Strada del Cimitero di Montecampano 45
Up to 12 in group
June 1 - 8, 2025
About this Retreat
Aurora Stobbelaar's childhood was filled with ballet, jazz, and modern dance, but her journey soon took a turn when she was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13. Aurora discovered the benefits of pilates for managing pain and muscle imbalances, ultimately leading her to become a certified BASI pilates teacher.
Her love for aerial silks began later when she saw a mesmerizing outdoor performance. Now, Aurora is interested in combining pilates and aerial arts practices to help improve core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness.
Aurora Currently teaches Pilates at the BASI Pilates Academy of Amsterdam.
TK Paauwe-Roberts discovered her passion for all things fitness related through her extensive background in high-level gymnastics. Her unique teaching style emphasizes building a deeper understanding of the body and developing skills with confidence. TK's programs combine Pilates-inspired movements, aerial silks practices, calisthenics, and weightlifting to help clients of all levels achieve their goals while focusing on injury prevention and mobility.
TK currently teaches private lessons and group classes throughout the year at Oasi Sorgente in Italy.
Simone Heitinga, from the Netherlands, creates transformative retreats and heart-opening experiences. As the founder of AERIAL TOWER in Germany, she has been leading retreats and one-on-one sessions for over 7 years. With qualifications in Happiness Coaching, Reiki Master, crystal healing, and cacao ceremonies, Simone blends her expertise to create soulful experiences that guide participants toward greater joy and connection.
Details of this retreat
Organised by two passionate, BASI Pilates-certified aerial acrobatics artists, this retreat is designed to take you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through movement. Not only will we teach you how to align your body properly and move with good form, but also how to find a sense of fluidity in your movement that will help you to feel more graceful, strong, and centered. Our retreat will challenge you in new and exciting ways and will have you feeling stronger, more resilient, and more in tune with your body than ever before.
In addition to physical alignment, this retreat will also focus on internal harmony. Our Heart Opening: Path to Happiness Course is a transformative experience aimed at reconnecting you with your true self. Through reflective exercises and thoughtful practices, you’ll gain clarity on your personal next steps toward finding inner peace and happiness. Whether you're already content or seeking greater fulfillment, this course offers simple, effective tips to deepen your self-awareness and enrich your sense of joy.
The highlight of this course is the “Heart Opening” cacao ceremony, held on the last day of the retreat. This sacred ritual will guide you into a space of openness, love, and connection, leaving you aligned in both mind and heart.
What to expect? On Sunday, your day of arrival, we'll welcome you with a typical Italian 'Aperitivo' as well as an opening ceremony. Then you'll enjoy 5 days of training at our retreat center, offering stunning views from a south-facing hill in Italy's green heart of Umbria. During your free time in the afternoon, take some time to relax in our large pool; discover our property with its' hidden sitting spots, organic garden, wild flowers, olive, fig, apricot, cherry, apple and pear trees; or take one of the walking trails to explore the picturesque Italian countryside, with rolling vineyards, olive groves and a historic town just minutes away.
On Monday evening we'll organise an outdoor movie night, on Tuesday afternoon we'll take a break from training to taste some delicious local wine and visit the ancient town of Narni. Overlooking the majestic Ternana valley, this medieval gem will make for some truly memorable sightseeing. We'll end the day with some of the best pizza you'll ever have! On Thursday we'll take the whole day off to go to beautiful thermal baths, resting our muscles in the therapeutic waters.
On the final day, we will have a transformational cacao ceremony and end with a pool party Saturday evening!
We know how important nutrition is, which is why we will be serving organic vegetarian fresh food every day, wherever possible from our own garden or the direct surrounding area.