about us

THE FOUNDERS OF THE PLACE WORLD

First of all, nice to meet you! We’re Janina and Andrea from Germany and Italy

Since 2021  we’ve run countless yoga retreats during the summer months in Marsala and Pantelleria Island.
But let’s start from the beginning with our story – we would like to tell you how The Place was born from our loving hands, the fruit of passion, love and the idea of giving life an intimate and welcoming place.
As it sometimes happens, big changes are a consequence of particular moments in our lives, sometimes of pain, sometimes simply when we are searching for who we really are.

We are two unshakable optimists with endless euphoria for our dreams, always eager to explore new things and places – simply in love with life and all its beauty!
Everything We Wanted To Find In One Place!
We’d love to meet you and share the magic of yoga & life here in THE PLACE WORLD in Sicily!

Lots of love. Janina & Andrea

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Our lives couldn’t have been more different, but we both became travelers, to find the answers we were looking for!
And so our paths crossed two years ago in a yoga ashram in India. Surrounded by the tranquillity of the jungle we shared our experience and passion for vipassana meditation and the ancient tradition of yoga.
We split with the promise of a future project together. Few months passed, until Janina joined Andrea in the first location in Marsala, Sicily.
He created THE PLACE in 2021 as a colorful yoga and water sports center, where travellers from all over the world could come, share their stories and spend a relaxing, joyful time as community.
Now the package was complete, so it was time to take another opportunity together. A new chance to put all our experience together into one project which was offered to us – one summer of yoga retreats on the remote volcanic island of Pantelleria let us grow und learn about the importance of our mission.
But to call it “The Place” where we wanted to be, we needed more – we missed Marsala, we missed the kite surfing lagoon, we missed this crazy Sicilian culture! So we went on a search, one more time, to find the perfect place – and we found it!
In 2025 we opened a wonderful retreat center surrounded by a little fairy forest, overlooking the sea and the islands in front of us.  The perfect space for a new adventure with you, where we can share all our experiences and travel stories, where we reconnect with yoga and nature, where we enjoy good food, wind and water sport activities with lots of sunny moments.

Andrea

With the heart of a lion and the head of a philosopher, Andea created The Place in 2021. The light of yoga took him out of a dark period in his life and showed him who he really is – deep down under all those layers of lives he has been living before. Surely you will have some time to listen to his stories at the dinner table, because that’s just what he loves – building community and sharing experiences, inspire and getting inspired! His idea was to create one world for every character, every need, dream and desire. Where it feels like coming home into a warm welcoming family, after a day of exploring and adventures.

Janina

Janina joined the Place in 2023, and helped it develop and bloom with her smile and wild spirit.
She finally found her home here in Sicily, after traveling the world for many years.
She was studying yoga in India, where she also bumped into Andrea.
Hosting yoga retreats is more than just teaching classes for her – it is like offering inspiration, new perspectives of life and a safe space for everyone to grow, explore and have fun. With an open heart she makes you feel welcome and part of the family, so The Place becomes also your place. With an open ear she takes care of all your special needs, so you can fully let go and dive deep into relaxation.

Federica

The delicious cuisine of Sicilian grandmothers have nurtured the dream of becoming a good cook. Her dishes range from traditional to international with attention to the needs of each guest.
She loves crafting every detail of the food transformation process, carefully selecting the raw ingredients to make each dish a unique experience.
As a true Sicilian, the importance of food preparation is a unique experience of culinary pleasure that begins with the preparation, with the aromas of simple ingredients and concludes when guests are satisfied with their delicious delicacies.

Anastasia

Yoga came into her life at a time of searching, chaos, and transformation. Seeking meaning, she traveled to India, where her journey into yoga truly began. Since then, she has been exploring yogic traditions, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy across Asia, discovering that yoga is not just movement—it’s a way of being.
In her classes, she blends traditional practices like kriyas, mantra chanting, pranayama, meditation, and asana. Through Hatha in the morning and Yin in the evening, we create space to reconnect with our true selves.
She is here to guide and support you—because yoga isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about remembering who you truly are.

Busy Housekeeping Bee

Our living space care service
Because of her our house looks, smells and feels so cosy. She is our magical house elf!

Gabor

Gabor and his team of Follow The Wind are teaching with head and heart for many years in our beautiful lagoon. With their infectious smiles, every lesson turns into a mini adventure. They make everybody feel safe and if you give it a try, you will fly soon.

Marco

Marco is deeply passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through massage. His goal is to provide a treatment that not only relieves muscle pain and tension, but also promotes overall well-being and inner balance.
With his extensive trainings in a variety of massage techniques, including Swedish, cupping, sports, deep tissue, lymphatic, facial and relaxation massage, he is able to tailor the techniques to each client’s specific needs, ensuring a unique and personalized experience.
He creates an environment which makes you feel like in an oasis of tranquility, with high quality essential oils and soothing music to promote deep relaxation.

Michalea

Her approach as a holistic practitioner is focused on the well-being of the individual and the pursuit of a new state of awareness. She will help you discover your creativity during an artistic process – the goal is never the end product, but what you are learning on your way there.

Contact

Contact us:

Contrada Dara, 625/B
91025 Marsala TP

Reservations:

Call Us: +39 334 388 8057
info@theplaceworld.it