The Year That Is Coming

Mantra
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Peace in the body, peace in the mind, peace in the world.

Quote
“The future enters into us, long before it happens.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke

As we step into the coming year, Yogasole stands at the threshold of an important shift. Not a sudden leap, but a conscious widening of how we serve, gather, and grow together.

At the heart of this evolution is the birth of Yogasole APS, our non-profit community organization. It is guided by seven board members, each coming from a different field of life and work, bringing diverse skills, perspectives, and qualities. Our goals are simple and practical: to support wellbeing, creativity, education, and connection to nature in ways that are accessible and rooted in community. You can learn more about this vision on our website.

This new structure will gently transform how yoga, meditation, massage, educational, and cultural activities take place at Yogasole. Alongside regular offerings, we will introduce community classes and community workshops, and invite authors, teachers, artists, and guides from different disciplines to share their knowledge and presence. There will also be an opportunity for many of you to become Yogasole members, opening access to free or community-based yoga sessions, massage experiences, educational gatherings, workshops, and cultural events.

On a personal and family level, this year brings more availability and steadiness. With our children a little older, and with Sofia stepping into a more active role, we are able to offer a stronger, more consistent presence. One expression of this is our intention to host a monthly retreat. Dates are still taking shape, and a full calendar will be shared soon on our website.

We are also expanding our offerings for children and young people. The coming year will include after-school programs, craft and nature immersion workshops, and language learning experiences. Yogasole will continue to be a bilingual space, offering activities in both Italian and English.

Travel and retreats remain an important thread. There is a retreat in Spain from April 24 to April 29, open to anyone who feels called. Our bilingual, nature-based summer camp will take place from the third week of June through the first week of July, three weeks under the Yogasole APS umbrella. We also plan at least one multi-day retreat in early September, along with shorter retreats and workshops throughout the year here in Fiesole.

A journey to India is also on the horizon. While interest has shifted, there is still the possibility of traveling in February or during the summer months. If this calls to you, please reach out directly.

Closer to home, we are creating special, tailored yoga experiences for mountain bikers and other sports enthusiasts, combining movement, recovery, and awareness, with the option of sharing a nourishing lunch together. We also hope to build a new outdoor yoga platform, larger and more welcoming, so we can practice together comfortably under the open sky.

Community remains the heartbeat of all this. In the coming year, we will offer monthly singing circles with Sofia on Sundays, weekly guided meditations with me, and many more moments of shared music. There will be concerts by musicians we already love, as well as new artists passing through our land, bringing fresh sounds and stories.

At the center of everything is a simple intention: community wellbeing. We recognize and honor what each of you brings, whether through presence, participation, curiosity, or trust.

Sofia and I close this vision with deep gratitude. Thank you for believing in Yogasole, for walking with us, and for helping shape what is quietly becoming. We step into the year ahead humbled, hopeful, and open.

What’s Next & How to Join the Yogasole Community

Yogasole is becoming more spacious, more shared, and more participatory. Here are the ways you can be part of what’s unfolding.

For Adults

• Regular yoga classes, including gentle and grounding practices
• Yoga Dolce, designed especially for the older population and those seeking slower, supportive movement
• Guided meditation sessions (on Sundays)
• Massage practice and learning sessions, both experiential and educational
• Community workshops in wellbeing, movement, creativity, and awareness

For Children (ages 6–12)

• Bilingual nature-based programs
• After-school craft and nature immersion workshops
• Language learning through play and creativity
• Summer Camp enrollment
  Our bilingual nature-based summer camp will run for three weeks from the third week of June to the first week of July under the Yogasole APS umbrella.

Retreats & Journeys

• Learn about upcoming retreats in Italy and abroad
• Join or express interest in the Spain retreat (April 24–29)
• Show interest in a journey to India (February or summer months)
• Stay informed about monthly retreats and shorter immersive experiences

Music, Voice & Culture

• Monthly singing sessions with Sofia (Sundays)
• Concerts and musical gatherings, featuring both familiar and traveling musicians
• If you are a musician, artist, teacher, or guide, and feel called to offer a concert, session, or workshop, we would love to hear from you.

Becoming Part of Yogasole APS

You will soon have the opportunity to become a Yogasole member, giving you access to:

• Free or community-based yoga and meditation sessions
• Community educational and cultural offerings
• Workshops, gatherings, and shared experiences rooted in wellbeing

Stay Connected

• Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates, calendars, and invitations
• Share this newsletter with friends who may feel at home in our community
• Reach out directly if something speaks to you, curiosity is always welcome

Yogasole grows through connection, presence, and shared care.
If you feel called, step in. If you know someone who might, share the love 🌿