The aim of the retreat is to create space to process this last year, clear any backlog of stress and move through it into a clear sense of spaciousness and vitality. There isn’t a much better place to achieve this than the tiny paradise of Maraviglia - a place where life follows with the rhythm of the countryside and time is led by the sun. Our Tuscan villa retreat, the natural peace of the open-air yoga shala and a well-curated program of Italian culture and exploration promises the reset we’re all needing.
The retreat will be limited to a small group of people to ensure a safer and more boutique experience. Niki’s teaching will focus on reestablishing our (inner and outer) radiance. After a tough year, our need to reclaim our spirit as individuals and in group settings is vital.
What to expect
On this retreat, we will curate a daily rhythm of sadhana, sacred practice, that will nourish your sense of spirituality, dissolve any hard line between spiritual and material life, and Niki will share powerful tools that create a whole, integrated and inspired life, everyday. Niki will lead two yoga classes each day. You can expect nourishing practices blending breath, mobility, strength and alignment. Every class will encourage deep listening, the release of congested energy leading to a more expansive sense of self. Mornings will be dedicated to warming, cathartic physical yoga and meditation to open the bodymind for your adventures during the day and prepare for the afternoon practice session. Afternoons will be tailored towards the more subtle realms of breath work, mindful self-inquiry and Yoga Nidra.
Tune into simplicity, nature and be among likeminded travelers. Swimming, free time, relaxing, reflecting, journaling, conscious conversation and mindful eating will all help you access this love and spaciousness. The activities on this retreat are curated to help you discover and fall in love with practices you can take home and easily implement into your daily life.
* All practices are open to all levels from true beginners to more advanced yogis. Every class is trauma-informed and made for ALL bodies and beings.
**COVID-19 | Yoga & Safety:**The yoga practices will take place in an outdoor covered yoga shala which is sunlit, easily sanitized & open air. Each guest will be provided with a yoga mat, strap, blocks, bolster and a blanket which they will keep for the duration of the retreat. Eco-friendly cleaning products will be provided to clean your mat and blocks as needed. The shala will be cleaned before each practice.
We understand laws, regulations and travel restrictions can be complicated to decipher. Here is a recap of the state of the art for travelers entering Italy from the United States, as well as links with the full info.
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This quick and interactive questionnaire will help you understand regulations based on your specific situation: https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/returningtoitaly.html
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For US residents travelling to Italy after July 30th 2021, current conditions do not present travel restrictions or self isolation requirements :
General conditions
For people entering Italy from the countries on Lists D (United States are in list D) and E, specific exemptions are envisaged, in particular:
- 1) exemption from the swab test taken in the 72 hours prior to entry to Italy, from self-isolation and the swab test at the end of self-isolation;
- 2) exemption from self-isolation and the swab test at the end of self-isolation;
Requests for exemptions are only admissible under the following conditions:
- that no symptoms of COVID-19 are displayed
- compulsory completion of a self-declaration
- obligation to notify the competent health authority of entry to Italy from a foreign country. See: COVID-19 Regional toll-free numbers and information
