Teachers:
Alberto Bonazzi, Lidia Turco
A certified Biodanza facilitator since 1996, Alberto has spent more than twenty-five years guiding individuals and groups through journeys of personal growth, relationship building, and human potential development.
He trained directly with Rolando Toro, the creator of Biodanza, and has served as Co-Director of the Lombardy Biodanza School since 2015. He is registered with the Lombardy Registry of Bionatural Discipline Practitioners (No. 05BD/2012).
Graduating with honors in Mathematics, he conducted research in the United States in the field of Choice Theory and taught General Mathematics at Bocconi University for seven years.
His work integrates human sensitivity, educational expertise, and a systemic perspective, creating authentic spaces for listening, connection, and personal transformation. He has specialized in several Biodanza extensions, including Aquatic Biodanza, Biodanza in Clay, Biodanza for Children, the Minotaur Project, and Biodanza and the Sacred Path of Native Americans.
A massage trainer with over thirty years of experience and a Biodanza Facilitator, Lidia guides people through pathways that integrate body care, emotional awareness, and relational consciousness.
After completing a classical education and specializing in aesthetics, she trained extensively in a wide range of massage techniques—from connective tissue massage and lymphatic drainage to sports massage, Thai massage, and Ayurveda. She has worked as a trainer for leading advanced skincare and wellness brands, including Esthederm and Biologique Recherche.
Over time, her research expanded toward disciplines that support holistic well-being. She qualified as a Yoga Teacher through the Ananda Academy of Assisi, studied Ayurveda in India, earned a Master's certification in Reiki, and became a certified Biodanza Facilitator in 2023, continuing her training with specializations in Contact Education.
She has also pursued studies in Psychology and Effective Communication, developing an approach grounded in deep listening, presence, and the ability to communicate value in an authentic and sustainable way.
Today, her work brings together technical expertise, human sensitivity, and personal development, creating spaces where touch becomes a vehicle for connection, awareness, and transformation.
More info:
5-8 December 2026
Villa Sambuca
Check-in: Saturday at 3:00 PM, activities begin at 5:00 PM Check-out: Tuesday by 2:30 PM
Language: italian
Included:
Full board accommodation (vegan cuisine)
3 nights' stay
Coffee breaks with water, tea, herbal infusions, and fruit throughout the day
Bed linen, towels, bath soap, and hairdryer
There is a dimension where the body ceases to be a duty and becomes a home again.
There is a kind of time that is not measured by the clock, but by the depth of the breath and the quality of presence.
We have designed a daily rhythm that nourishes different needs and leads to a tangible sense of well-being—one that can last far beyond the retreat itself.
Everyone is free to choose what to include in their experience.
- Morning: Awakening and Presence
We begin with Postural Yoga and Self-Massage, preparing the body to welcome the day with fluidity and awareness.
- Afternoon: The Art of Release
Diffuse Brain Massage workshops—a practice designed to calm the mind and restore vitality and flow throughout the tissues.
- Evening: The Dance of Returning
Biodanza sessions and Regenerative Touch practices to celebrate connection, restore neurovegetative balance, and rediscover the joy of pure, nourishing contact.
To allow each participant to experience this time according to their own needs, we offer three different pathways:
Wellness Programs
To allow each participant to experience this time according to their own needs, we offer three different pathways:
- ESSENCE Option > Biodanza Only
Dedicated to those who wish to experience the power of Biodanza while enjoying the rest of the day for relaxation and/or exploring the wonders of Tuscany. Just minutes away, you will find the winter sea, the history of Livorno, and the charm of timeless villages.
- BALANCE Option > Yoga + Biodanza
For those seeking a complete body practice in the morning and evening, while keeping the afternoons free for rest or exploration.
- IMMERSION Option > Yoga + Diffuse Brain Massage + Biodanza
Ideal for those looking for a fully immersive experience and wishing to be guided throughout the entire journey, while developing a deeper awareness of the power of touch.
Why Participate?
To rediscover the beauty of flowing with life and to acquire practical tools that help preserve the benefits of this “Recovered Time” long after the retreat has ended.
For Professionals
An opportunity to cultivate a presence grounded in inner calm and a quality of touch that communicates confidence, competence, and systemic awareness.
Places are limited.
Regenerative Time is an intimate experience, carefully designed to ensure individual attention and care for every participant.
Why Combine Biodanza, Massage, and Yoga?
This retreat is not only a regenerative pause—it is an opportunity to master the art of touch and explore the biochemistry of joy.
Recommended for everyone.
We especially invite bodywork and wellness professionals to enjoy an experience that helps them inhabit their own bodies in a more relaxed and authentic way, allowing this quality to be naturally transmitted to clients beyond technical methods and manuals.
This retreat integrates the experience of massage, the transformative power of Biodanza, and the ancient wisdom of Yoga. Together, they enhance one another’s ability to dissolve tensions that restrict breathing and diminish enthusiasm for life.
Each activity is designed to provide practical tools that help deactivate chronic states of alertness and stress.
A conscious touch informs the nervous system that there is no urgency, allowing parasympathetic processes of restoration and repair to activate. When the system no longer needs to defend itself, health is no longer a difficult goal to achieve—it emerges naturally. The abdomen softens, the breath deepens, the mind becomes calm, and the body returns to its natural efficiency.
A body no longer at war with itself is a body capable of regenerating spontaneously.
By offering experiences that reactivate the biological functions of pleasure and connection, Biodanza supports the body’s natural regenerative processes. Through fluid movement and protected interaction, the joy of living begins to flow again from its natural source: our own body.
During the morning sessions, we offer a yoga practice focused on simple breathing exercises and self-massage techniques that can become valuable allies in everyday life, long after the retreat is over.
Retreat Schedule
Saturday, December 5
Arrival (rooms available from 3:00 PM)
- 5:00–6:00/6:30 PM — Yoga
- 9:00–11:00 PM — Biodanza
Sunday, December 6
- 10:00–11:00/11:30 AM — Yoga
- 3:00–6:00/6:30 PM — Diffuse Brain Massage
- 9:00–11:00 PM — Biodanza
Monday, December 7
- 10:00–11:00/11:30 AM — Yoga
- 3:00–6:00/6:30 PM — Diffuse Brain Massage
- 9:00–11:00 PM — Biodanza
Tuesday, December 8
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Biodanza
Note
Session lengths may vary according to the needs of the group.
Fees
Activities (accommodation not included)
- Biodanza Only: €140
- Yoga + Biodanza: €180
- Yoga + Biodanza + Diffuse Brain Massage: €250
Full Board Accommodation
- Double room with private bathroom: €360
- Quadruple room with bathroom (bunk beds): €270
- Single room with shared bathroom: €540
- Double room for single occupancy: €570
Not Included
- Tourist tax: €2 per person per night