Andrea
I was born under the sign of Gemini, Scorpio rising, and if you know a little about astrology, you already understand that my inner life has never been simple. I come from a small town in the north, hardworking, down-to-earth, and pragmatic. I studied hard, worked intensely, and tried to build what was expected of me, but I kept seeing myself as an actor in a movie that wasn't mine. Slowly, almost without realizing it, I felt that life was overshadowing me, that I was extinguishing something inside me rather than nourishing it. Then, as always happens, when the student is ready, the teacher appeared. A series of unexpected events brought me to yoga. Almost immediately, I recognized something greater in that practice; I joyfully embraced the spiritual path of Siddha Yoga. In Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, I recognized my beloved Guru, and the change began: slow, steady, irreversible. During a yoga workshop, I had the greatest fortune: meeting Elisa. With her patience, her love, and her quiet determination, she embraced and supported every transformation, every choice, every change, including the biggest one: letting go of everything concrete and coming to live in Ibiza. It wasn't planned, our families didn't support us, and we had very little money. We didn't choose the island on purpose: it chose us through a series of coincidences that I've now learned not to call chance. We fell in love with Ibiza, and here, we fell in love again with ourselves and with life. I need order, I love precision, and I seek inner clarity, first and foremost. I always seek the sun and hope to sail again someday; I have plans for a vegetable garden with many flowers and colors; to surround myself with things made with love and always be able to end the day with a glass of white wine at sunset. I want lightness without superficiality; I'm attracted to people who know how to laugh and make me laugh. I have a son, to whom I am ancestrally connected and whom I thank for being there, without judgment. Ibiza is a tough and contradictory place that pushes me to work and study hard. But the energy that guides me has changed compared to before. My daily challenge is to stay centered, recognizing the abundance I receive from the Universe without being confused by the collective illusion we are all immersed in daily. White Lotus was born from this: from gratitude and the desire to give back.
Elisa
Hidden behind a sweet gaze and a friendly attitude toward everyone, there's me: Elisa. I was born under the sign of Leo and believe I embody many of its most beautiful qualities. After a life spent serving the entrepreneurial venture my father created and successfully nurtured, a growing desire for change began to emerge within me, along with the need to build my own space. Then, little by little, the Universe began to align its energies, and the cards were revealed. Andrea was the trigger, but also the bridge that made this change possible. Once the small stone blocking the flow of gears was removed, everything began to move naturally, faster and faster, and in the right direction, without slowdowns or second thoughts. So, after a life spent in the heart of the Po Valley, in a country rich in memories, excellent cuisine, vast cultivated fields, countless mosquitoes, and a tireless network of artisan businesses, here I am, by the sea, with my feet in the sand. My life has always been divided between the office and travel. Whether for work or pleasure, leaving has always been the driving force of my energy. I have visited many countries around the world and often traveled alone, fearlessly, guided only by curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to discover. The energy that travel gives me is indescribable. The last trip that left a profound mark on my heart was to India, where I stayed at Amma's ashram. There, I felt a special energy that transformed something inside me. Today, Amma represents my point of reference: it is she I turn to when I'm worried, and her teachings inspire me in the daily choices of my life. Changing hasn't been easy, and ultimately, it's a journey that continues to this day. But every day I see more clearly how everything in the Universe finds its own balance. And I'm truly beginning to believe that what Andrea says when he lets his philosophical streak take over is true: "The Universe always has the best in store for us."
Bianchina
Meet Bianca, a 6-year-old golden retriever, the moral co-founder of White Lotus and an indispensable presence in everything we do. She was with us in Formentera on our wedding day, made the trip to Ibiza without batting an eyelid, and hasn't left our side since, including at night, because she sleeps in our bed and isn't willing to negotiate. Despite living in Spain for a few years, she speaks poor Spanish, but she makes up for it with other qualities: she can swim in the sea completely independently with her red life jacket, patiently chases seagulls, and is adept at picking up dates fallen from palm trees. Elisa taught her a series of funny tricks to attract people's attention, techniques that Bianca uses exclusively to get food, putting on entertaining shows at the restaurant. At White Lotus, she has a specific role: she supports good internal energy, welcomes guests upon arrival with enthusiasm, and takes care of cleaning the floor after each meal with professionalism and great personal satisfaction. If you arrive at the retreat and see white hairs lying around, you're in good company! Woff, Woff!!
