VITA EQUILIBRATA
Holistic Health Retreat in Sicily
Presented by Frank Iovine, Giulia Ricci & The Mediterranean Lifestyle
Vita Equilibrata (Balanced Life) is a comprehensive one-week holistic health retreat set in the breathtaking landscape of Sicily. This immersive experience combines ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, offering participants a transformative journey toward physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual balance. The retreat weaves together yoga practice, Mediterranean culinary traditions, stoic philosophy, and Italian language introduction. All within the inspiring context of Sicilian culture and natural beauty.
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS APPROACH
The retreat is founded on the principles of integrative medicine and holistic wellness, which aligns perfectly with Sicily’s natural approach to health and longevity. This approach includes:
- Person-Centered Philosophy
- Mind-Body Integration
- Nutrition as Medicine
- Traditional Wisdom with Modern Science
- Community and Connection
- Nature as Healer
LAND OF LONGEVITY & HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Sicily offers the perfect backdrop for a holistic health retreat for several compelling reasons:
Mediterranean Climate
Enjoy mild, pleasant weather year-round, ideal for outdoor yoga practices and wellness activities.
Natural Therapeutic Spaces
The island provides extraordinary variety of natural environments that promote deep reconnection with life’s essential rhythms, wild coastlines, vineyard- covered hills, olive groves, and mountain trails.
Authentic Food Culture
Sicily is home to the Mediterranean diet, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, offering not just nutrition but a lifestyle deeply embedded in local culture.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Centuries of diverse cultural influences have shaped a unique environment where traditional wisdom about health, well-being, and balanced living has been preserved.
Healing Environment
The combination of sea, mountains, fresh air, and slower pace creates a naturally restorative setting where stress melts away, creating space for silence, presence, and healing.
About the Instructors
Giulia Ricci
Giulia holds a diploma as a “Consulente in Naturopatia Olistica” from the Università Popolare di Scienze della Salute Psicologiche e Sociali (UNIPSI). Additionally, Giulia is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Her dual qualifications in both naturopathy and yoga practice provide a comprehensive foundation for guiding participants through their wellness journey, with special attention to the mind-body connection that is central to this retreat experience
Frank Iovine
Frank brings his passion and expertise as a mindfulness expert, practicing Stoic, and gourmet chef to the retreat. As the author of the cookbook “Ricette e Ricordi di Nonno” (Recipes and Memories of Grandfather), Frank offers authentic insights into traditional Mediterranean cooking with a deep appreciation for the cultural heritage behind these nourishing foods. He will lead the daily cooking classes, stoicism sessions, and contribute to the mindfulness practices throughout the retreat.
Mediterranean Lifestyle Expertise
Elena and Melisa Koyunseven, the mother-daughter team behind The Mediterranean Lifestyle and Live Longer & Better platforms is based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. They are the founders of The Mediterranean Lifestyle digital magazine to promote the complete Mediterranean lifestyle philosophy. Live Longer & Better, provides science-backed approaches to extending both lifespan and health- span through Mediterranean diet practices, stress management techniques, physical activity, mental wellness, and community connections.
The retreat is proudly hosted in partnership with CAREONHOLIDAY, Sicily’s premier wellness tourism company specialized in creating wellness experiences that combine exceptional medical and wellness care with authentic Sicilian hospitality.
During free time, participants will have the opportunity to experience optional excursions to nearby attractions, including historical sites, natural wonders, and authentic culinary experiences —all contributing to a comprehensive immersion in Sicilian wellness culture.
Ready to reconnect, recharge, and realign with yourself on a deeper level? The transformative, one-week holistic retreat in Italy is coming this October with limited availability. Join the waiting list now to be the first to know and reserve your place.
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We’re Planning Something Special…
A soulful Mediterranean retreat is in the works for October/November 2025 and Spring 2026. A slow and nourishing experience rooted in food, nature, and community. If you’ve ever dreamed of resetting by the sea, connecting over shared meals, and living the Mediterranean way, this is your moment.
Join the waitlist to be the first to hear the details, receive early bird pricing, and get exclusive updates as we bring it to life.