October 7 – 14, 2017 | Yoga Escape in Tuscany with Aino Siren
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell
Aino invites you to an unforgettable week-long getaway at Il Borghino, a Tuscan retreat villa nestled on a hilltop with incredible views overlooking the charming medieval town of Lucca.
Each day involves an enlivening and energizing morning yoga/meditation session, and an afternoon yin/restorative practice. A night at the Opera following an afternoon of tasting wine at an exquisite local vineyard, plus a special kirtan and sound bath led by the yogini musician Idgy Dean are all included in our schedule.
Let’s escape to Italy and enjoy our yoga practice under the Tuscan sun, and get a taste of La Dolce Vita!
Location
Our retreat centre “Il Borghino” is located in Lucca, a beautiful and fascinating city known for its well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling the historic city center.
Il Borghino comprises three separate houses showcasing large elegant rooms with fabulous views from every window. There are several outdoor terraces, a saltwater swimming pool and a Turkish sauna.
Optional Activities
There will also be plenty of free time for you to roam the neighboring hills and groves, plus numerous optional excursions and activities, like a day trip to the breathtaking coastal villages of Cinque Terre, cooking class, bike and walking tours of Lucca, or spa treatments. Our retreat villa is located 35 minutes from Pisa and 1.5 hrs from Florence.
About Aino Siren ERYT 500
Aino is a E-RYT 500 certified, ISHTA Senior Teacher. Her love of yoga, healing, and travel has inspired her to host numerous retreats. Aino’s desire is to help you connect to the present moment and to live your yoga everyday and every moment. She is known as a passionate, creative and kind teacher and loved for her healing hands-on adjustments. Her focus on fluid sequencing and precision in alignment reflect her background in dance.
Aino is a Teacher Trainer and Mentor in the ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training in NYC and Finland, and she hosts Yoga Retreats around the world. She also offers her services as a Raindrop Technique practitioner and trainer as well as a Reiki Master.
For more info on Aino go to www.sirenyoga.com
What’s Included?
- Morning and afternoon yoga each day (all Manudka quality yoga mats, blocks, blankets, belts, and bolsters supplied)
- Room accommodation for 7 nights (double or single)
- 3 Tuscan Vegetarian Farm-to-Table meals daily (excluding 1 lunch and 1 dinner out.)
- Fresh detox juice at breakfast and unlimited fruit, water, and herbal tea throughout the day
- Wine from the local estate (1/2 bottle per person/ night)
- Last night celebratory dinner with Prosecco and delicious homemade pizza cooked in our wood-fired oven
- Puccini Opera in Lucca one evening
- A wine tasting excursion to an exquisite local winery – we go by foot!
- Kirtan and sound bath led by the yogini musician Idgy Dean
- Group transfer from and to Lucca at the beginning and end of the retreat (one scheduled pick-up and drop-off)
- Use of outdoor salt-water pool and common areas
- Use of steam room / sauna (first session free, thereafter €70 per session)
- Pool Towels, Hairdryers and laundry facilities
- Wi-fi
- Tourist tax
What’s Not Included?
- Airfare from/to your home city
- Travel insurance
- Ground transportation outside the scheduled pick-up on arrival day and drop-off on departure day *
- One lunch, one dinner, and any other additional meals
- Optional activities other than those specified as included in the retreat price
- Other travel-related expenses
* Transfers outside the scheduled pick-up or drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee
Retreat Prices
*Please note that the prices are per person in USD and may shift slightly due to fluctuating exchange rates.
Room type 1
Double occupancy in a room with 2 twin size beds with shared bathroom. (Another double occupancy room shares this bathroom). SOLD OUT
$1940 Early Bird / $2140 regular
Room type 2
Double occupancy in a room with 2 twin beds. Private bathroom. 2 rooms available.
$2050 Early Bird / $2250 regular
-this room can be made into a single room for $3050
Room type 3
Double occupancy for 2 people who prefer or do not mind sharing a full size bed. Private bathroom. 2 rooms available.
$2050 Early Bird / $2250 regular
-this room can be made into a single room for $3050
Room type 4
Single occupancy room with a twin size bed. Private bathroom. SOLD OUT
$2270 Early Bird / $2470 regular
A non-refundable deposit of $500 and travel insurance are required. To guarantee early bird pricing, pay deposit by May 31st!
For more details and info, contact Lindsay at yogaretreats.info@gmail.com
Transport Options – Getting to and From Il Borghino
- The nearest airport to Lucca is Pisa international Airport “Galileo Galileo” – 18 Miles from Lucca
- Florence International Airport “Amerigo Vespucci” is 50 Miles from Lucca
- If you are flying into Rome, Fiumicino Airport is 162 miles from Lucca.
- Regular trains and buses run from both Pisa and Florence airports to Lucca and are very reasonably priced. Trains also run regularly from Rome airport but the trip is much longer and takes around 4.5 hours.
Check-in and Check-out
- Check-in at Il Borghino is strictly 4pm on the day of arrival.
- When booking your flights, we recommend you plan your arrival time in Lucca for around 15:30pm, to coincide with the group transfer to Il Borghino at 3:45pm. There will be one scheduled pick-up only. Please email your arrival details to hello@yogainitaly.com as soon as they are available. If you are unable to make the pick-up, we can arrange for a taxi to bring you to Il Borghino.
- Check-out at Il Borghino is strictly 09:30am on the last day. Please plan your departure flights accordingly.
