Tuscany - Reflect & Rejuvenate - New Year Yoga Detox Retreat (Event Id 118) Tuscany - Reflect & Rejuvenate - New Year Yoga Detox Retreat (Event Id 118)
Venue: Villa Benvenuti Participant Cost: Fees and Terms 875 euro per person per week in shared room 1225 euro per person per week in single room, if available (limited option) The price includes: - yoga/detox program - all accommodation, linen, towels etc - 3 vegetarian meals per day + unlimited herbal teas, water, coffee and wine (optional) - use of all facilities within the grounds of the villa - use of yoga mats, blankets, blocks and bolsters The price does not include: - airfares or travel insurance - airport transfers - excursions outside the villa - massage and other therapies - other travel related expenses Participant Website: http://www.villabenvenuti.com/pages/retreats.aspx Primary phone: +39 3404 808255 The week long retreat will be hosted at Villa Benvenuti, a beautiful 17th century villa nestled amongst forested hills & natural woodlands in the Tuscan countryside. Located just 30 minutes from Pisa and less than one hour from Florence, the villa sits high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, fruit trees and vineyards. With 28 hectares of unspoilt nature to explore, the natural surroundings and secluded setting create an atmosphere of calm and stillness,making it ideal for yoga and rejuvenating practices. Each day will offer different combinations of meditation, pranayama and yoga together with fresh detox juices to help cleanse your system and three delicious organic vegetarian meals per day, prepared using fresh ingredients grown on the estate or from local producers. The afternoons offer ample time for contemplation and rest or for nature walks in the picturesque surroundings of Villa Benvenuti. There will also be time (if you choose) for morning or afternoon excursions such as a visit to the city of Lucca (15 minutes away) with its medieval wall and ancient architecture, or a trip to the thermal spa town of San Giuliano Terme (30 minutes away) to bathe in the healing thermal waters. Open to all levels of yoga experience, this retreat is suitable to everyone interested in yoga and a healthy lifestyle. Numbers are limited to 16 people.
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