Yoga Retreat in France
24 - 31 May 2008
(Bank holiday week)
Few spaces available!
Join Margherita for a rejuvenating & transforming week of yoga & meditation in the heart of Charente... a beautiful rural region in southwest France. We hope this place of tranquillity coupled with the yoga practice will help to restore the free flow of healthy life energy.
Venue:
Les Passeroses is
an old French converted longere nestled in a tranquil valley amidst
cornflowers, sunflowers & vines.
Within it's mature gardens & grounds there is a spacious pool, sunny
terraces, as well as shady & secluded areas for resting, reading and
meditation. The setting is quiet, rustic & perfect for a yoga retreat.
Rooms are stylishly furnished & retain original features: solid oak
floors, french windows, with views over the countryside or gardens.
Meals will be prepared by Les Passeroses’ in-house chef using fresh
home grown produce.
Yoga Each
day will start with pranayama & gentle awakening stretches, gradually
building up into a dynamic & flowing yoga practice lasting about 2
hours.
Margherita will also teach an evening practice which will focus more on
the subtle aspects of yoga, such as breathing (pranayama), deep
relaxation (yoga nidra), then followed by a led meditation. A converted
barn provides an open spacious yoga room & is an ideal place for
spiritual practice. Although Margherita will demonstrate variations
in postures to suite all level, this retreat is not for absolute beginners but for those who
already have some experience and are keen to improve their practice,
deepen their understanding (physically, mentally, spiritually) and
experience the transformative essence of yoga - bringing the benefits
into their everyday lives.
Treatments a wide range of treatments will be available. click here for more information
Rooms: Accommodation for up to 11 is spread over five rooms in the main house, each with its own character. All rooms have views over the rolling countryside and windows covered with blue shutters. Fine, crisp bed linen and super soft towels are standard for every guest. Three of the rooms have en-suite facilities, the remaining two share a bathroom. Extra guests can be housed nearby. Early booking is recommended for this popular venue, as it's based on first come first served basis and there are only two room available for single occupancy!
Prices: for prices and further details & booking form please email: shantiyoga[atsign]gmail[dot]com
How to get there: By
rail - This is our recommended way of travelling; reduce your carbon
footprint with the Eurostar!
You can connect from Waterloo to Angouleme (one change in Lille)
from £99 return and guests say this is a stress free way to travel. A
return transfer from Angouleme station is available for 25euros per
person with Passeroses. Visit: www.raileurope.co.uk
By air – Airports include Limoges, Poitiers, Bordeaux, Bergerac, or
Angouleme , further
away is La Rochelle.
Fly with: BMIbaby, BA, RyanAir, FlyBe, easyJet
Transfers are available with Passeroses from Angouleme for 25euros per
person return, from Bordeaux, Bergerac or
Poitier airports at 50euros per person return. A taxi will cost
approximately 100euros each way.
I recommend you book as early as possible to get the cheapest deals!
