Rani Yoga

Yoga, Culinary & Cultural Retreat

Apulia May 15th - 19th 2025

OVERVIEW

Come and enjoy 4 days and 4 nights of bliss in a private villa in one of the most beautiful region of South Italy, Apulia. A retreat full of activities, delicious food, yoga classes, wellness and new friends. If you are looking to relax, practicing yoga and having fun, surrounded by nature and Italian culture then this program is for you.

HIGHLIGHTS

6 yoga classes - asanas, breathwork and meditation

Kirtan, sound bath and mantra chanting

Folklore evening with local dance show

Walk in meditation

A cooking class and Italian aperitif

4 nights accommodation in stunning private villa

Brunches and dinners included

YOGA STYLE

Rani adheres to the classical principles of Hatha Yoga, enriching the practice with other yoga methods and philosophies including Vinyasa, Iyengar and Kundalini.

Skill level: Beginner & Intermediate

Group size: 6 - 8 participants

ABOUT THE RETREAT

Perfect for all levels of experience, you will be able to build strength, stability, as well as increase flexibility and body awareness. Pranayama will be also a fundamental tool to help us with the practice, awaken our energy force and ultimately to calm the mind.

During this 4 days retreat, our yoga instructor Rani will teach 2 yoga lessons a day. You will start the day with a dynamic practice and in the late afternoons there will be pranayama, meditation, gentle asanas and space for sharing and open conversations. Through her solid experience as practitioner and teacher, Rani will meet your individual needs, guiding your progress with support, dedication and compassion. The classes will be taught in English and also in Italian where translation is necessary.

IN ADDITION TO OUR YOGA PROGRAM

Learn how to prepare a local dish in our cooking class

Meditative walk

Participate in a concert of meditative music

Learn to dance the local dance ‘pizzica’ followed by a dance show

During the day there will be plenty of space to enjoy private time such as: sit and relax under a tree, go to the beach to swim in the Mediterranean sea, go on excursions to the most evocative places in southern Italy as Alberobello, Lecce or Ostuni or explore the beautiful surroundings of the stunning Itria Valley area, where time seems to have stopped.

VILLA & ACCOMODATION

Ai Sei Noci - www.instagram.com/aiseinoci

Ai Sei Noci is located in the heart of Itria Valley, at only 15 minutes to Ostuni, one of the most iconic town of Apulia.

The villa is the perfect place for you to relax after a day of exploring all that the area has to offer. A large outdoor courtyard provides the main communal eating space. An outdoor terrace and garden offer a place to relax in the sun or the shade.

Accommodation consists of two twin rooms, one triple room all with shared bathroom, so please bring a yoga friend to share with, or meet a new friend, as places in the villa are limited to 7.

If the villa is full there is the possibility of staying in an Airbnb a few minutes from the villa.

Facilities

Rooms with shared bathroom - towels provided

Terrace, courtyard and garden

Dining area and kitchen

FOOD

During this retreat, you will enjoy the most amazing food you will ever eat. You will be served brunch and dinner every day, which is included in the price (except for 1 optional dinner). Food plays a central role in both our yoga practice and life. We believe food should be varied, unprocessed and nourishing to promote energy and wellbeing. The food we serve is plant based. All produces we source are local, seasonal and organic wherever possible. This retreat is vegetarian friendly.

Enjoy brunch after the morning yoga class with the company of other guests. The chef will treat you from 10:30 to 12:30, and you will find a big and hearty buffet. Healthy and vegetarian dinners will be served at the villa. Dinner is usually served after the evening class at 19:30. Refreshments and light bites are also available throughout the day and include tea, coffee, water, fruit and biscuits. If you feel like going out, then you can also explore several restaurants in the area.

If you have special dietary requirements please communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation.

INSTRUCTOR & HOST

Rani

With a degree in Psychology and having previously worked in the music industry for 8 years. Rani started intensively practicing yoga 18 years ago and teaching for the last 12 of those. Her profound understanding of yoga philosophy and meditation is evident in her classes which emphasize breath, presence, awareness, mindfulness, core strength and flexibility in both the body and mind.

Enzo

Enzo is the owner of Ai Sei Noci. He lives between London and Apulia.

Both organisers speaks: English and Italian.

PROGRAMME

Day 1 - Thursday 15th May

16:00 - Arrival and Check-in

18:00 - Opening Ceremony, schedule and evening meditation

19:30 - Dinner

21:00 - Free time / hang out

23:00 - Light off

Day 2 - Friday 16th May

08:15 - Tea and light bites

08:30 - 1st Yoga session: 2h of asanas, pranayama, meditation

10:30 - Brunch

12:30 - Free time / massage at extra cost

18:00 - 2nd yoga session: 1h15m of restorative yoga and meditation

19:30 - Dinner

20:30 - 2h of Kirtan and Sound Healing Workshop

22:30 - Free time / hang out

23:00 - Light off

Day 3 - Saturday 17th May

08:15 - Tea and light bites

08:30 - 1st Yoga session: 2h of asanas, pranayama, meditation

10:30 - Brunch

12:30 - Free time / massage at extra cost

18:00 - 2nd yoga session: 1h15m of restorative yoga and meditation

19:30 - Dinner

20:30 - 2h of Folklore Dance Show (tarantella/pizzica)

22:30 - Free time / hang out

23:00 - Light off

Day 4 - Sunday 18th May

08:15 - Tea and light bites

08:30 - 1st Yoga Session: 2h of asanas and walking meditation

10:30 - Brunch

12:30 - Free time / Massage at extra cost

16:00 - 2nd Yoga Session: 1h of restorative yoga and meditation

18:00 - Cooking lesson

19:30 - Dinner

22:30 - Free time / hang out

23:00 - Light off

Day 5 - Monday 19th May

07:45 - Morning Meditation and Asanas

10:00 - Breakfast

11:00 -Good bye

What's included:

4 nights accommodation, rooms with shared bathroom and towels

Daily yoga practice and walk in meditation

Sound healing/Kirtan

Folklore dance show

A cooking class

Delicious plant based meals daily, to include brunch and evening dinner.

All day light snacks, fruits and refreshments. Wi-fi internet connection

What's not included:

Flights. Airport transfers. Excursions to visit the area around.

Massages - available upon request at additional cost.

Travel/medical insurance

HOW TO GET THERE

Apulia is a magical land, ancient and full of love.

It takes 45 minutes to reach the villa from Brindisi Airport and just over an hour from Bari Airport.

This area boasts a mild and breezy Mediterranean climate with sandy and rocky beaches.

Brindisi DBS - Salento Airport 53 km

Transfer available at an additional cost

Bari BRI - Karol Wajtyla Airport - 97 km

Transfer available at an additional cost

Ai Sei Noci - 72017, Ostuni

CANCELLATION POLICY

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.

The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

PRICES PER PERSON

£ 545 (€ 645) Triple

£ 595 (€ 695) Twins

£ 695 (€ 795) Single at Airbnb outside the villa