Journey from Sea to Soul
Yoga by the Sea Adventures: Journey from Sea to Soul
A 10-Day Walking, Yoga & Inner Retreat in Italy
September 20–29, 2027
Cinque Terre & Tuscany, Italy
Hosted by Hasu Marney Coulter
There are journeys we take to see the world…
And there are journeys that invite us to see ourselves a little more deeply.
This 10-day retreat is both.
We begin beside the Mediterranean Sea, walking the ancient paths of Cinque Terre, moving between colourful villages, vineyards, forest and sea. Each day will weave together walking, yoga, meditation, breath and time to simply be present to the beauty around us.
Then, as we leave the coast behind, the journey turns inward.
We travel into the heart of Tuscany, settling into the countryside near Gambassi Terme for several days of deeper retreat. Here there will be more spaciousness, stillness, and an opportunity to listen inwardly to rest, reflect, practice and reconnect with what is meaningful, surrounded by wide open countryside.
FROM THE SEA…
September 20–25 | Cinque Terre
Our journey begins in Florence where we meet to travel by train to Monterosso, one of the five villages of Cinque Terre.
For five nights, we will make our home near the sea and explore this extraordinary landscape on foot. Each participant will have a private room.
Our days will include coastal walks, yoga, meditation, pranayama and time to swim, wander, eat, rest and enjoy the simple pleasures of Italian life.
We will walk the ancient trails connecting the villages, moving at a pace that allows us to experience rather than simply accomplish.
And plenty of time to savour the beauty of where we are, surrounded by olive and lemon orchards, along with vineyards
…INTO THE STILLNESS
September 25–29 | Tuscany
From Cinque Terre we travel into Tuscany, settling into the countryside near Gambassi Terme, home to natural springs, and the historic pilgrim path, Via Francigena
Our next 5 days become more spacious, with time for yoga, meditation, walking, contemplation, nature and nourishing meals. Each participant will have a private room.
This part of the journey is an invitation to go deeper not necessarily to do more, but to listen more closely. There will be guided practices and shared experiences, option to exploring the local area by walking along the pilgrim route, Via Frangicena. As well as plenty of unstructured time to simply be.
Our retreat journey completes on the 29th arriving in Siena, where you are welcome to stay, explore this fabulous city or continue your onward travel.
A JOURNEY IN TWO PARTS
Cinque Terre invites us outward.
Into movement, Into Play, Into adventure, Into beauty, Into the sea. We will be immersed in the villages and village life along the coastline.
As we walk the ancient paths of Cinque Terre , we move through a landscape shaped by generations of people who learned to cultivate life on steep, seemingly impossible terrain. Vineyards, olive groves, lemon trees and gardens cling to terraces held together by thousands of hand-built stone walls. There is something quietly poetic and stunningly beautiful about walking through this landscape
Tuscany invites us inward.
Into stillness. Into reflection. Into spaciousness. Into ourselves. We will be exploring the spacious landscape of Tuscany along the pilgrim’s path of Via Francigena.
As we wander the ancient pathways around Gambassi Terme, we enter a landscape of rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and medieval villages, shaped by centuries of farming and pilgrimage. Along the Via Francigena, these timeless paths invite us to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with the quiet beauty of the earth and the simple joy of being.
Together, they create a journey that is both adventurous and contemplative, a pilgrimage of sorts, connecting to what is sacred through landscape and through the inner experience of our own lives.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love to walk and explore. You are drawn to yoga, meditation and conscious living. You enjoy being in nature and discovering new places. You want adventure, with comfort. You are longing for some spaciousness and time away from the ordinary rhythms of life.
No previous yoga experience is required, although a willingness to participate in daily movement and walking is important.
THE JOURNEY
September 20–25
Cinque Terre | Monterosso
Walking • Yoga • Meditation • Sea • Villages • Italian Life
September 25–29
Tuscany | Near Gambassi Terme
Yoga • Meditation • Nature • Reflection • Rest • Inner Exploration
10 days / 9 nights
A small, intimate group will travel together, allowing for connection, friendship and the kind of shared experience that often becomes one of the most meaningful parts of a retreat.
COME WALK WITH ME
I have always felt that travel is a Yoga practice.
We step outside our familiar surroundings, and something opens.
Our senses are alive, the outer journey and the inner journey begin to merge
This retreat is an invitation to come travel, walk, breathe, meditate, inquire, explore and listen.
SEPTEMBER 20–29, 2027
Italy • Cinque Terre & Tuscany
Limited spaces available
If you feel a little spark of “Yes, this is calling me,”
join the waitlist and be the first to receive the full retreat details, itinerary, accommodation information and registration opening.
JOIN THE WAITLIST by emailing me back here ! marney@yogabythesea.ca
More details coming soon.
Hasu
Meet Hasu, your dedicated guide, an intuitive and knowledgeable lifelong yogi with over 25 years of experience. Through her deep meditative and energizing practice, she imparts wisdom gleaned from direct experience. A natural pilgrim and traveler since childhood, Hasu has been leading yoga retreats and tours internationally for over a decade.
Guided by her curious nature, calm presence, love of travel, and adventurous spirit, Hasu has explored diverse corners of the world, from Central America to Africa and from India to places in between. Known for her warm heart, playful nature, and open, loving teachings, Hasu invites you to embark on a transformative journey.
In 2021, Hasu realised a lifelong dream, and embarked on the remarkable Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago de Compostela. Now, she eagerly awaits the opportunity to share this enriching, unforgettable and life-changing experience with you!