2025 confirmed dates: Thursday 4th to Tuesday 9th of September
You can check a glimpse of our past editions here: 2022, 2023 and scroll down for some testimonials of our first editions.
Open Recommendation: sit back and read in calm, the Positano Retreat has a few logistic items that are worth knowing beforehand, we have carefully crafted every step of the way for you to have an unforgettable, safe and benefitial retreat.
About the Retreat
Just in the middle of the cliffs, all nature around in the (not so well known) quiet side of the iconic Positano, there we will stay, in the heart of a mediterranean forest owned and preserved by a truly inspiring family, a welcoming home surrounded by years old olives and lemon trees, good taste, friendly animals and absolutely breathtaking sea views.
The Positano Retreat blends gracefully the beauty of simple & slow living. Daily activities aim to enhance an overall sense of well-being and help you return to the present moment with every breath and every step. Secluded in a pleasant-intimate social environment ideal to inmerse yourself in the cultivation of spiritual practice. We include daily yoga (twice), meditation, lots of hiking, dancing and a delicious plus nourishing homemade vegetarian menu mostly made with local produce.
Come to retreat and make time for YOU, tend to your vessel, press pause to the ongoing responsibilities of cotidianity, recharge, replenish, rest, soothe the mind and stay active in the body.
A celebration of the pleasures of life in one of the most vibrant (and tastefull) places of Italy. Our deepest wish is that you leave this retreat walking out feeling re-energised.
POSITANO YOGA RETREAT programme OVERVIEW
Retreat activities
☀ Daily sessions are offered twice a day, early morning and evening.
☀ Sunrise Meditations: open space to sit and meditate in silence. (guidance will be provided for those who are new to silent meditation)
☀ In the mornings, after Sunrise meditation, a complete yoga practice is offered. Includes stillness, breathing, invigorating asana and deep relaxation, mornings are meant to be warm, uplifting and energetic. These sessions have a duration of 90 to 120 minutes depending on the day, they include workshop-like formats where we will be able to explore a specific topic through a full practice and space for questions.
☾ Evening classes, invite in the cooling aspect of yoga and other disciplines where restorative practices will be incorporated as well as stillness, deep stretching and exquisite yoga nidra. Evening sessions have a duration of 45 to 60 minutes.
☀ All the participants will be invited to engage in the daily practice of journaling, the programme includes plenty of time off for everybody to enjoy the place and surroundings.
All the sessions during the retreat accomodate all levels, including beginners to seasoned yogis. Anybody willing to engage with the retreat is welcome to come, yet we must mention that the nature of this retreat demands constant physical activity, mainly walking as our eco-resort is only accesible by foot (aprox 25 minutes hike down or up-hill). Participants must be aware of this fact and accept it before deciding to join us and move forward with the booking.
A full, more specific schedule will be provided and shared upon registration with each participant.
Referential Daily Schedule:
- 6:30 Open Sunrise Meditation (Silent)
- 7:15 Coffee, Tea & Fruit
- 7:45 – 9:45 Morning Yoga session
- 9:45 Journaling
- 10:30 am Brunch
- 11:30 am – 17:30 Free Time (Hike, Rest, Explore, Relax)
- 18:15 – 19:15 Evening session
- 20.00 Dinner
- 21:15 Occasional Dancing evenings (proposed spontaneously)
There is one full day off scheduled, and we’ll go to Capri on an a group boat trip!
Each day we suggest one recreational activity to do during free time such as hiking, go to the local beach, natural cosmetic class, and few others.
Why a Retreat?
The practices offered and the retreat in general can be considered challenging at all levels: physically – mentally and energetically as it will pull you right back to the physical body and the program wants to gently extract your internal nectars and elixirs for your own enjoyment.
However, it stays inclusive and welcoming to people of all ages and physical conditions that are able to walk well, move and more importantly: are willing to commit ! We kindly ask participants to commit daily to the retreat program for maximum benefit.
What’s included?
☀ 5 Nights + 6 Days at La Selva eco-resort
☀ Full-morning yoga sessions (including one themed worshop and Q&A sessions) x 4
☀ Chill-Evening sessions x 5
☀ Dancing evenings: spontaneously proposed x1
☀ Daily Meals (Light breakfast, Brunch & Dinner) -except for arrival and departure day where there’s only dinner and light breakfast included accordingly.
☀ Wi-fi connection available in common areas
☀ Yoga Mats & props available
☀ Private car service to / from Napoli Airport or Napoli Central Station to la Selva eco-resort and back (only on arrival and departure day, the service is shared with the retreat participants)
☀ 1 day Off (group Boat trip to Capri)
Plenty of options for local hiking routes, explore Positano, Monteperturso or beach days locally.
