About this Retreat
Since 2011, Alexandra Sturgess has been the driving force behind Tuscan Fitness, creating a space where movement and mindfulness meet the beauty of the Italian landscape. As a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and a Certified Personal Trainer, Alexandra offers a rare blend of athletic discipline and soulful practice.
Her deep expertise in Ashtanga and Vinyasa is complemented by her background in Massage Therapy, ensuring every guest moves safely and recovers fully. While her teaching focuses on balanced longevity, she is also certified to lead the high-energy, uplifting sequences of Rocket Yoga. Whether you are looking to build strength, refine your alignment, or find restoration, Alexandra’s decade-plus of experience ensures a transformative retreat tailored to your body’s unique needs.
Details of this retreat
The Warmth Within: A Mediterranean Late-Autumn Transition
From November 26 to December 1, Tuscan Fitness invites you to slip away to the sun-drenched Costa Blanca for a five-day wellness immersion. Hosted at the exclusive Adelante House in Jávea, this retreat utilizes the calm, shoulder-season Mediterranean atmosphere to help you pause, recharge, and cultivate deep physical and mental resilience before entering the winter months.
True to the Tuscan Fitness philosophy, the program seamlessly fuses specialized movement, authentic local connection, and purposeful seasonal nutrition. Our programming focuses on the concept of Agni—your inner hearth. The daily schedule includes twice-daily yoga practice, hiking, and fitness, as well as specialized meditations and group activities structured around the shift in coastal temperatures. During the warm, peak daylight hours, we gather for active, alignment-focused Vinyasa flows and functional fitness sessions. These daytime practices emphasize lower-body biomechanics and targeted core stability to drive circulation and generate deep, systemic heat. As twilight falls and the cool sea breeze rolls in, the practice shifts. Through a mix of Vinyasa and Yin yoga, specialized meditations, and restorative sequences, we focus on trapping that physical warmth, soothing the nervous system, and sealing in your energy.
The sanctuary for this journey is the architectural masterpiece of The Adelante House. Celebrated in Architectural Digestand Mi Casa, the private villa reflects a standard of discreet luxury, using natural, local materials that embody the simple beauty of the Mediterranean lifestyle. The property effortlessly balances community and privacy, featuring eight unique, elegantly appointed double bedrooms, each serving as a private sanctuary with its own modern en-suite bathroom. Spanning airy interior living spaces, a pristine pool, and lush, leafy gardens, the villa provides a spacious oasis far away from the crowds—giving you the freedom to sunbathe, reflect, and enjoy our shared group activities.
Nutrition is a functional pillar of this transition, designed to nourish you from the inside out. Throughout the week, guests will enjoy a well-balanced Mediterranean diet crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients that perfectly complement our daily movement and support physical vitality.
To ensure a seamless, high-touch experience, your stay includes premium bath and pool towels alongside a mid-stay room refreshing. Step away from the noise, soak in the golden coastal light, and leave the Costa Blanca thoroughly grounded and renewed.