Details
- Location:
- France > Festes Et Saint André
- Yoga offer:
- Yoga retreats
- Yoga style:
- Ashtanga
- Services:
- Meditation
- Language:
- English, German, French
- Food:
- Organic / Bio
- Accommodation:
- Shared, Other
Viveka Yoga Retreat
»Mediterranean yoga in France«
Description
Situated in France between the Mediterranean coast and the Spanish Pyrenees on 18 acres of wild nature, yoga enthusiasts can retreat from the world at Viveka Yoga Centre in Aude.
The region boasts rich history, traditions, picturesque villages and a Mediterranean climate with 300 days of sun annually.
Surrounded by old oak forest, meadows and a breathtaking view, the Centre is just 20 minutes from Rennes Les Bains, a 16th century medieval village famous for its hot natural springs.
From the yoga traditions of Krishnamacharya, Sophie Geulin offers Yoga retreats throughout the year in the traditions of Ashtanga and Viniyoga (490€) and Family Yoga Holidays several times a year. Little or no previous yoga experience is necessary. Viniyoga is an adaptable practice that may include asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation depending on the students' needs. The main features of Viniyoga are the careful integration of alignment (particularly the spine) with the flow of breath.
During the 7-day yoga holiday guests will begin their day with a breakfast of fruit, muesli, porridge or fresh homemade bread in the communal kitchen. At 10am the first yoga class is held followed by a cup of tea and time to relax. At 1pm a lunch is served in the garden of different fresh salads and delicious homegrown sprouts from their own garden or local producers. Take the afternoon to enjoy a forest walk and enjoy the natural surrounds before the 5pm yoga class. Dinner is served at 7.30pm after which guests can meditate, sit together enjoying conversation and the evening.
Twice a year Family Yoga Holidays in English, French and German are offered for parents and their children (3+years). The cost for the 10 day retreat is 700€ for adults and 300€ for children. Children have their own special yoga sessions while parents do their daily program.
Guests are accommodated in spacious luxury canvas bell-tents with carpets and futons (1-4 pax) with a rustic wooden cabin (1 pax). All bedding and sheets are provided. Bathroom facilities are shared with asian-style outdoor showers with hot water showers and toilets based on a water-free composting system.
Three delicious vegetarian Mediterranean and Asian whole food meals are served fresh daily from the garden. The Centre is able to cater for special dietary needs and offers herbal, green or black tea, but also coffee if preferred. Natural and pure spring water is available for drinking, as is water sourced from the village.
Ryanair and Easy Jet fly to Carcassonne that is about 1 hour by car to the Centre (the fee for direct pick-up from Carcassonne Airport is 50€). Otherwise, a shuttle bus from the airport to Carcassonne railway station (10 minutes away) connects you with a bus or train to Limoux (30 minute journey) where you can take a taxi or arrange in advance to be picked up for 20€.
Photo credit: AiresAlmeida http://www.flickr.com/photos/31212180@N08