Sacred Sicily

A Yoga & Adventure Retreat with Nikunja Das

August 16-23, 2026

This yoga retreat is a sun-soaked Sicilian summer getaway designed to restore your body, nervous system, and spirit through rhythm rather than rush. Set against the warmth of the Mediterranean, each day weaves grounding asana practice, deeply nourishing Ayurvedic meals, bespoke Sicilian experiences, and spacious time for rest, reflection, and simple pleasures. This is an invitation to soften into summer in an Italian villa nestled in the Sicilian countryside—to move daily, eat beautifully, sleep deeply, and let the island’s light, land, and pace recalibrate you. Come for wellness, stay for the sweetness of Sicily, and leave feeling replenished, steady, and quietly radiant.

This retreat will be led by Nikunja Das (Niko) an international yoga teacher (RYT 500) and devoted practitioner of the sacred science of yoga, offering an approach that is both deeply grounded and warmly human. Rooted in classical Hatha–Raja and Bhakti traditions, Nico’s teaching is heart-centered—inviting students to cultivate strength, clarity, and joy on and off the mat. Nico went from Johns Hopkins University to the Himalayas, where he completed his foundational training in Rishikesh, India. A longtime student of master yogi Shri Dharma Mittra, he graduated from advanced training at the Dharma Yoga Center in NYC and now serves as a Bhakti yoga monk at Sacred Vedic Arts in Miami under the guidance of Srimati Syamarani Dasi.

Retreat Highlights

Practice Daily Yoga with Nikunja Das
Honor Ayurvedic meals by on-site expert ayurvedic chef
Tour the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
Walk on white cliffs at Scala dei Turchi
Visit Ceramics workshops in Caltagirone
Witness Baroque beauty at Noto Cathedral
Scale the only active Volcano in Europe: Mt. Etna (extra add-on package)

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Payment plans available

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Detailed Itinerary

All day trips are optional and included in the price unless otherwise mentioned. All meals will be provided by onsite ayurvedic chef. Restaurant meals are at participants own expense.

Day 1 – Arrival & Rest

A true decompression day.

Afternoon
• Arrival at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
• Airport pickup
• Rest, nap, light walking nearby

Early Evening
• Yoga with Nico

Evening
• Opening Circle

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Day 2 – Caltagirone: Craft, History & Place

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Late Morning–Early Afternoon
• Local sightseeing in Caltagirone
• Scala di Santa Maria del Monte
• Ceramic workshops and studios
• Duomo of San Giuliano
• Historic center stroll
• lunch in town

Early Evening
• Ayurvedic Cooking Class #1

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Day 3 – Integration & Nourishment

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Late Morning
• Free time
• Rest, journaling, personal practice
• Optional nature walk in the surrounding countryside

Late Afternoon
• Ayurvedic Cooking Class #2

Evening Circle Sanga

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Day 4 – Agrigento & Scala dei Turchi

An awe-filled day — ancient earth and sea.

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Midday–Early Evening
• Day Trip: Agrigento + Scala dei Turchi
• Drive to Agrigento: ~1 hr 45 min
• Valley of the Temples exploration: ~2–2.5 hrs
• Packed Lunch provided
• Drive to Scala dei Turchi: ~25 min
• Time at Scala dei Turchi: ~1–1.5 hrs

Evening
• Return to Caltagirone
• Rest

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Day 5 – Noto & Calamosche Beach

Baroque beauty followed by sea and open space.

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Midday
• Day Trip: Noto + Calamosche Beach
• Drive to Noto: ~1 hr 40 min
• Noto historic center exploration: ~1.5–2 hrs
• Packed lunch provided
• Drive to Calamosche (Vendicari Reserve): ~40 min
• Beach and nature reserve time: ~2–3 hrs
• Return drive: ~2 hrs

Evening
• Return to Caltagirone
• Rest

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Day 6 – Mount Etna (add-on package)

The fire of the island, experienced late in the retreat.

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Midday
• Optional Day Trip: Mount Etna (not included in base price; add-on)
• Drive to Etna (south access): ~1 hr 45 min
• Etna exploration (craters, lava fields, viewpoints): ~3–4 hrs
• Packed lunch provided
• Return drive: ~1 hr 45 min

Total estimated outing: 7–8 hours
Total driving time: ~3.5 hours

Evening
• Return to Caltagirone
• Rest

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Day 7 – Integration & Closing

A spacious final full day.

Morning
• Yoga with Nico

Late Morning–Afternoon
• Free time
• Rest, walking, journaling
• Optional personal sightseeing or ceramics shopping

Evening
• Closing Circle

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Day 8 – Departure

Morning
• Departures after breakfast

Drop off at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport