YOGA & MOVEMENT RETREAT
Vinyasa · Mobility · Handstands · Movement Exploration
Salento, Puglia, Italy | 5 - 11 April 2027
A week of yoga, movement, handstands, good food and shared experiences in the heart of Salento, Southern Italy.
This retreat brings together two teachers with different backgrounds and complementary approaches to movement.
With Valeria, we will explore Vinyasa, mobility, and conscious movement. With Staś, we will step outside the traditional yoga practice through daily handstand sessions, developing skills, confidence and a deeper understanding of the inversions. in his movement classes, we will explore animal-inspired movement, coordination and organic strength — playing, exploring and discovering what the body is capable of.
There will be space to challenge yourself, learn new skills and move beyond what feels familiar, but just as much space to slow down, rest and enjoy — six nights and seven days to move, recharge and take care of your physical, mental and emotional well-being, while enjoying beautiful surroundings and the pleasure of being together.
THE RETREAT CENTER
We will be staying at Masseria Torre Luciana, a music and retreat center immersed in the peaceful countryside of Puglia, just 5 km from the beautiful Baroque city of Lecce, and both the Ionian and Adriatic coasts within easy reach.
Set in a restored traditional masseria, the space brings together nature, music and wellbeing, with a panoramic swimming pool, a yoga shala and a unique spa built inside a natural cave.
Music is part of the soul of Torre Luciana, home to Sew Handpan, and something we will also have the chance to experience during our stay.
The Masseria offers a peaceful setting to practice, slow down and enjoy the simple rhythm of life of Salento.
Fresh, healthy and local food will be prepared for us daily, with brunch, dinner, and snacks available throughout the day.
All dietary requirements can, of course, be accommodated.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 - 9:00 Morning Mobility
9:00 - 10:30 Yoga Practice
10:30 Brunch
Free time to relax, explore the area or do on-site activities
16:30 - 17:30 Handstand Practice
17:45 - 19:00 Movement Exploration
19:45 Dinner
No handstand experience? No problem. Our daily handstand practice is open to all levels, from your very first steps upside down to refining an already established practice. Everyone will work from their own starting point, with progressions and challenges adapted to their level.
Each day, our Movement Exploration will bring something different — from locomotion and organic strength to animal-inspired movement, coordination, and new ways of using the body.
Between practices, there will be plenty of time to rest, enjoy the Masseria, head to the coast, or explore the surrounding area.
The week will also include a few special experiences along the way:
• Sound Healing Session
• Traditional Fresh Pasta Workshop
• Introductory Handpan Class
*If you are planning to explore around I recommend you to rent a car.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS & PRICES
Masseria Torre Luciana offers a selection of spacious rooms and suites, all with private bathrooms. You can choose between single, double or triple occupancy, as well as the unique Tower Suite.
Places are limited and room options will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
All-Inclusive price per person for 6 nights / 7 days:
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TRIPLE SUITE — €1,650 p.p.
Shared between three guests, with one king-size double bed and one single bed, plus a private ensuite bathroom. Perfect for friends or for those happy to share a double bed. -
TOWER SUITE — €1,750 p.p.
A charming two-level tower accommodating four guests in two separate twin bedrooms, with four individual beds. The Tower has two bathrooms: a main bathroom with shower, and a second one with toilet and sink. -
DOUBLE SUITE — €1,850 p.p.
Shared between two guests, plus a private ensuite bathroom. Each guest will have their own bed: one king-size double bed and one single bed. -
SINGLE SUITE — €2,200
A spacious private suite all to yourself, with a king-size double bed and private ensuite bathroom.
A LITTLE GIFT FOR RETURNING GUESTS
If you’ve joined one of my retreats before, I’d love to welcome you back with a little gift!
A thank you for choosing to join me again and for being part of the community we’ve built over the years.
