Luxury Yoga Retreats in Italy
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Yoga Retreat in Northern Italy near Verona & Lake Garda
Set in the countryside near Lake Garda, this retreat unfolds across a historic estate just outside of Verona surrounded by vineyards, open land, and expansive views. The setting feels both spacious and alive—inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and experience your practice within a rich cultural landscape, while offering easy access to nearby towns, vineyards, and cultural destinations across Northern Italy.
Each day includes opportunities for yoga, meditation, and breathwork, along with time to explore, rest, and move at your own pace. The structure is supportive but flexible, allowing you to engage with the experience in a way that feels natural to you.
Beyond the mat, you’ll share plant-based meals prepared by our Gaia Gourmet chefs and spend time within a diverse, international community moving through the experience together.
Our yoga retreat in Italy is offered alongside our teacher training immersions, creating a shared environment while remaining intentionally spacious and self-directed.
You’re welcome to choose your own rhythm—whether that includes joining lectures and workshops, exploring nearby towns and vineyards, or simply resting and spending time on the property.
This is a more expansive expression of retreat—where practice, place, and shared experience come together.
At Lakshmi Rising, luxury is expressed through quality, attention to detail, and the space to fully immerse in your experience.
“Thank you for emphasizing that “yoga can fit the body.” I have been searching for a teacher that has that mindset. I’ve been wanting to use yoga as a tool to help make the limitations in my body stronger and to be more gentle with myself mentally and emotionally. But I too often encounter teachers that overemphasize the importance of a perfect pose or ignore the issues that someone may be storing in their body.”
RETREAT CALENDAR
Flexible Yoga Retreats in Italy
All-inclusive Yoga Retreats starting from €299
Stay for a minimum of 5 days or up to 14 days—your experience is designed to be flexible within your schedule.
Save €300 with code EARLYBIRD when booking 90+ days in advance.
A €500 deposit secures your place.
Select your preferred start date below to view availability, accommodations, and complete your booking.
(Early-bird expires April 10, 2027)
(Early-bird expires May 4, 2027)
A PERSONAL INVITATION
Start the Conversation
If something in you feels drawn to this experience, you’re welcome to reach out. You don’t need to have everything decided.
Whether you’re exploring your next step, navigating a transition, or simply curious to learn more, I’m here to connect and answer your questions.
“My meditation and yoga improved immensely and that was down to the environment that Liz created and the openness in her teaching. We had three days off where we enjoyed sightseeing in Verona, cycling beautiful riverside routes, or relaxing in a spa or lake complex. And don’t forget some wine tasting. All of these were with fantastic friends each on their own journey from around the world.“
WHAT YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
An All-Inclusive Experience
Everything is thoughtfully included to support a high-quality, seamless retreat experience—from daily practice to meals, accommodations, and on-site support.
Retreat Experience
- Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama practices
- Optional lectures and workshops on topics such as Ayurveda, chakras, and yoga philosophy
- Opening ceremony to begin your retreat experience
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits based on your length of stay and participation
Accommodations & Nourishment
- Comfortable accommodations for the duration of your stay
- Three daily vegetarian and vegan meals (excluding days off)
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and seasonal fruit
- Access to the retreat property, including outdoor pool
- Use of yoga props (blocks, straps, bolsters)
- Light housekeeping and self-serve laundry (detergent provided)
- Wi-Fi in designated areas
Guidance & Support
- Pre-arrival guidance, including travel information and packing support
- Access to experienced teachers and facilitators throughout your stay
- On-site support from a dedicated team
If you’d like to speak directly with Liz, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation to have your questions answered.
“Not a day has passed where my mind hasn’t wandered back to the warm summer days spent beneath the Sona sun with Liz and her team. The balanced schedule, delectable plant-based meals, serene scenery, meditation, dance and so much more that cannot be explained through words and must only be felt. I truly feel healthier, happier and more at peace after this program which is rooted in loving awareness. Lakshmi Rising and Gaia Gourmet are total bliss.“
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect from Your Yoga Retreat in Italy
Choose your start date and arrive into a retreat experience designed to meet you where you are.
Our retreats run alongside our teacher training immersions, creating a shared environment of practice and learning. As a retreat guest, you’ll have access to daily yoga, meditation, group meals, and a range of optional lectures, workshops, and excursions.
You’re welcome to participate in as much or as little as you choose—allowing you to move at your own pace and shape your days in a way that feels right for you.
