AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF ITALY
Why train with us?
This UNIQUE training combines advanced somatic therapies (body-oriented) and the gentle practices of Yin Yoga to create a safe and therapeutic space for students who have experienced trauma and difficulty regulating their emotions.
During the course, you will be encouraged to explore the MOST INTROSPECTIVE AND PROFUND ASPECTS of the practice and to work on authentic movements and the release of tension, focusing on the myofascial system and points of accumulation and vulnerability known as trigger points.
You will be guided step by step by EXPERT PSYCHOLOGISTS and QUALIFIED YOGA TEACHERS who have carefully designed this program to help you overcome all possible obstacles and common challenges in your work as a teacher and therapist.
The hours of the YTT YIN YOGA course count as CONTINUING EDUCATION hours exclusively for registered yoga teachers (RYT®), while the Somatic Therapy certification is available to anyone working in the field of holistic medicine.
AT THE END OF THE TRAINING COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE TWO CERTIFICATES:
- a SOMATIC THERAPY certificate issued by the CMA Complementary Medical Association
- an 85-hour YTT Trauma-informed SOMATIC YIN YOGA certificate from the Yoga Alliance
Highlights
Discover how yoga and personalized practices affect the body, providing ideal tools for regulating the autonomic nervous system.
Explore the most advanced and effective body-oriented techniques used in modern somatic psychology.
Train with recognized teachers with decades of experience in the field.
Integrate trauma-informed sequences with competence and autonomy to enhance your current practice.
Immerse yourself in the nature and tranquility of the Tuscan hills, giving new shape and breath to your experience.
Your Stay in Tuscany
Let yourself be pampered by the colors and flavors of the Tuscan hills, in a relaxed and authentic setting with acres of greenery and incredible panoramic views. Stay in a typical farmhouse with all the comforts and facilities ideal for a smooth retreat and a unifying experience.
Enjoy the beauty of the sunset from the terrace, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or explore the nature trails that wind through vineyards and woods. You will have access to a Yoga Shala, a space for practicing and an area designed for group classes. Although the course is intensive, there will be moments to relax, recharge, and specific ceremonies to reinforce group work. The menu is specially prepared to provide healthy foods and local products, with particular attention to detail and the dietary needs of those with intolerances or allergies. You will be supported by an energetic and attentive staff, in line with the daily activities.
PROGRAM
Arrival day
12:00 Welcome ceremony and orientation briefing. Distribution of programs and materials.
2:00 p.m. Trauma and complex trauma: workshop on integrating knowledge into informed practice.
3:30 p.m. Nervous system mapping workshop (Polyvagal Theory).
5:00 p.m. Series of breathing exercises: co-regulation of the nervous system.
Day 2
7:00 a.m. Yin yoga and meditation practice.
09:00 am Basic Somatic Therapy techniques workshop: pendulation and titration
10:30 am Somatic Release Principles workshop with a trauma-informed approach
1:30 pm Gentle activation: integrated practice series and dynamic staging
3:30 pm Pair activity: tracking sensations and building trust
5:00 pm Yin yoga practice
Day 3
07:00 am Yin yoga practice and meditation
09:00 am Somatic experience: the senses as a gateway to self-awareness – workshop
10:30 am Emotions as bodily signals: containment and expression – workshop
1:30 p.m. Somatic movement for self-expression: practical activity
3:30 p.m. Guided trauma release: TRE (Trauma and Tension Release Exercises) series, tremors, and catharsis
5:00 p.m. Yin yoga practice with somatic release (series for the pelvic area and legs)
Day 4
7:00 a.m. Yin yoga practice and meditation
9:00 a.m. Somatic boundary containment flow – workshop
11:00 a.m. Somatic release (series for shoulders, arms, and chest)
1:30 p.m. Somatic release (series for head and neck)
3:30 p.m. Conclusion: personalized group sequence with a trauma-informed approach
5:00 p.m. Yin yoga practice
Day 5
7:00 a.m. Yin yoga and meditation practice
9:00 a.m. What is Yin yoga, its benefits and principles, the history of Yin yoga—workshop
11:00 am Exploration of Yin yoga positions part 1
1:30 p.m. Exploration of Yin yoga positions part 2
3:30 p.m. Anatomy of Yin yoga workshop
5:00 p.m. Yin yoga practice workshop
Day 6
07:00 am Yin yoga and meditation practice
09:00 – 12:00 am Meridians in Yin yoga workshop
2:00 pm The art of sequencing a Yin yoga class workshop
3:30 p.m. Open questions and practical tests
Day 7
7:30 a.m. Meditation and somatic integration session + group evaluation
9:30 a.m. End-of-course briefing
11:30 a.m. Closing ceremony + certificate presentation
Meet your Teachers
Daniela Romanò
• Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200
• Myofascial Techniques Therapist
• Yin Yoga TT Level 2
• 85-HR Preanatal Yoga
DANIELA has always been an active explorer of traditional practices and has invested heavily in finding a common thread that unites different elements and disciplines. Raised in Italy, she lived in London for many years before moving to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in 2016 to start a family and pursue her professional career.
