Yoga Retreats & Active Holidays in Tuscany in 2021

Lucca excursion - view from Torre Guinigi

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Yoga Retreats in Italy 2021

AUG 28 – SEPT 4, 2021
Longevity, Wellness + Healing Retreat with Dr Robin Futoran

Join Dr. Robin Futoran for an exclusive transformational adventure of a lifetime in the hills above Lucca, Italy. We will spend an evolutionary, health generating week together exploring Longevity, Health, Learning, Enhancing your Healing Skills and Realizing Your Bliss. Nurture your soul, release your stress, heal your pains and enhance your life experience with meaning and vitality.

Registration includes lodging, nurturing, delicious, healthful vegetarian meals, all workshops, understanding a New Paradigm in Healing, discovering inner strength and focus in guided meditation, morning stretching and Qigong practice, experiential health and healing activities, a cooking class, wine tasting and free time to explore Tuscany with optional excursions, or just relax by the pool and enjoy elective, on-site massage and holistic treatments.

From $3997 (USD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

SEPT 4 – 11, 2021
Yoga + Walking in Tuscany with Dorothy Price

Relax and unwind with yoga and walking in the beautiful Tuscan region of Lucca. Whether you are new on the yoga path or an experienced yogi, this rejuvenating week will allow you to deepen your yoga practice and feed your body, mind and soul. Begin each morning with meditation and pranayama followed by an energetically balance 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 style classes and Yoga Nidra will also be offered.

From $3055 (CAD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

SEPT 11- 18, 2021
Gentle Yoga + MELT in Tuscany with Rudy + Joyce Peirce

Gentle Yoga and MELT in Tuscany: a Rejuvenating Touring Adventure. An unforgettable Tuscan holiday awaits you! We have hosted over a dozen Gentle Yoga retreats in Tuscany and it just gets better every year. It is a joy to share the experience of this fabled region, a crossroads of medieval history, the cradle of the Renaissance, land of soulful, artful living. The week offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Gentle Yoga retreat while exploring the sights and flavors of Tuscany. You will enjoy a magical week of loving yourself and loving life with twice daily yoga, stunning scenery, pure fun, gracious hospitality, belly laughing, great food, and well-organized adventures.

From $TBA (USD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

SEPT 18 – 25, 2021
Eat, Pray, Yoga Retreat in Tuscany with Padma Shakti

Join Padma Shakti (Tracie Brace Hatton), founder of Rasa Yoga, on a journey to reawaken your love of life. Together with the integration of the four aims of life, we will create an experience of celebration, reflection and transformation with the intention of awakening the physical, emotional and spiritual heart! We will enjoy the beauty of Tuscany along with the profoundly experiential process of mindfulness while we integrate practice, prayer and play.

From $2450 (USD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

SEPT 25 – OCT 2, 2021
Relax + Rejuvenate Retreat with Kelly Upson + Mary Hargraves

When we practice awareness and a healthy relationship with ourselves, it extends out into our relationships, job, lifestyle, and how we engage with the world.
Join Mary Hargraves and Kelly Upson for a yoga holiday in Italy and connect to all parts of your self: mental, emotional and spiritual body as well as your physical body. By nurturing these relationships within your whole self, you will find the “being” part of being human.

Mary and Kelly follow the ancient tradition of body/breath awareness in each pose. Their passion for the practice of yoga is based on gentle, healing poses,
safely leading each student into their expression of pose by honoring and trusting
their own body’s wisdom.

Classes are suited for Every Body in a non-competitive environment where the vibe is gentle, compassionate, supportive and fun.

From $1950 (USD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

OCTOBER 16 – 23, 2021
La Dolce Vita Yoga Holiday in Italy with Matthew Mitlas + Toni Trout

Join Matthew Mitlas and Toni Trout for the Italy Yoga Holiday of your dreams!
Nestled deep in the rolling hills of Tuscany, between age-old olive groves and sweet scented vineyards, awaits Il Borghino-“small village,” a magnificent 20th century estate just fifteen minutes from the medieval town of Lucca. The Tuscan sun shines brightly on the rustic terra cotta roofs of the 3 houses on the estate, the mild October earth awaits the kiss of your feet, farm-fresh meals cooked lovingly by an Italian Nonna await the table… Welcome home.

During your yoga holiday in Tuscany, you will practice yoga twice per day in Il Borghino’s beautifully equipped indoor AND outdoor yoga studios, listen to uplifting daily Dharma (philosophy) talks. In addition, you will enjoy home-cooked vegetarian meals and take time to explore Tuscany with 3 included excursions. Lastly, you will create friendships that last a lifetime!.

From $2150 (USD) pp

Location: Il Borghino, Lucca

Autumn Yoga Retreat in Tuscany

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany and all its autumn beauty. Spend a week enjoying a life at your own pace - unwind, relax, and refresh your spirit. Each day features a rejuvenating Hatha practice in the morning and a restorative practice in the evening.

Spend your days by the pool, walking the countryside, or indulge in a massage. Included in your week is a day-trip to breath-taking Cinque-Terre where you can explore the five coastal villages embedded in rocky cliffs along one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of Liguria. Explore the villages, walk gentle trails, swim in the sea or savour some of the freshest seafood in Italy. Keen hikers can spend the day walking and climbing between the villages, treated to spectacular scenery along the way.

And of course, no trip to Italy would be complete without the opportunity to perfect your culinary skills. Our fabulous local cook will lead you through a 2-3 hour Italian cooking class. Other excursions like a wine tasting, a bike & walking tour of Lucca, or a trip to a thermal spa are also available at an additional charge.

