7-Night Sicilian Spirit Yoga Retreat
September 2-9, 2023 w/ Lauren Leduc
Relax, rejuvenate, and nurture your spirit under the Sicilian Sun!
Book between now and 4/30/23 and take $600 off your trip with the code EARLYBIRD
Is your spirit longing to slow down and relax in one of the most beautiful and bountiful locales on earth? Are you ready to soak in a slow and fabulous week of yoga, meditation, sunshine, farm fresh food, and Italian hospitality? Then you must join Lauren Leduc, E-RYT500 and experienced international retreat leader in the heart of Sicily this September!
Location
Nestled in the heart of the Madonie mountain park, a few miles from Gangi – “Most beautiful village in Italy” prize winner – and about 40km from the enchanting fishermen village of Cefalù, Sicilian Spirit hosts yoga and meditation retreats in a 17th-century “Masseria”, wonderfully restored respecting her ancient feudal structure.
Surrounded by the silence offered by its enclosed 25 hectares park, at 650 meters above sea level, you will be able to walk for hours in the secret inner paths and in the hidden centuries-old oak forest, get lost in the labyrinth garden of the 18th century, explore the banks of our “private” river, meditate or practice yoga at sunrise or sunset in the terrace overlooking the mountains and the valley or just sunbathing and swimming in the infinity pool.
With 14 double rooms, distributed between the main building and the garden cottages, our retreat center can host up to 28 people, who will have at disposal a large indoor yoga room of 130 sq.m., located in the old barn, three different lounge areas for every moment of the day, a special space dedicated to massages and, of course, our cozy restaurant, where enjoying delicious vegetarian Sicilian meals every day, prepared with the very own products of the Masseria, a certified organic farm since 15 years.
Your Reservation Includes
7-Nights Stay in an enchanting room styled with antique Sicilian furniture
Daily vegetarian brunch and dinner featuring farm-fresh Mediterranean fare handmade with love
Yoga and connective mindfulness practices 2x/day
All-Day Coffee and tea available in the fabulous tea lounge
Full use of the swimming pool, hiking trails, and Masseria grounds
An excursion to the beautiful city of Gangi w/ a Sicilian wine tasting
Extras Not Included in Price:
Flight- Fly into Catania or Palermo
Shuttle to and from the retreat center- this will be arranged by Lauren and Sicilian Spirit prior to the retreat for an extra cost
Travel Insurance- each guest much purchase their own travel insurance
Ayurvedic Treatments and massages
Extra excursions- can be arranged on site
Wine and soft drinks
Pricing:
$500 Deposit holds your space OR Pay-In Full. Your remaining balance will automatically be deducted August 5, 2023
$2499 Single Room w/ Private Bathroom
Enjoy a luxurious private room and bathroom for 1. All rooms have heating and air conditioning facilities and are elegantly furnished with antique or Sicilian-style furniture. *Note- if you are a couple sharing a bed and wanting private accommodation, please email me at lauren@laurenleduc.com for special pricing.
$2199 Single Room w/ Shared Bathroom
Enjoy a private room for 1. You will share a bathroom and common space with 1 other guest. All rooms have heating and air conditioning facilities and are elegantly furnished with antique or Sicilian-style furniture.
$1999 Double Room w/ Shared Bathroom
Price and registration is for 1 guest only. Share a beautiful room with 1 other guest. (You can come with a friend OR we will pair you with an amazing roommate.) You will share a bathroom and common space with 1 other room. All rooms have heating and air conditioning facilities and are elegantly furnished with antique or Sicilian-style furniture.
Other Considerations:
Vat Tax is included
After signing up, you will be connected to a Slack group to connect with me and your fellow travelers.
I will send out a comprehensive retreat guide in July
You may receive a refund upon cancelation (minus the $500 deposit) by 7/31/23. After that, no refunds.
You can transfer your reservation to another traveler without penalty by 8/5/23.
Lauren Leduc is a visionary, teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply invested in creating opportunities for others to grow and shine.
At age 17, Lauren was diagnosed with anorexia, which spiraled into a decade of anxiety, depression, medical problems, and a feeling of purposelessness. With a great deal of support from family and loved ones, Lauren discovered a plethora of tools and methodologies to heal herself, tap into her gifts, and ultimately become a beacon of inspiration for others on the spiritual path.
In 2015, Lauren founded Pop-Up Yoga KC, a popular outdoor yoga program in Kansas City, MO. Lauren soon found a permanent home for her Pop-Up Yoga program, which became True Love Yoga, Kansas City’s Premiere Pay-What-You-Can Yoga Studio. Eight years later, True Love Yoga is thriving with a plethora of trauma-informed yoga classes and a yoga teacher training program that has certified 125 yoga teachers and counting. Lauren’s True Love Yoga 200hr Yoga Teacher Training is widely known for its culturally respectful approach, deep roots in yoga philosophy, and a firm commitment to safe and intelligent teaching methodology.
After teaching thousands of hours of yoga and committing deeply to her studies, Lauren felt the call to expand her soul’s purpose by becoming a certified Dharma Coach/Spiritual Life Coach in 2022. With her natural inclination to guide others in an intuitive way, Lauren fortified her coaching training by becoming a certified intuitive reader. As a yoga teacher, spiritual life coach, energy healer, and intuitive reader, Lauren will soon be unveiling her signature 1-1 offering which combines her multi-faceted expertise into one beautiful, life-changing container.
Lauren’s greatest current spiritual passion is harnessing the Sacred Feminine and guiding women and femmes to love themselves and embrace wholeness. She believes awakening feminine folks to their power will be the catalyst for creating a more peaceful and loving world. Lauren has channeled her life experience, expertise, and passion into her first book, Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Path to Radical Wholeness, which will be published November 24, 2023.
Lauren also loves exploring all things Spirituality with her bestie, Rashida, on Your Spiritual Besties Podcast where they explore anything and everything from the mundane to the mystical.
When she isn’t working with clients, creating courses, leading international retreats, teaching yoga, writing, or running her business, you can find Lauren soaking in time with her husband and two-year-old, working on her garden, enjoying lake life, and watching shows about baking and drag queens.