4 - 10 June 2026
In Calabria, Italy
Alchemy of yoga
Alchemy of Yoga is 7 days residential retreat to honour the roots of
the Indian traditions of Yoga.
About The Retreat
This retreat is about living in yoga, living in unity within and with the environment.
Together we will explore the alchemy of our body, mind and soul and focus each day on a specific Indian myth.
This retreat is aimed at all people who want to engage in an alchemical transformation mentally, physically, psychologically and spiritually and who enjoy experimentation, adventure and community.
Together with the following workshops you will also have the possibility to experience Indian Classical music (Ragas), Massages, Aromatherapy, glimpses of Ayurveda and veganism and Intermittent fasting.
WORKSHOPS
Jivamukti-inspired Practice | Alignment | BreathWork | Vedic Meditation | Yoga Philosophy | Singing circle | Embodiment Labs | Sound Journeys | Indian Mythology
WE WILL EXPLORE
Meditation & breathing techniques
Yoga Foundations and Alignment
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and Embodiment practices
Mantras and Sound
Integration tools for transformation
Contemplation of nature
Indian Mythology and Music
Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 – Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 – Hatha Vinyasa Practice
11:00 – Fruits Buffet
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 – Free Time
16:00 – 19:00 – Workshops
19:30 – Dinner
21:00 – 22:00 – Evening Practices
The structure of the schedule is subjected to changes in terms of order and timing of the activities, according to the actual needs of the group.
Price & Accomodation
For a 7-day (6-night) retreat, including all classes, workshops, accommodation at Borgo degli Ulivi and two homemade buffets based on intermittent fasting, with meals served at 12:30 and 19:30.
The price covers everything for the week, except flights, optional excursions and
private transportation to the retreat space.
Rooms
Triple Room – 820 €
Double Room – 860 €
Single Room – 980 €
Check in: 4th June – 3 pm with registration and payment of the tourist tax (3€/day)
Check out: 10th June – 10 am
Booking
Thank you for your interest in joining us! Please fill out the form below with your details, and we will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking and provide further information. Every retreat, event, and session is a unique experience, and we look forward to co-creating this journey with you.
Book Your Experience with LILA Collective
For any urgent inquiries, feel free to contact us at ruggeromascellino@gmail.com
Meet the Facilitators
Every LILA retreat is co-created by a diverse group of facilitators—artists, bodyworkers, healers, musicians, astrologers, yogis, and guides—who bring their wisdom, presence, and unique practices to shape transformative experiences. Each retreat is an open exchange of knowledge, movement, breath, sound, and sacred rituals, designed to guide you on a deep and personal journey. Our facilitators offer their expertise to support your process, creating a space where learning, growth, and connection flourish.
Debo
Debo approached yoga in a dark period of her life, becoming the pillar to which she could cling and sustain herself at all times. In 2019 she performed her first Ashtanga and Hatha TTC in India. It was only after a few years that she approached the Jivamukti practice, attracted primarily by the vegan activism and respect for life that this discipline promotes at the forefront. Debo recently finished her 630 hr Mentorship, becoming now a 1500 hr certified teacher. Her classes focus on alignment and mindful use of props, to help every student to find a safe way into practice. Although in our yoga asana practice we are using our body, Debo’s first goal as a teacher is to open the gateway to something deeper inside of you, helping you remember your true divine nature and the interconnectedness of all life.
Giulia Anna Maria
Giulia defines herself as an artist of life. She is the founder of Lila Collective. She has been hosting retreats with Tara and she is part of the Green Yoga Community in Berlin. She is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and she has been practicing since she was a teenager. She is in a continuous exploration of classic yoga studies, somatic and embodiment practices, butoh dance, movement research, sound improvisation and creative direction.
Ruggero
Ruggero is a sound and movement explorer. Over the past decade, he has travelled across the globe, immersing himself in diverse traditions and delving into the essence of ancient wisdom and teachings. His personal research weaves together movement, breath, and sound, shaping a practice rooted in subtle listening and awareness. He is in service through a range of offerings, from Embodiment practices and Aromatherapy to Sound Journeys and ZenThai massage.
Silvia
Silvia’s work is rooted in the belief that the body speaks through tension, softness, breath & vibration. Her heart lead approach to bodywork focuses on supporting the body to be fully seen, held & guided back to its natural state of balance - blending deep tissue massage & sound therapy. Silvia also creates immersive soundscapes that aim to reshape perception, evoke multidimensional aspects of the subconscious in a dream-like atmosphere. A devoted yoga student, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin teacher. She offers regular Sound journeys and Yoga classes at Green Yoga Kreuzberg Berlin, as well as supporting the studio management.
THE PLACE
Villaggio Borgo degli Ulivi – Natural Resort & Yoga is a 4-star paradise, located on the Ionian coast in Sellia Marina, few kilometres from Catanzaro and the airports of Crotone and Lamezia Terme. This holiday resort in Calabria is a true oasis of relaxation surrounded by maritime pines, eucalyptus and olive trees. Its beachfront location is also fascinating, a crystal-clear blue that has earned it Blue Flag status.
Villaggio Borgo degli Ulivi is very sensitive to the preservation of the environment and pays close attention to respecting the basic rules of behaviour and use of materials and services to avoid waste and damage to the environment that hosts us. Guests are asked to respect the surrounding vegetation, engage in recycling and avoid the use of plastic.
