Ashram Harmonia
OUR VISION
Ashram Harmonia it is a space dedicated to the practices of reconnecting with ourselves, with our body and with our inner world. At the Ashram we share our passion for Yoga, L'Ayurveda and the Meditation with anyone who feels the same call as us for well-being and self-care. We also host other events based on different techniques but the approach is always the same: go back to feeling our body it's at to trust of what it tells us.
We firmly believe that in each of us one is hiding natural wisdom: understanding what is best for our body-mind. Each of us is unique and we want to offer those who want it support in unfolding their uniqueness.
And doing it together with other travel companions is a great blessing.
Let it be through the Yoga, i Ayurvedic treatments, the Conscious Dance or the Breathing Practices, what moves us is accompany participants to discover a space of Self meditation. From there, each of us begins our own personal and unique journey.
Many of us have experienced discontinuity in our commitment to self-care at least once in our lives. We usually remember to practice Yoga, Meditation or receive a Massage only when it is too late. But it is now known that daily and constant attention is what brings real change to our lives.
Ashram Harmonia is the place where we can do this regularly, integrating the practices into our routine. With us you can feel at home: every day we work to offer our friends and participants a space where they can feel safe, seen, heard and accompanied.
Together, we can meet and support each other on our inner journey of self-discovery, as happens in every Ashram.
The life we want
The our dream And create a community where its participants live following their natural rhythm, taking care of yourself and your well-being. We intend to do this by setting an example that can inspire our friends to adhere to a relaxed, simple and harmonious lifestyle.
Furthermore, we also want to take care of the environment, aiming to become one Zero Impact Community, as many "Ecovillages" have already done. We know that this is a rather big goal to achieve but we are also aware that it is the only possible one if we want to continue living a healthy, natural, balanced life.
Bring more awareness in our daily life it is the fundamental value of our project, which we create by offering daily Yoga lessons, Ayurvedic Treatments, and Meditations. Mutual support is the basis of the well-being, fulfillment and personal growth of each of us. By participating in the activities that take place at the Ashram, anyone can experience first-hand what it means to bring mindfulness into their daily lives.
What we believe
Ashram Harmonia it's not just a Professional Holistic Center: it is the fruit of a vision, the desire to create something bigger than ourselves.
We imagined it as a lively, open place, where everyone can feel at home, return to themselves, and regenerate.
To give roots to this vision, we have chosen some pillars that reflect the values we deeply believe in:
Authenticity
We put presence and truth into everything we do.
Every treatment, every word, every choice comes from sincere listening, never from a prepackaged plan.
Conscious care
We pay attention to every detail: from the welcome to the quality of the oils, from the language to the pace of the proposals.
Every gesture is an invitation to well-being, respecting who we are and the world we inhabit.
Sustainability
We believe that well-being and sustainability are inseparable.
We choose eco-friendly solutions, natural materials, and honest relationships.
Without ideologies, but with coherent daily choices.
Simplicity
Simplicity is a value.
In the treatments, in the spaces, in the ways.
Simple does not mean superficial, but essential: free from the superfluous, aligned with nature and its rhythms.
Example
We believe that every change starts from within.
For this reason, before proposing something to others, we try to experience it ourselves.
We don't want to convince anyone: we want to be consistent witnesses of what we believe in.
THE ASHRAM
A Ashrams it's a place Where a group of people get together and live, to live second the teachings of a spiritual master. Usually disciples share the same practices and support each other along the common path of personal growth.
At the Harmonia Ashram we do not have a (single) master, although we are inspired by the example of many of them, ancient and contemporary, embracing the practices developed by them that are most effective for us.
L'Harmonia Ashram it is found at Scarnafigi, Cuneo, Italy. Here we offer regularly Yoga lessons, Ayurvedic treatments and meditations, as well as other personal growth events and workshops.
Space is one traditional Piedmontese farmhouse, totally renovated and adapted to our needs.
Our Yoga Hall (Shala) it is a comfortable room with large glass walls overlooking the surrounding countryside and a wooden beam ceiling. This is also the perfect place for host retreats And longer training courses.
The farmhouse, arranged on two floors, is a project that came to fruition in 2022. We started with the renovation of the main spaces: the kitchen, the bathroom, a bedroom (ours!) and obviously the Yoga Room.
In the years since, after officially opening the doors of the Harmonia Ashram, we've continued renovating the ground floor: there are now two treatment rooms, a bathroom with a shower for clients, and a second bedroom! And of course, in the meantime, we've also worked on the garden, taking care of the outdoor space and cultivating a raised bed garden (if you don't know what a raised bed garden is... you'll have to come visit us to see for yourself...).
Who we are
Luca and Banu met in 2018 in a small meditation center on a Greek island, where they lived and worked for about two years. Since then they have traveled together as partners, sharing theirs with the world passion for Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation!
Banu
My journey began in 2009, as a Yoga student in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey. As soon as I discovered this practice I fell in love with it because I felt alive and connected with myself again, after a long time.
The intensity of self-exploration of body, mind and emotions that I was experiencing through movement made me realize that this was something I could do for the rest of my life.
Since 2012 I have been sharing my presence, my love and my knowledge as a Yoga teacher. My passion is leading Yoga classes, especially Yin Yoga.
I am also a certified Ayurvedic Breast, Ayurvedic Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage therapist. Practicing Yoga, Meditation and Massage are the basis of my physical, emotional and mental health.
Certifications
Hatha Yoga – 200 hours of teacher training – ZEYNEP AKSOY
Training in “Yoga Therapy” – BANU ÇADIRCI
Yin Yoga – 200 hours of teacher training – BERIVAN ASLAN SUNGUR
Training for facilitate OSHO meditations (42 hours) – Kaifi and Vikalpo @OshoAfroz
Thai massage – Training – SELMA SCHMID
Ayurvedic Breast Massage – Training (100 + 260 hours) – DR. SANGJIVANI TARUNA @Sahasi foundation (India)
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (Kusum method) – Training (140 hours) – DR. SANGJIVANI TARUNA
Dance Alchemy – Training (Part 1) – MANEESHA McCLURE
Dance Alchemy – Training (Part 2) – MANEESHA McCLURE
Personal Growth Experiences
Luca
My journey into the spiritual world began in 2010. At that time I was searching for nothing, unaware that I was “off”. Then I encountered the world of Osho and Meditation became the fulcrum of my life. In the following years I attended many workshops, trainings and had various "spiritual" experiences.
In 2017 I decided to leave everything and start traveling alone, with my bike. I called it my “inner pilgrimage”: going from place to place, from experience to experience, I realized that I was returning home. And I'm still doing it now.
In 2018 I finally decided to listen to all the people who always told me to "use my hands" (in a loving way!) and that's when my "career" as a Bodyworker, or masseur in Italian, began. A year later, together with Banu, we created the Ashram Harmonia project.
Certifications
Kobido facial massage – YASHODARA MARIA ARDUINO
TantraLife Training – RADHA CRISTINA JULY
Training for facilitate OSHO meditations (42 hours) – Kaifi and Vikalpo @OshoAfroz
Thai massage – Training – SELMA SCHMID
Reflexology diploma (150 hours) – CoE
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (Kusum method) – Training (140 hours) – DR. SANGJIVANI TARUNA
SOMA Breath Training – Basic and Advanced Course of the SOMA Breath breathing technique
