Italian Yoga Retreat 2026

Join Lime House Yoga’s principal teacher Jock Orton in the Italian sunshine as we return to the Tuscan/Umbrian border from 20th-27th June 2026 for this sumptuous Italian yoga retreat. Nestled in the beautiful hilltop village of Lippiano with views over the surrounding countryside, this retreat is designed to relax, restore and recharge you.

 

Each day will start with a guided meditation and yoga class, covering specific breathing techniques and physical postures (asana’s) taught by our principal teacher Jock. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years Jock is experienced enough to be able to offer you personalised instruction suitable for any level. He has over twenty years’ experience and regularly teaches around the world.

 

With our love of food, we would naturally only go somewhere the food was exceptional and the food here is amazing – trust us, we’ve sampled it!  Traditional and authentic Italian dishes with a buffet breakfast and lunch followed by afternoon tea with homemade cakes and a 4-course evening meal, all eaten together outside under the shade of umbrellas. All food, snacks, drinks including unlimited barista coffee and alcohol are included in the price.

 

This week was one to never forget … my body agrees too. I miss it already – the yoga, the location, the views – oh wow, the views! I am in awe of Jock’s teaching – all encompassing and full of empathy, humour and stillness too. – Participant, Italy 2024

 

Italian Yoga Retreat Overview

What’s included:

  • 6 x daily morning yoga classes – Including Pranayama, Kriya and Asana
  • 5 x afternoon technique classes
  • Fully catered 7-night stay at our Italian Retreat Villa
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner prepared by their in-house team

What’s not included:

  • Flights
  • Airport transfers (UK and Italy)
  • Travel insurance
  • Car hire

Optional Extras, payable direct to the venue:

  • Cooking lessons
  • Bike hire
  • Horse riding

Dates and Prices:

Sat 20th – Sat 27th June 2026

Board options:

  • Full board, shared occupancy with yoga | Price coming soon
  • Full board, single occupancy en-suite with yoga | Price coming soon
  • Full board, single occupancy shared bathroom with yoga | Price coming soon
  • Full board, shared occupancy, no yoga | Price coming soon

Example Retreat Day:

7:30am Morning meditation followed by yoga class
9:00am Breakfast
1:00pm Lunch
4:30pm Technique masterclass
7:00pm Dinner

 

Instalment Options

If you would like to pay via instalments, select which board option you would like using the buttons below.

Once you have purchased your instalment package, you will then be sent further details on how to register for the retreat using that package.

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Pay Up Front

If you are the type of person who would rather pay in one amount then choose this option.

On the next screen you can choose your occupancy preference.

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FAQs

Your teacher

Jock Orton

It is said that we all come to healing in our own time and this was true for me when in 2000, I fell down a mountain snowboarding, breaking my back in four places and shattering my collarbone. After numerous unsuccessful operations, I decided to take matters into my own hands so that I might stand a chance of being mobile by the time I hit forty.

I began a regular yoga practice and as the ancient saying goes, ‘When the student is ready the teacher will appear.’ I moved back to Cornwall at the same time as Bridget Woods-Kramer, a world renowned Anusara teacher.  I did my first two teacher trainings with no intention of ever teaching yoga, I just wanted to further my knowledge for my own practice. It was Bridget who dropped the bombshell on me that she needed cover for a Saturday class that forced me into teaching my first class. I was completely terrified………but I loved it!

I spent six years studying and teaching with Bridget and have developed a style that is physically challenging with attention to posture and alignment and above all, playful. My experience has taught me to cherish the physical practice of yoga, but it is the connection between mind, body and soul that inspires my practice.  Over the last decade, my personal practice has moved towards Ashtanga and I have undertaken Ashtanga teacher trainings with David Swenson, Manju Jois and John Scott.

I have been teaching for 20 years and over this time I feel deeply privileged to have been taught by some of the worlds best teachers from a range of different schools of yoga, including Richard Freeman, David Williams, Sianna Shermann, Rod Stryker, Doug Keller, Bruce Bowditch, John Friend, Nancy Gilgoff, and Doug Swenson. In my classes I call upon the teachings of all of my teachers to best serve my own students, with a blend of the styles, techniques and adjustments I’ve learnt along my yoga journey. I am also co-founder and director of Lime House Yoga with my partner Emma and a dad to two wonderful children who constantly inspire and challenge me to be more present in the world and on my mat.

Jock teaches:

Dynamic & Strong Vinyasa – Mondays | 6:30-8pm

Mysore (Self-Practice) – Wednesdays | 7-9am

Vinyasa: All Levels – Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm

Yoga Kurunta (Yoga with ropes) All Levels – Thursdays | 9:30-11am

Ashtanga Vinyasa – Saturdays | 8-9:30am

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