Take the opportunity to join the inspiring and empowering teacher Max Strom for his exclusive autumn well-being retreat. Discover a magical sanctuary on the island of Sardinia - located in the south of the island - just 45 minutes from Cagliari Airport. Enjoy one week in nurturing beauty and transformation. Connect through breath and community, and indulge in healthy and delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

About the retreat

This retreat is more than a getaway; it is a path to emotional healing and personal growth. Using his signature method – Inner Axis – Max will guide you every step of the way with sessions of gentle movement, healing breathwork, and visualizations. These practices are specifically designed to alleviate stress, anxiety and enhance sleep, nurturing both body and mind.

In addition to the movement and breathwork practices, you will be offered insightful lectures and can explore self-expression through writing. A retreat with Max Strom is a unique chance to connect with a global community of like-minded individuals in an atmosphere of friendship and solidarity.

Experience the magical beauty of Sardinia to the full, with its green hills, olive trees, herbs, flowers, and starry nights.

This exclusive Autumn Retreat with Max is limited to 20 people only.

The retreat center will be shared with another yoga and meditation group.

All classes will be taught in English.

The elements of this retreat

Max Strom’s retreat focuses on revitalizing and nourishing our wellbeing, deep relaxation and transformational growth. His work is a deeply transformative practice that is designed to alleviate stress, anxiety and restore sleep.

• Breathing patterns and gentle movement that is deeply nourishing and is accessible to everyone.
• Meet like-minded people from across the world and gather together in a community of solidarity and friendship.
• Lectures on personal growth
• Q&A and writing
• Guided meditations and visualizations

The classes will be taught in English.

Practical info

Dates: 10 - 17  October 2026
Location: Italy, Sardinia, Soul Valley Retreat Center
Sign up: contact Tanja at [email protected]

Price per person

For the tuition
€ 1.800 twin room/person
€ 2.400 in single room (limited offer)

Included in the price

• 7 nights accommodation
• 3 meals and 1 snack a day
• all classes and lectures
• during the day purified water and herbal teas
• the use of Yoga mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, meditation cushions
• wellness area with a Turkish bath, Finnish and
• infrared sauna
• tourist tax
• free Wi-Fi

Not included 

• trip to/from Sardiniatransfers from/to Soul Valley
• massages (around 90 Euro for 60 minutes)
• juices, smoothies, and coffee

Retreat Schedule

(subject to modification)

Arrival Day - Saturday 10 October

• 15:00 - 18:30pm: Arrival and check-in
• 7 - 8pm: Dinner
• 8:15 - 9:15pm: Welcome and Introduction Session (light sleep-prep class)

Sunday to Thursday 11 - 16 October

• 9:00 - 10:00am: Breakfast in Silence
• 10:45 - 12:15am: Inner Axis, Movement and Breathing
• 1 - 2pm: Lunch
• 2 - 4:30pm: Free time
• 3:45pm: Smoothie and Healthy Snack
• 4:30 - 6:30pm: Inner Axis, Movement and Breathing
• 7 - 8pm: Dinner
• 8:30 - 9:15pm: Lecture, meditation, sleep-prep class, or free time

On Wednesday afternoon, no classes will take place. This time is intended for an excursion, for integration, or simply for doing nothing—relaxing by the pool, enjoying a massage, and resting. All meals will be served at the usual times and are included.

Departure Day - Saturday 17 October

• 8:00 - 9:00am: Breakfast
• 9:00 - 10:00am: Goodbyes and Check out
• 10:00am: Latest Check out

Requirements

For the optimal retreat experience, it is important that each participant has practiced with Max Strom before, either in person or via his online workshops. If this is not possible, you are asked to practice at least five times with his 16-minute sequence on YouTube called Instantly Release Anxiety: Max Strom’s 16-Minute Breathe to Heal Practice prior to committing to this retreat. We trust this requirement will be fulfilled by the start of the retreat.

Please contact Tanja Forcellini directly at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.​

Arrivals / Departures

On Saturday, October 10, 2026 check-in is possible from 15:00. Soul Valley is unable to receive guests before that time, so please organize travel arrangements accordingly. Please arrive at the latest at 19:00 for the opening dinner, which is followed by a welcome gathering in the practice room and a light breathwork practice to aid sleep. Please wear appropriate clothing that allows you to move freely. The first full class will be held the following morning.

On the last day, Saturday, October 17, 2026, the departure time is at 10:00.

Travels / Transfer

By plane
To get to Soul Valley you will need to fly into Cagliari, which serves international, charter, and domestic flights. We can arrange airport transfers to Soul Valley for the price of around EUR 40-60 per person, one way. If you choose to be picked up from the airport, please note your arrival details on the application form. If your flight arrives in the morning (or if you are already on the island), you can take the train from Cagliari Airport to the city center, store your luggage there, and join one of our group transfers from Cagliari city center. Transfers to Soul Valley depart at 14:30 or 17:30. The cost is EUR 40-60 per person, one way.

By car – rental car or own car
Soul Valley is located on the main road SS125var between Cagliari and Castiadas, with the last 3 km being an unpaved, partly slightly steep, and dusty road. This is no problem for standard cars, but the unpaved road is not suitable for low-slung sports cars. Soul Valley offers free parking facilities.
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Carpooling
If anyone plans to rent a car from the airport/port of Cagliari or arrives with their own car and has available seats, we will set up a WhatsApp group where free seats and ride-sharing opportunities can be offered. This also applies to those who would like to join and share a ride.
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Ferry
A journey to Soul Valley is also possible by train and ferry from many European countries. You can reach the port of Cagliari via Genoa, Livorno, or Civitavecchia, from where the transfer to Soul Valley is available.
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Ferries operate with Moby Lines, Tirrenia, and Grimaldi Lines. All information is without guarantee – please check schedules and availability directly with the providers.

Soul Valley – A Magical Retreat in South Sardinia

Discover a magical sanctuary in the south of Sardinia, just 45 minutes from Cagliari Airport, where growth, relaxation, and connection meet. Nestled in a small private valley only 3 km from the azure blue sea and white sandy beaches, Soul Valley is a space designed with heart, soul, and natural materials to nourish body and mind.

Soul Valley is more than a retreat venue – it’s a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and nature. The pool is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the Sardinian sun.

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Accommodation
All rooms and cottages are light and spacious. Some open into a wild garden with their own private terrace or veranda, while others, located in the main house – close to the restaurant and pool – overlook the charming landscape or the azure blue sea.

We offer double, twin, and a limited number of single rooms / cottages, all with en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, AC, vegan body care products, and interiors designed with heart and soul. The rooms and cottages are located up to a 10-minute walk from the Practice Room. Soul Valley provides the group with a number of golf carts for transporting luggage and for anyone who may have difficulty walking on the unpaved roads.

Food and drinks
Meals are nourishing, seasonal, vegetarian, or vegan, and lovingly prepared with ingredients sourced from their orchards and local farmers. The bar serves the real-deal Italian coffee and fresh teas. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner are included in your stay. Soul Valley is alcohol free, it’s prohibited to bring alcohol.
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Wellness
The wellness area offers a Turkish bath, Finnish, and infrared sauna. The use of the spa area is included in the retreat price.
A variety of massages can be booked directly on-site and paid separately on-site.
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For more information about the retreat center www.soulvalley.com​​