Dive deep into your inner self during our transformative yoga & breathwork retreat, nestled in the mesmerizing hills of Tuscany. Over six magical days, rejuvenate, reset, and realign with your true essence. Join us to reconnect with your heart, the surrounding nature, and like-hearted souls.

Take a pause from the everyday hustle and find connection with your deeper self, the beauty of nature, and the exhilaration of existence. Each day of the retreat introduces a theme inspired by one of the five Chinese elements, each capturing its distinct energy, season, and emotion.We cultivate a positive, loving, and secure environment, guiding you through an introspective journey with daily yoga, meditation, and/or breathwork sessions.

Novanta is a haven of tranquility. Savor the taste of nourishing, home-cooked meals, served to you three times a day. Between classes, there's plenty of time to follow your heart's desire. Maybe you'll find solace in our serene infinity pool, indulge in a therapeutic massage, or embrace a new adventure; the options are endless, and so are the views.

We invite you to embark on this transformative inner journey with us.

You'll be staying at Novanta, a distinctive 1000-year-old village located atop the peaceful hills of Tuscany. Here you are surrounded by rolling green mountains and unparalleled peace. With no cars, pollution, noise, or distractions, the only company you'll have are your fellow yogis and our dedicated staff.  Novanta is more than a hotel — it's an entire village for you to explore during the retreat. Four dedicated Dutch individuals transformed this village, pouring their heart into every detail. Our caring staff is here to ensure every moment of your stay is special.

Emma & Lisanne have been teaching this retreat at Novanta several times a year since 2018. After many successful editions the retreat is ever- evolving, just as Emma & Lisanne are constantly evolving as teachers and of course human beings.

Emma and Lisanne: “Being able to guide these retreats is just so special. The fact that we may call this ‘work’ still feels surreal. The location, the staff, the views and of course all the incredible people we already had the honor to welcome and meet here, it just never gets old.”

Emma’s exploration along the path of self-enquiry started with a journey around the globe in 2011. These travels guided her to India, a place that became a second home over the years and where she trained to become a yoga teacher, specialising in Yin and Prenatal yoga, but with a background in vinyasa as well. Emma is also a breathwork trainer and will guide you through the breathwork sessions. Besides this Emma works as a photographer and will be taking photos during the retreat.

Lisanne is a yoga teacher (flow, yin & nidra) and has her own company ‘One Day Retreats’. She organizes various One Day retreats with a big focus is on connection; with yourself and with each other. Connection is a major motivation in Lisanne’s work: when we are connected with our heart and from there with everything around us, an enormous source of inner strength and love arises. Yoga for her also means connection; with her body and with herself in the moment. It made her life more conscious and rich. During her classes she invites you to turn inward and consciously feel what the different poses do to you.