8 Day Relaxing Massage and Yoga Retreat in Montbel, Pyrenees
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
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Massage and Yoga Retreat France
This retreat is a true gift to yourself. In this relaxing retreat, you will be introduced to various forms of massage. Hereby, you will learn different techniques of massage. The emphasis is on relaxation and tranquility, in order to bring more balance into your lives.
Meet the instructors
Elleke & Pieter
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice
- Short meditation session
- Learn the specific technique of massage
- Free time to relax, swim, walk and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
- Training and use of yoga equipment
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, French, German
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:30
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
Being the guest, you are welcome to make use of the whole house and garden, consisting of:
- 8 large bedrooms which can house up to 16 guests
- A spacious living room with open fireplace
- An adjoining library, very suitable for gatherings and courses up to eight people
- A spacious dining room connected to the large covert terrace
Program
You will start the day at 8:30 a.m. with yoga and a short meditation before breakfast at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the specific technique of massage of the day is explained and demonstrated, along with its purpose and benefits. After this, one person practices on the other. In the evening the same massage is given back by the other. In this way, you give and receive a massage every day. If you register as a couple, you can indicate that you only want to exchange with each other, or that you - just like the others - rotate to experience what it is like to massage other people and receive a massage from different people.
The massage is mainly about the experience of giving and receiving and being of service to one another. At around 12:30 p.m., you will have a delicious three-course lunch. The afternoons are free to relax, swim, walk and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There will be a light dinner at 6 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., you will meditate together briefly to prepare yourselves for the second massage, where the giver of the morning now becomes the receiver. Wednesday is free after the yoga session and breakfast. All activities are optional.
Instructors
Elleke Van Kraalingen
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My journey in Yoga and Meditation began when I was a child. In my early teenage years I 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 32 years now I have been teaching the ancient form of Raja Yoga with love and passion and for 20 years I have been training Yoga Teachers. In our daily life at La Borde Blanque lies an invitation and challenge to practice the Yoga way of life, each day, every minute.
Pieter Hiemstra
Originally he is a physiotherapist. In his practice, he came across the borders of what physiotherapy can offer. In search of wider horizons, he specialized in manual therapy and chiropraxy but soon he met new limitations. In 1997, he came in touch with esoteric healing. Within this field, he still experiences inner growth, through which the possibilities of treatment reach beyond borders. He completed the teacher training in esoteric healing. For more than 10 years, he has trained people who intend to help themselves and others to find an inner balance through esoteric healing.
Retreat location
La Borde Blanque is a spacious and charming country house offers various opportunities to be together as well as to withdraw for some private space, both indoors and outdoors. It is located at the foot of the Pyrenees, on the lakeside and surrounded by forests and hills.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
We serve vegetarian food and organic food as much as possible and a major part of our meals is vegan. Our cooks are specialized in all health diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
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)
The unique environment of Borde Blanque offers a wide range of activities. During your free time, you can make beautiful walks along the rivers, through the hills, forests, and mountains with stunning views. La Borde Blanque is directly situated on the lakeside with it’s private beach, where it’s lovely to swim in the crystal clear water. There are facilities in the nearby area to go horse riding, canoeing, or rafting. You can taste the culture of France during a visit to colourful local markets. The area has a long and moving history, which you’ll find back in the old Cathar castles and pittoresque medieval villages.
What's included
- 7 nights in a double room, with en-suite bathroom
- 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day and tea and coffee breaks
- Training and use of yoga equipment
What's not included
- Travel
- Transport to and from the location
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
90 km
Transfer not provided
CCF
Carcassonne Airport
38 km
Transfer not provided
MPL
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport
174 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane from Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Book a flight to Carcassonne Airport (CCF). You make take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 50 minutes to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
Arrival by airplane from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Book a flight to Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS). You make take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 1.5 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
Arrival by airplane from Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL)
Book a flight to Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL). You make take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 2.5 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
Arrival by airplane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a flight to Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL). You make take a taxi or rental car from the airport for about 4 hours to reach La Borde Blanque. On request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi.
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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