1st-8th SHAKTI WAVES
During the holiday you will practice Japa meditation with the wonderful Shakti mantras and soft yoga to harmonize your mind and body and promote mental, spiritual and physical balance.
The special vibrations of Shakti mantra will help you in purifying and rivitalising your body, mind and spirit. Meditation with the Shakti Bija Sounds contributes to improving your health, increasing your energy and healing your soul. Shakti Bija sounds are the most important mantras in the tantric spiritual tradition and they will bring you a great sense of calm and tranquility.
They are easy to learn and practice because they are formed only by one or two syllables.
They incarnate the different Nature’s forces and are related to the Divine Mother and could be used to create, empower or destroy different forces inside you.
8th-15th July PLANET’S VIBRATIONS
Special Mantra Yoga Holiday, where you can relax and forget about the busy life in the city and discover the powerful planetary mantras. During this wonderful holiday you will have the exceptional opportunity to practice the planetary mantra meditation based on the ancient Tantric tradition. These mantras will promote overall well-being, help you in improving your life and align you with the energies of the planets to live in harmony with the cosmos.
The planets are influential forces of the universe that have an impact on every level of our existence. Planetary mantras are powerful utterances that can help invite the blessings of the planets for the benefit of the practicians and to remove the negative effect of malefic planets. Mantra chanting is one of the most powerful tools that we can use for aligning ourselves with the energy of the planets. Mantras are sound vibrations that tune our bodies and the world around us to certain frequencies. Vedic science says that depending on the position of the planets and their interactions with other planets in the horoscope, individuals face beneficial or malefic results in their lives. Thus, each of us is a unique reflection of the various combinations of planetary energy.
Highlights
- 5 yoga classes of 90 minutes each with instruction in English
- Yoga mats and blocks provided
- Near a beach
- Pool access during your free time
- 7 nights accommodation
- Four stars hotel
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- The organizer also speaks: Italian
- Group size: 5-15 participants
- local team to help with anything you may need
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
- Hatha Yoga
- Mantra yoga
- Japa Yoga
INSTRUCTOR
Federica Gorni is a certified and passionate Mantra and Hatha Yoga teacher with over 13+ years of professional experience in designing and leading yoga classes, workshops and retreats. She is the founder and President of the Mantra Yoga Centre in Bologna (Italy) and Director of Mantra Yoga Training School since 2015. She is the author of the book “The science of Mantra” published by OM Editions and a writer for specialized magazines. She started practicing yoga in 1990 and after some years she decided to attend a certified 3 years Yoga Teacher Training and get Yoga Alliance certification (ERYT 500).
Mantra meditation is her favorite practice and preferred teaching subject, because she experienced such a big transformation in her life thanks to the mantra. She was a direct student of Indian tantric Master Shri Param Eswaram for 6 years, and also studied with other Mantra and Nada Yoga renowned Teachers.
Beginning at a young age, she loved helping people. For this reason, she practiced and studied different techniques to promote physical, emotional and mental well-being, and she volunteered with several associations.
Accommodation
Galanìas Hotel is a peaceful, idyllic place to wind down and relax. Overlooking the coast and the beautiful beach of La Torre di Barì, the hotel has been conceived as a peaceful oasis, surrounded by the Mediterranean maquis. Built in the typical Sardinian style, it is composed of three buildings; two of the buildings consist of 33 rooms and in the main building, there are ten superior rooms. The hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar, and a bespoke yoga shala for group activities. The hotel also offers a small gym and massage treatments by appointment.
All rooms are well-equipped and decorated with handmade furniture created by local craftsmen. Every room has an independent entrance, air conditioning, minibar, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television, and a safe box. All rooms are non-smoking rooms. There is also a suite with an open loft. There are two types of rooms to choose from, namely the garden room and the superior room. Both are private and can accommodate two persons. The hotel has a yoga shala for group activities. There is also a small gym and additional massage treatments offered by the hotel therapist, which are available by appointment through the reception.
Food
At Galanìas Hotel, you can enjoy local and seasonal produce in a range of Mediterranean dishes prepared by the chef every day. You can dine by the pool with a glass of locally-produced wine. The Hotel usually offers breakfast and dinner outdoors, on the beautiful panoramic terrace facing the pool from where you can admire the view and breathe in the air perfumed by the essences of the Mediterranean scrub.
You will be served buffet breakfast and dinner meals every day during the retreat. Lunch is not included in the prices but is available at an extra charge.
Vegetarian or vegan menus and gluten or lactose-free dishes are available on request. Special dietary requirements can also be accommodated. Please let Galanìas Hotel & Retreats know when you book, so the chef is aware of any dietary restrictions and can prepare the meals accordingly.
