ayurveda & yoga tuscany retreat

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ayurveda & yoga tuscany retreat *

Discover the power of Ayurveda & Yoga

This retreat combines the 2 sister sciences Yoga & Ayurveda, that traditionally were always meant to be taught together!

Deeply nourish yourself with twice daily yoga classes, vegetarian Tuscan meals with homegrown and local ingredients, re-align with the rhtymn of the sun & nature and dive deep into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in daily workshops.

You’ll learn how to apply this wisdom in a practical way in your yoga practice, life and (for yoga teachers) teaching.

Start practicing the way nature intended!

april 25-29 2026

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This retreat combines two sister sciences: Yoga & Ayurveda, which were traditionally taught together.

Our daily rhythm on the retreat is based on the rhythm of Ayurveda, which will help align your inner rhythm with the flow of the sun & moon.

The yoga classes (Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra) are all based on Ayurvedic wisdom of the time of the day & season.

Finally our 3 Ayurvedic immersions (based on the training Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers I have taught in the past) will allow you to transform your yoga practice, lifestyle and teaching (if you’re a yoga teacher). We’ll learn how to apply deep ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to daily life and practice.

Why are you here and why are you in this body?
In this immersive workshop, we’ll explore the basics of Ayurveda that form the foundation for everything else we’ll learn: gunas (or 10 opposing pairs), elements, doshas & dharma. In essence this is the exploration of why we are and why we are in this specific expression of the 5 elements. This immersion is both deep and practical and will give you tools to immediately apply in your yoga practice, lifestyle and teaching (if you’re already sharing yoga)
How to come back home yourself (& as a yoga teacher: help your students do the same). We all flow in & out of balance each day, that’s normal. It’ll only become an issue if we don't take time to come back to our natural state each day. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to adjust your practice for your unique constitution and current imbalances and to sequence for the constitution of your students.
After this workshop you’ll have a clear plan on how to practice for your body type & how to heal any imbalances with yoga practices.
Align with the rhythms of nature & stay balanced throughout the year.
We wouldn’t eat watermelon in the middle of winter, or a hearty stew in mid summer. So why don’t we adjust our yoga practice for the seasons?
In this class, you’ll learn what each season is asking of us and how, when we align ourselves with nature, we can prevent seasonal allergies, digestive issues and sleep issues.
You’ll walk away from this immersion with a clear practice plan on how to practice yoga, sleep, eat & move through your day in each season. For yoga teachers: you’ll be able to sequence classes for each season!
I’ll have very limited availability, early booking recommended!
In a 20 minute private Ayurvedic consultation, I’ll create a plan for you for your current imbalances and / or body type.
You’ll fill out a questionnaire before the retreat, so I can bring the plan for you that we’ll discuss and fine tune together.
The plan includes yoga practices, lifestyle practices and nutritional guidelines.
Price: €65

schedule

Day 1 - Saturday April 25 2026
16:00 Arrival at retreat venue Le Pianore
17:30 Vinyasa & Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner

Day 2 - Sunday April 26 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Gunas, Dosha & Dharma
17:30 Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner

Day 3 - Monday April 27 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Yoga for Your Body Type
17:30 Yoga Nidra Practice
19:00 Dinner

Day 4 - Tuesday April 28 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Seasonal Yoga
17:30 Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner

Day 5 - Wednesday April 29 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Check out

This retreat is for those who recognise any of these:

want to restore balance in their whole being & recharge with practices of yoga & Ayurveda and realign themselves to the rhythms of nature
want to deeply nourish themselves with vegetarian Tuscan meals with only homegrown & local ingredients, being immersed in nature and daily yoga classes that truly restore their nervous system
want to learn how to apply the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in a practical way in their yoga home practice, nutrition, lifestyle and (for yoga teachers) teaching
teach yoga & want to learn how to add Ayurvedic yoga to their repertoire: sequencing for the seasons, imbalances & different body types

Book your room

Meet your teacher

Eliza is a Vinyasa Yoga teacher, Restorative Yoga teacher & Ayurvedic Health Counselor. She has been teaching yoga classes since 2009 when she was living in her home country The Netherlands.

