Sicily , Italy

The celebrated German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said that to visit Italy without visiting Sicily, is not to have seen Italy at all. Sicily, it is said, simply radiates Italian authenticity like nowhere else. And so it is here, on this island of outstanding beauty and fascinating history, and just 10 minutes from the hilltop town of Taormina, where we find the wonderful Lemon Tree Villa, providing the perfect setting for seven days of immersion into the depths of Yoga Sādhana and Sicilian culture. Lemon Tree Villa overlooks Mount Etna on one side, the Ionian Sea on the other, with views of stunning Taormina in the background. It’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor living ensures full use of the space and its many treasures, that extend all the way to the vibrant city, as well as to lovely Naxos beach below. It is a space where we will engage in all the kinds of adventures worth having – both the internal and external alike, so that the two can be experience in total harmony, as they were always meant to be, Sādhana feeds life, and life fees sādhana.

The villa comfortably sleeps 14 people (12 participants and two teachers) in eight private self contained apartments, each with their own bathroom(s), kitchenettes and private terraces with views across the landscape. The accommodations are varied to suit differing budgets; from super deluxe fully private apartments, to shared apartments, each with their own double en suite bathroom, as well as a charming apartment that three can share. The space provides the perfect balance between privacy and community, which is yet another way we can experience the harmony of internal and external. All of the meals included in our retreat week will be shared together al fresco, overlooking the magnificent scenery all around us. 

Hali & Georgia have been practicing and teaching the many facets of Yoga for over 35 years between them, as well as having hosted a retreat on the Island of Ithaca, Greece n the summer of 2023. Hali has been training Yoga teachers since 2001 and leading Yoga retreats all over India since 2002.  Georgia’s offerings draw from over two decades of devoted practice and a deep reverence for yoga’s transformative power. With gentle guidance and embodied wisdom, she leads students beyond physical postures into a space where breath becomes prayer, movement becomes meditation, and the mat reflects the inner truth. Creativity, laughter, physical and philosophical inquiry and deep healing, abound with this dynamic duo. Our week will be about being together in community, enjoying delicious local vegan/vegetarian food, friendly company and deeply therapeutic practices twice daily, aimed at amplifying the entire experience in beautiful Sicily. Through our love and commitment to the classic teachings of traditional Hatha Yoga, and with a playful exploration into yoga’s more modern expressions, we work with everyone’s unique needs, exploring variations and combinations of the traditional and the contemporary. Along with the more physical expressions of hath & vinyasa yoga, we will also explore prānāyām, chakra kriyā, chanting & philosophy, so that yoga sādhana itself becomes another way of experiencing the union of internal and external self.

And it all culminates, of course, in what yoga practise was always meant for…meditation.

· 7 nights accommodation

· Two 90–120-minute yoga sessions daily

· Two daily vegan/vegetarian meals (brunch & dinner)

· Various hot and cold drinks

· Beach towels

· Yoga mats, blocks and belts

· High speed internet

· All taxes

· Airfare (international and domestic)

· Airport transfers to and from the villa

· Optional daily excursions

· Car, scooter, mountain bike rental. Etc.

· Alcoholic beverages

· Laundry and Ironing

· Travel Insurance

Super Deluxe: Private apartment for one person (en suite, AC) with private terrace $3999 (three apartments available – three people)

Deluxe: Shared Two Bedroom Apartment (both en suite, AC), with private terrace $3679 (two apartments available – four people

Charming Economy: Three person shared apartment, one bedroom w/ two twin beds, one sofa bed in separate living room (two bathrooms. AC), with private terrace. (one apartment available – three people) - $2950

Charming Economy: Two- person shared apartment, one bedroom, one sofa bed in living room, (shared bathroom, AC), private terrace. (SOLD OUT)

All prices are in CAD, and include all taxes

Inquire about early bird pricing – ends December 31st, 2025

An $800 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.

Please email haliyog@gmail.com or giayoga108@gmail.com to arrange your deposit payment.

All subsequent payments and travel arrangements will be handled by:

Danny Nessinis – Skyway Tours

Phone (416) 469-5101

Email: danny@skywaytours.com 

Head Office: 484 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4K 1P6

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