8 Day Rejuvenating Stand-Up Paddle and Yoga Holiday in Sicily, Italy
8 Day Rejuvenating Stand-Up Paddle and Yoga Holiday in Sicily, Italy
Via del Larice, 5, Santa Maria del Focallo, Ispica RG, Italia
8 Days Package (7 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Experience the ultimate coastal getaway with this five-day yoga and stand-up paddle (SUP) adventure in Ragusa, Sicily. Combine your passion for yoga with an active beach holiday.
- Enjoy learning SUP with experienced instructors, spending time on the SUP boards, and the company of other amazing people coming from all over the world.
About this Retreat
Eva (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is the main teacher trainer at Floripa. Her Vinyasa classes are a blend of basic and advanced poses created into dynamic flow and to cultivate body and breath awareness. The practice gradually builds up towards challenging poses with respect to individual needs. Her teacher trainings are enriched by information from modern and traditional teachings about mind and consciousness (Neuroscience, Veda, and Tantra) and is focused on self-exploration of physical and mental capabilities.
Illona has been a certified teacher since October 2016 and has been teaching yoga since December 2016, but additionally has qualifications in Positive Psychology and Integrative Nutrition allowing a fuller spectrum of tools toward self empowerment in all scopes of life. Her vocation is to spread love, joy, and happiness, with the people through her classes. Her goal is to embody unconditional love and radiate this energy towards all individuals.
Details of this retreat
%Delve into daily yoga sessions overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, master the art of SUP boarding with expert guidance, and savor delicious organic meals amidst stunning surroundings. Join this transformative journey of relaxation, exploration, and serenity. The Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House team wants your stay at the venue to be exactly what you want it to be. Morning yoga as the sun comes up, a long, lazy breakfast with new friends, a post-lunch nap in one of its famous hammocks, and a sunset walk along the beach. Unlike many retreats, Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House do not have a set schedule you have to follow. You go with the flow, and they invite you to do the same.
-Itinerary
%Elevate your experience as you embark on a rejuvenating yoga journey at Floripa Guest House. Each day offers a diverse array of yoga styles led by experienced international instructors, ensuring a transformative experience tailored to your preferences and spiritual journey.
*Morning flow: begin your day with a dynamic Vinyasa or Ashtanga session from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., awakening your body and mind with invigorating flows and breathwork. Delve deeper into your practice as the skilled instructors guide you through a sequence of postures designed to strengthen and energize. During the season, they offer a wide range of styles: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin yoga, Restorative, breathwork and meditation, Kundalini, SUP yoga, Aerial, Acro yoga, and beach yoga.
*Optional workshops: enhance your yoga journey with additional workshops covering inversions, arm-balancing, backbends, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and more. Led by expert teachers, these sessions offer valuable insights and techniques to deepen your practice and expand your understanding of yoga.
*Afternoon exploration: spend your afternoons immersing yourself in the serene beauty of Santa Maria del Focallo, Sicily, or indulge in optional private classes with the instructors to personalize your practice and focus on specific areas of interest. Alternatively, venture to the beachside spot and enjoy water sports with qualified instructors, or explore the surrounding area by bicycle or rental car from the facility.
*Evening Yin: wind down your day with a soothing Yin or Restorative session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., allowing your body to relax and release tension as you sink into deep stretches and mindful meditation. Connect with your inner self and find peace amidst the tranquil surroundings of the coastal retreat.
*Masterclass and Bhakti sessions: join Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House once a week for a special two-and-a-half-hour masterclass, delving into advanced techniques and spiritual teachings to deepen your understanding of yoga. Additionally, immerse yourself in the heart-opening practice of Bhakti yoga, connecting with the divine through devotional chanting and meditation.
%Please note that session times may vary slightly, providing flexibility to accommodate the needs and preferences of the guests. All levels of practice are welcome, and Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House classes are designed to allow anyone to practice and evolve. The activities are entirely optional, and they want every guest to feel free to spend their time and stay as comfortably as themselves. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation as you explore the ancient practice of yoga in the idyllic setting of Santa Maria del Focallo, Sicily.
-Sample daily schedule
*07:30 - 08:30 SUP yoga (during summer months only). This class depends on weather conditions, with a minimum of six participants. If you wish to take the SUP class instead of the regular 8:00 class, you only need to pay 5 EUR extra.
*08:00 - 09:30 Morning flow yoga class
*07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
*12:30 - 15:00 Lunch and free time
*17:30 - 19:30 Evening class: Yin yoga, Restorative, or Yang and Yin
*20:00 - 21:30 Dinner
%Please note that some changes might be made to the schedule listed above. If you have any special requests regarding yoga, please let Floripa know in advance, and the teachers will do their best to work them into the classes.
