Awaken in the Alps- Yoga & Culture with Ashtanga Cheshire
Join us for a transformative retreat that blends the art of yoga with the beauty and culture of Northern Italy.
Imagine starting each day with a mountain-top 2-hour Ashtanga inspired yoga practice led by the skilled Calum (Ashtanga Cheshire), designed to deepen your practice by energising and strengthening your mind and body.
Afterwards, you'll indulge in unforgettable cultural experiences—learn to make pizza with the locals, enjoy traditional aperitivo, taste the locally produced regional wines, dip in crystal-clear alpine waters, explore the breathtaking landscapes and quaint local villages on guided walks.
With added mindfulness practices, this retreat is the ultimate wellness escape for anyone seeking to refresh, restore, and reconnect.
Don't miss this immersive journey for body, mind, and soul. Book your spot today!
When?
July 6- 13 2025
Who?
Adults
This retreat is suitable for all levels of yoga practise.
Where?
Bardonecchia, Italian Alps
Closest airport: Turin
What’s Included?
7 night stay in a private group chalet
Breakfasts & dinners (5 nights catered in the chalet with 3 course dinners)
Unlimited hot drinks, juice and fruit
Daily Ashtanga Yoga inspired flow taught by Calum (2+ hour sessions)
Daily afternoon tea offered
1 mountaintop lunch
Guided walks
Mountain excursion
Local pizza making experience
Local wine-tasting and aperitivo
Wild swimming
Access to chalet infrared sauna
Optional airport transfer
Not included: Flights.
Join us for the ultimate retreat collaboration
ASHTANGA CHESHIRE X VIVI VITA RETREATS
The perfect balance between an immersive yoga experience, relaxation and cultural experiences, all within the stunning mountains of the Italian Alps.
Deeply immersed in nature, we will connect to the energy of the mountains whilst you develop your personal yoga practise and enjoy a restorative week of La Dolce Vita.
If you fancy a relaxed and abundant escape full of great food, nourishing activities, authentic Italian culture and great people- this retreat is for you.
Room Types and Prices
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£700 per person
Based on 3 sharing
Private ensuite
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£899 per person.
Based on 2 sharing.
Private ensuite
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£1200
Private room with private ensuite
£150pp deposit to book, monthly instalments are welcome.
Optional airport transfer (one pick up time on arrival day TBC and one morning drop off time back to Turin airport) at an additional £50pp
Ashtanga Cheshire- Calum Thomson
Calum, a 500-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and 130-hour Rocket Yoga teacher, co-founded Ashtanga Cheshire studios and began his yoga journey in 2008 as a means of making significant lifestyle changes. After discovering the Ashtanga Vinyasa system, he dedicated himself to the practice and traveled to Mysore, India, in 2014 to train under Sharath Jois at KPJAYI, followed by earning his 200-hour certification in the Himalayas under Vijay Amar. In 2018, he completed his 300-hour training, becoming a 500-hour certified teacher. He has also studied Rocket Yoga with David Kyle, accumulating over 7,000 hours of teaching experience.
Example itinerary
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Arrival
Transfer to Chalet
Welcome circle and chat
Late afternoon walk
Dinner -
7:45am Breakfast
10am Mountaintop Yoga
1pm Mountaintop lunch
Riverside mindfulness practise
Free time
Dinner -
7:45am Breakfast
10am Mountaintop Yoga
1pm Pizza making experience and Lunch
Free time
6pm Sound Healing
Dinner -
7:45am Breakfast
All day excursion- Hike in to France & wild swim
Free time
Dinner -
7:45am Breakfast
10am Mountaintop Yoga
1pm Lunch and free time
Guided local walk
5:30pm Aperitivo and wine-tasting -
7:45am
10am Mountaintop Yoga
1pm Free time and lunch
Guided local walk
Mountaintop meal for dinner -
7:45am Breakfast
10am Mountaintop yoga
1pm Group lunch
Closing circle
Dinner
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