She began practicing yoga in London in 2006, and since then her practice has evolved, developed, and continues to do so. Passionate about yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, sound therapy, and traditional massage, she specializes in Vinyasa Yoga, Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga, paying special attention to the rhythm of the breath and body alignment.
Elisa Fusi
• Clinical Psychologist
• CCTP 2, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level 2
• PNEI Practitioner Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine-Immunology and Psychosomatics
• Certified Somatic Therapist
ELISA is an Italian medical biologist and psychologist with a research focus on neuroscience. As an explorer of human nature, she encourages the natural fusion of medicine and psychology by working with the mind-body unity as a fundamental paradigm. In 2011, she founded an environmental organization before creating Alquimia, an educational center and intentional space located in the Guatemalan jungle and aimed at promoting alternative practices in herbal medicine and natural medicine.
In 2021, she moved the Center to Costa Rica, where she has established a deep connection with the land and the community and continues to offer courses and somatic therapy sessions.
Course Overview
The fundamental concepts of the training include: encouraging autonomy and choice, using trauma-sensitive language, promoting body awareness, and understanding the polyvagal theory of the nervous system.
Yoga teachers are well aware of the impact yoga has on the body and mind; in this specialized training, you will learn to provide tools for emotional self-regulation, supporting students’ autonomy and teaching techniques to achieve balance and mental regeneration.
Yin Yoga Focus:
You will learn how to safely and fluidly guide and sequence a yin yoga practice that is inclusive and focused on releasing negative emotions and trauma accumulated in the body. You will learn about the main meridians of traditional Chinese medicine and the specific yin yoga poses that promote the flow of Chi through the meridians and the body.
Somatic Focus:
This approach recognizes that trauma tends to be stored in the body, leading to chronic tension or heightened stress responses with a major impact on mental and physical health. Somatic therapy helps people connect deeply with their bodies to process emotions and release repressed memories and thoughts.
Trauma-informed techniques:
Teaching from a trauma-informed perspective means creating an environment that prioritizes safety, choice, trust, and the restoration of self-esteem for all students, particularly those with a history of trauma, anxiety and depression, and sensory processing disorders such as ADHD.
De-escalation protocols:
Individual and group work to recognize and respond promptly to traumatic reactions during a class or session, using advanced sensorimotor therapy techniques such as pendulation and titration.
Skill level: Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Style: Yin Yoga
DURATION: 7 days, 6 nights.
Average hours of daily activity: 10.
Group size: maximum 14 participants.
DATES: July 10-16, 2026.
LOCATION: Colli Pistoiesi, one hour from Florence and Pisa.
COST: €1,650 per person (shared apartment, double or triple occupancy).
Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Costs do not include airfare and transfers.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED: €800
Inclusions
6 nights’ accommodation
3 meals per day
Water, herbal teas, and coffee served throughout the day
The complete training course with specialized workshops and guided program
Somatic Therapy course manual and teaching materials
Yin Yoga course manual
2 certificates
Use of facilities
Pre- and post-course assistance from Chandra Karuna Yoga
WiFi connection
Swimming pool
Three delicious meals made with locally sourced ingredients are served every day. On request, meals can be customized for vegans, gluten and lactose intolerant individuals, and other specific dietary requirements. Local chefs will prepare homemade dishes with healthy and simple ingredients following the daily routine.
The following meals are included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beverages
We serve: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Lactose-free