Fall Equinox Yoga Retreat
Extend your summer in Sardinia, Italy, September 21 to 28, 2024
Yoga Retreat in Sardinia, Italy, September 21 to 28, 2024
Join us for this unforgettable adventure in Sardinia, Italy! Led by Joan Hyman (Schoolof.Yoga) and hosted by Soul Spark Creation with Tina Schmelzer. This retreat will offer a unique blend of yoga practice and an opportunity to extend your summer in the "Caribbean of Europe."
In Sardinia, you'll experience the beauty of the equinox season, where the sun still shines, and nature is at its best, allowing you to savor an extended summer. This retreat is your chance to find balance and reconnect with nature. Immerse yourself in the local culture against the backdrop of Sardinia's pristine landscapes and beaches.
Enjoy yoga, mindfulness, and the vibrant local culture. Our aim is to leave you feeling refreshed and help you get in touch with the natural world. We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
Sardinia the beautiful island
This island paradise isn't just about its stunning beaches, picturesque bays, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Sardinia invites you to embrace a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. As the second-largest Mediterranean island, Sardinia is a treasure trove of culture and natural wonders. Its rich cultural heritage weaves a tapestry of ancient traditions and modern influences, providing a captivating backdrop for your journey of self-discovery. Explore the island's hidden gems, from ancient ruins to charming villages, and immerse yourself in its warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We stay at Soul Valley, a family-run retreat and holistic center with a strong passion for reconnecting its visitors with nature. It is situated in a private valley with stunning views over the nearby azure blue Mediterranean Sea and surrounding hills.
Reconnect with nature
Staying at Soul Valley
Soul Valley is located in the south of Sardinia, near the small village of Torre delle Stelle. Experience true silence, clean air and starry nights. A magical place to completely recover from your busy daily life with amazing boutique rooms and cottages. Complete silence but within 3 km of the sea and white sandy beaches.
Participating in a yoga retreat led by Joan offers a fantastic chance to decompress, unwind, and pamper yourself. Step away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday routine and immerse yourself in the outdoors to rediscover and rejuvenate. Delight in serene moments with like-minded people, where you can exchange smiles, happiness, and movement
About the Place
The retreat center offers a fully equipped beautifully designed 100m2 yoga shala, an outdoor yoga plateau, a spa with infrared sauna, Turkish bath and massage options. There is a large rock-shaped sea-view pool with lounge beds and deck chairs, walking trails, and an uphill meditation spot.
Food & Drinks
The restaurant with a sea-view veranda serves delicious vegetarian/vegan food with fresh biological ingredients from their orchards, vegetable gardens and local farmers. The bar serves the real-deal Italian coffee, fresh teas and refreshing drinks. To provide an environment where you can completely recharge, Soul Valley is smoke and alcohol free.
Retreat Highlights
Daily yoga practices with Joan Hyman. This includes an energizing vinyasa flow in the morning and a workshop-style class in the evening.
Meditation practice and yoga nidra.
A deep dive into your yoga practice and a cultural experience of Italy.
A chance to reconnect to yourself and nature
Custom group outdoor activities with Tina Schmelzer helping you to connect and align with nature.
Hosted at Soul Valley a true healing place which is tucked away on green hills with a stunning sea-view panorama
Excursions to beautiful beaches
Organic sattvic vegetarian cuisine.
A like-minded community of international yogis.
About Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman’s grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer.
Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned.
Joan spent fifteen years as a distinguished YogaWorks Senior Teacher before bringing her expertise to Wanderlust as the Director of Teacher Trainings in 2016. Now, with over twenty years experience leading retreats, trainings, and international workshops, Joan continues to travel the globe leading her own signature trainings.
Joan created The Schoolof.Yoga, which is a professional program that offers continuing education, including a team of teachers who are experts in their field of study. She continues to partner with yoga schools worldwide to help develop high quality teacher training programs and make the practice of yoga accessible to everyone!
As a leader in the yoga and wellness community, Joan also contributes to popular blogs such as International Yoga, Yoga Journal, and Wanderlust. She has been featured in conferences and festivals around the world, and offers her teaching online and live in person helping to accommodate an international community of yogis.