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Retreat location
The retreat will take place in the countryside, near Barisardo, a coastal town in southeast Sardinia, Italy. It offers some of the best beaches on the island. It is situated in a peaceful, mindful region near the sea, well known for its vineyards and local red wine. Region Ogliastra is in the heart of Gennargentu, home of the centenarians and of Cannonau, the red grape responsible for the fantastic wine made here. Ogliastra is often referred to as the ‘island within an island’. The region offers an abundance of pleasures. It is sheltered away from the overcrowded tourist areas and it is protected from the “maestrale” winds that often batter the western coast.
The ancient culture is still present in everyday life. Here, it seems like time has stopped long ago. The people of Ogliastra are very passionate about their traditions. There are festivals throughout the year celebrating their history, culture, and cuisine. The sea is beautifully transparent turquoise. This area has miles and miles of sandy beaches. Barisardo beaches will offer you the opportunity to walk over 10 kilometers on the beach without interruption.
The hotel is situated four kilometers from the town of Bari Sardo and 700 meters from the sea and the beach. There are beach bars and restaurants within walking distance, as well as a diving school, which also offers paddleboards and snorkeling.
The area also offers a diverse range of natural attractions: mountains for walkers, mountain bikers and climbers, woodlands for nature lovers and explorers, and beaches galore for sun worshipers. It is perhaps the perfect location for those needing an oasis of nature, calm, and bliss, far away from all the modern glitz and constant barrage of materialistic pressures and demands of modern western society. Tortolì and the port of Arbatax are within ten kilometers of distance. The island of Sardinia has three airports; Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) is the closest, followed by Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IOLB), and Alghero - Riviera del Corallo Airport (AHO).
Things to do (optional)
You can get involved in many exciting local activities. Simply state at the time of booking what excursions you are interested in, and the hotel will send you further information and pricing details. Excursions include boat trips, trekking, climbing, diving, kayaking, cycling, canyoning, quad, and horseback riding. You can also visit beautiful nature spots, such as waterfalls, caves, archaeological sites, and plenty of stunning beaches.
Excursions by sea
Forty kilometers of famous beaches, coves, and sheers can be seen while boating. You are in the most beautiful sea of Sardinia. Here, you can photograph rare wildlife species, such as the seagull, the hawk, as well as the turtle Careta Careta. It is an area well frequented by divers in search of emotions. By boat, the easiest route arrives at the little isle of Ogliastra. The beautiful south coast has less-known beaches, such as Cala Moresca, the bays of Porto Frailis and San Gemiliano, and Orrì Su Sirboni with the white beach and the famous red rocks.
Kayak tours
The region is the canoeist’s ideal habitat, according to anyone who’s been lucky enough to visit and paddle here. Places are visited all year round by those who love nature and its marvels, rather than creature comforts. The coastline lends itself to all open-air sporting and wellness activities. Among these, sea canoeing is the most sought-after and the canoeists enjoy a privileged position and the absolute silence interrupted only by the noise of the paddle.
Little green train
The green train is a service operated and promoted by former railways of Sardinia, which provide a wide range of means of transport which allows visitors to experience a fascinating trip through beautiful and unspoiled places in Sardinia. Many old stations and mountain towns warmly welcome the two diesel locomotives carrying adventurers and locals alike, passing chasmic valleys, iron bridges, and native fauna-filled pastureland. Fueled by nostalgia and charm, this friendly service covers distance and time.
Massage therapies
- Californian anti-stress massage
- Head, face, and neck massage
- Hot stone massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Reflexology
- Thai stretching
- Reiki treatment
Excursions
Excursion to Ulassai, birthplace of Maria Lai, a great contemporary artist: the visit that combines culture (2 museums dedicated to the artist + some outdoor installations in the village) with the natural environment: walks on the heels of Ogliastra or to the beautiful Su Marmuri Caves, visit the nearby ghost town of old Gairo, abandoned since the 1950s and still open to visitors. At the end of the visit you can enjoy a wine tasting in an artisan cellar in the area.
How to get there
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG). It is the closest airport to the hotel. Alternatively, you can also arrive at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). Transfer from these two airports is included in the price. You can also book your flight to arrive at Alghero - Riviera del Corallo Airport (AHO). Transfer from and to the hotel is available upon request and at an extra charge. A rental car is suggested (to get to the hotel but also to explore the area).
Arrival by bus
There are bus services by ARST to the local town of Bari Sardo from the airport, however, this means of transportation takes longer. Then a taxi service would be needed to get from Bari Sardo to the Hotel.