When she moved to Madrid 13 years ago, she founded The Natural Yogi, Madrid’s English spoken yoga studio.

She has led 6 200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Trainings, 2 Restorative Yoga Trainings, over 20 retreats and 3 Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers Trainings.

Her Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra classes are based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and create deep inner balance. She now lives in Genova, Italy with her husband and 3 kids.

'For me, I came away from the retreat feeling so happy, joyous and enlightened.’
Jean Michel, UK
‘Eliza's Ayurveda training is wonderful in every aspect. Not only did I deepen my knowledge of Ayurveda, but I also learned so many new things for my yoga classes. Eliza teaches in a very sensitive and holistic way. At the end of the course, it felt to me as if all the puzzle pieces of my own yoga knowledge were coming together and becoming a whole. I recommend this course to any yoga teacher who wants to bring more profundity into their classes.’
Marie Philipp, Spain
'Practicing with Eliza is such a special experience. She makes you feel connected to her and others practicing - despite it being online and even at times recorded (as I am in a different time zone). Her classes feel organic, yet still so intentional; challenging, but with levels of modifications so we can meet on our mats where we are in that moment; she is so knowledgable, but she shares with us in a way that is so open and accessible. And most importantly to me- she makes yoga JOYFUL!! It is a gift to meet her on the mat.'
Joanne Grey, Hongkong
‘Eliza is a wonderful teacher and created such a warm, relaxed and cosy atmosphere. I loved her yoga sessions which really matched the moments of the day and built up very nicely during the retreat. The location is also very beautiful, you definitely want to hike there! And dinners were a-ma-zing: local, healthy and delicious food! I felt very much recharged and can't wait to go on this retreat again!’
Sarah van Ierlant, the Netherlands
‘I joined the retreat with Eliza in July 2023 - my first yoga retreat. It's been an incredible experience by being on the nature, with morning yoga classes outside, hiking during the day, and amazing practices in late afternoon. Many new things and learnings for such a short period of time! Amazing people in the team who created a very friendly and family environment. Eliza is an amazing teacher, who is guiding and sharing her knowledge. It's the amazing place to recharge and learn something new about yourself. Highly recommended!'
Vera Gracheva, Denmark

Investment

Included in the price:

5 days, 4 nights in Le Pianore in the room of your choice

3 vegetarian meals a day on full days, dinner / breakfast on arrival / departure days (all home grown or local ingredients)

9 Yoga classes (morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga, afternoon Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra, 1 evening Yoga Trance Dance)

3 Ayurveda immersions (counts as 10 hrs continuing education for yoga teachers)

Digital manual

Optional to hand in homework after the retreat and receive personal feedback from Eliza

Certificate upon completing all Ayurvedic immersions, yoga classes & homework

Optional (not included in the price):

private Ayurvedic consultation (very limited spots!)

transfer to and from retreat venue

massage

choose your room

budget room - 2 beds available

Futon bed in shared room above yoga room with access to 2 bathrooms.
Early bird per person for the room €799,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Private budget room - 2 available

Small private room with single bed & shared bathroom with 1 other room.
Early Bird price per person for the room €899,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Triple room - 1 available

Triple room in Tuscan villa with private bathroom, 3 single beds.
Early bird per person for the room €899,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Double Room - 2 available

Private room with double bed or 2 single beds in Tuscan with private bathroom.
Early Bird per person for the room €949,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Private room - 2 available

Private room with double bed in Tuscan villa or eco straw house with private bathroom.
Early bird price per person for the room €999-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Private cottage - 1 availablle

Entire private cottage for 2 people with bedroom with double bed & single bed, private bathroom, terrace and living room.
Early bird price per person for the entire cottage €1099,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits