Tuscany Arts and Healing co-ordinate and facilitate workshops, events and courses focussing on personal growth, healing and creativity in stunning venues within the breathtaking landscapes around Tuscany.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Lao Tzu)
Step into the New Year with Our Wonderful Way of Tai Chi Retreat 2025, 5-9 April 2025, Villa Boccella, Lucca, Tuscany.
YOU CAN JOIN US ON THIS SPECIAL RETREAT! Uptake has been brisk since we launched. We now have just two rooms available - either as en suite singles or en suite twins/doubles so the time to book is NOW!
I am thrilled to be able to offer this restorative yet relaxing 5-day 4-night residential Tai Chi Retreat at Villa Boccella in the hills near Lucca with top Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation teacher, Timothy Spratt, from London following the success of our two previous retreats.
It
is in the most beautiful of settings and inclusive of en suite accommodation,
all meals and refreshments, and tuition with Tim. What could be more
perfect?
Improve and strengthen your wellbeing
through the ways of TAI CHI, the ancient Chinese tradition that
combines movement with meditation and natural breathing patterns
under the expert guidance of Timothy Spratt who has led many retreats
in both the UK and Italy over the years. The retreat is open to everyone, including beginners.
Bookings are open now, and full information including our Early Bird offer is available by clicking on Courses above.
Founded in 2011, we offer a variety of different courses and workshops which have been mainly located around the beautiful, historic walled city of Lucca where we have been based. In 2019, we also ran courses and events for the first time in Florence, the capital of the Renaissance in Italy which we will continue to do.
Our courses have included a couple of introductory workshops on the Alexander Technique in Italian; 'Finding your Voice', a voice workshop with an ex-RSC actor and trainer; 'Master the Art of Running' workshops with internationally-acclaimed Level 4 Athletics Coach, Alexander Technique teacher and author of 'Master the Art of Running', Malcolm Balk; Yoga Day and Residential Retreats; and 'Corpo, Mente, Voce', a voice workshop for singers and performers in Italian using the Alexander Technique. We also initiated a Kirtan Chanting Group in Lucca a few years ago.
In 2019, we had very successful workshops on Integrative Energetic Medicine in both Lucca and Florence with Dr. Fernand Poulin, from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, who is a healing professional, and spiritual teacher.
Following the success of our Wonderful Way of Chi Kung Retreat in October 2022, we again welcomed London-based Tai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation teacher, Tim Spratt, to Italy in April 2024 with our 4-night, 5-day retreat in the principles and practice of Tai Chi where we had full house!
We are now very excited to be offering another 5-day, 4-night residential Tai Chi retreat at Villa Boccella near Lucca on 5-9 April 2025. Click on the box below for full information on this special Retreat.
Regular weekly activities include Pilates at a dedicated Pilates Studio in Lucca with Simonetta Merlin who is an excellent teacher. Groups are small to allow for personal attention.
Lisa Robbins is a UK-trained homeopath who is based in Florence but who also works remotely. She has a very useful website with an interesting monthly blog. Check her out on our links page.
