Women’s Yoga & Wellness Retreats in the Italian Alps
A unique Italy retreat experience rooted in nature, connection, and wellbeing
Small-group alpine retreats combining yoga, meditation, and seasonal experiences in the mountains
Step away from the noise of daily life and into the calm of the mountains.
Our small-group Italy retreats in the Aosta Valley are designed for women who feel the need to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves through nature, movement, and rest.
Surrounded by alpine landscapes, fresh air, and a quieter rhythm of life, you’ll find space to reset — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Which Retreat Is Right for You?
🌿 September — Mountain Wellness Retreat
For rest, reset, and gentle reconnection
If you feel tired, overwhelmed, or in need of deeper rest, this retreat offers a slower pace with gentle movement, nature walks, and time to restore your energy.
Ideal if you want calm, space, and a nurturing experience.
🍂 October — Foliage Yoga & Hiking Retreat
For movement, reflection, and letting go
A more active retreat with guided hikes and daily yoga, set in the beauty of autumn. Perfect if you enjoy being outdoors and feel ready to release and reset.
Ideal if you want movement, fresh air, and a sense of renewal.
Whichever retreat you choose, you’ll be part of a small and supportive group, sharing time in nature and returning home feeling lighter and more connected.
❄️ Winter — Ski & Yoga Retreat
For energy, joy, and winter wellbeing
A unique mix of skiing, yoga, and relaxation. Whether you ski or prefer snow walks, this retreat brings together activity and rest in an alpine mountain setting. Our winter Ski & Yoga retreats are hold in February, March and a festive one in December.
Ideal if you want something uplifting, social, and energising.
🌸 Spring - Summer — Mountain Yoga & Nature Retreats
For renewal, lightness, and time in nature
These retreats take place in the warmer months, when the mountains are green, open, and full of life. Days are spent outdoors with gentle hiking, fresh air, and grounding yoga practices.
We usually host these retreats in May and July, offering a softer, uplifting experience focused on movement, nature, and reconnecting with your energy.
Ideal if you want to feel lighter, refreshed, and re-energised.
Who This Retreat Is For
This Italy retreat for women is created for those who feel stretched by busy lives and are ready to pause.
Whether you are navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply longing for time in nature, our retreats offer a supportive and grounding experience in the Italian Alps.
Many women join on their own and quickly feel at ease in a small and welcoming group.
Why Choose An Italy Retreat
Choosing an Italy retreat is about more than location — it’s about stepping into a different rhythm of life.
Here in the Italian Alps, life moves more slowly, with strong connections to nature, tradition, and simple daily moments.
Our retreats offer space away from crowds, where the mountains quietly support rest, clarity, and reconnection.
Why The Aosta Valley
The Aosta Valley is a hidden alpine region where mountains, quiet villages, and open landscapes create an ideal setting for retreat.
Less crowded than other destinations, it offers a more authentic and peaceful experience of the Alps.
What Makes Our Retreats Different
Our retreats are intentionally small, creating space for genuine connection and individual support.
We combine yoga, seasonal mountain experiences, and time in nature — from hiking in the warmer months to ski & yoga retreats in winter.
It is this balance of movement, rest, and environment that allows transformation to happen in a quiet and natural way.
Retreats For Women: Space to Breathe, Move and Reconnect
These Italy retreats for women are designed to offer time to yourself without feeling alone.
No prior yoga experience is needed, just a willingness to show up for yourself.
There is no pressure to perform, achieve, or be anything other than yourself. The mountains have a way of gently reminding us that we are already enough — and sometimes, that is exactly what we need to remember.
Our Experiences…
Anita Collins
Anita has called the Aosta Valley home for the past 12 years. After graduating from the London College of Fashion, she spent 20 years working internationally in the fashion industry, living between Hungary, the UK, France, and Italy before choosing to settle in the Italian Alps.
Over time, her path shifted toward holistic wellbeing. Anita is a qualified Bowen Technique Therapist (Advanced Level) with further training in Anatomy & Physiology, Bach Flower Remedies, and is a certified AromaTouch Therapist working with essential oils.
Her approach combines professional training with a deep understanding of how the body responds to stress, lifestyle, and environment. Living close to nature, she believes in simple, grounding practices that help women slow down, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves.
Founder, Retreat Facilitator
Virna Ballerio
Virna is a highly experienced yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki Master, certified sound healer, and holistic practitioner. With an academic background in psychology, she later followed a more spiritual path, weaving together science, awareness of the mind, and energetic practices.
Her journey began in Thailand in 2013, where she first immersed herself in yoga. She continued studying, practising, and teaching in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, expanding into meditation, relaxation techniques, breath work, sound healing, Reiki, and Ayurvedic principles. She is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 teacher with over 850 hours of training and teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Power Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.
Virna’s approach is holistic and theme-based, blending movement, breath, energy work, and deep relaxation. She supports each person not only physically, but emotionally and energetically, creating sessions that encourage self-awareness and inner balance.
Holistic Leader, Yoga Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our retreats are designed for women who feel the need to slow down, reconnect, and spend time in nature. Many guests join on their own and are warmly welcomed into a small and supportive group.
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No experience is needed. All yoga sessions are accessible and adapted to the group, and skiing is optional. We offer alternative program, like snowshoeing for non-skiers, or can help to organise ski lessons.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you can take part at your own pace.
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Yes — many women join on their own. Our retreats are intentionally small, making it easy to connect while still having space for yourself.
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This depends on the retreat. Some retreats include gentle walks and relaxation, while others involve more active hiking. Each retreat page clearly explains the level, so you can choose what suits you best.
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Our retreats are small, personal, and rooted in nature. We combine yoga with seasonal mountain experiences — from hiking to ski & yoga retreats — creating a more grounded and authentic alternative to larger or more commercial retreats.