Retreats

Retreat Leaders: Shelby Makowsky

Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Italy. This intimate retreat offers space to breathe, move, and reconnect — through daily yoga, nourishing stillness, and meaningful connection with like-minded souls. You'll explore not only the hills of Umbria (known as the green heart of Italy), but also the deeper landscape of your inner self. Come for relaxation, adventure, and the chance to feel truly present — in your body, your breath, and your life.

What's included?
Morning & late afternoon yoga (Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative, Somatic, Yoga Nidra meditation)
Excursions to Assisi, Gubbio, winery
Cooking Class
Transportation to/from airport

Contact Email: ashtangashelby@gmail.com

Retreat Leaders: Deidra Demens

Escape to the enchanting island of Kefalonia, Greece, for a 7-night stay at Vericoco Retreat, an idyllic estate nestled among lush gardens and fruit trees, offering breathtaking views of Mount Aenos and the Ionian Sea. Just a short walk will take you to the crystal-clear waters of Spartia and Thermanti beaches. Each day will begin with an energizing morning yoga practice designed to awaken the body and prepare you for the day’s adventures, while evening classes will focus on therapeutic practices to help you unwind, restore, and recover. Beyond the retreat, we’ll immerse in the island’s rich culture, on a day trip to the charming seaside town of Argostoli, perfect for shopping and sightseeing. We’ll savor the flavors of Greece with a wine tasting led by a local winemaker, and set sail on a stunning boat tour, enjoying lunch and wine as you drift across the shimmering sea. This retreat is more than a getaway, it’s an opportunity for renewal, connection, and discovery in one of Greece’s most captivating destinations.

https://www.deidrademensyoga.com/greece-yoga-retreat

Contact Email: deidrademensyoga@gmail.con

Retreat Leaders: Leslie Cranston

Join Yoga Grove on retreat in Italy! Our renowned retreats are designed to inspire and deeply nourish you physically and emotionally. Come get away to completely de-stress and to turn your focus inward, to a place where you're given the space and time to learn and develop your yoga, mediation and restorative practice.

Our retreats are curated and expertly guided by Leslie Cranston, owner of Yoga Grove in Toronto, and they include yoga, meditation and restorative yoga, inspiring and practical lectures and workshops on philosophy and practice, as well as her signature small-group restorative yoga with massage classes. Her international retreats couple this exploration of deeply relaxing and introspective practices with the best that Italy has to offer – incredible food, a secluded ancient villa with breathtaking views, local excursions, wine tasting and cooking classes.

We hope that you can join us for this luxurious and deeply meaningful retreat this coming June!

Contact Email: info@yogagrove.ca

Retreat Leaders: Cindy Logan

Allow yourself to sit in your own reflection, your truth, taking a pause to really love yourself, and to reflect and move forward with wisdom and a renewed sense of purpose.

Contact Email: cindylogan17@yahoo.com

Retreat Leaders: Deb Cunningham

LA TUA LUCE means “FIND YOUR LIGHT.” This trip will be a perfect way to reconnect with your true self~ the calm, confident and radiant part of you that often gets buried beneath stress, doubt or distraction. It’s about discovering clarity, purpose and inner peace. And letting that quiet strength guide how you move through the world. Twice daily yoga and/or meditation classes will be offered along with plenty of excursions to explore the magnificence of this region. We will aim to cultivate a very palatable sense of stillness and light for anyone that wants to travel and yoga with Deb!

Contact Email: deb05@me.com

Retreat Leaders: Alex van Frank

Join Alex van Frank, world-renowned yoga therapist, movement specialist, and longtime resident of Italy, for an intimate mind–body retreat in the heart of Umbria. Having lived and worked in Italy for a decade, Alex brings a deeply embodied understanding of Italian culture, rhythm, and the art of vivere bene—living well with presence, pleasure, and vitality.
This 2026 retreat is thoughtfully designed for those ready to move beyond burnout and reconnect with creativity, ease, and joy within a nurturing, high-vibration community. Italy itself becomes the master teacher—its pace, beauty, and sensuality shaping each day as much as the formal practices.
Accompanying us on this trip is acclaimed portrait artist and polymath Patricia van Vloten, she joins the retreat as a guest teacher, offering select workshops that blend painting, journaling, and the art of seeing. Open to all levels, these sessions invite curiosity and self-expression, helping participants capture the essence of both the Umbrian landscape and their inner world.

Contact Email: vanfrank@mac.com