-Itinerary
%Elevate your experience as you embark on a rejuvenating yoga journey at Floripa Guest House. Each day offers a diverse array of yoga styles led by experienced international instructors, ensuring a transformative experience tailored to your preferences and spiritual journey.
*Morning flow: begin your day with a dynamic Vinyasa or Ashtanga session from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., awakening your body and mind with invigorating flows and breathwork. Delve deeper into your practice as the skilled instructors guide you through a sequence of postures designed to strengthen and energize. During the season, they offer a wide range of styles: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin yoga, Restorative, breathwork and meditation, Kundalini, SUP yoga, Aerial, Acro yoga, and beach yoga.
*Optional workshops: enhance your yoga journey with additional workshops covering inversions, arm-balancing, backbends, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and more. Led by expert teachers, these sessions offer valuable insights and techniques to deepen your practice and expand your understanding of yoga.
*Afternoon exploration: spend your afternoons immersing yourself in the serene beauty of Santa Maria del Focallo, Sicily, or indulge in optional private classes with the instructors to personalize your practice and focus on specific areas of interest. Alternatively, venture to the beachside spot and enjoy water sports with qualified instructors, or explore the surrounding area by bicycle or rental car from the facility.
*Evening Yin: wind down your day with a soothing Yin or Restorative session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., allowing your body to relax and release tension as you sink into deep stretches and mindful meditation. Connect with your inner self and find peace amidst the tranquil surroundings of the coastal retreat.
*Masterclass and Bhakti sessions: join Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House once a week for a special two-and-a-half-hour masterclass, delving into advanced techniques and spiritual teachings to deepen your understanding of yoga. Additionally, immerse yourself in the heart-opening practice of Bhakti yoga, connecting with the divine through devotional chanting and meditation.
%Please note that session times may vary slightly, providing flexibility to accommodate the needs and preferences of the guests. All levels of practice are welcome, and Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House classes are designed to allow anyone to practice and evolve. The activities are entirely optional, and they want every guest to feel free to spend their time and stay as comfortably as themselves. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation as you explore the ancient practice of yoga in the idyllic setting of Santa Maria del Focallo, Sicily.
-Sample daily schedule
*07:30 - 08:30 SUP yoga (during summer months only). This class depends on weather conditions, with a minimum of six participants. If you wish to take the SUP class instead of the regular 8:00 class, you only need to pay 5 EUR extra.
*08:00 - 09:30 Morning flow yoga class
*07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
*12:30 - 15:00 Lunch and free time
*17:30 - 19:30 Evening class: Yin yoga, Restorative, or Yang and Yin
*20:00 - 21:30 Dinner
%Please note that some changes might be made to the schedule listed above. If you have any special requests regarding yoga, please let Floripa know in advance, and the teachers will do their best to work them into the classes.
Schedule
Yoga classes happens from 8 - 9.30am
Breakfast is served from 9.30 - 10.30am
Therapies and treatment are available all days
Lunch is served from 1 - 3pm at our beach bistro
Our evening class happens from 6 - 7.30pm
Dinner is served at 8pm
Breakfast is served from 9.30 - 10.30am
Therapies and treatment are available all days
Lunch is served from 1 - 3pm at our beach bistro
Our evening class happens from 6 - 7.30pm
Dinner is served at 8pm
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Floripa Yoga and Kite House, Via del Larice, 5, Santa Maria del Focallo, Ispica RG, Italia
Directions
-Driving directions from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Once you exit the airport, take the road towards Syracuse Primosole.
Continue on the ring road until Highway A18, and take the Rosolini exit.
At the exit, go left until the first roundabout, and turn left again.
Merge onto Highway 115, and follow the signs to Ispica-Ragusa.
At the Ispica roundabout, leave Highway 115, and take the second exit to Pozzallo.
After 800 meters, turn left at the Focallo Santa Maria del Borgo Village Marisipica sign.
Turn left again along Road 67 for 2 kilometers.
Turn left at the sign indicating SP67.
Turn immediately right, and at number 5, you will find the Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House.
Arrival by bus
From the airport in Catania, the most convenient way to get to the center is to take a bus to Pozzallo. Take the AST bus outside the arrivals gate (Azienda Siciliana Trasporti). Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House can provide a shuttle service to Pozzallo / Ispica for an extra cost of 10 EUR between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m., and 25 EUR from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Departure from Catania Aeroporto arrival to Pozzallo, Monday to Saturday: 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. Sunday and national holidays (Easter Day, Monday after Easter, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August): 7:15 p.m. Please note: at times this schedule can change, check online for the updated timetable.
