ITALY

Sestri Levante

with Ann Maxwell & Molly Mc Manus

May 16-22, 2024

LAST ROOM!

Join Ann & Molly on the stunning Italian Rivera, where the mountains meet the sea on the Ligurian Coast of Italy. Your home will be on the picture perfect peninsula of Sestri Levante where the crowds are few in comparison to the neighboring villages of Cinque Terre. Your days will be filled with lounging, swimming, hiking and exploring the neighboring towns (including Portofino, Santa Margherita and Camogli).

This 6 night / 7 day yoga vacation is the GEM of our 2024 calendar. 

Read on and secure your space early, space is limited.

Vacation Details

Your yoga adventure vacation takes you to the famed Italian Rivera where you’ll stay at Hotel Vis a Vis, located on the peninsula of Sestri Levante.  Perched high above the this most charming seaside town, you have the best views of peninsula that straddles the Bay of Fairytales and the Bay of Silence.

From the hotel you can comfortably reach the center of the town, the sea promenade and the marina simply using the private lift.  Complete with on site pool, spa and countless areas to lounge with a cappuccino or gelato and enjoy your surroundings.

This trip is a a little different than some other locations in that it combines a vacation with some yoga, adventure and great company. We’ll have 6 nights at our 4 star hotel, daily breakfasts and yoga (1 – 2 sessions  / day) in our dedicated yoga space.  We’re including 2 group lunches and 3 group dinners plus 4 group excursions.

This adventure is designed to combine this awe-inspiring backdrop with the company of a good friends, good food, and yoga.  Free time is built in for you to enjoy the Mediterranean in the say you prefer whether that’s hiking, swimming or just relaxing with a Aperol Spritz.

This adventure is designed to combine this awe-inspiring backdrop with the company of a good friends, good food, and yoga.  Free time is built in for you to enjoy the Mediterranean in the say you prefer whether that’s hiking, swimming or just relaxing with a Aperol Spritz.

Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s

Included in your yoga vacation:

  • Accommodations at our beautiful 4 star hotel located on the peninsula of Sestri Levante overlooking the sea
  • Daily Yoga and Meditation 
  • Daily Breakfast with sea views
  • Welcome Dinner, including Aperitivo and Wine in the town of Sestri Levante at one of the locals’ favorites
  • Mid-Week Ligurian Lite Dinner in the beautiful village of Sestri Levante
  • Sunset Aperitivo and Farewell Dinner with Wine with beautiful views of both the Bay of Fairy Tales and the Bay of Silence
  • Pesto Cooking Class with Ligurian Wine Tasting, including a Pasta Trofie with Pesto lunchTraditional Ligurian lunch with breathtaking views of the sea and the town of Camogli.
  • Ligurian culinary tasting at artisanal store
  • Guided Hike from Sestri Levante to Punta Manara
  • Guided Hike or Seaside stroll from Portofino to Santa Margherita. (Option to skip the hike/walk and return via Ferry to Sestri Levante)
  • Guided Hike in Camogli to San Rocco and Batterie with stunning views of the Ligurian Coast
  • Train Ride from Santa Margherita to Sestri Levante
  • Ferry Ride from Sestri Levante to San Fruttuoso and Portofino
  • Roundtrip Train Ride to Camogli
  • Expert guide throughout the entire trip


TRAVEL: 
To get to our paradise, you can fly into several major cities , all which have trains that go directly to Sestri Levanti.  We anticipate that many will add some extra time in Italy (WHY NOT!)

The closest airport is Genova, about 50 minutes.
Both Milan and Florence Airport are approximately 2 hours.
Pisa Airport is approximately 90 minutes
ALL locations have trains that go to Sestri Levante and the hotel can provide a pick up. 

We anticipate that MOST participants will add some extra time in some region of Italy. If you fly to Milan, Rose, or Florence (for example), you’ll want at least one night before heading to Sestri the start day of the retreat/

We will start collecting travel plans several months in advance to get an idea of participants travel plans. Your teachers can help connect participants as needed.

By car, click HERE for further details.


What to pack:

  • Easy clothes for sunshine and swimming!
  • Good walking shoes
  • Possibly a couple of nicer outfits for evenings out
  • Yoga clothes
  • Adapters for electronics

Your Teachers

Alyson Atma Simms - One Yoga Teacher

Molly McManus, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, AHC, AC, Somatic Educator

Molly is co-owner of Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute and President of the board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She is a speaker and educator sought for her special areas of interest; the resolution of chronic pain, and the diseases of stress and trauma, and creating systems for whole-being well-being. She has designed programs such as Yoga North ISYI’s Yoga Teacher Training and Accredited Yoga Therapy Program, Nourish Ayurveda, SomaYoga for Chronic Pain Resolution, and Teaching Yoga Therapy for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. Molly participates in continuous training and active engagement in her field.

Molly loves to travel and has enjoyed leading many adventure yoga retreats to locations including the Galapagos, Iceland, India, Nicaragua, France, Ireland, Apostle Islands and the North Woods of Minnesota. She cant wait to co-host this group in Iceland with her business partner Ann Maxwell.

Alyson Atma Simms - One Yoga Teacher

Ann Maxwell, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT 500, AYS, Somatic Educator

Ann holds certification in Hatha Yoga, Yoga for Cancer Survivors and is an experienced teacher trainer and yoga therapist. She gets great satisfaction in supporting the teachers in training to find their niche, grow their skills and become great yoga teachers and therapists. Adventure is in her bones from being a program director at Widjiwagan in Northern Minnesota, a wilderness guide for Adventures in Good Company and Woodswoman, as well as bringing that enthusiasm to Yoga North with advanced training in wilderness settings to adventure yoga vacations! She lives on the edge of Lake Superior in Duluth on Park Point. Ann brings the spirit of adventure and curiosity to her expertise as a yoga instructor and business owner, grounding her ability in the practicality and expertise of the body. Ann is a model of yogic living for her students and brings a sense of wisdom and fun to the daily practice of yoga.

Accommodations

 CLASSIC ROOM
Classic Rooms offer a King or Twin beds, private bath and small balcony.
All rooms include AC, safe, minicar, kettle with teas and coffee, bathrobes, slippers hairdryers and a selection of Erbario Toscano olive oil based bath products.

Double Occupancy: $3895 pp

Single Occupancy: $4995
LAST ROOM!

SUPERIOR ROOM
Superior Rooms offer a King or Twin beds, private bath and private balcony with the most spectacular views of the sea.
Double Occupancy: $4195 pp
Single Occupancy: $5495
SOLD OUT

JUNIOR SUITE
We have one special extra large Suite with seating area, deluxe private terrace with unobstructed views and large bathroom including jetted tub.
Double Occupancy: $4695 pp
SOLD OUT

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • 7 days / 6 nights accommodations
  • Yoga Classes
  • Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 group dinners
  • Activities mentioned under retreat details

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Travel to and from Sestri Levante
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)


TO RESERVE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF PLACING A $695 DEPOSIT OR PAYING IN FULL.
With a deposit, we will set up your balance to chanrge in monthly installments through Feb 2024.

Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before January 15, 2024. No refunds after January 1, 2024. In case of cancellation, you may transfer your deposit or your reservation to another person as long as you notify One Yoga Global 21+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.

If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through Feb/Mar 2024, unless other arrangements are made. Participants will be required to sign the application and  liability waiver to participate on this trip.

We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like travel Guard and Trawick International offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.  Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

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We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. AIG Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.