Joan’s open-hearted approach to teaching yoga keeps both her inner spirit and her students continuously evolving.
The Rooms
Rooms in the Main Building
Light spacious single/double rooms in the main building right at the yoga hall/pool/restaurant.
The rooms are either a great king-size bed, or two separate beds.
All rooms have countryside views, air-conditioning, sheets, towels, WIFI and a bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and vegan body care products.
Rooms in the Cottage
The rooms in the cottages are within 5-10 min walking distance from the main building. They have their own entry and a small garden/terrace.
All rooms have either a great king-size bed, or two separate beds, air-conditioning, sheets, towels, WIFI and a bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and vegan body care products.
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• 3 pm Individual arrival at the retreat venue and Check-in
• 5 pm Welcome Circle and Introduction
• 6 pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -12pm rich vital brunch
• 1pm - 4pm A guided Nature Hike at Soul Valley with introduction to local plants and history or Me-Time
• 5 pm – 6:30 pm A quieting and inward yoga class/workshop with pranayama and meditation led by Joan Hyman
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -12pm rich vital brunch
• 12pm - 4pm Beach Time or Me-Time
• 5 pm – 6:30 pm A quieting and inward yoga class/workshop with pranayama and meditation led by Joan Hyman
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -11:30am Rich vital brunch
• 11:30am - 5:30pm Boat Trip Excursion (transfer and snack included) to some stunning beaches or Me-Time
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
• 8pm Yoga Nidra
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -12pm rich vital brunch
• 12pm - 4pm Beach Time or Me-Time
• 5 pm – 6:30 pm A quieting and inward yoga class/workshop with pranayama and meditation led by Joan Hyman
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -11:30am Rich vital brunch
• 11:30am - 5:30pm Excursion to Cagliari or Me-Time
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
• 8pm Meditation
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• 8am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am -12pm rich vital brunch
• 12pm - 5pm Optional Excursion to a Vinyard e or Me-Time
• 5 pm – 6:30 pm A quieting yoga class/workshop and closing circle led by Joan Hyman
• 6:30pm enjoyable organic-vegetarian dinner
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• 8:30 am - 10am Energizing morning vinyasa flow with Joan Hyman
• 10am Rich vital brunch
• 11am Farewell, Check-out and individual departure
The Program
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How to get there:
The venue is located an hour's drive from Cagliari Airport. Please note that no collective transfer is included.
Soul Valley is located in the south of Sardinia, near the small village of Torre delle Stelle. It’s a 45-minute drive from Cagliari International Airport. We recommend renting a car to be able to explore the beautiful surroundings of the venue in a flexible way.
You’ll find Soul Valley signs from the main road. You can also book a transfer from or to the airport with us for approx. 80 euros (one-way). This transfer can be shared with other guests. Please reach out to us, if you want a transfer. Soul Valley has free parking space. It is possible to travel by public transport but not recommended for most guests. The schedule is irregular and the bus stop is 4 km from the valley.
Booking and payment policy:
To book and secure your place, we request a non-refundable 500 € deposit.
Once the payment is made, your place will be reserved (you will receive a confirmation email)
The balance should be paid before June 15. If you book your place after that date, the full payment for the retreat will be requested.
Double occupancy rooms must be booked with accompanying guests. If you are looking to be paired with someone, email tinakschmelzer@gmail.com
You must accept the booking conditions at the moment of registration.
Cancellation Policy
The deposit won’t be refunded under any circumstances.
If you cancel at any moment before July 15, we will refund the 50 % amount of the full retreat price.
If your cancellation takes place after July 15, your payment won’t be refunded.
At any moment, you could hand your booking over to some other person who would like to join the retreat.
In the unlikely event that the retreat has to be canceled, we will refund the full amount.
‘Cancel for any reason’ Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Book now
Single Room
€2,350p.p.
Shared Room in Main Building
€2,050p.p.
€2,350p.p.
Shared Room in a Cottage (Single on Request € 2,700 p.P)
We are pleased to offer financial assistance where possible, reach out to Joan or Tina to discuss your possibilities.
