Some projects land in your life very quietly, and yet you know immediately that they matter.

My dear friend Roberta has been creating something deeply special in Sicily for many years. If you have not yet discovered Zen Sicily, it is a retreat space rooted in nature, family, and genuine care. A place that has welcomed teachers and retreat leaders from all over the world, holding countless groups with presence, warmth, and attention. Discover the place here.

Over the years, Roberta has spoken with hundreds of yoga teachers.
Some dreaming of hosting retreats one day.
Some already leading communities.
Some quietly carrying the idea while feeling tired, unsure, or stretched thin.

One theme returned again and again.

Yoga teachers give so much, and often place themselves last.

This retreat was created for yoga teachers and wellness professionals not as leaders, not as space holders, but simply as human beings.

If you have ever hosted a retreat, you know what it truly asks of you. Holding space from morning until night. Supporting others emotionally and energetically. Managing logistics, schedules, and the unexpected. It is meaningful work, but it can be deeply demanding.

This retreat offers a chance to step out of that role and experience what it feels like to be held instead.

And if you are dreaming of hosting a retreat one day, this weekend offers something equally valuable. You will experience a retreat from the inside. You will feel how a venue supports teachers, how days are paced, and what creates a sense of safety, flow, and nourishment. There is no pressure to lead. Only space to observe, feel, and learn.

The days will be gently held with yoga, somatic and reflective practices, creative workshops, and generous time for rest, silence, and integration.

There is nothing to organise.
No one to hold.
No schedule to manage.

Just arriving, exhaling, and allowing yourself to be supported.

This is where the retreat was born.

Zen Sicily Retreat
27–30 June 2026

At the heart of this retreat

At the heart of this retreat is Roberta, the founder and soul of Zen Sicily.

At the heart of this retreat is Roberta, the founder and soul of Zen Sicily. For many years, she has been welcoming yoga teachers and their groups from all over the world, holding retreats with deep care, presence, and an intuitive understanding of what teachers and students truly need.

Her love for the land, nature, and organic living is felt in every detail of Zen Sicily. From the way the days unfold, to the food on the table, to the quiet respect for natural rhythm, everything is shaped with intention rather than force.

Being with Roberta during this weekend offers a rare glimpse into how a retreat is held behind the scenes. You will experience what it means to create space that feels safe, grounded, and nourishing, not through effort or perfection, but through simplicity, attention, and trust in the land.

For teachers who are curious about hosting retreats one day, her way of working is a beautiful example of how retreats can be rooted in authenticity, care, and sustainability.

Guidance and support

The retreat will also be guided by Alida, a deeply experienced retreat leader who has been facilitating yoga retreats and teacher trainings at Zen Sicily since 2019. She also runs a yoga school in Catania and brings a grounded, compassionate approach to everything she offers. This is her work here.

Alida will guide morning yoga practices, somatic meditation, and a creative workshop designed to refresh your teaching and reconnect you with your why.

I feel deeply honoured to be co-hosting this retreat alongside Roberta and Alida. As a photographer, visual storyteller, and social media manager of Zen Sicily, my role during the weekend is to gently support you from a business and visibility perspective.

Through one to one portrait and content sessions, I will help you feel at ease in front of the camera and reconnect with the message you wish to share through your work. We will explore how to approach your business and social media in a more sustainable way, how to create content without pressure, and how to build a brand that supports you rather than drains you.

This is not about doing more.
It is about finding clarity and ease in how you show up.

Being held

Throughout the retreat, the Zen Sicily family will take care of every detail. From nourishing farm to table meals prepared with love, to the quiet moments between practices, everything is designed to support rest.

The days unfold naturally, guided by the land and the people who call this place home.

This retreat is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and recentre.
To remember that you, too, deserve to be held.

Dates and investment

Zen Sicily Retreat for Yoga Teachers
27–30 June 2026

Early bird until 28 February
Single room: €820
Shared room: €680

From 1 March
Single room: €990
Shared room: €790

What’s included

This retreat is designed so you can arrive, settle, and be fully supported.

Included in your stay:

• 3 nights accommodation at Zen Sicily
• Nourishing farm to table meals, prepared with care
• Daily yoga practices including vinyasa, yin, and somatic approaches
• A clarity and presence workshop
• One gentle portrait session
• One 1 hour massage (Ayurvedic or Thai)
• One sunrise beach yoga practice

Not included:

• Flights
• Transfers to and from the airport
• Retreat insurance

This retreat is alcohol free and follows a vegetarian and vegan diet. We also invite a reduced consumption of caffeine, supporting a calmer nervous system and deeper rest throughout the weekend.

If you feel called to join us, please email me at hello@presentpractices.com and I will happily share all the details with you, including the full schedule and payment information.

I would love to welcome you to Sicily for this special weekend.

Kris