Women's Wellness and Yoga Retreat in the Tuscan Countryside

Aligned & Alive runs out of La Gualda Vecchia, a restored stone farmhouse in the Val di Cornia, a quieter corner of Tuscany about 1.5 hours south of Pisa. The property sits on a hill, with the island of Elba visible on the horizon on clear days. The land around it is wild—oak and cork oak forests, Mediterranean scrub, and olive trees—and the retreat makes use of all of it: yoga happens on the lawn or in a wooden yurt, breathwork sessions are held under the trees, and the sauna and hot tub are tucked into the garden, open to the sky.

Each day is structured but not rigid. A sample day might start with a morning yoga flow and pranayama, followed by a long breakfast. Mid-morning could bring a workshop on embodiment or a guided meditation. Afternoons are often free for rest, with an optional group activity like a cooking class or a drive to the coast. Evenings might include a Transformational Breathwork Journey—a longer, guided session designed to get you out of your head—or a Vision & Embodiment Workshop where you map out what you want your life to look like next.

The retreat is deliberately alcohol-free, and the food is mostly vegetarian, made from organic produce that often comes from the farm itself. It's the kind of retreat where meals take an hour and nobody checks their phone. One of the nice touches is that Sophie's puppy, Gioia, is usually around, which does wonders for morale.

Sophie, the host and facilitator, came to this after leaving a corporate job in London, and she's upfront about her own experience of burnout and big-city life. She's a certified meditation and breathwork teacher, and her sessions tend to be practitioner-led rather than purely spiritual—she's got a feet-on-the-ground approach that seems to resonate with women who don't usually go for 'woo-woo' retreats. The reviews, mostly from other corporate women, stress the practical toolbox they took home, not just the relaxation.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in your chosen room type - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Cooking class - Group excursions/activities (including a trip to the coast) - Specialized workshops (e.g., Vision & Embodiment) - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Course manual - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Airport transfers (available for approx. €60 each way) - Personal expenses