What’s not Included?
☾ Airfare / travel
☾ Additional transport
☾ Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
☾ Additional activities, shopping, lunch at Da Adolfo, tours, spa services, aditional beverages or food outside the retreat.
Additional activities & spa services available
We can help you book the following extra services during your time at Retreat:
☀ Natural cosmetic class with Martha
☀ Italian cooking class with a Chef on site
☀ Massage therapies with certified professionals
Accomodation & Rooms
Rooms at our wonderful eco-resort are kept simple and spacious. Accomodation is shared in small groups of maximum 6 and 2 people per room, decoration inspires an authentic mediterranean style in harmony with the surroundings.
Beds are comfy, rooms and facilities are clean, we provide linens and towels for each participant. It is important to mention that this is not a luxurious hotel or full service resort, it is a place for rest that offers a genuine retreat experience, surrounded by nature. Most of the time tends to be spent outside in the common areas as the rooms are meant mainly as dormitory, there's plenty of space for your personal comfort and your belongings. Bathrooms are equipped with hand soap made on site and all the essentials.
Room organization: there are 3 large bedrooms to accommodate 3-6 guests with bathroom en-suite and two smaller rooms with 2 beds with access to shared toilets and showers (ideal for couples or 3 member families/ group of friends).
We set quiet time by 22:00 every night around the room area, so everyone can enjoy optimal conditions for quality sleep and restoration.
How about solo travellers?
If you are the type of person that really appreciate and cherishes alone time as many of us do and the idea of sharing accomodation slightly concerns you.. don't worry.. there's plenty of space for solitude and alone time, this is something we openly suggest during our days at retreat and the setting provides.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE POSITANO RETREAT
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The place in the Mountains is incredible, the retreat was so full of Love and power, silence if you need, company if you want, tranquility and adventure available.”
— Natasha
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This was my first Yoga Retreat and I would say it was planned absolutely well for the overall daily morning and evening activities, providing such enrichment through the sessions whether it was energetic, strength building, restorative, or relaxation. The retreat embodies that holistic and yogi vibe. I enjoyed getting to know new yogis and making lifelong friendships. And not to forget to mention the food during the retreat -Fantastic!”
— Erin
”
Excellent trip, very good for wellbeing. Nice mix of activities and free time. Beautiful location and excellent food. Hill challenging, worth it for views. All friendly people. Nice number of people as a whole. Sharing accomodation wasn’t what I’d normally do but worked out OK.”
— Vera
Daily Food & Refreshments
Meals during retreat are freshly prepared on the day, abundant, filling, healthy and certainly delicious! you are in for a treat..
Menu follows a Vegetarian and seasonal Mediterranean diet served with a variety of fresh products from the garden.
Our wonderful hosts include on the daily menu their home-made extra-virgin olive oil, honey, citrus fruits, figs jam, marmalades, and so much more.
All the food is made with organic produce and home cooked on site, you'll get to see many of the fruits and vegs that we will be eating.
Daily Menu:
☀ Light breakfast before morning Yoga (selection of teas, coffee, seasonal fruit)
☀ Brunch (warm and cold dishes, salads, grilled vegetables, pastas, fritata, bread, fruits)
☀ Dinner after evening session (homemade pastas, local cheeses, warm dishes, salads plus, fresh water, wine, tea & dessert)
Meals change daily.
Some special dietary requirements can be accomodated upon request.
Pricing & Registration 2025
Dates: September 4th to 9th
. . We are currently on PRE-SALE . . there’s 6 , actually the last ONE ticket available at a special rate until sold out, first come first serve.
For inquiries and registration please email Maria directly: maria@withmaria.yoga
Conditions & others:
The balance due after the deposit must be paid in full 25 days before the retreat begins. All packages are subject to the Refund Policy, please read before booking. Upfront deposits are non-refundable.
General Logistics & Travel
The retreat is located in Positano, Italy, the host is only reachable by foot. Our private car service is included from Napoli Airport the 1st day of the retreat, upon arrival, the drop-off point is about 30 minute hike up.
Please arrange arrival to Napoli Airport by 1pm (as the latest) on Day 1 for included pick-up. Departure back to Napoli on the last day is after 8am.
We recommend booking a return flight/ train tickets back after 14:00 hrs on check-out day.
We arrange luggage transportation for each participant directly to the location and back so you will not need to carry it up or down the hills.
All info, instructions, recommendations & suggested packing list will be shared with all the participants upon registration.
About the Teacher: María
Hey ! I will accompany and guide you during the Positano Retreat
These days I am fully dedicated to share and spread the goodness of yoga with others through classes, retreats and workshops all over the world.
I am so excited to be potentially investing this magical week together in Italy !