to table meals made from ingredients picked directly from the property, and yoga practice surrounded by the smell of olives.
Itinerary & Workshops
Daily sunrise and sunset yoga. Olive oil, panzzerotti, and pasta making workshops. Tours to the UNESCO heritage towns and beaches of Monopoli, Polignano, Fassano, Alberobello and Oztuni.
Featuring Ximena Tavares as your yoga instructor
Ximena has been practicing yoga for 15 years and has recognized her practice as a healthy and enjoyable instrument to work with exploring the possibilities of body and mind.
As a teacher, she is inspired by the sense of freedom that the dance-like movement brings, the anatomic tools of the somatic techniques, and the ancient wisdom of the yoga system.
Ximena provides her students with a judgment-free space to explore themselves through their practice at all levels.
Ximena is intuitive and sensitive to the needs of others, she leads a practice that allows an embodiment of oneself with love. Join her and Copal Retreat for a 7 day Italian getaway.