Your guide
Katharina Schick
Founder of moanamind
- Neuroscientist (M.Sc.)
- Psychologist (B.Sc.) & Molecular Biomedicine (B.Sc.)
- Certified MBSR & MBCL trainer
- Certified yoga teacher & mental coach
Procida · 6-day retreat
la dolce vita
Yoga, meditation, sea air and the dolce far niente — on a quiet island in the Gulf of Naples.
What awaits you
A gentle, transformative week
A relaxed and transformative retreat full of meditation, yoga, self-love and awareness — shared with warm-hearted people in a place that is simply indescribably beautiful.
The island
Procida
Procida is a small, jewel-like island in the Gulf of Naples. With its tiny fishing harbours, pastel houses, beaches and family trattorias, it offers everything you need to surrender to the dolce far niente — the sweet art of doing nothing.
Easily reached by ferry from Naples.
“In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.”
The place
A breathtaking setting
The retreat is hosted at Centro SaMa, a beautifully restored former Benedictine monastery set on a small hill above the sea, with sweeping views all the way to Capri — a quiet oasis of pine and olive trees.
At this still place, time slows down. And when you crave a little life, the beach and small fishing harbour are less than a 10-minute walk away.
Let your soul breathe
The house
The old monastery is sensitively renovated and beautifully appointed. Whether on one of its many terraces under the open sky or in the sun-flooded yoga hall, the place is made for resting and savouring.
Guest rooms are lovingly furnished with private bathrooms — singles, doubles and quad rooms; there is a configuration for everyone.
Practice
Yoga & meditation
Each morning and evening we share about ninety minutes of yoga and meditation.
Through meditation you allow the mind to settle into the present. Yoga helps you to inhabit the body, listen to it, and strengthen it. The focus is not on perfection — it is on coming gently into contact with yourself, cultivating kindness, and weaving lightness into everyday life.
Body, mind & soul
Long, quiet afternoons
The middle of the day is yours. Rest on the property, sunbathe at the beach ten minutes away, drift through the small harbour, or take a walk across the island. There is something here for every mood.
Self-love
Coming home to yourself
Every day brings a small mindful impulse to support you in getting to know yourself, and in living your life with lightness and abundance.
With journaling questions you can go deeper, explore your own patterns and make space for new ways forward — learning to be a good friend to yourself.
“To love ourselves is to know ourselves, to accept ourselves and to care for ourselves with kindness.”
On the table
Savour with all your senses
You will be cared for with delicious vegetarian cuisine made from local produce. Our chef Philipp Katz cooks fresh, place-rooted dishes for us — a generous breakfast on the wide terrace, an evening aperitivo, and a long, shared dinner.
Beyond the food, you take in the beauty of the estate — olive trees, pines, hidden niches and the sea on the horizon.
Highlight
The boat trip
As a special highlight, we go out together by boat. Rocking on the gentle swell, sunning on deck, and a plunge into the sea — what could be better?
The team
Your hosts on the island
In the kitchen
Philipp Katz
Head chef · 25+ years
Over 25 years as a chef, more than 17 as head chef across international kitchens.
Selected kitchens
- STUBN in der Frasdorfer Hütte — Upper Bavaria
- Alpkäserei Trölingen — Stoos, Switzerland
- BÆST — Copenhagen
- etz — Nuremberg
- Trattoria Er Cuppolone — Stuttgart
- Macleod's Hotel — Isle of Skye
- Gasthaus Traube — Herrenberg
The details
At a glance
Venue
Centro SaMa
Santa Margherita — Vecchia Chiaiolella
80079 Procida (NA), Italy
Dates
2026 14 – 21 June
2026 22 – 27 September
2027 14 – 19 September
2026 22 – 27 September
2026 12 – 19 October
Group size
Intimate — maximum 10 participants
Accommodation
| Single room | €620 |
| Double room (shared) | €345 |
| Quad room (triple occupancy) | €260 |
| Quad room (one bed) | €235 |
Per person, for the full stay.
Programme & half-board
| Early bird (until 30 JUNE / 31 MAY) | — |
| Standard | — |
Included
- Yoga & meditation, morning and evening
- All yoga and meditation equipment
- A daily coaching impulse
- Journaling questions for deep reflection
- A printed booklet for self-reflection
- Vegetarian half-board (breakfast & dinner)
- Daily aperitivo
- Shared boat trip
Is this for you?
If you want to rest and weave more lightness and joy into your life — yes.
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Come and join us
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