Inner Dimension TV
Sardinia Yoga Retreat #2 – Longevity Series

We will meet at Galanias Hotel & Retreat in Sardinia, Italy, one of the world’s five blue zones. Click here for more detailed info on how to get there. Your flights or ground transportation from/to either Cagliari (CAG) or Olbia (OLB) Airports are not included in your ticket price, but a shuttle or private car for ground transportation can be arranged separately with the hotel. You can find more info below.

We’ve structured the retreat to be suitable for both newer and experienced yogis. Adjustments will be suggested for all levels, in particular during our more vigorous power yoga practices so everyone is welcome!

Weather is unpredictable and we make no guarantees, but the average low/high temperatures in Bari Sardo, Sardinia in May are 56/70°F and 13/21°C. Generally, May is known as one of the best months to visit Sardinia and we should generally expect pleasant temperatures with not much rain during our retreat. But again, weather patterns are particularly unpredictable these days so make sure to check the weather report yourself closer to the trip!

We’ve reserved both options and hope to have a mix of both, but it will all depend on weather conditions. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding here. Yoga will likely be indoors.

We currently expect around 40 participants.

In addition to clothes, toiletries, and other things you would normally pack for a trip like this, we recommend you bring the following: yoga mat/meditation cushion or any other props you need for class (the hotel has some too so just email [email protected] if you’d rather not bring your own), yoga/hiking clothes, walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, light jacket (please check the weather report and plan accordingly!), bathing suit/flip flops, etc.

Rooms will generally be available for check in at 4:00 PM. Check out is at 11:00 AM for our group.

Tax and tip for all group meals, classes and activities are included in your ticket price so no need to tip separately after group meals, classes or activities. Feel free to tip support staff (for room cleaning, help with parking, etc.) at your discretion per the usual.

Lauren and Travis are hoping that the retreat can be an immersive experience for you to reconnect to your practice and reflect inwards. So we recommend things like journaling, walking/sitting meditation by the beach, or just even rest during break times. If you’re the adventurous type and are looking for more action, the center of Tortolì, the closest main village is only a short car ride away.   

This retreat is about taking care of yourself so please feel free to do what feels appropriate and best for your body, mind, and spirit.

The food will consist of plenty of fresh and local cuisine with a focus on longevity. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options will be available as well. Although it’s impossible to customize the menu to perfectly accommodate everyone’s individual requests, we will try to account for dietary restrictions and allergies so please make sure to note them during the registration process. 

Sardinia is known for its amazing cuisine, so we’ve also made sure to leave ample free time for you to explore and experience meals on your own – to the extent you don’t see a meal listed in the schedule, those meals are not included as part of the retreat or ticket price. Alcohol is not included with your ticket price but will be available onsite for separate purchase.

As far as we’re concerned, this retreat is ON! Please note, we are only human and there are always things outside of our reasonable control (such as boarders closing, acts of war & terrorism, natural disasters, etc.) that might require us to change plans, but that’s what travel insurance is for and this is a risk that you would have with any travel. So the answer is, whenever you feel comfortable.

Everyone’s situation is different and therefore it’s on you to research and confirm any visas or other travel documentation that might be required for you to enter Italy based on your nationality, where you’re coming from, etc. Depending on your particular situation, you may need to apply for a visa, have COVID related documentation ready, have a valid passport (that doesn’t expire for either 3 or 6 months after your scheduled departure or has empty pages left), etc. 

In particular, starting in 2024, the new ETIAS process goes into effect which will require all non-EU passport holders (so including citizens from the U.S. and U.K. who previously could enter the EU freely) to get pre-trip permission to enter certain European countries, including Italy. It’s supposed to be a fast online authorization for non-EU nationals from the 60 or so countries that don’t currently need a visa to the EU. More info here. Please note that this is on you to understand and apply for based on your unique individual situation!

Yes! Galanias Hotel & Retreat offers private cars and group shuttles to and from both Cagliari (CAG) and Olbia (OLB) Airports. The cost will defer depending on the number of people and is not included in your ticket price. Please reach out to Galanias Hotel & Retreat directly at [email protected] once you have your flight information for any specific requests and they will be happy to assist you.

As of now, taking into account the current state of affairs, we don’t intend to require proof of vaccination or pre-arrival testing. However, if you get sick and test positive before or during the retreat, you will not be allowed to attend and there are no refunds. We encourage you to purchase a comprehensive “cancel for any reason” trip insurance policy to protect yourself if this is a concern. Social distancing and mask wearing may be implemented (although currently, assuming rules & regulations stay the same, we intend to make mask wearing during classes optional). 

Lastly, please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event.

Even in the rare instance that Inner Dimension TV needs to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to “acts of god” including Covid-19 related shut downs, we will only be able to refund ticket costs at most, and would not in any instance be able to compensate you for other costs, such as flights booked, etc. Due to this concern, we highly recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance.  

We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy and include medical coverage. Many insurance policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation so please prioritize accordingly. Some credit cards also come with travel insurance benefits which you might want to consider. Here is a helpful site to compare different policies based on your specific needs.

We don’t have a separate block for this but Galanias Hotel & Retreat has informed us that they will try to accommodate guest requests as much as they can. Please email us at [email protected] if you need extra nights – the hotel has requested that all such requests go through us directly and will not take separate requests from individual guests. The sooner the better for better rates and availability!

In order to secure the venue and programming, Inner Dimension TV is required to enter into binding contracts with 3rd parties that do not allow for refund or cancellation in any instance except for limited instances where “acts of god” render the entire event impossible. For example, if due to the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, Galanias Hotel & Retreat must close down, then we would be able to get a refund and refund all ticket holders. Otherwise, unfortunately, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy and there will be no refunds in any instance. You may transfer your ticket under certain conditions. Also, purchasing trip insurance to protect yourself is always a good idea.

You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 3-days before the retreat start date without penalty by emailing us at [email protected]. After that time, our strict cancellation policy applies.

Any balance remaining after payment of the initial deposit will be invoiced to you and due immediately three months prior to start of retreat, so expect an email from us with this bill around February 2024. As noted above, we have a strict cancellation policy with no refunds (including for any deposits) so please make sure you have sufficient funds ready to pay any remaining balance at this time.

Yes! Just email us at [email protected] with a description of your partner’s needs (for example, partner would like to participate in meals and excursions but skip the yoga classes, etc.) and we can give you options that work for you.

This is possible! Each of you should still purchase the double ticket if you intend to both participate in all aspects of the Retreat and send a note to [email protected] just noting that you would prefer one larger bed in the room.

One of our goals at Inner Dimension TV is to expand the scope of offerings to better serve our community online and increasingly in-person as well. So look forward to some exciting announcements to come on future in-person retreats in addition to an annual summit! And of course, we recommend that you also practice with us online through your Inner Dimension TV subscription and Academy course registrations as well.