ARMONIA YOGA RETREAT

Finding balance in the five elements

1–2–3 May · La Yoga Casa, Faedis (UD) – Italy
Treat yourself to three days of detox, gentle transformation and well-being immersed in Nature and listening to yourself.

What it is 

ARMONIA RETREAT is a three-day retreat inspired by Ayurveda and the theory of Panchamahabhuta, the five fundamental elements that constitute the universe and the human body according to this tradition:

Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth.

According to the Ayurvedic view, these elements are also present in every human being and, when combined, give rise to the three Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), characteristic traits that regulate our physical, emotional, and mental balance.

When the elements are in harmony, we feel centered, vital, and clear.
When they become unbalanced, tension, fatigue, agitation, or stiffness emerge.

This retreat is an invitation to let these ideas inspire you to slow down, listen to yourself, and rebalance the “elements” within you, through body practices, conscious breathing, meditation, and a simple life in contact with nature.

Armonia also means respecting the diversity of body types, functioning, nervous systems, and experiences. Both those with an established practice and those who want to try these tools for the first time are welcome. Consistent with this, all practices and schedules will be flexible to allow everyone to find their own fit.

A deep connection with ourselves and the natural world around us will allow us to feel our emotions, activate empathic listening, and rediscover HARMONY 🌈

The common thread: the five elements

During the retreat we will explore the five elements from the subtlest to the densest, as a progressive journey towards presence and stability.

• Akasha – Ether / Space
  The field that welcomes everything. Silence, listening, openness.
• Vayu – Air / Movement
  Breath, lightness, flow, nervous system.
• Agni – Fire / Transformation
  Energy, digestion, concentration, intention.
• Jala – Water / Fluidity
  Emotions, adaptability, nourishment, release.
• Prithvi – Earth / Stability
  Rootedness, structure, security, embodied presence.

Each practice will be designed to explore, nourish, harmonize, or pacify these elements, respecting the different Doshas and individual functionings.

ARMONIA RETREAT alternates moments of practice, listening, and integration, creating a safe, non-judgmental, and non-performative space.

The practices

During the three days you will experience:

• Ashtanga Yoga – to activate energy and cultivate attention in presence
• Yin Yoga – to slow down, listen and release deep tensions
• Oceanic breathing – to regulate the nervous system and promote emotional balance
• Meditation in the nature – to reconnect with the natural rhythm
• Mantra Chanting – to harmonize mind and vibration
• Meridian massage and stretching – to relax and support the energy flow
• Digital and mental detox – to free up space and attention
• Nonviolent Communication and Emotional Intelligence Exercises – to cultivate more conscious relationships, starting from oneself

Each day will have a simple rhythm, with spaces for silence, optional sharing, and time for integration.

ARMONIA RETREAT is right for you if:

• You feel the need to slow down and rebalance your body, mind, and emotions
• You want to immerse yourself in an immersive experience of mindfulness
• You want to take your first steps in yoga and meditation
• You already practice yoga and want a deeper experience that explores the non-physical aspects
• You want to take three days for yourself, away from noise, hustle and bustle, and technology
• You are looking for a space where you feel respected and gently guided

No prior knowledge of yoga, meditation, or other skills is necessary, but a sincere desire to listen and get to know yourself is essential.

Program

Friday, May 1st – Grounding (KAPHA)

8:00 – 9:00 Arrival and welcome (arrivals are also welcome the night before)

9:00 – 10:00 Introduction and group circle

10:00 – 11:30 Led Ashtanga yoga (for those who already practice) / Introductory lesson (for beginners)

11:30 – 13:30 Brunch and relaxation

13:30 – 14:00 Introductory lesson to Ayurveda

14:00 – 15:30 Yin yoga

15:30 – 16:30 Meditation and pranayama

16:30 – 17:30 Communication exercises for integration

17:30 – 18:00 Journaling

18:00 – 21:00 Dinner and relaxation

hours 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Introduction to Chanting

Saturday, May 2 – TRANSFORMATION (PITTA)

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Herbal Tea and Ayurveda + Pranayama Class

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Chanting

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Brunch and Relaxation

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Yin Yoga and Massage

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Ocean Breathing

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Communication Exercises for Integration

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Journaling

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner and Relaxation

9:00 PM 9:30 PM Fire Meditation

Sunday, May 3 – FLUIDITY (VATA)

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Herbal Tea and Ayurveda + Pranayama Class

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Chanting

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Brunch and Relaxation

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM River Meditation

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Ocean Breathing

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Communication Exercises for Integration

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Journaling

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Closing Circle, Sharing, Greetings, and Snack

Administrative information and enrolment 

When: 

Starts Friday, May 1st at 9:00 AM and ends Sunday, May 3rd at 5:30 PM.

⚠️ LIMITED PLACES: Only 12 spots available

Fee:

ENTIRE RETREAT

✅ €290 (€250 early bird by March 15th)

The fee includes 3 days of practices and activities, 3 brunches, and 2 dinners; accommodations are not included.

SINGLE FULL DAY

✅ €120 (€110 early bird by March 15th)

Payment:  

A 30% deposit is required to secure your reservation.

The remaining amount will be paid upon arrival.

Details for the bank transfer will be sent via separate email after registration.

Meals: 

They’re vegetarian and gluten-free, and prepared with care and love.

Please let us know if you have any intolerances or allergies.

Bedding:

🛌You can request to stay at La Yoga Casa:

– Double rooms from €45 per night per person: 4 places available

– Dorm from €30 per night per person: 6 places available

– Tent: €15 per night per person, 4 places available

Alternatively, the area offers many B&Bs; please contact us if you need any suggestions.

LA YOGA CASA

La Yoga Casa is more than just a B&B and a place to practice yoga. It’s a space to rediscover yourself, your rhythms, your essence. A place where you can leave judgments and expectations at the door, and listen to your breathing in the silence of the valley, accompanied by the chirping of birds, the sound of the flowing stream, and the wind in the branches. A warm and welcoming space where you can enjoy beautiful relationships. It’s a house that brings you home.

LA YOGA CASA BNB, Borgo Stremiz 43, Faedis (UD) – Italy

BORGO STREMIZ

Borgo Stremiz is a truly magical place! A small, ancient medieval village surrounded by pristine nature, waterfalls and natural pools, castles and ancient structures nestled in forests of beech, ash, chestnut, and fir trees. Nature is wild and powerful, yet at the same time welcoming to humans, who over the centuries have integrated themselves into it by building paths, terraces, and bridges. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature!

WHO WE ARE: GIULIO AND IRENE

Irene Tessarin, physiotherapist, yoga student and teacher for 26 years, mind coach and life strategist, oceanic breathing teacher and trainer, neurodivergent with a passion for neurodivergence.

Giulio Frasson, life skills and emotional intelligence trainer, yoga and meditation student and teacher, musician, and knowledge enthusiast.

We have dedicated ourselves for 20 years to the study and practice of yogic disciplines in all their forms, not only physical but especially the more subtle forms that explore the dimension of awareness.
We have traveled throughout Europe and Asia to study with international teachers. Our main mentors for Ashtanga yoga and Pranayama: Petri Räisänen, Susanna Finocchi, Gabriele Severini; for Hatha Yoga: Gabriella Cella, teacher at the Vedanta Forest Academy Himalayas, and Prashant Pandey of the Bihar School of Yoga; for Vedic Chanting: Dr. M.A. Jayashree; for meditation, awareness and communication: Charles Berner, Jake Chapman and Lawrence Noyes.