The combination of 8 Limbs of Yoga for instance at such an ancient prehistorical stone pillar.
Getting that new feeling of blossoming for instance next to newly blooming plants like this endemic one on Sardinia. (Local liquor made from this plant coming up!)
Being in excellent company in beauty and joy and taste.
Don’t you worry for a moment about the food and the venues: all from rich simplicity to simple richness.
PROGRAM
- DAY 1: On this six-day immersive journey we will indulge in the heart & soul of Sardinia, in comfort of course, while focusing on self discovery, re-connecting with your true self through the practices of Yoga.
Each day will be threaded with Dharma (educational) talks on the history, philosophy and benefits of Yoga. As well as Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breath-work) and Dhyana (meditation) practices. This experience in the natural, alluring beauty of Sardinia is sure to rejuvenate your whole body, mind and soul.
So, on day 1 we will greet you at the airport and whisk you away to our first venue. Our travel there is complemented by a visit to a ceremonial place dating from deep prehistory where we will share a welcome ceremony which includes an overview of the 8 Limbs of Yoga and how we will incorporate them on our six day spiritual path.
During our first few hours together you will have an idea of how the rest of the week will go. It will be highlighted by the beauty of nature, special places, amazing local food, in the company of adventurous, friendly, like-minded people. Our schedule is organic and fluid, go-with-the-flow if you will. Each day’s activities will be guided by the collective, so keep an open mind and embrace what unfolds. Hence like a Yogi, flexible in body and mind.
Once we conclude the opening session off we go to the picturesque village of Santu Lussurgiu. Famous for its aria buona (good atmosphere) and acqua buona (good water). By the way, that same water comes out of your shower in your comfy room! Here we will enjoy a full local produce dinner in a typical, centuries-old mansion. The romantic glow of streetlights down winding hidden alleys makes the after-dinner walk back to our lodging extra meditative.
- DAYS 2 and 3: We begin with Yoga practice (likely Asana and Meditation) followed by a delectable breakfast.
Then gather for a talk on the first 2 Limbs of Yoga, the Yamas (social ethics) and Niyamas (self disciplines/observances). These are considered the DNA of Yoga and are referred to as the jewels of Yoga. When they are practiced with consistency, integrity and awareness, we become purified from within. Our thoughts, words and beliefs align, making us better able to honor the Divinity that is our true self and better appreciate the Divinity all around us. After which we will travel to another inspiring locale. Carrying our morning lessons with us along the way. Focusing our attention on how Yoga practices are intertwined in the fabric of life. Moving with the knowledge that it is the journey itself not the destination that counts.
We will visit sites like the 7 Springs Fountains and millennia’s old tower complexes. Meeting local purveyors along the way, perhaps meet the adorable playful instrument maker, who is also the medicine man of the village. Our noontime picnic lunches will be enjoyed under magnificent cork oaks. Then take a rest to allow our bodies to digest as we take in the pure simplicity and harmony of this island.
Later in the evenings, we will dine in a farmstead surrounded by lush green hills, in the area called Iron Hills. On a family owned ranch where the women cook only their produce and meat. (Vegetarian? No problem.) The local olive oil, the seasonal products, the natural environment…. Again this is not the standard tourist restaurant, here we will taste real freshness created with love and pride.
All thus far is central to our experience, the scenery, the way of traveling, eating, practicing the 8 Limbs, exchanging, learning… it all contributes to this oh-so magical adventure.
- DAY 4: Around all this beautiful knowledge and consideration we will transfer to the mountainous area that the Romans called Barbagia. (‘Those Barbarians… Wouldn’t let themselves be romanized!’). We will take in mural paintings of international Freedom Fighters in a nearby village and spectacular lake scenery. Dinner will be in a family run farm where the grandmother, La Nonna, will prepare a special meal just for us. This agriturismo (homestead) is deep in the Sardinian Wild, immersed in local authenticity and hospitality.
