Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Tuscany
April 25-29 2026 with Eliza Coolsma
This retreat combines the 2 sister sciences Yoga & Ayurveda, that traditionally were always meant to be taught together!
Deeply nourish yourself with twice daily yoga classes, vegetarian Tuscan meals with homegrown and local ingredients, re-align with the rhtymn of the sun & nature and dive deep into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in daily workshops.
You’ll learn how to apply this wisdom in a practical way in your yoga practice, life and (for yoga teachers) teaching.
Start practicing the way nature intended!
Details
This retreat combines two sister sciences: Yoga & Ayurveda, which were traditionally taught together.
Our daily rhythm on the retreat is based on the rhythm of Ayurveda, which will help align your inner rhythm with the flow of the sun & moon.
The yoga classes (Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra) are all based on Ayurvedic wisdom of the time of the day & season.
Finally our 3 Ayurvedic immersions (based on the training Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers I have taught in the past) will allow you to transform your yoga practice, lifestyle and teaching (if you’re a yoga teacher). We’ll learn how to apply deep ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to daily life and practice.
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Why are you here and why are you in this body?
In this immersive workshop, we’ll explore the basics of Ayurveda that form the foundation for everything else we’ll learn: gunas (or 10 opposing pairs), elements, doshas & dharma. In essence this is the exploration of why we are and why we are in this specific expression of the 5 elements. This immersion is both deep and practical and will give you tools to immediately apply in your yoga practice, lifestyle and teaching (if you’re already sharing yoga) -
How to come back home yourself (& as a yoga teacher: help your students do the same).
We all flow in & out of balance each day, that’s normal. It’ll only become an issue if we don't take time to come back to our natural state each day. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to adjust your practice for your unique constitution and current imbalances and to sequence for the constitution of your students.
After this workshop you’ll have a clear plan on how to practice for your body type & how to heal any imbalances with yoga practices.
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Align with the rhythms of nature & stay balanced throughout the year.
We wouldn’t eat watermelon in the middle of winter, or a hearty stew in mid summer. So why don’t we adjust our yoga practice for the seasons?
In this class, you’ll learn what each season is asking of us and how, when we align ourselves with nature, we can prevent seasonal allergies, digestive issues and sleep issues.
You’ll walk away from this immersion with a clear practice plan on how to practice yoga, sleep, eat & move through your day in each season. For yoga teachers: you’ll be able to sequence classes for each season!
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I’ll have very limited availability, early booking recommended!
In a 20 minute private Ayurvedic consultation, I’ll create a plan for you for your current imbalances and / or body type.
You’ll fill out a questionnaire before the retreat, so I can bring the plan for you that we’ll discuss and fine tune together.
The plan includes yoga practices, lifestyle practices and nutritional guidelines.
Price: €65
INVESTMENT
Included in the price:
5 days, 4 nights in Le Pianore in the room of your choice
3 vegetarian meals a day on full days, dinner / breakfast on arrival / departure days (all home grown or local ingredients)
9 Yoga classes (morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga, afternoon Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra, 1 evening Yoga Trance Dance)
3 Ayurveda immersions (counts as 10 hrs continuing education for yoga teachers)
Digital manual
Optional to hand in homework after the retreat and receive personal feedback from Eliza
Certificate upon completing all Ayurvedic immersions, yoga classes & homework
Optional (not included in the price):
private Ayurvedic consultation (very limited spots!)
transfer to and from retreat venue
massage
Available Rooms
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Private Cottage - 1 AVAILABLE
Entire private cottage for 2 people with bedroom with double bed & single bed, private bathroom, terrace and living room.
Early bird price per person for the entire cottage €1099,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
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Dorm room - 2 BEDS LEFT
Futon bed in shared room above yoga room with access to 2 bathrooms.
Early bird per person for the room €749,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
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Budget Room - 1 LEFT
Small private room with single bed & shared bathroom with 1 other room.
Early Bird price per person for the room €849,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
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Triple Room - 3 BEDS AVAILABLE
Triple room in Tuscan villa with private bathroom, 3 single beds.
