“A match made in heaven”
6 Day Hiking and Yoga Retreat in Northern Tuscany, Italy
Tranquilea, Lucca, Northern Tuscany, Italy
Inspiring Yoga Retreat in Italy
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Tuscany off the beaten path, where rolling hills and verdant vineyards meet the awe-inspiring Alpuan Mountains. Every day offers a new opportunity to explore this stunning region with scenic hikes that will leave you in awe of nature’s beauty.
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Michel
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Highlights
- Different methods of mindfulness meditation
- Daily yoga sessions
- Organized group hikes
- Breathwork workshop in nature
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
5 days with instruction
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Yoga studio
Tranquilea
- Spacious Italian country-style rooms with shared bathrooms
- State-of-the-art yoga room with Tuscan features overlooking nature
- Time to relax, meditate, journal, and read
Nature walks can be done nearby and in the vicinity of many historic villages such as Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Pisa.
Program
Yoga and hiking
At your retreat home in Lucca, your days will be enriched with a blend of dynamic, science-based movement practices, complemented by nourishing Italian cuisine. After inspiring hikes, unwind with relaxing afternoon classes, well-being-related activities, guided mindfulness sessions, and opportunities to deeply connect with like-minded individuals.
Come create lifelong memories in the warmth of Mike’s welcoming home in Lucca, far removed from the typical tourist trail. Your journey of transformation and connection awaits.
Typical daily schedule
Here is an example of a typical schedule; however, different activities will take place on different days.
- 07:45 Optional morning meditation
- 08:15 Hatha, mindful movement class
- 10:45 Breakfast brunch feast
- 11:45 Free time or group hike
- 15:30 Free time for village visits or relaxation
- 17:00 Yin or Restorative yoga class
- 19:30 Grounding dinner
- 20:30 Free time or evening activity
Included excursions
There are three organized group hikes during the retreat.
Instructors
Michel Van Cauter
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Michel is a 450 RYT teacher trained in Vinyasa yoga, Power yoga, Hatha yoga, and meditation, and he also is a breathwork coach. He is the founder of Popup Yoga Concepts and has been practicing yoga since 2002. Michael used yoga and meditation to heal personal trauma, severe asthma, and other inflammatory issues and currently teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and meditation. His approach is having an element of fun, adventure, and curiosity in his practice in order to sustain a consistent habit. For him, building upon experience time and time again is key to self-empowerment.
Location
The retreat will take place in Lucca, Italy
Food
All the food that will be served during the retreat is vegetarian, local, seasonal, and organic.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Visit to Lucca - Gelato and coffee stop (guilty pleasures allowed)
- Breath workshop
- Extra mindfulness practices
Spa treatments
A masseuse is available upon appointment and at extra cost.
What's included
- Optional daily morning meditation and breathwork
- Different methods of mindfulness meditation are taught each day
- 2 classes of yoga every day each about 2 hours long / slower integration and unwinding
- 1 Yang and 1 Yin or slower movement class
- 3 organized group hikes
- 1 breath workshop in nature
- Daily food is vegetarian, local, seasonal, and organic
- 5 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Travel arrangements
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PSA
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
20 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (PSA). The retreat venue is only a 40-minute drive from Pisa airport. Airport transfer is not included in the price. Carpooling arrangements can be organized within the retreat group.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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