With the flexibility to stay anywhere from 5 to 14 days at a single rate, you can design your retreat around your schedule. You don’t need to decide your exact length of stay at the time of booking—there is space to adjust as your plans unfold.
Whether you’re engaging fully in the shared experience or creating more space for exploration, the structure is designed to support both connection and independence.
This is a more expansive form of luxury—defined by space, connection, and the freedom to move between practice, culture, and exploration.
If you’d like to speak directly with Liz, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation to have your questions answered.
“I can only give a total recommendation! Liz is an incredible teacher, bringing deep knowledge on so many topics. The setting in Italy was just perfect, the food outstanding, and the program beautifully structured!”
HOW IT FLOWS
Your Yoga Retreat Schedule
Each day begins with the option to join a morning meditation, breathwork, and chanting session, followed by a 90-minute Lakshmi Rising vinyasa practice.
From there, the structure opens.
As a retreat guest, you are welcome to join any of the scheduled sessions or step away and design your own day. Some guests choose to participate more fully in the training environment, while others use the space primarily for rest, exploration, or time with a partner or friend.
There is no expectation to follow the full schedule.
A Typical Day May Include
07:00–08:00 — Meditation, breathwork, and chanting (optional)
08:00–09:30 — Vinyasa yoga practice (optional)
09:30–11:00 — Breakfast & quiet time
11:00–14:00 — Optional training sessions (posture clinic, anatomy, sequencing)
14:00–15:00 — Gaia Gourmet lunch
15:00–18:00 — Personal time or optional lecture
18:00–20:00 — Optional evening session (movement, meditation, philosophy)
20:00–21:00 — Dinner
Designing Your Own Experience
Your retreat does not follow a fixed schedule.
You may:
- Participate in select training sessions
- Spend time on the property—by the pool, in the gardens, or in quiet spaces
- Explore the surrounding countryside independently
- Travel with a partner or friend and create your own rhythm together
Some guests move in and out of the schedule throughout the day. Others step away entirely for full days of rest or exploration.
Exploration & Excursions
There are two ways to explore during your retreat:
Independent Exploration (Available Every Day)
You are always free to explore Northern Italy at your own pace—whether visiting nearby towns, vineyards, markets, or cultural sites.
Common options include:
- Savoring a wine tasting right on the estate or at nearby vineyards
- Spending time by Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake
- Visiting Verona—home to historic architecture, cafés, and the famous opera
- Exploring the countryside by foot or bicycle through vineyards and olive groves
- Discovering local villages, markets, and Italian culture
- Booking a massage or spa treatment nearby
Optional Group Excursion Days (Part of the Training Schedule)
The teacher training includes scheduled group excursion days at specific points in the program (typically once per week).
If your stay overlaps with one of these days, you are welcome to join.
If not, you will still have full freedom to explore independently at any time during your stay.
Shorter stays (5–6 days) may not include a group excursion day, though independent exploration is always available.
If you’d like to speak directly with Liz, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation to have your questions answered.
“The setting in Italy was magical! A beautiful estate surrounded by nature, creating the perfect environment to go deep. The Ayurvedic food was absolutely fantastic, nourishing body and soul. The group energy that was created felt like a safe space – unique, powerful, and filled with love and support.”
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Your Home in Sona, Italy
Your retreat takes place at a historic villa in the hills of Sona, just outside Verona, surrounded by vineyards, cypress trees, and expansive views across the Italian countryside. The setting feels both spacious and alive—offering a balance of quiet and shared experience, with Lake Garda and nearby villages within easy reach.
Throughout your retreat, you’ll practice in dedicated yoga spaces, spend time in art-filled indoor areas, and gather for meals outdoors or among the property’s gardens. Between sessions, you may wander the grounds, explore the surrounding landscape, or take time to pause.
Accommodations are thoughtfully designed, offering a sense of comfort, quality, and understated luxury. Each space reflects the character of the property, with artistic details, curated interiors, and a more eclectic, expressive atmosphere throughout. You may choose between a private or shared room, depending on your preference.
The environment feels both expansive and engaging—supporting connection, inspiration, and a sense of immersion in the experience.
If you’d like to speak directly with Liz, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation to have your questions answered.
“The wine-making villa outside Verona, Italy, was an idyllic place to live and learn. Many of us took advantage of excursions to Venice, Verona, and Sirmione on the days we had off. Spending time with people from different countries was insightful and delightful as we supported each other to reach our goals.”
WHAT YOU’LL EAT
Plant-Based Nourishment
During your retreat in Italy, meals are an integral part of the experience—supporting your energy, your focus, and your overall sense of wellbeing.
