“Tashi’s retreats aim to truly inspire and revitalise. We engage in mindful practices, dynamic movements and focused attention. She stirs the forgotten joy of living in full colour, of noticing the vivid details of being alive and brilliant.”
RETREAT DATES 2026
May 17th – 23rd – one room available
May 24th – 30th – sold out
October 11th – 17th – sold out
October 18th – 24th – 3 rooms still available
YOGA RETREATS WITH TASHI DAWA IN SARDINIA
Just a short walk from the beach, this coastal spot in northern Sardinia is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding and long walks along the water. The sea is clear and inviting, and it’s easy to spend hours moving between the shore, the rocks and the water.
May is a lovely time to be here. The days are warm, the light is beautiful, and the island still feels open and uncrowded before the busy summer months arrive.
Each morning there are two yoga sessions to choose from, one more dynamic and one more accessible, so you can practise in a way that suits your body. In the evenings we come together for breathwork, chanting, embodied meditation and gentler movement.
It’s a week of yoga, walking, swimming and good company, leaving you feeling refreshed, grounded and more at home in your body.
SARDINIA RETREATS AT A GLANCE
Getting there: Fly into Olbia airport, transfers are available.
Yoga: The yoga classes are open to all levels, beginner to well practiced, a vigorous morning practice in two parts for level 1 or 2 and a restorative flow each afternoon before dinner.
Highlights: This is a superb location, with stunning accommodation, healthy plant-based buffet meals, lots of yoga, walking and seaside adventures.
Adventures: we stay on beautiful coastline nearby the magnificent La Maddalana, there are excellent half-day sailing and kayaking tours available.
History: Porto Rafael is a fairy tale born from a dream of Count Rafael Neville. One night he had a vision: a small beach with few fishermen’s houses, a blue sea with a view that opened onto the islands. He followed the coast to Maddalena and when he reached this part of the coast he exclaimed “this is the place I have dreamed of”.
MEET THE TEAM
Tashi Dawa
Retreat Leader
Tashi Dawa teaches morning somatic meditations, dynamic daily morning sessions and restorative evening sessions including yoga nidra, mantra meditations amd deep relaxation.
Tashi’s classes are enjoyable and quite exhilarating, she is encouraging and supports deep feeling and thinking. She invites everyone to freshen their approach to movement and relaxation, to examine our blind spots, habits and patterns.
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Caroline Tautz
Massage Therapist
Caroline has over 25 years of experience as a massage therapist, movement and yoga practitioner and teacher. Her treatments are deeply nourishing and enjoyable as well as enabling insights into structural and anatomical imbalances. She fuses a variety of modalities into her work, bringing a depth and breadth to a single treatment.
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Simona Scarone
Personal Chef
Simona has done many beautiful things in her life. She started as a classical musician and after twenty years changed course to dedicate herself to her passion in cooking. She created and directed a vegan restaurant for five years which allowed her to acquire many of the skills that are essential for her retreats cooking, classes and events.
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Emily McClendon
Strength trainer
Emily is the co-host of Tashi’s retreat and offers strength training sessions on the retreat. Emily draws on her extensive background in movement science and athletic performance.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and has extensive experience across fitness and sport, including CrossFit and national-level Olympic weightlifting. Emily is a CrossFit Level 1 coach and a USAW Sports Performance Coach.
Simon Knockton
Body Mind Therapist
Simon is a mind–body therapist offering one-to-one sessions that support clarity, regulation and deeper self-awareness. His work complements the retreat program, providing guests with an opportunity to reflect and reconnect beneath the surface.
Simon is a certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner, trained through the American Institute of Mind Body Medicine. His approach draws on nervous system awareness, guided inquiry and embodied listening, helping guests explore the relationship between physical sensations and emotional patterns in an accessible way.
Salvatore Nurra
Hiking Guide
Salvatore Nurra is a well-regarded guide in the Sardinian hiking community, especially along the dramatic north-west coast. His deep knowledge of the landscape, history and local stories brings each walk to life, offering a thoughtful and engaging context that enhances the beauty of the region.
He leads our group on a memorable hike to the hidden beach of Cala di Trana, where we experience Sardinia’s raw coastline and enjoy a secluded swim in crystal-clear waters.
CHOOSE YOUR ROOM
price includes all yoga activities, meals and accommodation
Some of the budget accommodation is located in a second property which is 1 min walk away from the main retreat
Private Room
- seaviews
- ensuite bath
- terrace access
- queen bed
Shared Room
- seaviews
- ensuite or shared bath
- terrace access
- for friends or couples
Budget Private
- private room for one
- ensuite or shared bath
- quiet space
- queen bed
Budget Shared
- twin share
- ensuite or shared bath
- quiet space
- comfortable twin beds