Early bird per person for the room €899,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
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Double Room - 1 LEFT
Private room with double bed or 2 single beds in Tuscan with private bathroom.
Early Bird per person for the room €949,-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
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Private Room - 1 LEFT
Private room with double bed in Tuscan villa or eco straw house with private bathroom.
Early bird price per person for the room €999-
Includes: 5 days / 4 nights in Le Pianore, 3x meals. a day, unlimited tea & coffee, 8x Yoga classes with Eliza, 3× 3 hour Ayurveda workshops with Eliza, digital manual, certificate upon completion, continuing education credits
Schedule
April 25-29 2026, Tuscany
Day 1 - Saturday April 25 2026
16:00 Arrival at retreat venue Le Pianore
17:30 Vinyasa & Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday April 26 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Gunas, Dosha & Dharma
17:30 Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner
Day 3 - Monday April 27 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Yoga for Your Body Type
17:30 Yoga Nidra Practice
19:00 Dinner
Day 4 - Tuesday April 28 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Free time / massage / hike / Ayurvedic consultation
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Ayurveda Workshop - Seasonal Yoga
17:30 Restorative Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner
Day 5 - Wednesday April 29 2026
8:00 Vinyasa Yoga Practice
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Check out
Details of the schedule may be subject to change
BOOK YOUR ROOM WITH EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Meet Your Teacher
Eliza is a Vinyasa Yoga teacher, Restorative Yoga teacher & Ayurvedic Health Counselor. She has been teaching yoga classes since 2009 when she was living in her home country The Netherlands.
When she moved to Madrid 13 years ago, she founded The Natural Yogi, Madrid’s English spoken yoga studio.
She has led 6 200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Trainings, 2 Restorative Yoga Trainings, over 20 retreats and 3 Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers Trainings.
Her Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra classes are based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and create deep inner balance. She now lives in Genova, Italy with her husband and 3 kids.
Who this retreat is for:
Yoga students who are ready for 5 days of deep nourishment through yoga practices, Ayurvedic workshops, nourishing food and being immersed in the stunning nature of southern Tuscany
Yoga students who desire to go deeper than just the physical practice of yoga & are inspired to enhance their personal practice with the full spectrum of yoga: asana, meditation & pranayama and the deep wisdom of Ayurveda
Yoga students who want to learn practical ways to apply ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into their practice, lifestyle and diet
Yoga teachers who would love to learn how to sequence for the seasons and imbalances
Anyone seeking a connection to nature, a community or themselves
Venue & travel info
We will be staying in a gorgeous villa in the heart of the Tuscan hills and close to dormant vulcano Monte Amiata.
Our venue is a certified organic farmstead and custodian of more than 30 hectares of woodlands traversed by the Zancona river.
To be environmentally conscious, we highly recommend to travel by car or train (trenitalia.it) if you have the opportunity to do so.
If you travel by plane, the closest airports are Florence, Pisa and Rome. If there’s enough interest, we can arrange a transfer van from Florence.
Address: Località Le Pianore Monticello Amiata, 58044, Italy
Jean Michel Bellas, UK
'For me, I came away from the retreat feeling so happy, joyous and enlightened.’
Sarah Terracciano, Eliza Coolsma’s student
‘When I first started practicing yoga, I felt overwhelmed by the “yoga world.” Then I found Eliza’s classes in 2018, and I learned that Eliza’s response is clear: look at what nature is doing. Her breath-led, accessible Ayurvedic yoga classes profoundly changed how I practice (and now teach thanks to her guidance!). She’s a teacher with many years of wisdom under her belt, yet is still always humbly learning more. She is a community builder and kind friend. I’m looking forward to taking her classes and trainings for many many more years.’
Marie Philipp, Spain
‘Eliza's Ayurveda training is wonderful in every aspect. Not only did I deepen my knowledge of Ayurveda, but I also learned so many new things for my yoga classes. Eliza teaches in a very sensitive and holistic way. At the end of the course, it felt to me as if all the puzzle pieces of my own yoga knowledge were coming together and becoming a whole. I recommend this course to any yoga teacher who wants to bring more profundity into their classes.’
