Retreats

YEAR ROUND YOGA RETREATS & ACTIVE HOLIDAYS IN LUCCA - TUSCANY - ITALY.

Put yourself on your own priority list and allow yourself some time in 2013 to create new reserves of energy and peace.  

Choose from our great range of yoga retreats & active yoga + cycling holidays with renowned international yoga teachers and let yourself be guided and supported regardless of your age or level of experience.

Of course you can't come to Tuscany (or our retreats!) without indulging in our divine, organic vegetarian cusine, our local wines and olive oil or heading off for the day to explore medieval cities, local sea-side villages and immersing yourself into the art and culture of Italy.

Even if you don't practice yoga or just want to come with a friend or a loved one, you are welcome to come and experience the magic at Villa Benvenuti.

ITALY: Deep Rest and Rejuvenation Retreat in Tuscany with Carole Fogarty
(1 PLACE LEFT) 

RESTORATIVE YOGA is the perfect antidote for busy, stressed, exhausted, depleted or feeling disconnected from yourself. Using the gentle support from blankets, yoga bolsters, blocks and eye pillows, restorative yoga profoundly encourages the body to let go, release and sink deeply into a state of blissful deep, deep rest. True healing, connection and rejuvenation can now begin.  You effortlessly release tensions, strengthen your immune system, deeply nourish your nervous system, calm the mind and improve digestive and organ function.

The beautiful thing about Restorative Yoga – it’s perfect for anyone and any age. No yoga experience necessary.  If you can lay on a yoga mat then you can enjoy the re-balancing and rejuvenating qualities of Restorative Yoga

During this 7-day retreat. Carole will work closely with you, connecting with your unique energy needs and adjusting the restorative yoga, meditation and intuitive support as needed so she can profoundly maximize your rest and rejuvenation experience.

For more relaxing details, email Carole at healthylivinglounge@gmail.com or visit her blog www.rejuvenationlounge.com

ITALY: Living Yoga + Ayurveda Retreat in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy with Nikki Leaf & Leah Albrecht  
(3 PLACES LEFT)

€1300 - twin room with shared bathroom
€1500 - twin room with private bathroom 

Join us to experience a 7-day retreat with twice daily yoga sessions (open to all levels) and Ayurvedic lifestyle routines to suit your individual body type (dosha). Inclusive in the retreat are three delicious (Ayurvedically inspired) vegetarian meals per day with cleansing juices and teas. Take part in guided nature hikes, explore local villages or just have quiet time in the peaceful surrounds of Villa Benvenuti. 

Our daily yoga sessions will include a more active morning practice, with a restorative based session in the evening. Yoga classes draw on the Hatha / Iyengar traditions with the use of props to support in areas of restriction. Individual attention is given, taking into account the Ayurvedic body type and physical limitations. An important focus of the retreat will be learning simple Ayurvedic daily routines to keep your mind and body in balance. Focus will be on diet, lifestyle and cleansing practices which you will be able to integrate into your home life.

For more information contact Nikki +61 9433 1018 or Leah +61 9331 5999 or email: yogavedawellness@gmail.com

ITALY: Soulfit Adventures - Yoga, Biking and Hiking in Beautiful Tuscany - 15 - 22nd June
(1 PLACE LEFT) 

Join Virginia Slevin from SoulFit Adventures as she leads you on a journey of yoga, biking and hiking in and around the beautiful, medieval city of Lucca, in the heart of Tuscany. Staying at our boutique luxury accommodation in our own 17th century villa this 7-day retreat is a the perfect blend of daily yoga, guided cycling to discover places steeped in history and guided hikes to hill top villages in the stunning Tuscan landscape. Our meals are a mix of delicious home-cooked cuisine at the villa or meals out at incredible restaurants set in picturesque settings overlooking hills or vineyards. Of course, we couldn't come to Tuscany without enjoying organic wines, cheeses, prosecco and gelato! Open to people of all ages and abilities who are interested in a little bit of adventure combined with reconnecting with their inner souls and absorbing the sights, scents, flavours and atmosphere of Italy in a truly unique way!

Price is all inclusive with 7 nights’ luxury accommodation, all meals as indicated in the trip notes, bike hire for six days, local cycling guide, local hiking guide, complimentary massage, daily yoga instruction, SoulFit adventures representative and more! 

To register or for more information, contact Virginia at  virginia@soulfitadventures.com

ITALY: Radiance Retreats - Tuscany Yoga & Walking Retreat with Jacinta O'Leary
(3 PLACES LEFT) 

Join us for a glorious yoga retreat in the Tuscan countryside just outside the medieval walled city of Lucca. This inspirational retreat is based on dedicated yoga practice and scenic guided walks, beautiful sightseeing, wonderful regional food and an immersion into the inspiring art and culture of Tuscany. We stay 7 nights at Villa Benvenuti, a beautifully restored 17th century villa perched high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, fruit trees and vineyards. Each day we journey through morning and afternoon yoga in the dedicated yoga studio overlooking landscaped gardens or outside on the grassed terraces. After breakfast we’ll hike along ancient pilgrimage routes and trails exploring local villages with wonderful vistas. Afternoons are free to relax around the pool, enjoy a massage or to explore further afield to places such as Cinque Terre, Florence and Pisa.  

