• THE YOGA OF YOU

    Functional movement for life.

    Yoga Retreats

    Live Zoom Sessions

    200/300 Hour Teacher Trainings

    Advanced Yoga Education

  • Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s

    Only 12 spots available ($4,686) - and will sell out!

    Please book your travel to Florence (airport code FLR) or Pisa Code (PSA), for arrival on Sept. 24th and departure on Oct. 1.

     

     

    Villa Bibbiani is a charming residence surrounded by a magnificent botanical park, meadows, woods, vineyards, and olive groves that slope gently from Montalbano toward the Arno River. We will arrange pick-ups from FLR airport and whisk you away to the Bibbliani Estate located 35 mins from the airport.

     

    What to pack:

    • Valid Passport (ensure that it does not expire within 6 months of your travel)
    • Comfortable walking shoes. We recommend a good hiking pair of shoes as well as all-purpose footwear like sandals, running shoes, etc.
    • Comfortable, casual clothing for the region
    • Water bottle to stay hydrated
    • Sunscreen – SPF15 or greater.
    • Daypack to carry water, camera, and such
    • Adapters for electronics
    • Yoga mats and blocks will be provided by the Villa however you're welcome to BYOG Bring Your Own Gear!

    WHAT’S INCLUDED:

    • 6 nights accommodations
    • Group pick up and drop off from Florence (FLR) Airport on the first and last day of the retreat
    • Yoga Classes with Larry
    • All meals are prepared by our own chef Antonio, Managa There are plenty of options for Vegan/ Vegetarian
    • 1/2 day to Petrakopoulos Winery. Please bring $ in case you'd like to bring wine back to the Villa!
    • Day trip boat trip on board Sea Stories (check out their website!)
    • 1/2 day visit to Local Olive Oil Estate to learn about olive oil production, bottling and tastings (makes great gifts!)

    NOT INCLUDED:

    • Travel to Italy
    • Optional activities and services
    • Gratuities you may offer drivers, guides, cleaning staff, chefs, etc.
    • Travel Insurance

    A $500 deposit will secure your space and we would be happy to match you with a roommate

    (unless joining as a couple)

     

    Refunds and Cancellations: In case of cancellation, you may transfer your deposit or your reservation to another person as long as you notify The Yoga of You 21+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our island hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign an application and liability waiver to participate on this trip. If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through August, 2021, unless other arrangements are made.

    We highly recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

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  • Reserve your Retreat

    Size strictly limited to 12

  • Functional Online Sessions

    Join me and feel better via live on Zoom.

    Expect an anatomically informed session that will progressively challenge you. My promise for each session: #1. Reduced pain. #2. Improve range of motion. (think fewer strokes on your golf game or picking up great-great grandbabies when you're 90+).#3 Improve body awareness and sensitivity. #4. Activate underdeveloped muscles. #5 Enhance flexibility.

    Each session can be used as a corrective strategy, movement-centric technique, or as part of body-weight strength and conditioning training program.

    The experience is way better with two (2), 4" SOFT yoga blocks and space at a wall.

  • About Larry

    Yoga of You photo:  Photo of Larry Thraen teaching a 200hr yoga teacher training

    Larry Thraen

    Founder / Yoga of You

     

    Larry Thraen, is the founder of The Yoga of You Advanced Education Protocols and clinical yoga therapist at the J. Flowers Health Institute

     

    Larry 'the low back pain guy" has over 35,000 hours of experience in the multidisciplinary fields of yoga, neurophysiology, and functional movement. He's trained hundreds of teachers and practitioners worldwide in non-traditional ways of treating dysfunction through mindfulness and movement. Larry has been in the clinical environment for over 5 years and is aligned with some of Houston's top doctors and movement practitioners serving and educating people on functional longevity and how living pain-free is simple, safe, and easy.

     

    Larry has completed over 1250 certification hours through the School Yoga Institute, having studied under Andrew Dugas, Robert Boustany, Vedantin 'Ping" Lou, Vinnie Marino, Bryan Kest, Annie Carpenter, Steve Ilg, and Kathryn Budig.

     

    Larry specializes in 200hr and 500hr teacher trainings and leading advanced yoga study immersions. He has certified over 500 yoga teachers throughout his career.

     

    ABOUT MY APPROACH

    Simply prescribing a certain exercise for a specific problem isn't always effective. As a corrective exercise specialist, I focus on specific corrective movement protocols that greatly improve client outcomes. By understanding the necessary parameters for effective movement application, I'm able to provide tailored solutions to correct dysfunctions in the body's circuitry and therefore movement.

     

    I use specific corrective movement protocols that involve prescribing first eye and then body movement drills that stimulate the brain to coordinate and control movement in a new and improved way. This approach can help to reset problems in the circuitry and improve movement patterns. As a result, my clients experience increased mobility, improved stability, and reduced pain.

     

    Once we've stimulated your body to resolve a problem, we can then look at novel methods of long-term strength training based on specific movement skills. This approach can help to improve their overall physical fitness and prevent future injuries.

     

    By using specific corrective movement protocols, I'm able to provide clients with a customized and effective approach to their wellness goals. They see noticeable improvements in their physical abilities, which can help build trust in their body.
     
    • Restorative movement is a series of applied movement neurology sessions that can significantly impact performance outcomes.

    • Each session is designed to reduce pain and will
    • improve:
    • - Balance and coordination
    • - Body awareness and sensitivity
    • - Range of motion in
    • - Will identify and activate underdeveloped muscles
    • - Enhance flexibility.
    • The sessions will lead to better posture and alignment to reduce the risk of injury or re-injury.
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    • The sessions also help minimize stress by helping the brain feel safe through improved use of visual, vestibular, and motor control systems of the brain to help reduce chronic pain.
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    • Restorative movement sessions are used as a movement-centric corrective strategy so clients are able to enjoy a pain-free life no matter their age or background.
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    • Restorative movement sequences are tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of clients, making them a highly customizable and effective tool for overall physical health. They can be used to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury in athletes or as a rehabilitation strategy for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries or chronic pain.
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    • Overall, restorative movement sessions provide a powerful means of enhancing functional fitness and well-being.
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