Our Gaia Gourmet chefs prepare vibrant, plant-based cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Rooted in yogic and Ayurvedic principles and inspired by global flavors, each meal is thoughtfully crafted to balance nourishment and enjoyment.
Meals are prepared with a high level of care and attention to detail, offering an elevated plant-based dining experience that reflects both quality and intention.
You’ll receive three daily meals (excluding days off), with a rhythm that complements the flow of the day.
We do our best to accommodate dietary needs; however, we cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free or nut-free environment or the availability of substitutions in all cases.
“The food was incredible, and learning about the Ayurvedic principles behind our daily nourishing meals became an integral piece of the overall experience. The staff was lovely and each person working with Lakshmi Rising served as a testament to the safe, positive, respectful, stimulating, and healing atmosphere & culture that the founders have cultivated in their many years of creating this space for deep & transformative learning.”
HOW TO PLAN
Useful Information
Arrival & Departure
Arrival
Check-in begins at 14:00 on your arrival day. The retreat begins at 16:00 with an opening session and dinner.
Departure
Check-out is at 10:00 on your departure day, following breakfast. You’re welcome to depart earlier if needed.
Getting There
Verona International Airport (VRN) is the closest airport. You may also choose to fly into Venice (VCE), Milan (MXP), Florence (FLR), or Rome (FCO), which often offer more international options.
From your arrival city, you can travel by train to Verona Porta Nuova, the main station in Verona. Train schedules and tickets are available through Trenitalia.
The retreat venue is:
- ~20 minutes by taxi from Verona Porta Nuova train station
- ~20 minutes from Verona Airport (VRN)
Transportation can be coordinated for departure based on group timing. Arrival transport is arranged independently.
You’ll be invited to join a WhatsApp group prior to your retreat, where you can coordinate shared rides and connect with other participants.
Weather in Sona
Sona has a warm, temperate climate:
- Summer: warm and typically dry (27–28°C / 80–83°F)
- Spring & Autumn: mild and comfortable (10–20°C / 50–68°F)
Evenings can be cooler, so light layers are recommended.
What to Bring
- Yoga mat
- Journal or notebook
- Comfortable clothing for practice and rest
- Swimwear
- Light layers for cooler evenings
Getting Around
If you’d like the flexibility to explore nearby towns, vineyards, and Lake Garda, renting a car is recommended. Parking is available on-site.
” Liz is undoubtedly one of, if not the best, yoga teachers, mentors, and facilitators I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. Her heart and her dedication for yoga is deeply seen and felt throughout everything she teaches and shares. I will forever try to live by her example of embodying yoga as a way of life always.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About your Yoga Retreat in Italy
What is the structure of the retreat?
This retreat is offered alongside our yoga teacher training, creating a shared environment of practice and learning. As a retreat guest, you’re welcome to join any of the scheduled sessions or spend your time resting, exploring, or enjoying the property at your own pace.
Who are the other participants? Will there be other retreat guests?
Our community includes participants from around the world, with a range of ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience. There is typically a mix of yoga teacher trainees and retreat guests.
Depending on the week, there may be only a few—or occasionally no other—retreat guests. Most participants are between their 20s and 60s, and while many identify as women, all are welcome.
Is there anything required of me during the retreat?
The only required element is attendance at the opening ceremony, which provides context for the experience and helps you settle into the environment.
Beyond that, all offerings are optional. You’re welcome to participate as much or as little as you’d like—moving at your own pace and responding to what you need each day.
How is this retreat different from a yoga teacher training?
Unlike a teacher training, the retreat has no required coursework, teaching practice, or assessments. While you’ll have access to many of the same sessions, the structure is flexible—allowing you to engage in a way that feels supportive rather than intensive.
Can I come for just a few days?
Yes. You can stay for as little as 5 days or up to 14 days at a single rate. Your experience is flexible, and you’re not required to follow a fixed schedule during your stay.
Will I have time to explore Italy?
Yes. The retreat is intentionally flexible, allowing space for independent exploration. Many guests choose to visit nearby towns, vineyards, or Lake Garda, or simply enjoy the surrounding countryside at their own pace.
If you’d like to speak directly with Liz, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation to have your questions answered.
“That was the best experience so far. Very beautiful. Educational. Transformative. I definitely recommend Lakshmi Rising School of yoga.”
READY TO LEARN MORE
Connect with Liz
If you’d like to connect, you’re welcome to schedule a conversation with Liz to have your questions answered and explore whether the retreat is right for you.