Body Sculpt Retreats

09/07/2020

29/02/2020

Hey guys!!!
So this is how we like to spend a sunny morning, in the park amongst the palm trees and the dancing daisies practicing our Acro Yoga flow.

29/02/2020

Thank you so much Shine Magazine UK for the fantastic article!!!! We really appreciate all of the love and support ❤️
For all you beautiful people who are following us and watching our journey unfold click on this link to read about our retreat that is just around the corner.

Body Sculpt Retreats have designed a programme of activities aimed at all levels. Best of all, it is located in one of the most enchanting destinations ... by the Italian Riviera.

10/02/2020

If something were easy, then what would be the point? Where would there be room for improvement? 🤔
How many times have we heard people say, “It’s too difficult!” Or “I can’t do it.” Well our answer to that is, “Not yet, but that’s why we practice.” 💪🏼
We go to dance class or to yoga class (or whatever type of class!) to learn. We go because we don’t know how to do it and we want to get better. We want tips and guidance from our teachers and we want to see ourselves improve. 🤙🏼
How good does it feel when you’ve been working at something for weeks or months or even years and then one day you do it?! It feels freaking amazing! And we’ll tell you, it’s not because it was easy. Nope, it’s because you worked your butt off to get there and it paid off. 😎🎉
So forget about those worries and insecurities. We all have to start somewhere. We go to classes to learn, improve and work hard. 👊🏼
Join us this April for the first retreat of 2020, THE ONE ON THE ITALIAN RIVIERA to get out of your comfort zone, push yourself, learn something new and practice the hell out of it. We can’t wait to see your progress. Click the link in the bio for all the details or DM us with any questions.

08/02/2020

Immagine this: it’s early Monday morning, you peek one eye open, half forgetting where you are and wondering where that rooster came from? 🤔 As your other eye peels open you take in the surroundings of your room and remember you’re in Italy and the lightbulb goes off... it’s the first day of your retreat that you’ve been anticipating for months. 👏🏼
You put feet to heated floor and smile at the warmth as you stretch your arms above your head, partnered with a big yawn. You stumble to your wardrobe and manage to dress yourself in your yoga clothes, brush your teeth, throw your hair in a pony (or not) and head towards the door. As you open the door the sun comes shining through, that smile spreads across your face and your eyes are officially wide open as you take in your green surroundings: you’re in the Italian country side ready for a week of self-care and worrying about nothing else but you, yourself and you. 😎
This could 100% be you. Click the link in our bio for all the details or send us a DM.

07/02/2020

Gelato, another reason to visit Italy (if you even needed one) 🍦
Italy is known for many things, and one of those mouthwatering items is their ice cream. BUT this isn’t just ice cream guys. No, it’s homemade, melt in your mouth (or hand if you aren’t quick enough) sweet and refreshing deliciousness, using real and natural ingredients. 👌🏼
We all deserve a little sugar in our lives once in a while, right? 🙏🏼
Stick with us and we’ll share with you our favorite local gelateria where you can choose from their seasonal, lick-your-lips-good flavors. Jessica is getting coconut and mango and Kate is getting raspberry and lemon. What about you? 🤔
Join us 26 April - 2 May in Italy to get your taste of Italian gelato. Click the link in our bio or DM us with any questions!

07/02/2020

Thank you Shine Magazine UK for posting our retreat “The one on the Italian Riviera.” We are so thankful🙏🏼 Jessica Vitorelo

06/02/2020

How great are inversions? 🤸🏼‍♀️
For most people peak poses can be intimidating. You go to a new yoga class and the teacher says, “Ok, 5 minutes to practice your inversions,” and everyone around you is popping up into headstands or making their way to the wall to practice their handstand while you look around thinking, “What in the fried chicken am I supposed to do?” 🤔
Don’t you worry about a thing. We teach our peak poses (think headstand and crow) in steps, breaking it down for you so you can work on the foundation of the poses first. By working your way through the steps, you build the strength and learn how to get into and out of these poses in a safe way. You’ll be able to take this knowledge back home with you and continue to practice until you are one of those people popping up in a headstand when the teacher announces inversion time. You’ll be surprised just how quickly you can improve when you have a solid foundation. 💪🏼
Join us in Italy this April and learn how to master the headstand. Click the link in our bio for all the details or send us a DM. We can’t wait to see the smile on your face when you get that first headstand. 🤗
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05/02/2020

Treat yourself to THE ONE ON THE ITALIAN RIVIERA 🧘🏼‍♀️💃🏼🎉
26 April - 2 May 🌞
Our 6 night mediterranean retreat is nestled in the hills of the Italian Riviera, completely immersed in the Ligurian countryside. This week includes a variety of daily yoga and dance based fitness classes, workshops, an Italian language lesson, a boat trip along the gorgeous Levante coastline, wine tasting with a local sommelier, an Italian cooking class, and to kick it all off a sunrise hike overlooking the bays of Sestri Levante and a farewell dinner at a local trattoria. 🍷🍝
Get involved! Click the link in our bio for all the details or send us a DM with any questions 🤙🏼
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05/02/2020

For those of you just joining us now and wondering who these crazy girls doing acro are, we are Kate, co-founder, dance teacher + personal trainer, and Jess, co-founder + yoga teacher of Body Sculpt Retreats. 👯‍♀️👋🏼
Although we are native English (Kate) and Californian (Jess), we spent a better part of our 20’s traveling and living abroad until we both ended up in a small town in northern Italy, where we met teaching English. In 2018, Kate opened up a dance school, where Jessica was one of the first eager students to enroll. 💃🏼
In 2019 the idea of Body Sculpt Retreats was born as a way for us to share our passion of fitness, dance and yoga. We believe that balance is everything and we want to share our lifestyles with those who are looking to live the same and maintain a healthy balance in their lives. Our retreats include a variety of fitness classes, as well as a taste of our diet of real, fresh and great local food, which makes staying fit exciting, accessible and sustainable. 💪🏼
Join us in Italy 26 April - May 2 for THE ONE ON THE ITALIAN RIVIERA. We will workout, eat amazing Italian cuisine, get to know the culture, explore this beautiful strip of paradise and have the best time doing it. Click the link in our bio for all the details or send us a DM with any questions! We’re so excited we can hardly contain ourselves!
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05/02/2020

Imagine this: it’s the end of April. You just landed in Italy and can smell the fresh bread in the air and hear the musical sound of the Italian language coming from all directions. You hop on the train to Chiavari, watching in awe as the Mediterranean Sea makes it’s appearance out the train window. When you get off the train you are greeted by excited, smiling faces ready to take you to your retreat you’ve been dreaming about ever since you made the decision to book it. 🤙🏼
As you drive through the winding roads taking you into the countryside of the beautiful Ligurian region, your stomach starts to rumble a bit as you start wondering what’s for dinner. When you get out of the car at the retreat center you are taken to your cozy cabin to unpack, shower and prep yourself for your first night of the retreat. After you’ve taken a steamy hot shower and put on fresh clothes, you excitedly make your way to the marquee on the grounds and just as you arrive, the smell of freshly baked goods hits your nose, you see an aperitivo spread ready for the eating and you are handed your first Italian cocktail. A smile spreads across your face, you’ve made it. 😏🍹
This could be you. Join us in Italy from 26 April - 2 May. Click the link in our bio for all the details or send us a DM.