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
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
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
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
if you recognise yourself in any of these,
this retreat is for you:
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 maybe even 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 intense demands of motherhood, have gone through a challenging 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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private cottage - LAST ROOM
Entire private cottage with bedroom with double bed, single bed, private bathroom, living room, balcony
LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT!
Shared with 1 other person €999,- instead of €1049
Single occupancy €1099,- instead of €1299,-
Double occupancy €1099,- per person €1199,- per personIncludes: 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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Dorm room - FULLY BOOKED
Futon bed in dormitory above the yoga shala with access to 2 bathrooms, 3 beds available
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
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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QUADRUPLE ROOM - FULLY BOOKED
Triple room in Tuscan villa with private bathroom, 4 single beds
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 - FULLY BOOKED
Double bed or 2 single beds in gorgeous
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 - FULLY BOOKED
Double bed in Tuscan villa with private bathroom
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
Prices include
5 days & 4 nights in Le Pianore
3 complete Italian meals a day with home grown ingredients (on arrival day dinner and on departure day breakfast)
twice daily yoga Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra practices with Eliza (evening practice on arrival day and morning practice on departure day) open to all levels of experience
daily 3 hour Embodied Touch workshop with Jonathan on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Continuing education credits for Yoga Alliance
Not included: optional massage, travel fare & transportation to and from Florence airport. There are a few spots left on our transfer van from Rome and Florence, please contact us here.
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There’s an option to pay in 2 installments for each of the rooms.
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In order to book your room the first instalment or full payment need to be received.
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Our refund policy can be found here.
FAQs
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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
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There’s no prerequisite to join this retreat: all yoga classes will be accessible for all - new as well as experienced yogis - as there will be options to make the practice more accessible or more challenging.
Classes are based in breath-led conscious Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
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You don’t have to. The Embodied Touch workshops are designed to help you balance you own mind-body system first. From there you can apply this to others if you wish. During the workshop you can work with your own body or team up to practice on others.
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This retreat is a must for yoga teachers, massage therapists or anyone working with others through conscious touch.
Jonathan’s workshops will allow you to understand the deeper layers of our mind-body system and energy body which will allow you to better observe the imbalances in yourself & your clients or students.
Jonathan will then share practical tools to balance yourself and your students or clients through conscious touch.
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It does! In fact you will receive 15 hours of continuing education credits for Yoga Alliance by joining this retreat.