For more information or to register, email yoga@villabenvenuti.com

ITALY: Dolce far Niente - a Summer Yoga Retreat in Tuscany with Marije Paternotte

Dolce far niente - the Art of Doing Nothing. What better place to indulge in non-doing than beautiful Italy? Would you like to find that same ease and joy in your daily life at home? Join Marije E. Paternotte for a transformational experience beyond the physical practice of yoga. Marije will offer you tools that help you be more effective by doing less, so you will have more time to relax and enjoy. During this retreat you will practice yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and exercises in awareness, that you can use every day no matter where you are, or what you do.  

This retreat is open to all levels, and is a great way to get deeper into the practice of yoga. Beginners are welcomed to practice at their own level of comfort.

Email Marije to receive a free audio file of a yoga class taught during one of her retreats. 

For more information and to reserve your place, please emai info@beyourownyoga.com

NEW! ITALY: Summer Harvest In Tuscany - Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Vicki Vollmer 

September is the most celebrated time of harvest in Tuscany, when the landscape is enveloped in breathtaking color and the aromas and tastes of freshly harvested grapes, truffles, and olives tantalize the senses. Join Vicki Vollmer in Tuscany and spend a week soaking up the last rays of the summer sun, practicing twice daily yoga, relaxing in our secluded 17th century luxurious villa and indulging in the wonderfully rich culture, history, food and beauty that Tuscany has to offer.   

For more information email yoga@villabenvenuti.com  

ITALY: Full Circle: Workshop in Tuscany with Maartje Kreuzen

For everybody that has been working with the new energies or will do so over the course of 2013, join this 7 day workshop in Tuscany and learn how to integrate and open up to the new levels of energy frequencies and awareness that have become available since the 21-21-2012 earth shift.

This week long retreat will include two segments of approximately 3 hours daily in which we work all together. Physical activity in various forms and psychological and spiritual development are a standard part of the day.  During these segments you will learn new techniques and experience new levels of vibration.  Every participant receives personalised advice and practices to intensify learning on a day-to-day basis. Maartje's strength is her capacity to see where you are, where your soul is guiding you and what might be blocking you. This guarantees a tailor made approach for your personal path. Teaching will be in English but you may always ask for translations in Italian, German and Dutch.

There will also be enough time to enjoy the swimming pool and beautiful gardens and to plan excursions to the splendid cities of Lucca, FLorence, Pisa or to the seaside. 

For more information, call Maartje on +41 79 5523 575 or email info@maartjekreuzen.com

ITALY: Santosha Yoga Retreat in Tuscany with Dorothy Price

Come and experience the magic of Tuscany in a place where nature connects with simple, yet sophisticated living. Whether you are new on the yoga path or an experienced yogi, this rejuvenating yoga retreat will feed your body, mind and soul.

Our daily yoga sessions will be a balanced combination of sustained poses as well as poses flowing in a mindful progression from one to another (Hatha Flow). Mindfulness and focus on breath are an integral part of class. Attention is always given to basic alignment & therapeutic principals. Modifications are offered to help individuals understand and work with their own unique limitations. Each morning session will begin with meditation and pranayama followed by an energetically balanced physical practice to energize the mind and body for the day ahead. Each afternoon the practice will explore the asanas more deeply; working to calm, restore and heal body, mind & spirit. Yin classes and Yoga Nidra will be offered on occasion.

For bookings or more information, contact Dorothy at info@santosha-yoga-retreats.com or see Santosha Yoga Retreats Website 

ITALY: Tuscany Yoga & Walking Retreat with Jessie Chapman - Sept 28 - Oct 5, 2013

Join experienced Radiance Retreats Yoga teacher Jessie Chapman in Tuscany to unwind and re-balance your body and mind, whilst immersing yourself in the Italian culture. Set in a beautifully restored 17th century Tuscan villa nestled amongst forested hills and natural woodlands, you will enjoy inspiring daily yoga classes, core strength classes, meditation, day trips to vibrant villages, wonderful regional food, hiking, massages, yoga nidra and lots more within this idyllic Tuscan setting.

For more information or to register, email yoga@villabenvenuti.com

ITALY: Tuscany Yoga & Walking Retreat with Jessie Chapman - Oct 5 - 12, 2013
(2 PLACES LEFT)

Join experienced Radiance Retreats Yoga teacher Jessie Chapman in Tuscany to unwind and re-balance your body and mind, whilst immersing yourself in the Italian culture. Set in a beautifully restored 17th century Tuscan villa nestled amongst forested hills and natural woodlands, you will enjoy inspiring daily yoga classes, core strength classes, meditation, day trips to vibrant villages, wonderful regional food, hiking, massages, yoga nidra and lots more within this idyllic Tuscan setting.

For more information or to register, email yoga@villabenvenuti.com

ITALY: Rejuvenate your Spirit - A Yoga Retreat in Tuscany with Laura Sparaco

Join Laura Sparaco for a relaxing retreat in the peaceful & scenic Italian countryside of Tuscany.  Enjoy a full week of daily yoga classes, healthy & delicious meals, hiking, and sightseeing. Each day, Laura will guide you through two all-levels Vinyasa Yoga practices.  Morning classes will energize and awaken your senses, preparing you for an exciting day of discovery.  Evening classes will be taught at a slower pace to calm the mind and restore the body.

Laura draws from two decades of mat experience to create intelligently sequenced classes that will safely open your body and deepen your practice. It is within this beautiful opening of the body, mind, and heart that your spirit will be rejuvenated!

To book or for more information, email laura@laurayoga.com