3-Day Wellness Escape in Medieval Tuscany: Yoga, Breathwork, and Silence

This is a short but intense retreat, built around what Alice calls the 'Trinity of Yoga': Ashtanga Vinyasa for fire, Yin Yoga for stillness, and Pranayama for breath. You'll do all three every day, in a private chapel that dates back to the 18th century. The frescoes on the ceiling and the old stone walls make the practice feel more focused, more like a ritual than a workout. The Ashtanga session in the morning is dynamic and builds heat, then you move into breathing exercises to calm the system down. After lunch, there's a Yin Yoga class, which is mostly about holding poses for a long time and letting go. The rest of the day is yours. You can hike the surrounding hills, visit the Teatro del Silenzio, or just sit in the village square and watch the day go by. Alice is a biologist by training, and it shows. She knows how the body works, and she explains the science behind the practice in a way that's easy to understand. She'll adjust poses for you if you're a beginner, and push you a bit if you're more experienced. There are optional extras like massages and Reiki, but really, the retreat is about the yoga and the place itself. The village of Lajatico is quiet, authentic, and mostly untouched by mass tourism. You're 45 minutes from Pisa, but it feels like a different world.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - Daily tea break - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Luggage storage - Parking - WiFi connection - Welcome drink - Visit to the Teatro del Silenzio

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Additional treatments (massage, Reiki) - Meals (unless added) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Visa fees - Travel insurance