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Yoga Retreat: Igniting Purpose

26 Aug - 1 Sept

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Yoga Retreat: Igniting Purpose
Yoga Retreat: Igniting Purpose

Time & Location

26 Aug 2023, 16:00 – 01 Sept 2023, 16:00

Provincia di Perugia, Vocabolo I Fossi, 20, 06059 Todi PG, Italy

About the Retreat

In this yoga retreat, we withdraw into nature and away from the noise of the world to develop the senses and wisdom to listen to our inner voices. In this journey, Timothy and Caroline will guide you in a week of yoga practices, coaching, interactive discussions, and singing around evening fires to connect with what is alive in you. We also enjoy the best of Italy - warm weather and nourishing food. Allowing the summer sunshine to ignite your inner fire!   Also suitable for couples.

This retreat is for you if you are:

  • seeking a change in life or are in the middle of a big transition.
  • feeling stuck and stagnated, and looking for inspiration, for your fire.
  • considering leaving your job.
  • seeking a refuge in nature to reflect on your pattern of living.

Mornings begin with an activating yoga practice accessible to all body types and levels of yoga. The practice is based on Hatha Yoga, Pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Evening yoga practices are designed to restore and renew the body through yin yoga (restoration postures) and yoga Nidra (yogic sleep, designed to support intuition and lucid dreaming).

Late morning workshops are interactive, and focus mainly on Non Violent Communication (NVC), a philosophy with practical techniques to create clarity in your relationships with all people in your life, and with defining your goals, desires and inner needs. 

By the end of this retreat, you will be able to:

  • Take concrete actions towards living the life you would like to have.
  • Identify your feelings and needs, and differentiate between your needs and your wants.
  • Develop your own personal, regular practice towards:     1) building willpower to pursue what you need rather than what you want, 2) building intuition to know which direction serves your life, when to act, and when to rest, 3) releasing past traumas from the body and mind, and 4) creating clarity about your needs with the people in your life.

The setting is Tara Nature Retreat - an Italian villa, immersed in an oak forest, with all the comforts of home and the peace of nature. It is filled with pleasant shade, swinging hammocks, a large swimming pool, and a short walk to a cool river. The  local, organic food will be served to cleanse the body and support healthy eating habits. The centre is far from any noise sources, yet less than 2 hours from Rome and easily accessible by car, train, or plane.

Daily Schedule

07:30  Morning Yoga

09:00  Nourishing Breakfast

10:30  Workshop or Excursion

13:00  Delicious Lunch

14:00  Free Time for siesta, relax by the pool, reflect in the garden or book a massage

17:30  Evening Yin Yoga

19:00  Wholesome Dinner

20:00  Some days there may be an evening activity such as Yoga Nidra, a Fire Ritual or Games Night.*

Included in your stay

* 6 nights accommodation

* 6 active, outdoor morning yoga practices and morning meditations

* 5 evening, relaxation yoga practices

* Inspiring workshops on igniting purpose and non violent communication

* Nourishing breakfast, lunch & dinner

* Singing circle

* Excursions: visit Todi & hike to river

* Free Wifi (though we recommend to take a break from it...)

* Tea, water and fresh fruit available all day

All-inclusive price starting from:

1'100 EUR

*Payment in multiple instalments possible

Shared Room - 1'100 EUR

Private Room - 1'500 EUR

About the Teachers:

About Timothy

Timothy's journey to personal transformation began with a wander through India in 2003. This was the pivot point for years of training in the yogic, shamanic, and buddhist traditions. He has completed over 500hr Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra certified trainings, and is a passionate educator in both yoga and in the natural sciences at the university of his PhD. Timothy integrates psychology, non violent communication, and buddhist philosophy into his guidance, coupled with his intuition and sense of personal truth. His guidance and writings aim for improved understanding of our inner experiences, our habitual interactions all around us, and with building the grit and volition necessary to bring about personal transformation within this lifetime. Timothy loves ecstatic dance, chess, good food, philosophical conversations and his heart warms when guiding singing circles around a campfire.

About Caroline

Travelling the world, Caroline discovered yoga at 19 and continued with a dedicated personal practice that gave her a sense of stability in all her movements. Recognising the powerful transformation that happens during a retreat, she has spent the past five years hosting her own yoga retreats and immersions in Italy and Bali. As a certified 500hr Elemental Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist, passionate foodie and holistic health coach she has found her soul work in creating healing retreats, offering one-on-one coaching sessions and writing.  She has written two books: This is for You and Nature's Calling. With a new cookbook on the way! Growing up in East Africa, Caroline was raised with a deep respect for Mother Nature and has deepened this connection through her travels, way of life and, now, the manifestation of Tara Nature Retreat. Her favourite colour is green, she loves mangoes and singing Disney songs.

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What a Day Looks Like

Wake up to the sound of birds and stillness, enjoy a cup of tea before walking to the outdoor yoga deck surrounded by oak forest. Take a deep breath and relax...

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7:30 Morning Yoga

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9:00 Nourishing Breakfast

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10:30 Workshop or Excursion

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13:00 Delicious Lunch

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14:00 - 17:00 Free Time

Enjoy a siesta, relax by the pool, reflect in the garden.

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*For the 200hr Teacher Training there will be an afternoon session from 15:30-17:00

17:30 Evening Yin Yoga

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19:00 Wholesome Dinner & Dessert!

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20:00 Evening Activity

Some days there may be an evening activity such as Yoga Nidra or a Fire Ritual.

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Deep Sleep & Sweet Dreams

Rooms & Prices

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Shared Room
1.175 EUR

Shared Room in the Guesthouse, with twin beds in a spacious room and a shared bathroom.

Our Shared Rooms are:

Moon, Water, Earth & Spirit

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Private Room
1.675 EUR

Private Room in the Guesthouse, with double bed in a cozy room and a shared bathroom.

Our Private Rooms are:

Sun, Air & Fire

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Private Glamping
1.1
75 EUR

Outdoor clamping in our spacious garden, with mattress and a shared bathroom in the guesthouse. Our Glamping Options are: African Tent or

Bring your own tent

*Only available from June -Sept.

Guest Experiences

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"I visited this magical place with my partner and it's exactly as expected, and more. A true nature retreat where the stillness and beauty of the natural environment can be felt and seen. If you're looking for a place to rediscover the connection with mother earth and yourself then this is a perfect choice. Caroline and Tim are some of the kindest, most knowledgeable hosts and I would highly recommend visiting them for a retreat. There's yoga, wholesome nutrition, mindfulness practice, joyful togetherness, peaceful sunrises. Exactly what we all need to recharge!"

— Jade

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"Tara Nature Retreat is an exceptional retreat center located in a serene and quiet area, surrounded by the beauty of nature. From the moment I arrived, the warm and kind-hearted people welcomed me, creating a sense of belonging. The picturesque setting, with lush greenery and vibrant flora, provided a tranquil ambiance for yoga sessions. The skilled instructors guided us through practices suitable for all levels, fostering growth and self-discovery. This is a sanctuary for those seeking a nature-filled escape with loving people and enriching experiences. My time here left me rejuvenated and grateful, and I'm eager to return soon."

— Tommy

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