Tuscany, Italy · September 12 to 19, 2027
Return to You
Arrive in a fog. Leave with your spark back.
A Healing Retreat in Tuscany
For anyone who's survived a relationship that dimmed their spark.
Somewhere along the way,
you lost yourself.
You stopped trusting yourself.
You apologize even when you did nothing wrong.
You became a shell of who you once were.
You made yourself smaller and smaller to keep the peace.
You still hear their voice, but now it sounds like yours.
You’re exhausted from being so hard on yourself.
You're functioning on the outside and falling apart on the inside.
You’ve been running on autopilot just to get through the day.
You look in the mirror and don't recognize the person looking back.
If you felt that in your chest, keep reading.
What you lived through shook your foundation, your sense of safety, your voice, and your trust in your own knowing. That's not a flaw in you. It's energy that got knocked out of alignment, and energy can move.
The chakras are energy centers, like wheels, that are constantly in motion. Everything we go through in life affects them, big and small: a breakup, losing a home or a loved one, a big move, burnout, or just the everyday weight of life.
Mine was an abusive relationship. Whatever yours was, with the right tools, you can always find your way back to balance. That’s what this week is: a map back to yourself, one chakra at a time, with the space to actually use it.
You're not broken.
You're just out of balance.
From one survivor to another.
Meet your guide
Hi, I'm Maddy. I found the chakras at 20, right after leaving an abusive relationship. I was numbing out, and I felt like I was drowning.
My first chakra workshop was on the root, and it hit me: I did not have a safe foundation. Chakra by chakra, I learned where I'd been hurt, how to heal, and that I wasn't broken. Around that same time, yoga helped me get sober, about nine years ago now.
Italy is in my blood. My mom's family came to America from Italy, so this isn't just a beautiful destination to me. It's home in a way I can't fully explain.
Travel has always been part of how I heal. But the last time I was in Tuscany, I barely remember it. This time, I'll be fully present, and I want that for you too.
Part of healing is creating new memories, so full of beauty and joy that they start to outweigh the old ones.
I’m not a therapist. I’m someone who found my way back. Whatever you’ve survived, I see you, and I want to hand you the map that helped me.
E-RYT 500 · Trauma-sensitive yoga trained · 12 years teaching · 4,000+ hours taught · Founder of Samastha Yoga Shala
One chakra a day.
One step closer to you.
The journey
Every day includes a yoga practice for that day's chakra, then weaves together Italian adventures, healing from within, and space to rest and reflect.
Monday · Root
Feel safe in your body again
Grounding practice outdoors on the earth, natural thermal springs, rewire your inner voice workshop.
Sunday · Arrival
Settle in
Transfer from Florence, welcome dinner, opening circle
Tuesday · Sacral
Reconnect with pleasure and play
The Uffizi and David, a free afternoon to explore Florence
Wednesday · Solar Plexus
Reclaim your power
Olive oil tasting, cooking with Nonna, full moon ceremony
Friday · Throat
Speak your truth
Voice-opening practice, a slow outing, sound healing
Thursday · Heart
Let yourself receive
Medieval Siena, gelato, an evening at the opera
Saturday · Third Eye
Trust your own knowing
A spacious castle day, meditation to befriend the mind, arm balance and inversion workshop
Sunday · Crown
Connect to something bigger
Closing practice, final circle, departures
Who you'll become
Imagine going home like this.
You feel safe in your body again.
You laugh from your belly and let yourself have fun again.
You stop shrinking and feel confident in who you are.
You actually like, even love, the person you are.
You speak up for yourself without apologizing.
You trust yourself again.
Your spark is back, and you're glowing brighter than ever.
Everyone's journey unfolds in its own time. You may feel a shift during our week together, or you may find that the deeper changes unfold gradually as you begin integrating these teachings into your everyday life. The chakra system offers you a map to keep returning to, with tools and practices you can continue exploring long after you leave Tuscany.
Everything is taken care of, so you can just be here.
What's included
Your Stay
7 nights in a private 18th-century castle in the Tuscan countryside
Light breakfast, brunch, snacks, and dinner every day, made fresh by our private chef
All transportation, from your Florence pickup & drop-off to every group outing
Quiet, private grounds to rest and heal: a pool, gardens, and a fresco-ceilinged shala
Your Practice
Daily chakra hatha-vinyasa yoga practices
Full moon ceremony
Sound healing journeys
Arm balances & inversions workshop (all levels welcome)
Workshops to rewire your inner critic, befriend your mind through meditation, open your voice through mantra, and more!
Plus a few surprises along the way, just for you.
A day at the natural thermal springs
Guided Uffizi and David tour in Florence, tickets included
Olive oil tasting
Cooking class with a real Italian nonna
An afternoon in medieval Siena
An evening at the opera in Siena
Your Italy
Not included: flights, travel insurance, and personal spending.
