4 – 9 October 2026
Yin Yoga Inner Quietness Retreat
About the retreat
This unique retreat gives you the opportunity to balance your heart, body, and mind in a safe and peaceful environment. The retreat will be fully guided by Skadi van Paasschen in a small group (max. 17 people). This ensures that there is plenty of space for personal attention and self-reflection. The retreat is located in the stunning mountains of Lago d’Orta in Italy, with nutritious food and beautiful architecture and design. At the end of the retreat, you will get a better awareness of your emotions and the values that truly matter to you.
During the retreat, you will balance your heart, body, and mind. When these three aspects work harmoniously together, you `will be able to take care better of yourself. It will strengthen you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This ensures that you will make wiser decisions in daily life.
This retreat is particularly beneficial for:
People who want to take a step back from their daily hectic lives.
Yoga practitioners and teachers who like to deepen their yoga practice.
People who like to restore or strengthen their body energy
What do we do during the retreat?
- Yin Yoga
- Being Surrounded By Water
- Walking meditation
- Sleeping more than 8 hours
This retreat will be held in English.
At a glance
INCLUDED
- 5 nights accommodation in Shared, Single, and Double Rooms
- Full board – vegetarian meals
- Fruits, Teas and filtered water
- Free use of Body Care Center facilities: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool
- All workshops and sessions as written in the program
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from Malpensa International Airport
- Transfers to/from Mandali Retreat Centre
- Massage and Therapies at the Body Care Centre
Teacher
Skadi van Paasschen
Get to Know
AGENDA
Arrival Day
15:00 Arrival and check in at Mandali retreat center
16:00 Introduction to the retreat and Yin Yoga
19:00 Dinner. Free time to walk around, get to know each other.
And if you have special requests or if you have injuries, this is the time to tell Skadi
20:45 Meditation.
Daily Schedule
08:00 – 09:00 Dynamic morning yoga
09:00 – 09:30 Silent breakfast
10:30 – 13:00 Yin yoga with pranayama and meditation + (weather permitting) silent nature walk
13:00 Lunch
17:30 – 19:00 Yin yoga with focus on meridians and their healing qualities
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:15 – 21:00 Evening meditation
This rhythm of movement, silence, yin yoga, and meditation creates a safe container in which you can soften, release, and recharge – an invitation to truly come home to yourself.
Day of Departure
07:30 – 09:00 Meditation and Yin Yoga
09:00 – 09:30 Breakfast
09:45 – 10:00 Check out of room
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
PEACEFUL
PRACTICE ROOMS
Experienced & Established Teachers
3 Delicious Vegetarian Meals a Day
Tea & Fruits throughout the day
Welcoming & cosy Rooms
Yoga & Meditation
PROPS
Scenic
Hiking Trails
contemplative outdoor nooks
Body Care Centre
Massages
(at an extra cost)
magical permaculture gardens
Mandali was an incredible experience in a beautiful placE
I wish I’d spent more than 3 days there and truly hope to go back in the future. The rooms were very comfortable, the teachers were lovely, the food was delicious - I have absolutely no complaints and can’t say enough good things. Mandali was well worth the trip!
Kate Lessard
also happened to have discovered Self Love
“I came to Mandali to learn to be in the present moment. In the end, not only did I find what I was looking for, but I also happened to have discovered Self Love, and found my Inner Trust.”
Vera
give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care
“I recommend this experience to anyone looking to slow down, reconnect in beautiful surroundings filled with attention to detail, and to give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care.”
Luisa
Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down
“Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down and quiet my thinking mind. The calmness allowed me to realise how grateful I am about everything in my life.”
IRIS
Mandali felt like coming home
“Mandali felt like coming home and it made me open up so much and learn more about myself and others around me. Thank you so much for opening this part of me.”
GAIKY
I learned that silence is very treasurable
“I came to Mandali to reconnect and maybe even find myself again. During my stay, I learned that silence is very treasurable, and with it, I could finally hear what my inner voice was saying.”
WV
You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself
“Your generosity, your kindness and your warm smiles are the cherries on the cake. Being here means living life to the fullest in every single moment. You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself. Go silent, sit still, let it move you and take that ride.”
