Strength & Softness – Italy Retreat with Nicki & Ami
Borgo Tignano - Italy, Tuscany
From 5. Oct 2025 to 11. Oct 2025
About This Trip
Join us – Ami Norton and Nicki Vellick– for a rejuvenating yoga retreat at Borgo Tignano, a beautiful location in the enchanting Tuscan countryside. Embrace the theme of "Strength & Softness" as you immerse yourself in daily practices that harmonize the body and mind. Enjoy daily yoga classes and workshops featuring Inside Flow, Vinyasa Flow, and Yin Yoga, complemented by guided meditation and journaling sessions.
Highlights
- Two Yoga Sessions a day
- Daily group breakfast & dinner
- Meditation
- Jounaling
- Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga & Inside Flow
- Nature in Tuscany
Planners
Nicki & Ami
Graz, Styria
Nicki:
Nicki lives with her family in Graz and is the owner of the beautiful YOGALIFE studio. She began her training journey with Young-Ho Kim in 2007 and has been a passionate yoga teacher ever since. She is a certified Inside Yoga E-RYT 500, an Inside Flow Senior Teacher, as well as a prenatal yoga teacher and mental coach for pregnant women, trained in Positive Birth.
She loves teaching and leads various training and continuing education programs for yoga teachers and those aspiring to become one, in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Her classes are diverse, with a solid foundation in Inside Yoga, lots of music, and sometimes even singing – she often brings out her ukulele.
For Nicki, it has always been important that yoga goes beyond the mat, that it is not just seen as asana practice but as a mindful approach to oneself and all beings in the world. The themes Nicki weaves into her classes reflect this attitude and invite students to go deeper in their yoga practice, creating a transformative experience in their lives.
Websites:
https://www.yoga-life.at/
https://www.nickivellick.com/
Instagram: NICKI | INSIDE FLOW (@yogalife_graz) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos
Ami:
Ami first came to the mat in 2006 during her first year at university in England, and yoga has been a big part of her life ever since. After moving to Frankfurt, she visited her first Inside Yoga class and had an entirely new experience on the mat. Ami then decided to complete her teacher training at Inside Yoga in 2015. She has since completed advanced training in Inside Flow, Yin Yoga, Personal Training, Yoga & Psychology, and Chromatic Yoga.
Ami is now an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher and Inside Flow Pro Teacher, teaches weekly classes in Frankfurt and for her blooming online community across the world, gives workshops and teacher training in Europe and Asia, and is a proud member of the teacher team at TINT Yoga. Dance and music have always played a huge role in Ami’s life.
Today her passion for dance and music shape her teaching style, as she seeks to create a space for her students to dive deep within and cultivate a conscious connection to themselves. Her classes combine fluid movement and breath into creative flowing sequences, which she imparts with lightness and a smile on her face.
Website: www.aminorton.yoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aminortonyoga/
Trip Description
„We are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than any of us imagine.“ – Mark Nepo
The Strength & Softness Italy Retreat is for you if you are looking for a transformative escape to recharge and nurture your body and soul amidst the serene beauty of Tuscany. Experience deep connection, personal growth, and the perfect blend of strength and softness in this idyllic setting.
What's Included?
– Two yoga sessions a day
– 6 nights accommodation in the room category of your choice
– Daily group breakfast & dinner
– Yoga mats & props
– Goodie bag
What's not included?
– Travel to Borgo Tignano
– Excursions
Trip Schedule
5 October 2025 - Arrival Day
From 15:00 – Check-In
18:30 – Welcome Session
6-10 October 2025
Morning Yoga Class
Breakfast
Free Time (Options to hike, visit local villages etc.)
Afternoon Yoga Class/Workshop
Dinner
11 October 2025 - Departure Day
Goodbye Session
Breakfast
Check-out by 11:00
Schedule is subject to changes.
Hotel
Borgo Tignano - Italy, Tuscany
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 11:00
What this hotel offers:
You can’t help but admire this small and characteristic village, which has been skillfully restored with a lot of heart and soul and includes 19 apartments, a vegetarian restaurant, a large wood-burning oven, a chapel, a small store where you can buy typical products and everyday necessities and a large pool with shower and sun loungers. A rustic Tuscan garden has been laid out around the houses of the Borgo, decorated with typical herbs of the Mediterranean maquis and enveloping its surroundings with wonderful scents.
Surrounded by Nature
Historic Charm
Homemade Dishes
Beautiful Garden
Terrace with View
Outdoor Pool
Rooms
Food and Amenities
Yoga Facilities
The yoga facilities at Borgo Tignano are thoughtfully designed to inspire peace and presence. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside, the serene practice spaces—both indoor and outdoor—offer breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Pool
The outdoor pool at Borgo Tignano is surrounded by lush greenery, offering a peaceful spot to swim, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.
Food
At Borgo Tignano, food becomes an integral part of the retreat experience, offering fresh, organic, and locally sourced meals that nourish the body and soul. Thoughtfully prepared with seasonal ingredients, each dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of Tuscany, providing a balance of flavor, health, and sustainability. Whether sharing meals in the charming dining area or enjoying the peaceful outdoor setting, the cuisine supports your journey of relaxation and renewal.
Breakfast and Dinner is included. If you want something for lunch you can get something in the restaurant from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
Health Information
Basic physical and mental fitness is required. However, all movement units are also suitable for yoga beginners.
Please let us know about any allergies or intolerances when booking.
Trip Conditions and Information
Arrival:
Location
Strada Provinciale di Casole d’Elsa 52
56048 Volterra PI
Italy
By Train:
The nearest train station is Poggibonsi. You can reach it from Florence Santa Maria Novella Railwaystation with an approximately 1 hour train ride.
From Poggibonsi, we can organize a driver to pick you up for €60 per trip (up to 4 people).
By Plan:
The closest airports are Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) and Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci). Both airports offer public transport connections to Poggiobonsi, where we can organize a driver to pick you up for €60 per trip (up to 4 people).
General Information:
The classes will be held in English.
Travel and insurance is not included.
The minimum number of participants is 17 for this retreat.
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