September Retreat at Lake Garda
14–21 September 2025 · Riva del Garda, Italy
We are delighted to invite you to our autumn retreat in one of our favorite places – Riva del Garda.
A week awaits you full of yoga practice, meditation, sound, movement, nature, and the lightness of being.
What to Expect
Iyengar Yoga · Pranayama · Chanting · Sound Bath · Movement · Nature
Program
The retreat will flow freely – you can join for just a few days or stay the entire week.
Accommodation, transport, and activities outside of the sessions are self-organized. We’ll be there for the full week – and you can join us anytime. Unlike some other retreats, we also plan optional shared activities between classes – entirely up to you.
Throughout the week, you can look forward to:
Morning and evening Iyengar Yoga
Pranayama, chanting, meditation, sound baths
Nature trips: Monte Baldo, Lago di Ledro, Limone sul Garda
Optional activities such as e-biking, via ferrata, paddle boarding, or wake surfing (in collaboration with local Czech providers)
In your free time, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere of Riva del Garda – a charming town between the mountains and the lake, with picturesque streets, cafés, and a Mediterranean vibe.
Why This Place?
Riva del Garda is a place we love.
The crystal-clear lake, fresh mountain air, and warm sunshine create the perfect environment for both inner and outer journeys.
Price for the Yoga Program
1 day: 1,500 CZK
Full retreat (6 days): 8,000 CZK
(includes morning and evening classes each day)
Meditations, sound baths, and sharing circles are also included in the program.
Accommodation & Organization
The retreat is open, flexible, and friendly.
Accommodation is arranged individually – we’ll soon share where we’ll be staying in case you’d like to join us or stay nearby.
Option to Stay at Our Hotel
Hotel Gabry
We have pre-booked three additional Comfort Double rooms for two weeks.
If you’d like to stay there, just write to info@hotelgabry.com and mention you’re part of the Helena Yoga group.
Comfort Double Room:
7 nights (refundable rate): €1,240 – Free cancellation up to 2 days before arrival
7 nights (non-refundable rate): €1,100 – Cannot be changed or canceled
Included services:
Breakfast buffet
Outdoor pool with towels
Welcome drink
Tuesday & Friday evening buffet (18:30–20:00, drinks not included)
Extra services (for a fee):
E-bike rental (€40/day)
City bike rental (€5/day)
The hotel has a small yoga room and a garden where we can also practice. There’s a pool, and vegan-friendly breakfasts. We recently visited for a tasting – it was a lovely experience with fresh, high-quality food and kind service.
If the conditions allow, we’d also like to practice by the lake and organize a paddleboard meditation. If you’re interested, we recommend bringing a board from home – or you can rent one locally (pricing varies).
Optional Additional Activities with Us
Via ferrata hike
E-bike tour
Trip to Monte Baldo
Possibly wakesurfing with a Czech couple who live and work in Garda (they also offer e-foil board lessons and rentals)
Local diving center available for those interested
All activities are optional – these are just our plans and will be adjusted based on the group and weather.
Join Us
We look forward to welcoming all who feel called to join us on this journey back to themselves – in the rhythm of breath, movement, and nature.
Application Deadline: End of August
The retreat will take place with a minimum of 5 participants.
There’s no need to rush with hotel booking yet – we’ll keep you updated in time.
To register, simply use our booking system by clicking HERE and selecting Retreat Riva del Garda.