1. Love Yourself – Perugia
2. Letting Go – Montesperello
3. Creating the Life You Want – Trevi
Weekend Retreats in the Heart Center of Italy (Umbria)!
2 nights / 3 days
1. Love Yourself
Perugia: (yoga in everyday life)
The yoga studio is in the home of the maestra in the city center of Perugia, yet in a tranquil oasis behind a Church with a view of the courtyard and of the rolling hills of Umbria. Yogies have the opportunity to explore the town and the Italian lifestyle as well as to frequent the simple and tranquil places of the town for private mediation. Accommodations are in apartment shares to go along with the theme of everyday life (however, private apartments and hotel stays are also available; please inquire if interested). Breakfast included.
Cost in euro, accommodations included: 235 double / 255 singles (limited singles available)
2. Letting Go
Umbrian Villa in Montesperello: (yoga in the solitude of nature)
This tranquil villa is in complete isolation on the hilltop overlooking Lake Trasimeno. There are endless walking trails and horseback riding is also available. The villa also has a full spa. Yoga classes take place outside around the pool (weather pending) with a view of the lake below or inside the studio space behind the villa. This retreat is a complete immersion in nature. Welcome snack, Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and dinner(2) included.
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Cost in euro, accommodations included: 355 doubles / 420 singles
3. Creating the Life You Want
Trevi (yoga balancing everyday life and nature)
Creating the life you want includes finding a balance between the faster-paced everyday life and the absolute tranquility of nature that is essential for living well. Trei is the perfect town to find balance because it is a very small medieval hamlet surrounded by nature: you can stroll around town or walk among the olive groves. Yoga classes take place either poolside, in nature, or indoors in a medieval cantina. Breakfast included.
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Cost in euro, accommodations included: 240 doubles / 260 singles
WEEKEND STRUCTURE
FRIDAY
5:00 – 7:00 PM – Introductory class and wind down.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Active morning class and sitting.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – lunch and free time.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – quieter evening class and sitting.
SUNDAY
10 AM – 12.30 PM – Active morning class and sitting
1:00 PM – lunch and departure. Rooms to vacated by 2:00 PM.
Massages and spa treatments available.
Yoga Maestra: Marena Lobosco
Marena is a teacher of yoga, pilates, qigong, and meditation and she also practices reiki and ayurveda. She was a university instructor in New York. She was also a dancer and choreographer in the Equinox Dance Troupe in California as well as in Notes in Motion in New York. She studied oriental disciplines in diverse Ashrams in New York and India.
Her principle philosophies:
• Krishnamurti
• Patanjali
• Dalai Lama
The type of Hatha Yoga she teaches: Vinyassa, Iyengar, and ISHTA
• Vinyassa: every movement goes with a breath
• Iyengar: very precise movements for maximum benefits and to protect the body
• ISHTA: to open the meridan canals of the body and the balance the chakras
Certifications:
• for yoga: Yoga Works (NY) and Yoga Alliance (USA)
• for reiki: The International Center for Reiki Training
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Happiness is a choice!
La felicità è una scelta!
(all levels welcome)
The total cost of the Yoga Holiday will be waived in part or in whole for yoga teachers who bring 10+ students with them.
Deepen your yoga 
practice and explore the inner you while staying in the Italian countryside. Each room has a private bath. And there is a swimming pool as well as hiking trails.
This is a full yoga retreat, that is: a very physical class in the morning, optional nature adventures or quiet time in nature in the afternoon, followed by a quieter evening class to include mental exercises, diverse pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation.
While I would like to provide a very tranquil and peaceful environment and ask all guests to be respectful of one another, this retreat should also be a fun and enriching experience where talking and indulging in the 5 senses is encouraged (not prohibited).
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Included:
All meals
2 yoga classes daily
Theme meditations
Guided hike
Cooking class
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.Extras:
Horse-back riding
Rafting
Guided tours of nearby towns (see Umbria Daytrips)
Daytrip to the Marmore Waterfalls and Lake Piediluco
Festival outings
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STRUCTURE
8 AM – 9AM – Breakfast
10 AM – 12.30 AM – Active morning class, breathing techniques and light meditation.
1pm – 6pm – lunch and free time / nature adventures
6pm – 8pm – quieter evening class, mental exercises, respiration techniques, and longer meditation (see meditation themes below).
8pm – light dinner
Day 1 – Evening theme:
According to the Dalai Lama, the goal of life is to search for happiness. But what is happiness? And what is the difference between happiness and pleasure?
Day 2 Evening theme:
Light attracts light. But how does one eliminate the darkness?
Day 3 Evening theme:
Defend your convictions: What does Krishna say?
Day 4 Evening theme:
What determines happiness? Who has more power: the mind or the situations?
Day 5 Evening theme:
Gratitude, Positivity, and Creation of a ‘Mantra’ for your life.
Day 6 Evening theme:
The candle ritual: letting go of worry and creating light.
Day 7 Early morning class followed by breakfast and departure. Arrivederci!
Meals: Vegetarian meals available upon request; if you have any food allergies, please let me know in advance of your arrival. You should indicate your food requirements under Comments on your Travel Form when you register.
