WELCOME TO OUR CENTRE
YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Our intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Southern Italy.
We look to incorporate the fundamental principles of yoga into everything we do, including living sustainably with nature and the seasons and giving back to the community around us.
Accommodation & Facilities
Our retreat centre is set in 2.5 acres of grounds in a valley filled with olive and almond groves.
Accommodation consists of six twin bedrooms and one double bedroom, all with private ensuite bathrooms. We have renovated all rooms to a high standard using locally sourced materials to create a luxurious yet simple and understated feel.
Inside the main house there is a large dining room/workspace, a small kitchenette providing tea and coffee throughout the day and a cosy living room within a trullo.
A large outdoor courtyard provides the main communal eating space, and several seating areas offer a place to relax in the sun or the shade.
The salt-water swimming pool is situated in the heart of the complex, surrounded by palms and olive trees. Hidden nearby, a meditation hut provides a place to escape in silence and enjoy the vistas across the valley.
Our Food Philosophy
Food plays a central role in both our yoga practice and life. We believe food should be varied, unprocessed and nourishing to support wellbeing and a lifelong practice.
Our food is plant-based, and meals are primarily focused on local traditions and recipes. Brunch and dinner have been developed to ensure the right balance of grains, greens and proteins to promote energy and recovery. We are very fortunate to work with chefs who share our philosophy and bring their passion and love to create healthy and delicious food.
Everything is made on-site and we try to source local, seasonal and organic produce wherever possible. Our vegetable garden and fruit trees also provide during the season – figs, pomegranates, salads, zucchini, herbs, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes… the list goes on!
What is a Trullo?
A trullo (plural, trulli) is a unique architectural building which is very specific to Puglia, in particular the Itria valley. It is made out of rough stone quarried locally and built in an overlapping way without using any mortar but just simple know how and tools. The structure is composed of walls up to one metre wide, above which a conic roof rises, covered with “chiancarelle” – large narrow stone slabs positioned in a circular fashion.