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Life As An Offering: Jivamukti Yoga Retreat with Sheila Ilz van Hofen and Gunnhildur Harðardóttir

Saturday, 23 May '26   6 days
Piemont, Strada Pratovernara 12, Valenza, Alessandria, 15048
9 spaces available
Life As An Offering: Jivamukti Yoga Retreat with Sheila Ilz van Hofen and Gunnhildur Harðardóttir

Details

23.-29. May 2026 with Gunnhildur Harðardóttir and Sheila Ilz van Hofen

We invite you to join us to explore the ways in which our Yoga practice can help us make adjustments in our life that align you with your true purpose and values.

Sheila and Gunny will guide you through an extended morning practice, including talks about yogic philosophy and how it applies to everyday life, mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation combined with an intense Jivamukti Yoga based asana practice.

The afternoons are dedicated to workshop-style formats or more gentle practices such as Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. On some evenings we gather to chant and hold rituals of togetherness.

Through discussions and personal reflection, we’ll explore how Yoga can become a way of life. You’ll gain insights on how to integrate the benefits of your practice into your relationships, work, and mindset, allowing Yoga to support you in every aspect of your journey.

Level: Advanced, Mittelstufe & all level

Instructions

Retreat includes:

  • 6 nights at Villa Pravernara
  • 2 nourishing, homemade vegan meals a day, 1 snack
  • water, tea, coffee
  • extended morning yoga classes, meditation, pranayama
  • afternoon workshops
  • evening kirtan, sharing circles, ritual
  • 1 excursion

Not included:
train or flights to Milan / Genoa
transfer to Villa Pravernara
optional workshops (i.e. pasta workshop)
massage
travel insurance (recommended)

A typical day at Villa Pravernara:

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.00 meditation, pranayama, chanting, asana
10:30 brunch
free time, optional workshop, massages, trip to market
15.00 light snack
17.30 afternoon practice
19.00 dinner
Schedule might vary slightly and is subject to change.

arrival day (Saturday): check-in from 16.00, departure day (Friday): usually no yoga class, 9.00 breakfast, check out until 11.00

What to bring:

  • yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, however, if you prefer on to practice on your own mat, bring it with you
  • towels and bed linen are available
  • bring a beach/pool towel (depending on the season)
  • comfortable clothes suitable for movement and yoga and for the seasonal weather. In the summer it is usually hot and dry, but it can be a bit chilly from March to June and occasionally in October. You can check the weather report beforehand.
  • shoes suitable for country walks
  • personal toiletries, eg shampoo, shower gel etc.
  • insect repellent
  • cash in Euros for excursions, snacks, treatments and meals out

We’ll let you know again what’s good to bring a few days before your retreat.

We strongly recommend coming by car / rental car. We will offer the option for the group to form carpools a few weeks before the retreat.

Tickets

Cost

Single Room with ensuite bath

Newly renovated rooms where Italian 16th century elements meet modern minimalist design. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and soft sheets. The rooms have a private bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub.image name
4 available
1,650.00

Double room with double bed and ensuite bath

Newly renovated rooms where Italian 16th century elements meet modern minimalist design. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and soft sheets. The rooms have a private bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub. Option to sleep together or separately.image name
1,450.00

Double room with separate beds and ensuite bath

Newly renovated rooms where Italian 16th century elements meet modern minimalist design. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and soft sheets. The rooms have a private bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub. Option to sleep together or separately.
6 available
1,450.00

Double room with shared bath

Newly renovated room with original stone floors and minimalist, modern interior. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and soft sheets. Shared bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub.
1,350.00

Triple room with ensuite bath

Newly renovated rooms where Italian 16th century elements meet modern minimalist design. All rooms are equipped with comfortable single beds and soft sheets. The rooms have a private bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub.image name
1 available
1,300.00

Triple Room with shared bath

Newly renovated rooms where Italian 16th century elements meet modern minimalist design. All rooms are equipped with comfortable single beds and soft sheets. Shared bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub.
2 available
1,250.00

Deposit Payment

Please note this ticket is an installment payment of this trip. The remaining amount is due 14 days prior to the retreat via bank transfer. Bank transfer to:Sheila Ilzhöfer IBAN: DE21120300001306370923 BIC: BYLADEM1001Purpose: Retreat Name & DatePlease write us to info@villapravernara.com which room category you want to reserve.
4 available
500.00

Location

Piemont
Strada Pratovernara 12
Valenza
Alessandria
15048

Amenities

  • Parking