“Peace and serenity in the French countryside.”
11 Day Yoga and Meditation Intensive Retreat in Montbel, France
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, Ariège, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Yoga Retreat in France
Deepen your practice in this yoga retreat set in the beautiful Midi-Pyrenees, France. Explore the various themes based on the old script Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Yoga Sutra's of Patanjali: The Steps of Raja Yoga. Practice asana and pranayama through a solid and progressive meditation training. Learn how to apply yoga principles and practice to your daily life. Delight your taste buds with nourishing vegetarian meals. Connect, meditate, and just enjoy the peaceful countryside in this yoga retreat!
Meet the instructors
Elleke
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Highlights
- Ashtanga, Kriya, Vinyasa yoga
- Evening shiva asanas or Yin yoga
- High-quality philosophy teachings of Raja yoga
- Hatha yoga Pradipika and yoga Sutras of Patanjali discussions
- Solid and progressive meditation training
- 10 nights accommodation
- Daily yummy and vegetarian meals
Yoga styles
10 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, French
Group size: 6-12 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
The price of this retreat includes 10 nights accommodation in La Borde Blanque's spacious and charming single or double rooms with en suite or shared bathrooms.
Program
This module offers a wonderful introduction to and deepening of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and thus to the essence of classical yoga philosophy. In this 10-day intensive retreat, the following will be discussed
- Chapter I and II of the 'Yoga Sutras of Patanjali "
- A comprehensive study and practical application of the 8 steps of yoga and meditation.
- The ethics of life
- The different stages of higher consciousness
- Different meditation techniques
- Useful expressions of love
- The philosophy of the causes of suffering
- Living and integrating yoga into your everyday
- How do you live like a yogi?
- How do apply your yoga principles and practice in your daily life?
A deepening experience for experienced yogis, as well as yoga teachers! You will begin with the text of the old script Hatha Yoga Pradipika and continue from here with the end of chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutra's of Patanjali: The Steps of Raja Yoga. The themes to be discussed are the following:
Hatha Yoga Pradipika:
- Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga
- Yoga in its cultural history
- Nutrition in yoga
- How to create your yoga space
- How to create your asana programme
- Bandhas and mudras
- Pranayama
Yoga Sutra's
- The last 4 steps of Raja yoga
- Inner freedom
- The ability to distinguish
- The relationship between spirit and nature
Ongoing topics in this module:
Asanas
La Borde Blanque is a Raja yoga school. Raja yoga is one of the oldest and most complete forms of yoga, where the asanas (physical practices) are considered to be a preparation for meditation. Although La Borde Blanque offers various modern styles, their approach is a mindful way of practicing yoga. This means a quiet, attentive and meditative approach. Remaining in an asana can sometimes be intense and powerful. Yet they will also introduce dynamic flow series and be mindful in action! Everyone can participate at his or her level and there is plenty of room for personal variations and modifications.
A deepening of different styles of asanas will be adapted to the time of the day and the season. There will be more attention to ‘shakti’ asanas in the mornings, like Ashtanga yoga, Kriya yoga and Vinyasa flow, always followed by relaxation. In the evenings, there will be more attention to ‘shiva’ asanas: quiet, stable postures and in a meditative way, like in Yin yoga.
Pranayama
Breath and energy practices. To learn to work and play with physical breath, subtle pranic flow and mental energy.
A solid and progressive meditation training
Within each intensive, different lines of meditation are being practiced and deepened. Insight and guidance will be offered on the path to higher altered states of consciousness.
Yoga applied into in daily life
- How do you live as a yogi?
- How do you apply yoga principles and practice into your daily life?
Participation
In order to participate in this intensive module, one has to have completed both yoga and meditation basic retreats or have experience with yoga and meditation of equal value.
Preparation
Preparation for this module consists of a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the text of Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Literature
- The science of yoga: a commentary on the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali in the light of modern thought. Taimni, I. K.,. Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1961.
- Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. B.K.S. Iyengar, London: Thorsons, 1993.
- Light On Life. B.K.S. Iyengar, Emmaus, USA, 2005
- Meditation and Imagination, Elleke van Kraalingen, O-Books, 2011,UK (available at La Borde Blanque).
Instructors
Elleke Van Kraalingen
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Elleke's journey in yoga and meditation began when she was a child. In her early teenage years, she spontaneously started to meditate, following an inner guideline and set off on the path of yoga. Yoga and meditation became a way of life. For more than 35 years now she has been teaching the ancient form of Raja Yoga with love and passion and for 25 years she has been training yoga teachers. In your daily life at La Borde Blanque lies an invitation and challenge to practice the yoga way of life, each day, every minute.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The area has a long and moving history. Amongst other things, you'll find prehistoric caves with carvings and stalactites and stalagmites. Apart from that, the Celts also left their traces, as well as the Romans with their thermic baths.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Swimming
General
- Kitchen
- Lake
- Library
- Lounge
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
There will be three delicious vegetarian meals per day, including a three-course dinner prepared with love and care, coffee, as well as unlimited herbal teas and snacks.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
It is a well worth visit to one of the old Cathar castles or to the mysterious Montsegur. The lake offers many opportunities, in addition to swimming, like sailing, surfing, canoeing, water biking, as well as fishing. On different days there are colourful local markets, for example, on Sunday in Esperaza, Monday in Mirepoix, and Friday in Lavelanet and Foix.
What's included
- Deepening of different styles of asanas
- High-standard application of yoga principles and practices
- Insight and guidance
- Intensive different lines of meditation
- Shakti asanas such as Ashtanga, Kriya, Vinyasa yoga
- Shiva asanas like Yin yoga
- Themed Hatha yoga Pradipika discussions
- Yoga sutras of Patanjali: The steps of Raja Yoga
- 10 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals
- 3-course vegetarian dinner prepared with love and care
- Coffee, unlimited herbal tea, and snacks
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BCN
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
185 km
Transfer not provided
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
90 km
Transfer not provided
CCF
Carcassonne Airport
38 km
Transfer not provided
MPL
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (Fréjorgues Airport)
174 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by taxi or rental car
You can book a flight to any of the airports listed above and take a taxi or a rental car at the airport. Travel time from each airport to La Borde Blanque is listed below.
- From Carcassonne Airport (CCF) - 50 minutes
- From Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) - about 1.5 hours
- From Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL) - about 2.5 hours
- From Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) - about 4 hours
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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