Ciao! I’m Laura — I’m Italian, raised with all the colors, flavors, and warmth of Italian culture. Life for me has always been about good food, laughter that fills the room, long conversations that stretch late into the night, and a deep love for beauty, friendship, and connection. Italians know how to truly live — savoring the moment, embracing spontaneity, and celebrating life in all its imperfect, delicious messiness. That joy is at the heart of who I am and everything I do. ​I’ve always been a curious, restless spirit drawn to deep connection. My path has taken me from photography and social research to marketing and, ultimately, to becoming a therapist — all in pursuit of understanding what makes people feel alive and connected. Along the way, I also completed a yoga teacher training, which deepened my appreciation for the mind–body connection and the power of slowing down. ​Through Luna Blue Retreats, I bring all these passions together. I invite you to experience the Italy I love — the one my family calls home. We’ll explore charming villages, wander through rolling hills, and share meals that capture the essence of Italian life. Here, life slows down. You’ll feel the joy of simple moments — laughter, beauty, connection — and remember what it means to be fully present.

Marla Wedge is a South Bay / Los Angeles Yoga and Pilates Instructor, health and wellness enthusiast, avid gardener, and dog lover who brings over two decades of teaching experience to her lighthearted, inspiring classes. After experiencing the profound mind-body connection following her mother's passing, Marla deepened her practice through studies in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Kundalini, Restorative Yoga, and Guided Meditation. More recently, Pilates became an integral part of her journey, helping her heal from hip replacement surgery and reinforcing her belief in movement as a powerful healing tool. ​Marla has deepened her studies with many inspiring teachers, each one bringing a unique wisdom and style: Shiva Rae, who gracefully brings the poses to life through creative dance; Erich Schiffman, who taught her to sit quietly and wait patiently; Richard Freeman and David Swenson, who both taught that -Yes, someday she will be able to fly; Bryan Kest, who can take a simple pose and challenge students to BE in it and BREATHE; Chappell Foote, for sharing his love of music to open the soul; and Julian Walker, who shared his wisdom of the body's energetics and his love of poetry to lighten the spirit. ​Her athletic yet accessible classes challenge the body, open the heart and mind, and lift the spirits of students at all levels.