Yoga + Chanting
Daily practices blend energizing vinyasa, breath, meditation, mantra and restorative movement. Sessions are designed for all levels of experience.
Puglia, Italy · October 19–24, 2026
Tempo Lento
A Yoga & Chanting Retreat Celebrating the Art of Slow Living
Masseria Pistola · Six Days, Five Nights
Reserve Your PlaceThe Invitation
The Art of
Slow Living
This October, step back into yourself in the heart of Puglia. Join Ewa Josefsson and Janet Isabelli for six days and five nights of yoga, beautiful local food, meaningful connection and the simple pleasure of la dolce far niente.
Tempo lento means “slow time.” This is an invitation to move differently. To practice beneath the morning sky. To linger over breakfast. To wander without an agenda. To allow conversation to stretch long past dinner.
For six days and five nights, the lovingly restored, 16th-century Masseria Pistola becomes our home for a retreat rooted in movement, mantra and the rhythm of southern Italy.
The Experience
Come for the Practice.
Stay for Everything
Around It.
Days begin with energizing yoga and chanting, afternoons are spacious for rest and exploration, and evenings return us to restorative practice, shared meals and community.
Puglian Living
Whitewashed stone, olive trees, open countryside and October’s golden light create a setting that naturally invites a slower pace.
Beautiful Food
Gather around the table for generous meals prepared with locally harvested ingredients and the simple, soulful flavors of southern Italy.
Space to Wander
Swim. Read. Write. Explore. Nap. Wander the grounds. Enjoy la dolce far niente.
Connection
Leave room for the kinds of conversations that happen when nobody is rushing.
Time for Yourself
Our retreat offers community without requiring constant togetherness. Enjoy space for reflection and following your own pace.
Masseria Pistola
Our Home
in Puglia
Tucked into the countryside of Italy’s Valle d’Itria, Masseria Pistola is a beautifully restored Puglian farmhouse surrounded by olive groves, gardens and rolling hills.
Historic trulli, vaulted stone interiors and quiet courtyards meet thoughtful contemporary comforts, creating a setting that feels both transportive and beautifully lived-in.
Beautiful linens, warm light, long tables, fresh food and a rhythm set more by the land than the clock.
For one autumn week, it is all ours.
Your Guides
Meet Ewa
& Janet
Together, Janet and Ewa create practices that are strong when they want to be, soft when they need to be and always rooted in curiosity. Expect movement, breath, mantra, music and moments of stillness, with an approach that feels elevated but never precious.
Ewa Josefsson
E-RYT 500, CH
Born in Sweden and based in Miami, Ewa is a senior yoga and meditation educator and certified hypnotist whose teaching explores the connection between movement, meditation and altered states of awareness.
Certified in both Skanda Yoga and Jivamukti Yoga, Ewa incorporates music, breath-counting and positive suggestion to create immersive practices designed to deepen self-awareness and personal transformation. Together with Miriam “Mimi” Ghandour, she leads teacher trainings that have certified nearly 400 teachers.
Janet Isabelli
RYT 200
Janet’s teaching brings together energizing vinyasa, meditation, yogic philosophy, harmonium and mantra in practices designed to cultivate both strength and a deeper connection to self.
She teaches at Mimi Yoga in Miami and serves as a lead instructor for Mimi Yoga’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Janet holds Yoga Alliance certification through Mimi Yoga, Level 1 certification from the Baptiste Yoga Institute and has completed advanced studies in yoga teaching, philosophy and mantra.
Everything You Need
Your Retreat
Includes
Six Days and Five Nights at Masseria Pistola
Yoga Twice Daily — mats and blocks provided
Brunch Daily & Four Chef-Prepared Villa Dinners — wine included
An Unforgettable Pugliese Excursion
Photography Session with a Local Photographer
Time to Rest, Restore and Explore
Reserve Your Place
Puglia is Calling
October 19–24, 2026 · Masseria Pistola · Puglia, Italy
Double Occupancy
$2,680 per person
Share with another retreat guest or book with a friend or partner. One or two beds available. Each room has a private bathroom.
Reserve Your DoubleSingle Occupancy
$3,710 per person
Enjoy a private room for the duration of your stay. Each room has a private bathroom. Please note limited availability.
Reserve Your SinglePlanning Your Stay
A Few
Practical Details
Getting There
The closest airport to Masseria Pistola is Bari. We recommend renting a car and enjoying the scenic, 30-minute drive, but transfers can also be arranged at an additional cost.
Waiver of Liability
Guests will be asked to sign a waiver of liability prior to the retreat start date.
Travel Insurance
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of an unexpected change in plans.
Before You Book
Cancellation Policy
& Questions
Please note that payment is due in full at the time of booking and may be made via credit or debit card through secure Stripe checkout.
All retreat purchases are final and non-refundable. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. If you are unable to attend after booking, you may transfer or resell your place to another interested guest.
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at janetisabelli@me.com.
We can’t wait to be with you in Puglia!