Retreats

This retreat / 50-hour training meets all 5 of Yoga Alliance’s educational categories, which include:

1. The overall concept of Seasonal Yoga and the study of the 6 seasonal changes which affect our organs, diet, energy, emotional and mental states.

2. Yoga-based and Qigong practices and techniques appropriate for each season: the element asanas, energy-based movement, seasonal eating, breathing techniques and mudras.

3. Study of anatomy and physiology (Western and energetic): learning about muscles, organs, chakras, nadis/meridians, pressure points, specific movement patterns and asanas.

4. Yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethics: learn how to design a seasonal Yoga Nidra, experience meditation and mindfulness sessions and learn how to teach health and wellbeing from a seasonal perspective.

5. Learn how to plan and teach a seasonal yoga class or structure your own seasonal yoga practice.

6. Experience and develop age-appropriate teaching skills including the Body Clock Flow to enhance the flow of energy during the circadian cycle.

INCLUSIONS:

• All Pilates, Yoga classes and evening talks 

• Full Board: Breakfast, midday and evening meal inspired by Moroccan & International cuisine 

• Mid-morning and afternoon snacks 

• Airport transfers 

Price:

Twin/Double Ensuite Room - £950/per person

Twin/Double Ensuite as Single Occupancy - £1350

Single Ensuite Room - £1150

The retreat will include:

1. A daily Seasonal Yoga class to open and stretch the body with Acu Yoga to circulate energy and target specific organs and Yin Yoga healing postures for body and mind.

2. Qigong and Tai Chi to gain a deeper understanding of these health practices for body and mind

3. Exploring the Pranic (energy), Meridians, Chakras, and Pranayamas (breathing techniques to increase vitality).

4. Mindfulness and Meditation practices related to the seasons.

5. Seasonal Yoga Nidra and other rest and relaxation methods.

6. Talks on the mind, the seasonal concepts, and 5 bodies of man. You will learn specific tools and techniques to maintain healthy and balanced body, mind and emotions.

7. Food and Mood information

8. Trips to the coast and local town (optional extra).

Price:

£783 (3 sharing a room)

£840 (2 sharing a room)

£905 (single room)

£950 (single room, double occupancy)

Price includes full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch dinner), 50-Hours of yoga classes, YACEP certificate and yoga equipment. Please note flights and transport to and from Pau, Biarritz or Toulouse (cheaper option) are not included.

7-Day Seasonal Yoga & Pilates Retreat includes:

• Seasonal Yoga and Qigong

• Techniques for healing and increasing energy

• Pilates sessions for core strength, mobility and a lean long look

• Flexiband Pilates and techniques for joint mobility

• Walks to the local vineyard and local town fete

• Qigong exercises to increase vitality

• Meditation and mind training techniques

• Yoga: working with bandhas (energetic locks) and the fascia

• Chi-ball sessions to relax, unwind, challenge your core and give exercise a seasonal focus

• Meridian (energy pathway) stretches to unblock the flow of Chi (energy or prana in the body)

• Talks on vitality maintenance and the seasonal approach to living well

Price:

£783 (3 sharing a room)

£840 (2 sharing a room)

£905 (single room)

£950 (single room, double occupancy)

£100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.

This includes full board accommodation, with continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily snacks, tea & coffee and wine with dinner. Heating/AC, linen and all yoga equipment. 

Please note flights and transport to and from Pau or Biarritz (cheaper option) are not included. 

This retreat / 50-hour training meets all 5 of Yoga Alliance’s educational categories, which include:

1. The overall concept of Seasonal Yoga and the study of the 6 seasonal changes which affect our organs, diet, energy, emotional and mental states.

2. Yoga-based practices and techniques appropriate for each season: the element asanas, energy-based movement, seasonal eating, breathing techniques and mudras.

3. Study of anatomy and physiology (Western and energetic): learning about muscles, organs, chakras, nadir, pressure points, specific movement patterns and asanas.

4. Yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethics: learn how to design a seasonal Yoga Nidra, experience meditation and mindfulness sessions and learn how to teach health and wellbeing from a seasonal perspective.

5. Learn how to plan and teach a seasonal yoga class or structure your own seasonal yoga practice.

6. Experience and develop age-appropriate teaching skills including the Body Clock Flow to enhance the flow of energy during the circadian cycle.