La Selva Toscana
THE RETREAT
Hotel La Selva was created with the renovation of an ancient farmstead of the end of ‘700, is located in a little estate of about 8 hectares, in the silence and in the quiet of one of the most beautiful hill around Siena. Open to guests a wide private park with a large panoramic view point swimming pool and the restaurant with typical and personalized menu.
With the new management, La Selva has included the fitness center Body-Mind-Spirit, followed by the lead of J.M.P. de Matos – Prashantam, founder of the Scuola Osho Divine Healing Arts, of Shiatsu and Reflexology. The Center offers an holistic approach to the wellness of a person, with programs focused on stress releasing, meditation meetings, shiatsu massages, ayurvedic massages, purifying diets, retreats of personal care and a lot more.
THE YOGA SPACE
There is a large tent structure with a modern sound system. Wood floor made out of composite wood. Can be covered with yoga mats.
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Activities include hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and of course visiting art cities like Casole d’Elsa, San Gimignano, Volterra, Siena. In the town of Petriolo, at about 30 minutes drive, there is a hot sulphur spring with a crystal clear river running next to it. The National Park of Alberese, about 1 hours and 1/2 drive, is a fantastic location for long walks along the shore, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. Students can make appointments for massages.
A nice swimming pool is open from May till the end of September (weather permitting.)
MEALS
Local cuisine with fresh ingredients; this place will nurture your body and soul. Vegetarian cuisine available.
WEATHER
We recommend organizing the retreat beginning in March or April till October or November. The weather in March is still cold, averaging in the 40s and 50s. April is a little unpredictable; average temperature of 50-60, with possibility of warmer days and/or colder days. Easter usually marks the day after which the days become longer than the nights so it is usually warmer after Easter.
June is usually warm but not hot.
July and August are usually quite warm, with temperatures between the upper 70s and upper 80s. There is always a breeze in the countryside, but it’s not good for those who cannot live without air conditioning. September is a little cooler and a little unpredictable; October is cooler, averaging 50s, with warmer days at the beginning of the month.
ACCOMMODATION
The compound has 17 rooms, each one with private bathroom, telephone, satellite tv.
Max number of people: 34 in double room or less with single rooms.
For more info on retreats in this location or if you want to organize your retreat here please call 1 619 822 2913 or email info@italyyogaretreats.com or yoga@culturalitaly.com
