Nestled in an olive grove with panoramic views of the rolling hills of the Marchegiani countryside, Casa Anandi sits just 5 minutes from the beautiful medieval hilltop town of Treia. This stone house, originally built 200 years ago, underwent an extensive renovation after Alison acquired it in 2005. The meticulous five-year restoration process involved carefully dismantling much of the original structure, cleaning the historic stones, and thoughtfully rebuilding large portions of the house while preserving its authentic character and charm.
Alison Francis, also known as Anandi (meaning ‘in bliss’), is the visionary behind Casa Anandi Retreat. After purchasing this Italian property in 2005 and dedicating five years to its thoughtful renovation, Alison has transformed her dream home into a sanctuary for health-conscious travellers.
Expertise & Approach
With over three decades of experience in the wellness industry, Alison stands as a respected wellbeing influencer. Her journey deepened in 2007 during a transformative period in India, where she received her spiritual name from her Himalayan Master, Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu, with whom she undertook intensive yoga and breathwork training.
- Advanced Breathwork Facilitation: Harnessing the breath’s transformative power for holistic wellbeing
- Ayurvedic Wellbeing Coaching: Specializing in addressing sleep deprivation, stress, and exhaustion
- Yoga Instruction & Teacher Training: With emphasis on the deep interplay between breath and posture
- Additional Certifications: NLP practitioner and Chopra meditation teacher
Alison’s Comprehensive Wellness Approach:
Drawing from her own understanding of how compromised health can impede life’s momentum, Alison has meticulously refined a unique repertoire of techniques over decades of dedicated practice. Through these methods, she guides guests at Casa Anandi toward reprogramming their health through improved sleep, intentional breathwork, yoga and Ayurvedic principles.
At Casa Anandi and Beyond, Alison:
- Leads specialised retreats focused on vitality cultivation
- Delivers corporate presentations on the sleep-breath-Ayurveda connection
- Conducts yoga teacher training programs emphasizing breathwork and sleep
- Facilitates signature online workshops
- Provides wellbeing coaching for personal development
- Offers transformative 1:1 coaching sessions
Alison is also the author of two books dedicated to Breathwork: ‘Breathe Better Sleep Better’ and ‘Teaching Breathwork: Yoga Teachers Guide to the Deep Interplay of Breath and Posture.’
Casa Anandi was an incredible retreat! The views are breathtaking and the wellness offerings rejuvenated my spirit. Highly recommend for anyone seeking peace!
Mike Johnson
