The height of summer invites us to slow down and soak in its golden warmth. Under the season of Leo — the sign of heart, radiance, courage and self-expression — nature reaches its fullest bloom, and so can we. August becomes an invitation to expand, reconnect with our inner light, and shine with ease.
This retreat offers a pause from daily rush, nestled among rolling hills, ancient olive trees, and the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside. If you’ve been carrying too much or moving too fast, consider this your call to rest — to return to yourself, rediscover your inner glow, and restore balance between energy and stillness.
Through mindful practice, rest, and connection, we’ll explore how to live from our centre, cultivating a steady radiance within and around us. Mornings will open with vibrant vinyasa; afternoons will soften into Yin, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Meditation and breathwork will guide you toward clarity and calm. Between sessions, there’s time to simply be — wander the olive groves, rest in the shade, sunbathe by the pool, write, dream, and watch the light shift across the landscape.
Come exactly as you are — a place of warmth, ease, and heartfelt connection awaits you.
Vera Bettiol
Vera is an E-RYT 500 YA certified yoga instructor & former YTT lead. Vera is specialized in Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT), Meditation, EFT and crystal bowl sound-healing.
She was born and raised in Italy, lived for many years in California and has studied with several international teachers, each of whom has taught her the infinite possibilities of yoga practice and this ever-evolving path. Currently she teaches yoga at numerous studios in Italy, and travels the world leading yoga workshops and 200hrs Yoga Teacher Trainings. She continues her journey driven by love for this discipline and for knowledge and these are the same drives she brings to teaching.
When not teaching, Vera is passionate about lunar astrology, watching sunsets, sunrises, spending time with family & exploring every corner of the planet.
retreat offerings
○ 6 nights in a countryside house in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ nidra & restorative yoga in the afternoons
○ inspiring vegan food 3 times/day
○ hike with local guide
○ water, tea & coffee
not included
○ flight or train to Rome
○ airport transfer to OLEA
○ ceramics workshop & massages
○ dinner on friday at the local pizzeria
○ travel insurance (recommended)
group size
16
investment
from 1.320€
a typical day
07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast
reading ceramics
pool
massage
15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner
arrival day:
no yoga class,
16.00 snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle
departure day:
no yoga class,
8.30 breakfast
check out until 10.00
Whats there?
– yoga & pilates equipment
– towels & bed linen
– pool/beach towel
what to bring?
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike
we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.
check- in on Sunday from 16:00, fruit snack waiting for you and dinner at 19.30 // check- out on Saturday until 10:00 after breakfast
arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organized (only) from Rome Fiumicino airport & drop offs to Fiumicino & Ciampino airport and Termini train station. costs: 40-60€/person/way
about the place
It doesn’t seem possible that OLEA is less than an hour’s drive from the crowded streets of Rome. With lush, abundant grounds of its own, along with a natural spring and a magnificent wooden yoga platform which overlooks the valley below, this is a truly magical place that’s ideal for spiritual practice, slowing down, and plunging oneself into nature. More
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