Yoga Retreat: Igniting Purpose
June 8 to 14, 2024. Understand and face your fears. Re-discover your fire, your purpose. Unwind and relax in our majestic forest.
Time & Location
08 Jun 2024, 17:00 – 14 Jun 2024, 12:00
Tara Nature Retreat, 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.
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 & conscious dance
* Excursions: nature hike and Qi Gong at our local river
* Free Wifi (though we recommend to take a break from it...)
* Tea, water and fresh fruit available all day
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...
7:30 Morning Yoga
10:00 Nourishing Brunch
11:00 Workshop or Excursion
15:00 Snacks
14:00 - 17:00 Free Time
Enjoy a siesta, relax by the pool, reflect in the garden.
*For the 200hr Teacher Training there will be an afternoon session from 15:30-17:00
17:30 Evening Yin Yoga
19:00 Wholesome Dinner & Dessert!
20:00 Evening Activity
Some days there may be an evening activity such as Yoga Nidra or a Fire Ritual.
Deep Sleep & Sweet Dreams
Rooms
Shared Room
Shared Room in the Guesthouse, with twin beds in a spacious room and a shared bathroom.
Our Shared Rooms are:
Moon, Water, Earth & Spirit
Private Room
Private Room in the Guesthouse, with double bed in a cozy room and a shared bathroom.
Our Private Rooms are:
Sun, Air & Fire
Private Glamping
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
"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
"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
Photos & Impressions
About the Co-Founders
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 movement. 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 just out! 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 favorite colour is green, she loves mangoes and singing Disney songs.
Timothy
Timothy's journey to personal transformation began with a wander through India in 2003. This was the pivot point for years of practice in the yogic & 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. Timothy integrates psychology, non-violent communication, and buddhist philosophy into his guidance, coupled with his intuition and sense of personal truth. His wish for all is an improved understanding of our inner experiences and our habitual interactions day to day. Timothy supports guests with building the grit and volition necessary to bring about personal transformation within this lifetime. Timothy's favourite colour is blue, enjoys ecstatic dance, chess, good food, philosophical conversations and his heart warms when guiding singing circles around a campfire.