7 Day Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation Retreat in the Champagne-Ardenne, France
Pranayama and Meditation by Pinky More in France
Now is the time to completely unwind. Reachable within a day by car! When did you last completely unwind? Nowadays yoga is a well-known concept. The attention is mainly focused on the body postures and the practice often does not go beyond the classroom. In this retreat, you will learn more about pranayama, how to become aware of your breathing, and apply techniques that calm your senses and thereby calm your mind. Each pranayama has its own benefits. Besides the effect pranayama has on you, it is a stepping stone for meditation in which you will practice innovative Indian techniques.
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Highlights
- Daily Hatha and Ashtanga yoga
- Innovative meditation techniques
- Peaceful environment surrounded by nature
- Practical advice on how to benefit from pranayama and meditation in your daily life
- Personal attention and exercise adjusted to your capabilities
- Less than one day drive by car
- 6 nights accommodation
- Vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Table tennis
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Labyrinth
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Meeting room
The retreat takes place at Centre Lothlorien. Centre Lothlorien is an international guesthouse and course center in the northeast of France at a center point of western Europe. It is situated in the rural areas of the Champagne-Ardenne region in a unique natural location surrounded by forests.
The center itself lies in a valley and covers approximately 14 hectares with forest, hills, gardens, fields, creeks, and two lakes. This energetic and relaxing place is an ideal base to find peace and tranquility within you. Centre Lothlorien is a Dutch initiative. At the center, vegetarian meals are being prepared.
Spacious room in the chateau
- Available for single, double, or triple use
- Comfortable characteristic rooms with French furniture
Ample place for caravan or tent at the green campsite
- Small-scale campsite surrounded by nature
- Facilities include toilets, hot showers, spacious kitchen, refrigerator, and laundry room
- Recreation room and sports equipment available
- Electricity available
Program
Indian classical yoga is yoga as it is taught in India. Here, yoga is "a way of life." To balance, it is essential that you relax mentally. With all external influences, it can be very difficult.
According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, meditation can be reached by following certain steps. This week, you will practice pranayama to become aware of your breath. Through Prana, you can control your senses and calm your mind. This practice alone can give you great benefits in daily life.
After pranayama, you will experience different innovative practices leading to meditation based on the knowledge from the Sadhu's. You will get the advantage of beautiful silent locations in the area surrounding the center. Attention is paid to your personal situation or difficulties. The instruction is given in English.
An introduction to the weekly program will be given on Sunday evening. The course takes place from Monday morning to Friday morning. You will celebrate the week's ending on Friday evening in a way that is appropriate to the program.
Schedule
- 07:30 Participation in early morning asanas
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 13:00 Pranayama and meditation program
- Free time: After lunch, you can spend the afternoon at leisure
- 18:30 Dinner
- At the center, some evening activities are organized, such as a tour or lecture or outside activities
Instructors
Pinky More
Pinky More was born in India. Here she has completed an advanced teachers training program at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, the oldest organized yoga center in the world. In Kerala, India, Pinky has studied Ayurvedic massage and Pancha Karma Therapy. Pinky is a certified Prenatal Postnatal and Garbhsanskar Guide certified by the World Yoga Organisation. Since 2012 Pinky organizes yoga retreats in France. Currently, besides leading her teacher training courses in France, affiliated with The Yoga Institute she participates in yoga programs in several European countries: Dubai, Ghana and India.
Retreat location
Centre Lothlorien
Centre Lothlorien is located at an estate of 14 hectares with hills, gardens, fields, creeks, and two lakes, surrounded by forest. It is a quiet peaceful location. The closest village, Foulain, is close to 2 kilometers away. The closest city, Chaumont, is 10 kilometers away and provides all the expected facilities.
The area around the center has a lot of hiking and bicycling possibilities. You could walk for hours without seeing a soul.
Haute Marne
The Haute Marne is a touristic undiscovered department of France, in the Champagne-Ardenne Region. It is full of rolling hills, forests, valleys, and nostalgic French villages. Beautiful cities such as Langres and Troyes are close by.
Accessibility
The location is in the middle of Western Europe. Northeast France is easily reachable within a day by many countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.
Distances
- Foulain, 2 kilometers
- Chaumont, 10 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Included in the package are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During the breaks, tea is served with a snack. All guests may enjoy a delicious vegetarian dinner every evening on the terrace or in the lounge. Heart of India - Indian Classic Yoga finds healthy and tasty food important and uses many organic products, often from their own vegetable garden, to prepare the meals.
Dietary wishes are taken into account as much as possible. A surcharge may apply. Coffee, tea, and water during the day are included. Other beverages are for sale. Please send any dietary requests when making the reservation.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Yoga Consultation, Pinky More
- Ayurveda Consultation, Richard Slager
Spa treatments
Available is an Ayurvedic treatment for 95 EUR. This consists of an intake to decide your physical type and body requirements, an Ayurvedic body massage, and an Ayurvedic steam cabin.
What's included
- Daily Hatha and Ashtanga yoga
- Early morning asanas at 7:30 am
- Daily program from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Hiking and cycling maps
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Coffee, tea, and water
What's not included
- Tourist tax
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy Airport)
224 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Centre Lothlorien is located in North-East France in the Haute Marne department. It is reachable within a day from many countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. The distance from Utrecht is about 600 kilometers.
The location is near the junction of the motorways A31 (route du soleil) and A5 at Langres. You can exit the motorway at Langres-Nord.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). From Paris, you can take a train to the city of Chaumont (52).
Arrival by bus
You can make arrangements to arrive at Langres-Nord Flex bus stop. Heart of India - Indian Classic Yoga can arrange a free pick up from there.
Arrival by train
Trains are available to reach Chaumont (52). Please check the SNCF website for timings and the latest measurements. Heart of India - Indian Classic Yoga can arrange a free pick up from there.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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