Yoga Escape
Whether you are beginning your learning about yoga or whether you are already experienced in practising, Hadas will guide you along your improvement journey with gentleness and care, weaving together asana practice, meditation, and philosophy that, when combined, release transformative power. A certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, Hadas offers a thoughtful and precise approach to yoga. Her teaching helps improve stability, flexibility and strength while easing stress and tension. Through 'soft yoga' she focuses on the health of the back and joints, using gentle yet precise adjustments that are carefully adapted to each individual. This makes the practice accessible and beneficial for all body types, ages and abilities, supporting safe , sustainable movement and overall wellbeing. Depending on the weather, you will learn and practise yoga in the beautiful grounds and rooms of our borgo in Greti as well as at Hadas’ yoga studio in the hills in Casole. There’ll also be the opportunity to explore the ancient and beautiful city of Florence, the medieval town of Greve in Chianti and the historic village of Montefioralle with its stunning views and car-free cobbled streets. Your escape to the Chianti would not be complete without a wine tasting at an agriturismo and learning how to make pasta. But, above all, this is a holiday, so you’ll have time to relax by the pool to read and swim, as well as rejuvenate with aperitivi and long table, social dinners. All yoga equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own mat if you wish; make sure to bring suitable, loose clothing.
Typical Yoga Escapes
Day 1
Pick up at Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station in the centre of Florence. Welcome and settle into your room, explore, have a swim or lounge by the pool, meet other Escapees. Aperitivi and welcome from your yoga expert, Hadas, followed by long table dinner
Day 2
Early bird yoga class to wake up your body and welcome the day, followed by light breakfast. Morning yoga class then snacks. Buffet lunch then free time for swimming, relaxing, taking a walk. Early evening yoga class before aperitivi and dinner
Day 3
Light buffet breakfast before transfer to Casole yoga studio for an extended yoga class exploring use of props and more postures. Buffet lunch in the garden at Casole. Return for free time for swimming, relaxing, taking a walk. Aperitivi and fun pasta making which you will get to try at dinner
Day 4
After buffet breakfast you will be taken to Florence for the day. Lunch is at your own expense and choice. At booking you’ll be asked to choose a pre-paid, beat the line ticket to one of:
- the Uffizi Galleries
- the Duomo
- Basilica di Santa Croce
- Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s sculpture of David
Return for aperitivi and dinner
Day 5
Early bird yoga class to wake up your body and welcome the day, followed by light breakfast. Morning yoga class then snacks. Buffet lunch then free time for swimming, relaxing, taking a walk. Early evening yoga class before aperitivi, BBQ and film night
Day 6
Light buffet breakfast followed by yoga class. Free time then lunch. Afternoon visit to Montefioralle, a medieval hilltop village, then down into Greve in Chianti, the heart of the Chianti wine region. Explore the shops, cafes and see the panoramic viewing point at San Francesco Museum. Return for aperitivi and dinner.
Day 7
Light buffet breakfast before yoga class, then snacks. Free time before lunch, then we will walk up to our neighbour's agriturismo for a wine tasting and antipasti. Return for your last dinner together
Day 8
Buffet breakfast, checkout and transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station
Meet Your Escape Expert
Hadas Salman
Hadas Salman is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and the founder of the first Iyengar Yoga Studio in Greve in Chianti. She has been practising yoga since 2005 and teaching Iyengar Yoga for over 10 years, with deep professional experience and a strong focus on therapeutic yoga. She is committed to continuous learning and regularly participates in training and workshops in India, as well as ongoing professional development throughout Italy. She actively teaches and studies in the Chianti area, bringing precision, depth, and sensitivity to her work.
In addition to her dedication to yoga, Hadas is a mother of two boys and holds a master’s degree in Neuroscience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, bridging her passion for yoga and science.
“The transformative power of yoga became evident to me early on, creating a passion to share this invaluable gift with others. This desire led me to pursue a path as a yoga teacher”
Hadas brings extensive teaching experience and offers tailor-made lessons designed to meet each student’s needs and background. She will guide you along your yoga journey with gentleness and care, weaving together asana practice, meditation, and philosophy.
“Once I realised the stability, flexibility and strength I gained from yoga practice are not only physical but also mental, only then did I start to grasp the true potential and depth of yoga”
Hadas will help you reconnect with your inner light and release everyday stress, teaching you techniques you can continue to use long after you return home.
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