Who this is for
Is this retreat right for you?
This is for you if
♡ You've survived a relationship that made you shrink yourself, and you're ready to take up space again
♡ You’ve been knocked off center by life, big or small, and you’re ready to find your glow again.
♡ You’ve spent so much time accommodating everyone else that you’ve lost touch with what you want, or you’re entering a new chapter of life and know you’re ready for something to change.
♡ You're a yoga student or teacher of any level, from brand new to seasoned
♡ You want depth and adventure: the inner work and the art, food, and beauty of Italy
♡ You're curious what a fully present, alcohol-free week could feel like
You don't need to relate to every point on this list. If even one resonates with you, there's a place for you here ♡
This may not be for you if
✕ You're looking for a party trip or a wine tour
✕ You're in crisis right now and need clinical support first. Please take care of yourself and come next time.
You don't need to have my story to belong here. If something dimmed your spark and you’re ready to reclaim it, there’s a place for you.
Co-ed, because healing isn't just for one kind of person, and some of my deepest healing has happened alongside people of every gender. Open to everyone who feels called.
How you'll be held
You'll feel safe here, from the moment you land.
Small group
Only 15 guests, so everyone is seen
Trauma-informed
I teach through a trauma-informed lens. Hands-on assists are always consent-based, and you can opt out of any practice, anytime
Phone-light
Photos welcome and airplane mode in classes. Want to record your own practice? Back row only, so everyone feels free. Free time is yours
Yogic support, not therapy
You'll never be asked to relive your story. This isn't a talk-it-out space. We use yogic tools to help you heal, grow, and come home to yourself.
Alcohol-free all week
Free time included. Want wine in Italy? Come early or stay after
Your pace, always
Every practice has options, and rest is always welcome
The castle and your room
Your home for the week: a private castle in Tuscany.
An 18th-century villa just outside Siena, with frescoed ceilings, a pool overlooking the countryside, gardens framed by olive groves and cypress trees, and a light-filled shala. For one week, it's ours alone.
Choose your sanctuary, from the signature suite with its Murano glass chandelier to private doubles and shared twin rooms.
Early bird: 15% off until November 17, 2026, plus first pick of rooms.
Your Questions, Answered
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Not at all. The chakras are energy centers, like wheels, that are constantly in motion, and everything we go through in life affects them, big and small: a breakup, losing a home or a loved one, a big move, burnout, or just the everyday weight of life. I found the chakras after leaving an abusive relationship, which is why I share that part of my story. But that's how I found this work, not a requirement to be part of it. If you're ready to come back home to yourself, this week is for you.
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Never. This isn't a talk-it-out space. We use yogic tools like movement, breath, meditation, and ritual to help you heal, grow, and come home to yourself. Everything is invitational, and you can opt out of any practice, anytime.
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No. I'm a trauma-informed yoga teacher, not a therapist. I share the yogic tools that helped me find my way back. Above all, this is a retreat: a week of yoga, Italian adventures, good food, and beauty, with plenty of room for joy, play, and rest.
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Not at all. Every practice and workshop, including arm balances and inversions, has options for all levels, from brand-new to seasoned.
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No, you don't need to be sober in your daily life. But this week is alcohol-free for everyone, including during free time, so we can all be fully present. You'll agree to this when you book. Want wine in Italy? Come early or stay after.
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Yes. Healing isn't just for one kind of person, and this week is open to everyone who feels called.
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Absolutely, many people do. If you book a shared twin room, your roommate will be whoever books the other bed, so you'll meet a new friend as soon as you arrive. Share any roommate preferences on your intake form, and we'll do our best to make sure everyone feels comfortable. You can also, of course, book a private room just for you!
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Yes! Just both book the same twin room. It is first come, first served, so I highly recommend booking at the same time if you wanted to share a room!
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Yes. Your partner can share any private double room for $2,950 ($2,505 early bird, ends November 17, 2026). Just add the Partner Plus-One when you reserve your room.
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Yes. Pay 25% at booking, then make 3 monthly payments in equal installments. Early bird pricing applies to payment plans booked by November 17, 2026.
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Your 25% deposit is non-refundable. If you withdraw before May 15, 2027, you'll receive 50% of what you've paid, minus your deposit. After that, no refunds, but you can transfer your spot to someone else up to 30 days before the retreat. See the full Refund & Withdrawal Policy here.
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Florence. Group transfers leave at set times on arrival and departure day. Already traveling in Italy? You can meet the group in Florence.
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Flights, travel insurance, and personal spending. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Yes. Our private chef caters to dietary needs, so just share yours on your intake form.
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Yes. On sacral day, after our guided tour of the Uffizi and David, you'll have a free afternoon in Florence to follow your curiosity, creativity, and whatever brings you joy. Throughout the week, there's also spacious time at the castle to rest, swim, and integrate, because the balance of adventure, practice, and time to just be is part of the healing.
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