After dinner, if the famous choir practices we will go and hear their songs which exemplify Sardinian culture. Prior to retiring to our rooms we will have a lesson on Limbs 3&4, Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathwork) followed by a Yoga practice designed to induce calm and deep sleep.
- DAY 5: By now you may realize Yoga is not just about physical postures, it is a path to support us in living a joyous life. This morning’s session is on Limbs 4, 5 and 6. These are about turning inward to quite the senses and the mind. The day’s adventures take us to the village of Oliena. Here we will reside in a mountain hotel with fantastic views of the valley. This is the village of the master embroiderers, of papal level, and of course we will visit their workshop. It sure is a pleasure to be there and admire their fabulous works of sheer beauty. Tonight, dinner will be in a fabulous home restaurant serving a menu with recipes coming from the proud local famous Nobel winning author Grazia Deledda. Enjoy poem readings between the courses and locally made wine famous for not getting you drunk or hung over!
- DAY 6: On this final day we will marinate in the meaningful and inspiring considerations of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. The final Limb is Samadhi, the state of oneness, Nirvana. So, now we encourage you to explore in nature via the lessons of the previous days. Find beautiful places to walk and talk, journal, meditate just take it all in with joy and appreciation.
We will wind down our retreat with a closing ceremony. Share some hugs and maybe a tear or two…
And then… we will waive you goodbye at the airport. Or if you are extending your stay, Samuele will provide tips for your continued travels. How will life be after this special Sardinia Yoga experience? Calmer, more enlightened? More focused on what truly matters?
You can be sure we will keep in touch after this, if you like, keeping alive the core principles and values of the practices of Yoga.
A LIFE INSPIRING SARDINIA ILLUSTRATION OF THE 8 LIMBS OF YOGA, A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION AND SELF EMPOWERMENT
This week’s program – see also the DAY PROGRAM, and please bear in mind: you do NOT have to be some perfect Yogi to join at all, just a bit adventurous – is about the 8 Limbs of Yoga, practices that stem from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras written around 200 BCE. Patanjali is considered the Father of Ashtanga Yoga. Sutra means a sacred thread or corde. The 8 Limbs of Yoga are a plan to solve a problem. Patanjali wrote 195 sutras on theory and 196 on practices, we won’t go over all of those this week! He compiled these from long existing teachings into an easy to follow and understand format to help people thrive in a joyous life.Yoga means to yoke (unite). It is a mechanism of controlling the body, mind, breath and senses to enable effective mediation for the purpose of liberation. ‘The mind is best friend for those who have conquered it, but greatest enemy to who fails to do so.’
This week is about liberation. What will your life be like when liberated from your worries, struggles, pain points? During this week we are excited to share the 8 Limbs of Yoga and how they can help you do just that! The full experience of this immersive retreat will help you to incorporate these ancient practices in your life. Guiding you to transformation and joy.
And some experience this will be! Imagine doing all this exploring on an island that – mind you – ancient Sumerian, Egyptian and Greek sources called ‘Paradise’! Sardinia is as small as the state of New Hampshire, but it ‘happens’ to be dotted with thousands of inspiring and mysterious stone sites, great places to commune with each other and nature.
We will do this in a compact group of new ‘old’ friends on a beautiful adventure. The group size is kept small to promote an organic flow, with attention on the group’s energy. You will also enjoy non-touristic high level cultural expressions that make this Island of Myths so very special.
Does this resonate with you? If so, then please do join us on this adventure with a small group of like-minded people, all with their hearts open and willing to contribute to a 5D life and world. We are delighted to have you join us!
Your co-host, Sally Bliss Hollon is a Holistic Professional here to assist you in reaching your personal health and wellness goals. Over the past thirty years she has acquired many credentials in the healing profession: a Master’s in Counseling, she is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Guide, and a National Board Certified Health&Wellness Coach.