1 previous retreat — €75 off
2 previous retreats — €100 off
3+ previous retreats — €125 off
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR WEEK
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6 nights / 7 days accommodation at Masseria Torre Luciana, with exclusive use of the property
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Daily Yoga, Mobility, Handstand & Movement practices with Valeria and Staś
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All yoga mats and practice props
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Organic and delicious full-board meals, with vegetarian and vegan options available
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Wine with dinner
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Final evening dinner in Lecce
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Introductory Handpan Class — discover this unique instrument and learn the basics of playing it
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Sound Healing Session guided by a professional sound healer
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Traditional Fresh Pasta Workshop
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One complimentary access to the cave spa, including jacuzzi, sauna and sensory showers
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Free scheduled group transfers to/from Brindisi Airport and Lecce train station
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Access to the panoramic swimming pool and the Masseria’s outdoor and common areas
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
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On-site massage treatments
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Additional cave spa sessions
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Sound bed experience
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Car rental, for those who would like to explore the area independently
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights to and from Bari/Brindisi
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Travel insurance
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Additional food and drinks outside the retreat offering
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Optional treatments, private sessions and excursions
Note:
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Coming with a friend or partner? Just let me know when booking and I’ll make sure you are accommodated together.
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Everything is optional. This is your retreat, and you are always free to choose what you want to join. You can follow the full programme, skip a practice, sleep a little longer or simply take some time for yourself — there is no pressure to participate in everything.
Good to know:
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Peaceful countryside setting surrounded by nature, with spacious gardens and outdoor areas
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Brindisi Airport approx. 40 minutes by car
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Bari Airport approx. 2 hours by car
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Lecce approx. 10 minutes by car
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Communal washing machine available for guests
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Free on-site parking
RESERVATION POLICY
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A €350 deposit is required to secure your spot. The deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation by the participant.
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The remaining balance is due by 5 February 2027, 60 days before the start of the retreat.
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If you book after this date, the full retreat price will be due at the time of booking.
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If the retreat has to be cancelled by me, all payments, including your deposit, will be fully refunded.
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If you are unable to attend after booking, your place can be transferred to another person. It is your responsibility to find someone to take your place and arrange the transfer with me.
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Travel insurance is strongly recommended, as refunds cannot be provided for personal circumstances, travel disruptions or other reasons outside the organiser’s control.
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Once the deposit has been received, your booking is confirmed and you agree to the retreat booking and cancellation policy.
THE TEACHERS
VALERIA SAPORETTI
Yoga & Mobility Teacher
Valeria is an Italian yoga teacher and movement enthusiast based in Amsterdam.
Rooted in traditional yoga, her teaching has evolved through years of exploring different approaches to movement, anatomy and the way the body works. Her classes bring together Vinyasa, creative sequencing, mobility, strength and functional movement, with a strong focus on helping students understand how and why they move, rather than simply following shapes.
Her practices can be dynamic and challenging, but always leave space for exploration, playfulness and individual experience. She encourages students to move with awareness, build confidence in their bodies and stay curious about what might be possible.
Her teaching also integrates breathwork, meditation, visualization and stillness, bringing together body and mind.
Valeria teaches across Amsterdam and regularly leads workshops, masterclasses and yoga retreats in Europe.
STANISLAW WOJCIECHOWSKI
Movement & Handstand Teacher
Staś is a movement and handstand teacher based in Amsterdam. Physicality was something he took for granted as a child and lost touch with during his teenage years. Over the past decade, movement has become the centre of his passion, research and career.
His approach explores movement in many of its forms, drawing from dance, gymnastics, handstands, strength training, martial arts, injury rehabilitation and bodywork. Rather than focusing on one discipline, he brings these different influences together to create practices that invite students to pay attention, explore unfamiliar positions and discover new ways of moving.
His teaching is playful and exploratory, while building strength, mobility, coordination and resilience. He creates challenges that can be approached from different levels, encouraging students to work from where they are while gradually expanding what their bodies are capable of.
His main areas of practice and teaching include handstands, organic strength training, mobility, animal-inspired movement, acrobatics and nervous system work.
