Italy - Activities

 

 

Treatments:

 

Thai Yoga Massage:

 

Thai yoga massage is a treatment which combines acupressure and yoga stretches. It is an excellent way to make your body more flexible, supple and relaxed.

 

 Relaxing Oil Massage:

 

A deep massage drawing on Swedish, Javanese and Hawaiian techniques designed to completely relax mind and body.

 

 

Indian Head Massage:

 

The upper back, shoulders, head, neck and face are massaged using warm oil and acupressure. This experience gives you clarity, calmness and a deep sense of inner peace.

 

 

Reiki:

 

Reiki is a form of calming and relaxing energy healing from Japan which helps the body to heal itself. The practitioner's hands remain still on energy centres of the body from head to foot bringing a profound feeling of stillness and well being.

 

 

 

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Atri and the neighbouring villages

Atri, our nearest town, is a charming place easy to explore on foot in half a day or more. It is thought to date from about 300 BC and boasts some impressive architecture including a 13th century cathedral as well as interesting museums, shops, cafes and restaurants. The views from the city walls extend more than 180 degrees from the sea to the east to the mountain ranges in the west.

Casoli is a quaint little village within easy reach of Shanticentre - a 10 minute bicycle ride or a good half hour walk. It has a lovely piazza with good coffee bars, a beautiful church and a little lane with large paintings on the walls of the houses, making it a very interesting place to visit.

 

The Coast

We are about 20 minutes drive from the Adriatic coast, where you can find sandy and stony beaches alike and even a nature reserve in Pineto, where the beach is lined with pine groves. This is where we like to do our special beach yoga session, followed by a picnic and some swimming, sunbathing and generally high quality relaxation.

 

The Mountains

We are about 40 minutes away from the foothills of the Apeninne mountain range but you only have to walk a few metres to see the mountains in thier glory! The beautiful Calanchi National Park just outside Atri is a great place where you can walk in nature with a stunning mountain backdrop. We can also arrange day trips to the mountains themselves, where you can relax, picnic and take in the wonderful fresh air.