Sally is now in the time of her life to integrate all that education and experience into programs that help others make lasting life changes and thrive in joy! Thus the creation of this Sardinia retreat in collaboration with Samuele, experienced Sardinia Tour operator (Keep Alive Tours), whom I met in my hometown of Fairhope, Alabama.
Sally: ‘My intention for these eight days program is to share the transformational potential of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. I cherish the philosophy and life balancing practices that the ancient art of Yoga offers. I have witnessed these practices change so many lives. I want for you to see the potential for growth and expansion they offer. We each want contentment and joy in our lives, and practicing the 8 limbs of Yoga can assist us in living in that space.’
First example of a theme addressed, by Sally: ‘Today it comes down to restraint from unethical actions, i.e. an adult relationship with the world, also known as Ahimsa-non-harming, living in unity with nature.’ And, sure, at the end of a long hot summer this water – and that of the Sardinian sea – will be still far from winter temperatures.
Second example of a daily theme: ‘Today we will address Yama #2: Satya-Truthfulness. This is more than not fibbing. Satya demands integrity to life to our own self. Truthfulness may not be safe, but it is good. It has the power to right wrongs and end sorrows. Carl Jung said: ‘A lie would make no sense unless the truth was felt to be dangerous.’ Why do we lie? Are we afraid to hurt others or that we won’t be liked? Are we trying to be nice? Nice is an illusion, it cloaks lies. It is an image of what you may think you are supposed to be. Being nice is in opposition to being Real. Real asks us to live from a place where there is nothing to defend, hide or manage. Real is trustworthy, it may not always be pleasant, but it is authentic.’
Take food for instance, food gives us energy and vitality up to a Point. When we eat past that point there is a down turn into lethargy. But, if we eat slowly, mindfully, we can realize the point of ‘just right’. This is the moment we need to recognize, the just enough moment. Past that we descend into excess. (I can’t believe I ate the whole thing… Remember that commercial…?) This is true for any activity in which we engage. Why do we go past the just enough point? Just to focus on clinging: that is wishing things were different than they are causes suffering. The Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths There is suffering, suffering is caused by clinging/grasping, there is way out of suffering, that way is the 8 fold path of Yoga. Good news, right! There is a way to not suffer through life. It is natural to want to hold on to experiences that make us feel loved and appreciated. But things change and by failing to allow that change, things begin to disappoint us and attempting to hold on. Makes us stagnant and unhappy.’
Third example of a theme: ‘Today we will move on to Yama #3: Asteya, so non-stealing. This jewel refers not only to stealing property, but more profoundly stealing from ourselves. If we live in fear or untruth, our dissatisfaction leads us to look outside of ourself and take what is not rightfully ours. We steal from others, from the Earth, we steal from the future. We steal from our opportunity to grow into the person who has a right to live a joyous life.
All meals are included in this unique tour: breakfast, lunch and dinner from farmstead restaurants to picnics. The delicious meals are prepared with locally sourced organic produce with rich mineral content. Sardinia is an ancient volcanic island, the volcanic ash and lava deposits have enriched the soil with minerals and nutrients, making it fertile for agriculture and making the produce grown nutritious. Zen places and zen moments all day long! We might do an evening session here in Samuele’s garden! The goal of this trip is not just ’to enjoy’, but also to be motivated to contribute to active stewardship of the Earth, and our own healthy life. We will be guided, taken care of, protected, inspired in many ways, seen and unseen. We might do a session exactly here, overlooking one of the picturesque villages where you might even want to buy a house :). (We have good honest advice on that too!) 
Alligned with our focus of this week, our accommodations are places that have a certain vibration especially selected for this tour. Even seemingly rustic accommodations are warm and inviting, in addition to scoring 9 out of 10 on Booking platforms. 
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START 30 October 2026 – FINISH 4 November 2026, always gorgeous mild Indian Summer weather then on Sardinia! Mail any question also about flights to Sardinia to info@keepalivetours.com
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