Santosha Yoga & Walking Retreat in Tuscany

Come and experience the magic of Tuscany in a place where nature connects with simple, yet sophisticated living. Nestled high in the hills of Lucca, our retreat centre, Il Borghino, sits high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, vineyards and mountains. Located 10km outside the gorgeous medieval town of Lucca and just 35 minutes from Pisa airport, the stunning views, natural surroundings and secluded setting of Il Borghino create an atmosphere of calm and stillness, allowing you to switch off, wind down, and reconnect with self.

Whether you are new on the yoga path or an experienced yogi, this rejuvenating retreat will feed your body, mind and soul. We begin each morning 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.

Relax & Restore: Slow Yoga & Qigong Retreat

Relax, renew and treat yourself to an unhurried, unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

Celebrate the best of Italian cuisine, country and culture as you explore the heart of Tuscany. Relax and restore in our comfortable villa, just 15 minutes’ drive from the unspoiled medieval city of Lucca, the gem of Tuscany. Your luxurious week allows you to refresh, unwind, and care for yourself at your own pace whilst experiencing a taste of La Dolce Vita!

Enjoy twice daily Qigong and slow yoga - our balancing combination of Qigong, yin, restorative, gentle Kripalu yoga and yoga nidra. Choose from a variety of optional excursions and activities such as a hands on cooking demonstration, wine tasting, visit to a thermal spa, biking & walking tour on the medieval walls of charming Lucca, day trip to the stunning coastline villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera!

Relax by the pool and take in the storied Tuscan vistas. Enjoy an in-house massage, on-site Turkish Sauna or Reiki energy session. Visit a local village, market, or take a well-deserved siesta!

Discover Your "Self" - Yoga Retreat in Tuscany

Restore, quieten, rejuvenate and unwind in the most idyllic Tuscan setting + rediscover your “self” through the practice of yoga, breath and alignment.

Join Australian yoga teacher and yoga therapist Genevieve Stynes for an enchanted week in Tuscany. Immerse yourself deeply in your yoga practice and discover the way your body moves with emphasis on ujjayi, alignment and finding the balance of strength and flexibility of your body.

In the afternoons, you will have time to restore your energy, quieten your mind and rejuvenate your body through the practice of restorative yoga poses and meditation.

Unwind in the breath-taking views of this villa, relax by the pool, revive in the sauna, indulge in the divine foods and produce this region of Italy has to offer. Discover the hidden gem of Lucca!

Tuscany Art and Asana Retreat

Join Mary Catherine Starr and Kimberly Wilson for a week-long yoga, creativity, and mindfulness retreat over Columbus Day weekend. Unwind and let go at Il Borghino, a gorgeous Italian villa complex nestled between the hills of Tuscany and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. This experience begins with intention setting in our opening circle Sunday morning and ends with a heart-centered closing circle on Friday evening. Indulge in daily yoga sessions (vinyasa, yin, yoga nidra, restorative, and meditation), art and creativity sessions (art journaling/journaling, writing, photography, and mixed media/collage), and ample downtime for napping, reading poolside, dining on regional, vegetarian cuisine, and sipping local wines.

The villa is located in a secluded setting on a hilltop with magnificent views overlooking forests, vineyards, olive groves and mountains. Enjoy a saltwater pool, jacuzzi, Turkish sauna, and luxurious spa treatments, as well as local cheeses, pasta, breads, and pizza from a wood-fired oven.

Open to late beginner to advanced students, all classes will be taught at Tranquil Space Open Flow level with variations and modifications for your body.

Tuscany Yoga + Walking Retreat in Lucca, Italy

Join Jessie Chapman for a week of yoga & inspiration in Tuscany staying 7 nights at the beautiful 17th century Villa Benvenuti just outside the medieval walled city of Lucca. This soulful retreat combines inspirational twice daily yoga with beautiful walks, pre lunch core strength classes, evening yoga nidra, inspiring sightseeing & cultural tours and wonderful regional food. This is your time to relax and be on retreat in stunning surrounds.

Our daily ritual:
7.00 am: morning yoga
9.00 am: fresh juice and delicious buffet breakfast
10.30 am: depart for one of our inspiring walks or optional excursions
1.30 pm: pre-lunch core strength class or restoration yoga
2 pm delicious home cooked Italian lunch
3.00 pm: guided walk / massage / relax
6.00pm: afternoon yoga
8.00 pm: delicious home cooked dinner
9.00 pm: yoga nidra - a guided lying down relaxation for a good nights sleep

Yoga, Art + Gastronomia in Tuscany

Join Micheline + Joey for 7 days and nights of La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) surrounded as far as the eye can see by hillside-fields of olive orchards & Tuscan vineyards. In addition to nurturing daily Liquid Asana yoga and meditation you will enjoy farm-to-table alfresco feasting from estate produced wine, olive oil, fruit, vegetables and herbs. We will bathe in Italy’s art and warm waters alike—from Cinque Terre’s charming Mediterranean beach coves to thermal hot springs—the remedy for just about anything.

In addition to our magical stay at an authentic Tuscan Home Estate with a 180 degree view of the Tuscan hills and Lucca, salt-water pool, wood burning pizza oven and Turkish Sauna, our retreat includes 4 amazing excursions:
A Day Trip to Cinque Terre!
An afternoon at an authentic Italian Thermal Spa
A Tuscan wine tasting excursion
Aperitivo at the historical Villa Grabau, followed by a Puccini opera (Lucca is the birthplace of Puccini).

This retreat is OPEN TO ALL LEVELS of yoga, meditation, art and life experience. We look forward to taking this amazing journey and celebrating the art of life with you.

Yoga Retreats in Italy 2021