6 Day All Inclusive Yoga Retreat in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
All Inclusive Secluded Countryside Yoga Retreat in France
Location is everything. They offer a secluded location, private and quiet, a perfect getaway for a group of friends or individuals. Two yoga sessions are offered from Monday to Thursday with an introduction on the Sunday evening. There are plenty of areas to relax on the property. If you would like to explore, there are numerous walks from the doorstep that are mapped by the local tourist board. They offer a guided walk on your first day up the local chateau. There are electric bikes to rent if you want to travel further afield.
Meet the instructors
Read more
Highlights
- Morning walks
- Twice daily yoga classes
- Meditation practice
- 5 nights accommodation
- Free time to explore the area
- All daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
The property is arranged over 3 floors. There are 6 bedrooms with luxury linens. Also provided are towels, dresses, and pool towels for your added comfort. There are 3 bathrooms one with a jacuzzi tub and rain shower the others are shower rooms.
There are plenty of sitting lounge areas and dining areas. There are 2 kitchens, there is a large LG bridge freezer with water and ice dispenser, a large Falcon stove (two ovens, grill and 6 gas burners), toaster industrial microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, and separate wine bridge.
There are 3 terraces with two covered and one open in addition to the pool surroundings. There are plenty of areas to relax on the property. If you would like to explore the area, there are many walks from the doorstep that are mapped by the local tourist board. The villa is private to the group as is the pool and garden.
They live on the property with a totally separate accommodation as this allows them to be easily accessible for any questions or needs you may have. Your privacy is of the upmost importance to them so that your retreat is as relaxing as possible.
Program
Sam scheduled the retreat according to your needs, not hers. She gives special attention to breathing techniques and alignment in the yoga asanas. She wants you to leave the Yoga Loft with a greater understanding and appreciation of the importance of technique and how essential this is to protect your body and ultimately your health.
You will build not only on your physical strength but also on your mental strength and focus. Your mind and body will work in unison to help protect the back and joints whilst increasing your flexibility.
The aim is that you will be instilled with a higher level of positivity, energy, and clarity!
Daily schedule
Sunday: Arrival
- Check in after 16:00
Make yourself at home. Relax on the terrace with a drink and a choice of assorted light snacks with your fellow yogis. A selection of teas and water will be available throughout your stay. Perhaps enjoy a swim to revitalize you after your journey
- 18:00 Enjoy the first of your evening Restorative yoga sessions
- 19:30 Dinner with a dessert served by the wonderful chef Charlie (Charlotte)
- Followed by an explanation of possible areas of interest for you to explore on your downtimes
Monday to Thursday
- 09:00 Early morning walk
- 10:00 Warm yoga session focusing on breathing, alignment, and meditation
- 11:45 Healthy brunch consist of a choice of granolas, fruits, and juices. Accompanied by a local pastry selection and a daily special created by Charlie
- Free time
Spend your time taking a walk, swimming, reading a book, or enjoying some of the amazing tourist sites in the area. If exploring wine country is something you may fancy, there are plenty of choices, and not too far away (10 to 20 minutes drive). They do supply a selection of wines in-house from their honesty wine bar, all derived from local suppliers. There are plenty of vineyards to choose from in the Vire Sur Lot. Or perhaps you would like to relax and enjoy a treatment with their beautician Nelly or a massage with Arna or a life coach session with Georgia
- 17:00 Work on alignment and posture of the Surya Namaskara Series followed by Restorative yoga class
- 19:00 Evening meal - Charlie will create a lovely selection of healthy meals followed by a delicious healthy dessert. All foods are sourced locally
On your Thursday night, you choose from local eateries or self-catering. There are some very good restaurants near by and they will be happy to arrange taxis for your evening.
Friday: Departure
They offer you a lie-in where you will be offered a brunch at 11:00 and check out no later than 14:00, if possible.
Additionally, there is access to electric bikes if you would like to explore further afield. The heated pool is available to you at all times of the day.
Instructors
Samantha Romagnoli
Sam is your yoga instructor certified with 200-hour certification from Barcelona and 20 yrs. of yoga experience. Her journey into yoga started in America Florida, where life changes called for a needed escape and yoga seemed a sensible choice. A distraction at first but it then turned into a lifestyle choice. Hot Hatha Yoga was a life changer.On returning back to Europe she decided to try different types of yoga, culminating in a teaching course in Barcelona in Vinyasa yoga. After meeting an amazing group of people and fuelled with enthusiasm teaching became the next sensible career choice.
Retreat location
You will stay in the countryside of South West France in the Lot et Garonne near Dordogne and Lot rivers, between Sauveterre la Lémance and Villefranche du Périgord. They are located on the border of the Dordogne and the Lot of Garonne. They have two large grooved rivers on their doorstep; The Lot and The Dordogne. They are a five-minute drive from the Dordogne and a ten-minute drive to The Lot.
The Yoga Loft is nestled in the heart of the Aquitaine, surrounded by its vineyards, chestnut grooves and fruit trees.
Never far from gastronomic highlights or beautiful chateaux, it is the very essence of the joy of France. Cities like Sarlat, Monpazier, and Cahors are at your fingertips with castles and Bastide towns galore, and just a bike ride away you can taste the Cahors grape.
There are plenty of vineyards to visit, the closest is in the beautiful area of Vire Sur Lot. They offer an honest wine selection at the house from local vineyards. You can immerse yourself in French culture and taste their choice of wines selected from the area.
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Food
For their fully inclusive retreat, their yogi chef, Liz, will create a lovely selection of healthy meals followed by a delicious healthy dessert. All foods are sourced locally.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
Samantha Romagnoli offers a guided walk on your first day up at the Local Chateau. There are electric bikes to rent if you want to travel further afield. In addition to the tasty food prepared by Charlie, they also offer the added luxuries of being able to book your own beauty treatments, massages or Life Coach sessions with their own Yoga Loft Retreat Family specialists Nelly Arna or Georgia respectively.
What's included
- Two yoga sessions per day
- Early morning walks
- Meditation practice
- 5 nights accommodation
- All daily meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
139 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
47 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
109 km away from your destination
Arrival by train
- Take trains to Agen - 45 minutes car journey
- Take trains to Monsempron-Libos - 15 minutes car journey
- Take train to Sauveterre la Lemance - 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes' walk
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 30 days before arrival.
Reviews
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaRetreats.com. All major credit cards supported.