revive . restore . regenerate

Yoga retreats @ novanta


RELAX & RECONNECT

Now is the time to dive deep within! Join Lisanne + Emma for a transformative yoga + breathwork retreat, tucked away in the hills of Tuscany. We offer six magical days to relax, unwind, and some back to your true nature. Join us to reconnect with your heart, nature and like minded souls. 

Allow yourself to disconnect from your daily grind as you reconnect with your inner self, nature, and the joy of living. Each day of this retreat is connected to a different theme based on one of the five Chinese elements and their corresponding energies, seasons and emotions. We will create a positive, loving and safe dynamic in which you will be guided on a journey inwards through daily yoga, meditation and or breathwork practises.

Life at Novanta is peaceful and easy. You will be served delicious and healthy, home cooked meals three times a day. In between classes there is enough space to do whatever your heart desires. Whether you want to float blissfully in our infinity pool, have a massage or feel adventurous: the options are endless and so are the views.

We invite you to go on this inner journey with us.

about the teachers

Since 2018, Emma & Lisanne have hosted this retreat at Novanta several times a year. With each successful edition, the retreat and their teaching approaches continuously evolve, mirroring their personal growth.

Emma’s exploration on the path of self-awareness began with a journey around the world in 2011. This journey took her to places including India, which over the years became a second home for her. There, she undertook several yoga training courses. Since 2020, Emma has also been working as a breath coach, guiding people on deep, transformative breath journeys in breath circles and one-on-one sessions.

Lisanne is a yoga instructor (flow & yin) and owns ‘One Day Retreats’. With this, she organizes one-day retreats focusing on connection; with oneself and with others. The offerings range from yoga and mindfulness retreats to Ayurveda, silence days, ‘head to heart’, and much more. Connection is a significant driving force in Lisanne’s work: when we are connected to our heart and from there with everything around us, a vast source of inner strength and love arises.

prices

€995,-

Per person for a shared bedroom with ensuite bathroom and twin beds

€1195,-

Per person for a semi-private* bedroom in a shared suite (max 2 people) with ensuite.

€1495,-

Per person for a private single studio bedroom with private ensuite bathroom. 


* The semi-private rooms are rooms that have their own beds in a private space. The rooms are either separated by different floors, a curtain or a door. Please be aware that in some of the suites a bedroom needs to be passed to get to the shared bathroom.


dates 2024

01 Jul

– 

06 Jul

29 sep

 – 

04 Oct


What's included

  • Full board accommodation in authentic & unique rooms
  • Daily meditation & breathing classes
  • 2 daily yoga classes: an energizing flow in the morning and restorative or yin in the afternoon
  • Special classes: Aroma flow with essential oils & Yoga Nidra
  • Sunset evening meditation
  • Silent hike to the monastery of La Verna
  • Homemade Pizza night
  • Full access to the outdoor swimming pool with stunning views
  • Cozy evenings by the fireplace
  • Communal dining with homemade Italian food
  • Opening & Closing sharing ceremonies
  • Additional: Local and organic wines from the Tuscan region
  • Additional treatments to book are massages and acupuncture sessions.

a typical day

  • Morning tea & fruit
  • Morning meditation and rejuvenating yoga practice
  • Healthy breakfast
  • Time to relax or hiking
  • Nourishing lunch
  • Enjoying the scenery and/or optional treatments
  • Yin yoga, Breathwork or another special class or workshop
  • Shared outdoor dinner overlooking the valley
  • Relaxation or bedtime

We’ll start off the first day with lunch at 14:00 and will practise together on that day at 17:00. We’ll finish after breakfast on the last day around 10:00. Please make sure to book your flights accordingly.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Optional treatments to book are massages, healings and/or acupuncture sessions. Availability depending on the therapists joining us this edition.

location

“You will be staying in Novanta: a truly unique 1000 year old village, situated on top of the tranquil Tuscan hills. You will be surrounded by luscious green mountains and endless serenity. No cars, no pollution, no noise, no distractions and no people besides you, your fellow yogi’s and our wonderful staff. It’s not just a hotel, but an entire village that will be all yours to enjoy during the retreat. It’s run by four Dutchies who put their heart and soul in rebuilding the village into this extraordinary place. The staff is incredibly attentive and will make your stay unforgettable.” Lisanne + Emma