If you take the bus from Catania, please let Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House know your arrival time and which one you think you will be taking. Once you have boarded the bus, please send a message or call Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House to organize for your pick-up at the bus station in Pozzallo. All kinds of transportation need to be paid for in cash. Send a message to Floripa when you board the bus, not when you arrive in Pozzallo, to give Floripa time to organize your shuttle (otherwise you might have to wait for them at the bus station). Also, make sure you take the bus to Pozzallo and NOT Pollazzo (which does not exist but has been confused with Milazzo, on the other side of the island).
Arrival by shuttle
You can book a pick-up service through Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House (100 EUR) and an extra fee of 20 EUR applies for all transfers between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If you have booked it already, kindly confirm your flight number and landing time once again to Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House. The driver who will wait for you will have a sign with your name. From Comiso Airport (CIY), just a private shuttle. It costs 75 EUR one way for a standard car. If you have booked it already, kindly confirm your flight number and landing time at Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House. The driver who will wait for you will have a sign with your name, but in case you have a problem finding him, please call Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House.
-Arrival by ferry / boat
%The nearest port to Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House is located in Pozzallo, where there is a stationary connection with Malta. Another important port not too far away is Catania, 110 kilometers from the hotel.
Once you exit the airport, take the road towards Syracuse Primosole.
Continue on the ring road until Highway A18, and take the Rosolini exit.
At the exit, go left until the first roundabout, and turn left again.
Merge onto Highway 115, and follow the signs to Ispica-Ragusa.
At the Ispica roundabout, leave Highway 115, and take the second exit to Pozzallo.
After 800 meters, turn left at the Focallo Santa Maria del Borgo Village Marisipica sign.
Turn left again along Road 67 for 2 kilometers.
Turn left at the sign indicating SP67.
Turn immediately right, and at number 5, you will find the Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House.
Arrival by bus
From the airport in Catania, the most convenient way to get to the center is to take a bus to Pozzallo. Take the AST bus outside the arrivals gate (Azienda Siciliana Trasporti). Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House can provide a shuttle service to Pozzallo / Ispica for an extra cost of 10 EUR between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m., and 25 EUR from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Departure from Catania Aeroporto arrival to Pozzallo, Monday to Saturday: 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. Sunday and national holidays (Easter Day, Monday after Easter, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August): 7:15 p.m. Please note: at times this schedule can change, check online for the updated timetable.
If you take the bus from Catania, please let Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House know your arrival time and which one you think you will be taking. Once you have boarded the bus, please send a message or call Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House to organize for your pick-up at the bus station in Pozzallo. All kinds of transportation need to be paid for in cash. Send a message to Floripa when you board the bus, not when you arrive in Pozzallo, to give Floripa time to organize your shuttle (otherwise you might have to wait for them at the bus station). Also, make sure you take the bus to Pozzallo and NOT Pollazzo (which does not exist but has been confused with Milazzo, on the other side of the island).
Arrival by shuttle
You can book a pick-up service through Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House (100 EUR) and an extra fee of 20 EUR applies for all transfers between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. If you have booked it already, kindly confirm your flight number and landing time once again to Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House. The driver who will wait for you will have a sign with your name. From Comiso Airport (CIY), just a private shuttle. It costs 75 EUR one way for a standard car. If you have booked it already, kindly confirm your flight number and landing time at Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House. The driver who will wait for you will have a sign with your name, but in case you have a problem finding him, please call Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House.
-Arrival by ferry / boat
%The nearest port to Floripa Yoga and Kitesurf House is located in Pozzallo, where there is a stationary connection with Malta. Another important port not too far away is Catania, 110 kilometers from the hotel.
Accommodation
The shared room is usually our most popular arrangement since it’s affordable and it’s a nice way to make new friends. Also, we have outside showers and an extra bathroom for the people who are sharing to use. Each Private room is equipped with private terrace, private bathroom, wifi, a/c.
Program Price in shared room for May, June, July, September, Ocotber
program price in shared room for August
price in private room for 1 person for May, June, July, September and October
private room for 1 person in august
price in double room for 2 people in May, June, July, September and October
price in double room for 2 people in August
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
%Indulge in the comfort and tranquility of Floripa Yoga & Kitesurf House's three distinctive villas: Surf House, Kite House, and Yoga House. While each villa boasts its unique design inspired by its namesake, rest assured that all offer the same level of luxury and comfort. Each one offers cozy rooms adorned with modern amenities, including fresh linens, air conditioning, and complementary Wi-Fi.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 2 daily yoga sessions
- 60 minutes of a massage treatment
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 delicious organic meals per day
- Use of bike and Wi-Fi
- 1 hour use of stand-up (SUP) and surfboards per day
- Umbrellas and loungers at Zuma Beach spot
- Pet-friendly environment with furry friends to greet you
- Parking
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- City of Ispica city tax 1 EUR per night per person
- Extra activities
- Transportation
- Travel insurance
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