Yoga & Embodied Touch: join osteopathic manual therapist Jonathan Ahladas & me for this 5 day healing retreat in the Tuscan hills.
This unique retreat combines the wisdom of the ancient practice of yoga & Ayurveda with techniques that will allow you to re-establish the internal communication within the mind-body system.
You’ll enjoy 2 daily practices in various styles of yoga (Vinyasa, Restorative & Yoga Nidra) with Eliza and a daily practical workshop on the science & mythology of touch, locating & identifying facial restrictions, holding space and much more with Jonathan.
October 30 - November 3 2024 Tuscany, Italy
Schedule
Day 1 - Wednesday October 30
16:00 Arrival at retreat venue Le Pianore
17:30 Slow Flow & Restorative Practice with Eliza (75 min)
19:00 Dinner
Day 2 - Thursday October 31
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice with Eliza (90 min)
9:30 Italian style breakfast
11:00 Free time / Massage
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Practical Workshop on Embodied Touch with Jonathan - Mythology of touch, Science of touch, Relational field / holding space, Interface
17:30 Restorative Yoga with Eliza (75 min)
19:00 Dinner
Day 3 - Friday November 1
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice with Eliza (90 min)
9:30 Italian style breakfast
11:00 Free time / Massage
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Practical Workshop on Embodied Touch with Jonathan - Subtle palpation: locating & identifying fascial restrictions & energetic / emotional blockages
17:30 Yoga Nidra with Eliza (75 min)
19:00 Dinner
Day 4 - Saturday November 2
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice with Eliza (90 min)
9:30 Italian style breakfast
11:00 Free time / Massage
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Practical Workshop on Embodied Touch with Jonathan - Neurofascial process: reconnecting with and facilitating internal communication within the mind-body system
17:30 Slow Flow & Yoga Nidra with Eliza (75 min)
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Closing circle
Day 5 - Sunday November 3
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice with Eliza (75 min)
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Check out
Details of the schedule may be subject to change
Who this retreat is for:
Yoga students who are ready for 5 days of deep nourishment through yoga practices, conscious touch workshops, nourishing food and being immersed in the stunning nature of southern Tuscany
Yoga students who desire to go deeper than just the physical practice of yoga & are inspired to enhance their personal practice with the full spectrum of yoga: asana, meditation & pranayama
Yoga students who want to learn how to balance their own mind-body system through conscious touch (and help their friends & family)
Yoga teachers who would love to enhance their teaching & physical adjustments through conscious touch and learning about the energy body (this retreat is a must for yoga teachers!)
Anyone seeking a reset from the business of life: whether you’re a mother who is ready for a break from the demands of motherhood, have gone through an intense moment in your life or are simply ready to find inner peace even within the chaotic modern world, this retreat will deeply nourish and ground you into your own heart & being
Available rooms
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Dorm room - FULLY BOOKED
Futon bed in dormitory with access to 2 bathrooms, 2 beds available
Early bird price €659,- (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers
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Budget Room - FULLY BOOKED
Double or single bed with shared bathroom with 1 other room
Early bird price €859,- (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers
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triple room - 3 spots left
Triple room in Tuscan villa with private bathroom, 3 single beds
Early bird price €889,- per person (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers
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Double room - 1 left
Double bed or 2 single beds in Tuscan villa with private bathroom
Early bird price €959,- per person for single occupancy (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers
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Private Room - 1 left
Double bed in Tuscan villa with private bathroom
Early bird price €1099,- per person for single occupancy (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers
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entire private cottage - 1 AVAILBLE
Entire private cottage with bedroom with double bed, private bathroom, living room, balcony
Early bird price €1199,- per person for the use of the entire cottage, 2 person occupancy (price goes up after April 15 2024)
Includes: 5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore, 2 daily Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra yoga practices with Eliza Coolsma, 3x 3 hour Embodied Touch workshops with Jonathan Ahladas, 3 meals a day, continuing education credits for yoga teachers