La Dolce Vita - Yoga Retreat

Join YuMee Chung and Michelle Corbeil on retreat this November to experience la dolce vita in breathtaking Sicily. Located on an historic island just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot," your home away from home will be a beautifully restored 19th century  farmhouse surrounded by olive and almond groves, watermelon fields and, of course, the magic of the Mediterranean Sea.

Our twice daily yoga and meditation sessions will feature  well-choreographed organic Hatha Vinyasa practices that are cohesively  designed with a deep respect for body and breath while weaving-in rich  philosophical themes. Expertly guided by two senior teachers,  the yoga instruction will meet you where you are, regardless of your  level of experience, and offer you the kind of detailed, individual  attention that catalyzes personal breakthroughs while lending depth to  your practice. You can expect to work up a good  sweat, access states of meditative stillness, learn self-care  techniques, and plant seeds for the months ahead.

Between practice sessions, you will enjoy:

• seasonal farm-to-table organic meals prepared by a local gourmet chef who is equipped to accommodate your dietary needs
• complimentary cooking class with our chef
• dips in the freshwater infinity pool
• bike rides through 80 acres of farmland
• optional visits to nearby towns, including the unspoilt World Heritage town of Noto which is only a 15 minute drive south.
• an optional visit to the nearby Nature Reserve of Vendicari, a wildlife haven and home to the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden sand beaches (the sea is a very swimmable 20 degrees in November)
• Optional massages with local bodyworkers

YuMee Chung (she/her) E-RYT-500 YACEP is a former securities lawyer who left a busy practice to engage more deeply with life. More than 25 years later, she is a card carrying yoga nerd, movement educator, writer, retreat leader, and mother of cats.

Known for her uplifting, breath-driven classes and intelligent, organic sequencing, she is a kind-hearted and relatable teacher who communicates about the most subtle and nuanced parts of the yogic journey with clarity and grace. Students can expect an impeccable  practice that strikes a sweet balance between spirit and sweat.

Michelle Corbeil (she/her) is a senior yoga instructor, big sister, social activist and owner of Modo Yoga Danforth. She’s well into the second decade of her teaching career and loving every moment. Friends and students will warn you about Michelle’s  infectious laugh and big heart. She one of those unique souls who cares deeply about life and she’s not afraid to show it. The desire to learn, grow and stretch beyond old ideas is what makes life interesting, according to Michelle.  She values and honours  all her teachers and she acknowledges that she stands on the shoulders of those who she has studied with.