How to arrive:
If you prefer airport pickup in Rome, please let me know (and if we can arrange for the whole group to be picked up, the cost will be less). Private pick-up service will obviously cost more. Buses and trains are also available from the airport. Let me know your flight arrival time and I will help you to arrange for the best possible option.
Time to arrive at the retreat location:
preferably between 11:30am and 5 pm on the first day of the retreat. The first yoga class and retreat introduction begins at 6pm.
About Yoga Instructor: Marena Lobosco
Marena is a teacher of yoga, pilates, qigong, and meditation and she also practices reiki and ayurveda. She was a university instructor in New York. She was also a dancer and choreographer in the Equinox Dance Troupe in California as well as in Notes in Motion in New York. She studied oriental disciplines in diverse Ashrams in New York and India.
Her principle philosophies:
• Krishnamurti
• Patanjali
• Dalai Lama
The type of Hatha Yoga she teaches: Vinyassa, Iyengar, and ISHTA
• Vinyassa: every movement goes with a breath
• Iyengar: very precise movements for maximum benefits and to protect the body
• ISHTA: to open the meridan canals of the body and the balance the chakras
Certifications:
• for yoga: Yoga Works (NY) and Yoga Alliance (USA)
• for reiki: The International Center for Reiki Training
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Morning lessons at 10:00am:
Monday/Lunedì (focuses on 2nd chakra)
Friday/Venerdì
Afternoon lessons at 2:00pm: Monday/Lunedì Wednesday/Mercoledì
Evening lessons at 8:15pm:
Tuesday/Martedì
Thursday/Giovedì
Pre-natal / Post-natal yoga: (Monday at 10am)
The lessons focused on the 2nd chakra are designed for pregnant women and for women who have recently given birth (40+ days after), but also for women who are no longer menstruating or who have difficulty with their menstruation. Also great for anyone who would like to focus on the 2nd chakra, the chakra of creativity, of new life, the one that says: “I can.”
Yoga for Mom (or Dad) and Baby: (Wednesday at 10am)
Starting in Autumn 2010, we will re-begin our Baby Yoga class. Please inquire if interested.
Local phone in Perugia to reserve your space in class:
(39) 328.77.29.313
You may also send a text message (sms).
Yoga Studio Address in Perugia:
via del Roscetto, 14 (zone: Porta Pesa)
Information:
10 euro per lesson
Lessons last 1.5 hours.
All lessons are limited to 8 participants.
You must reserve your spot before coming.
Yoga mats and blocks provided.
Please bring your own blanket for the end of the lesson if you desire.
Yoga Notes:
Try not to eat or drink for 2 hours before taking a class.
It is okay to eat after the lesson.
Drink a lot of water after the lessons.
Remember to breathe with your nose and your belly.
Smile…a lot!
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Choose from any of the Guided tours by REGION or Guided tours by THEME. Daily yoga is my absolute pleasure to offer.
Yoga will be offered every morning and some evenings as well, as requested by guests.
The total cost of the Yoga Holiday Tour will be waived in part or in whole for yoga teachers who bring 10+ students with them.
Yoga instructor: Marena Lobosco
Marena is a teacher of yoga, pilates, qigong, and meditation and she also practices reiki and ayurveda. She was a university instructor in New York. She was also a dancer and choreographer in the Equinox Dance Troupe in California as well as in Notes in Motion in New York. She studied oriental disciplines in diverse Ashrams in New York and India.
Her principle philosophies:
• Krishnamurti
• Patanjali
• Dalai Lama
The type of Hatha Yoga she teaches: Vinyassa, Iyengar, and ISHTA
• Vinyassa: every movement goes with a breath
• Iyengar: very precise movements for maximum benefits and to protect the body
• ISHTA: to open the meridan canals of the body and the balance the chakras
Certifications:
• for yoga: Yoga Works (NY) and Yoga Alliance (USA)
• for reiki: The International Center for Reiki Training
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If you are of Italian heritage and you would like to visit your family’s home town(s), please let me know and I will try to arrange a tour for your and your family/friends around those towns.
Your request should include as much as the following information as possible:
• Relatives full name(s)
• Birthdates
• Town names (be specific as possible; for example, Naples is a province as well as a city and so if your family comes from Naples, try to provide me with as much as possible. I will not guarantee that we will find family records, but I will guarantee a fun and memorable visit!
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The yoga studio is in the home of the maestra in the city center of Perugia, yet in a tranquil oasis behind a Church with a view of the courtyard and of the rolling hills of Umbria. Yogies have the opportunity to explore the town and the Italian lifestyle as well as to frequent the simple and tranquil places of the town for private mediation. Accommodations are in apartment shares to go along with the theme of everyday life (however, private apartments and hotel stays are also available; please inquire if interested). Breakfast included.
This tranquil villa is in complete isolation on the hilltop overlooking Lake Trasimeno. There are endless walking trails and horseback riding is also available. The villa also has a full spa. Yoga classes take place outside around the pool (weather pending) with a view of the lake below or inside the studio space behind the villa. This retreat is a complete immersion in nature. Welcome snack, Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and dinner(2) included.
