Luxury Wellness Retreat
at a 12th Century Benedictine
Monastero in Le Marche, Italy
Dates: September 16th-23rd
**Early bird pricing going on now. See below for more details.**
"To anyone thinking of going to join Keri -Ann at her yoga retreat I guarantee that you will be completely satisfied. From my experience of attending one last year and it being my 1st ever classes, also my wife was in the class who had done many classes, to one Lady in the class who was very advanced, and there was even a yoga teacher from ... Australia there and Keri-Ann accommodated us all with ease. With all clients leaving completely satisfied. I highly recommend attending this and guarantee you will leave with an incredible urge to return to Italy soon and continue practicing yoga . I am still doing yoga and am yet to match my experience I had with Keri-Ann.
Thanks Again K-A." -Glenn &Heidi
Last year I had the opportunity to personally visit this beautiful 12th Century Benedictine Monastero nestled in the breathtaking and tranquil hills of central Italy at the crossroads of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche.
Speaking from my own firsthand personal experience, this place is truly amazing! Pictures really don't do it justice. How can I convey the homey atmosphere this place offers?
The Monastero itself is like an extension of your own home. It has been restored with an attention to detail seldom seen today as well as incorporating modern conveniences. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, and the rooms are very large and roomy. There is a large kitchen, as well as two sitting rooms, all with fireplaces. The former chapel is a massive room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. The furniture in there can be moved to the side and will be the location of the yoga and meditation classes.
Outside, you are surround by beautiful mountains and you can hear the river flowing in the background while you lounge by the pool with a glass of vino or a cup of tea/cafe. The atmosphere here is so peaceful and tranquil you may never want to leave! There is a large outdoor patio with an authentic working wooden oven. This is the location for the opening night dinner party. The patio can also be used as another location for yoga classes, depending on the weather. Along the side of the patio there is a large garden of fragrant lavender that is the back drop to the kidney-shaped pool.
The Monastero is situated between two very quaint villages. They are within walking distance and offer many places to eat and drink, or shop. Or you can just relax at the local cafes and sip cappuccinos all day. This is the real authentic Italy- where you will find Mama in the back making the pasta:)
The Monastero is located close to Assisi, Siena, and Perguia so I would suggest renting a car from the airport or train station so you can sight see and travel around the area, visit other neighboring villages, or tour the back roads of the Le Marche region. On the way to the Monastero, you will pass through some really scenic areas with breathtaking views as well as going through a mountain gorge. Make sure to bring your camera along!
What better way to experience this beautiful area than spending a week at this yoga wellness retreat?
a presto,
Keri-Ann
What the retreat is offering:
Yoga,Meditation, Ayurveda, Thai Massage, Healthy Cooking, Aromatherapy and more!
About the yoga classes:
The yoga classes will be held in either the former chapel room where there are vaulted ceilings and a working fireplace that heats the whole room, or (weather permitting) outside on the terrace that over looks the pool and mountains.
Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga, which is a fun and high-spirited flowing practice of yoga that links the breath to movement. Each class combines meditation, movement, spirituality, stretching, deep relaxation, and having fun with the practice. There is interaction between the student and the teacher so the student gets the full benefit of the practice of yoga. The end result of the class is having the student walk away relaxed and energized. The classes are open to all levels and, if you are beginner, no worries, you will find this a great way to start your practice.
Yin Yoga
It is a deeply meditative practice that entails holding the postures for an extended period of time. The postures are performed to stretch the connective tissues of the body. Primary connective tissues include the hips, thighs and lower spinal area. These types of tissues do not stretch the muscles (as in the yang form of yoga) but they stretch and exercise the bone and joints areas of the body. This type of asana practice is beneficial to a wide variety of people.
Yin yoga also increases one’s ability to perform yang yoga. By having lubricated, flexible joints, yang practices will seem easier. Perhaps the main difference in yin and yang yoga is each practices affect on the mind. Yin yoga creates a balance and peace in the mind. In its earlier years of existence, yin yoga was used in order to improve meditation practices.
About the Ayurveda & Yoga Consultation:
During the Ayurveda sessions participants will learn their primary constitution, the food that best suit their constitution, lifestyle choices that support them and how to balance your daily life.
Thai Yoga Massage
The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy ("Sen") lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.
Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.
About the Cooking Classes:
Cooking healthy and delicious meals is possible even in the busiest schedules. The cooking program is based on teaching basic skills and techniques that make food preparation a form of meditation and nourishment for body and soul.
Meet our faculty that are here to help you in your stay and journey at the Monastero:
Stay tuned for more special guest being added to round out your journey.
Keri*Ann Laurito:RYT/E-RYT/Ayurvedic
Yoga Specialist
Keri-Ann is a Kripalu Certified Ayurvedic Yoga
Specialist.
She combines yoga and Ayurveda into a unique and very
powerful yoga experience using aromatherapy techniques to further balance
the body, mind, and spirit of her students. Keri-Ann's teaching has led
her to New York City, Ireland, and Italy. She loves to travel and to meet new
people from different cultures and the challenge of different yoga backgrounds.
Sara R. Castañeda: 500RYT/Ayurvedic Consultant/Yoga Specialist/Certified Thai body workerSara first came to yoga through a desire to connect with
and strengthen her core physically, mentally, and spiritually. Originally from the Boston area, she
began with the Hatha and Vinyasa styles and she quickly became a dedicated and
enthusiastic student. Along her
path of yoga, Sara has studied with senior teachers such as Scott Blossom and
Nicole Clark, and has completed her teacher training with Daniel Orlansky, Liz
Owen, Jennifer
Yarrow (Thai Yoga Massage) and Josh Summers (Yin Yoga). She has been teaching various styles of
yoga throughout the Boston area for two years.
Sara has been a yoga practitioner for seven years and
has over 500 hours of yoga teacher training, she is certified through Yoga
Energy of Flow, and is registered nationally with Yoga Alliance. She decided to deepen her practice by
studying Ayurveda, which is the sister science of yoga. She is a Certified Ayurvedic
Practitioner and graduated from the School of Ayurveda at the Kripalu Center
for Yoga in Stockbridge, MA. She
has traveled abroad to India to study with Ayurvedic doctors at the Jiva
Institute, such as Dr. Partap Chauhan and has a true grip on the nature of the
science. Sara is also certified in
Thai Yoga Massage.
Sara believes that practicing yoga and ayurveda allows
individuals to find loving self-acceptance, balance of mind, body and spirit. Both sciences have similar paths and
when combined can be very powerful.
One can embark upon a beautiful journey that allows us to get in touch
with in finding our true nature.
She is registered with the Yoga Teacher Alliance (YTA),
Kripalu Association for Ayurvedic Practitioners (KAPA), and the National
Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA).
Accommodations:
The Monastero can accommodate up to 12 people very comfortably. There is a mixture of single twin rooms as well as double rooms with modern bathrooms (all rooms are en-suite).
If there is a party of three or four persons who would like to share the same room, this can be arranged.
PRICING:
U.S.Dollar Pricing*………………………....$2,200.00
($2,750.00 after July 31, 2012)
Euro Pricing*……………………………….....€1,800.00
(€2,200.00 after July 31, 2012)
* Actual US Dollar price subject to change based on current exchange rate.
Prices are per person and include:
7 nights accommodation, use of the pool, all meals, full daily schedule including sessions on yoga, ayurvedic lifestyles, cooking, meditation, and pranayama.
**Excluded are airfare, personal transportation, extra body treatments and excursions.**
Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of €400/$500 is required to hold your space. Final Balance Policy: Final payment must be received by July 31, 2012 in order to be eligible for the early bird pricing and is non-refundable. Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation your entire payment will be refundable less the €400/$500 deposit if the cancellation is made before July 31, 2012. Payments are non-refundable after this date.
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It is highly suggested that you rent a car to use from the airport or train station. This way you have the freedom to come and go from Monastero and tour the surrounding areas.
Any questions you may have or need more information feel free to contact me by:
telephone:
(USA) 917.647.8203
How to get the yoga retreat:
By Air
Airports
* Ancona Falconara
* Boligna-Forli (70km south of Bologna)
* Rimini Airport
Other options: Milano or Roma Airport
By Train
By Car Hire
