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3-Day Unique Yoga Experience Focusing on Oriental Posture and Alignment in Pays de la Loire, France

Name: 3-Day Unique Yoga Experience Focusing on Oriental Posture and Alignment in Pays de la Loire, France
Brand: Yoga Thym
Price: 400 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.4 (28 reviews)

Yoga Thym, La Haute Laudais, Chateaubriant, Châteaubriant-Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France

Overview

Life-Changing Yoga Experience in France

Have you ever wondered why you're asked to take five deep breaths in the Downward Facing Dog pose or what your unique distance between your hands and feet is supposed to be? Are you new to yoga? Maybe you practice via the internet at home or once a week in a large class and have little or no feedback on your alignment and postures. If you’re looking to deepen your practice and correct your alignment, this retreat is designed just for you! Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the countryside surrounding Chateaubriant, where ancient, medicinal Zen yoga techniques will guide you to a more balanced and fulfilling practice. Yoga is not something you do. It's not even a hobby or a past-time. It's a lifestyle! Come and discover what it feels like to immerse yourself in the ancient world of Zen!

Instructions are offered in English and/or French.

Meet the instructors

Nik
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Highlights

40+ yoga poses in detail
2 morning mindful practices
2 pre-sleep evening meditations
2 mindful countryside walks
2 nights comfortable accommodation
Vegetarian meals and beverages during your stay
1 afternoon entry to AquaChoisel Spa

Skill level

Beginner

Yoga styles

3 days with instruction in French

The organizer also speaks: English

Group size: Maximum of 4 participants

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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

15:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Facilities

Dining area
Kitchen
Yoga studio
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

Part of the benefit of this retreat is that you stay in Nik-Ki's home complex, a quaint 300-year-old farmhouse, and buildings set among the Breton and French countryside. Surrounded by her family, Nik-Ki has lived in her home for early thirty years with Mum, Sylvie. Some of the old farm buildings have been converted, too; one into a family home for her youngest son, David, and his young family, and another for the yoga studio and guest accommodation.

The Lodge

On the ground floor is the studio space. The upper floor has two double beds for single occupancy, a shared bathroom with bath / shower and sink, a separate toilet. The third room is a cozy sitting / reading area / workshop space.

Meals are taken in Nik-Ki's Farmhouse across the driveway.

Program

What You’ll Experience:

3-Days of in-depth learning: explore the fundamentals of gentle yoga poses that enhance alignment and posture, tailored for all levels, including those seeking to refresh their practice. This retreat is truly International, the classes are in English and/or French
Expert Guidance by Nik Kiyoko: a highly experienced stretch instructor, Zen master, and psychologist who will provide personalized attention to help you develop a deeper understanding of your body, movements, and stretching. Although Nik-Ki's maternal language is English, she is capable of teaching in French (with the occasional use of an A.I. translator for the more complicated explanations or pronunciations)
Holistic approach: engage in daily sessions that integrate the 4 Key Oriental elements needed to foster a connection between your mind and body
Relaxing countryside setting: enjoy the serene atmosphere of Chateaubriant, surrounded by lush landscapes and peaceful surroundings that inspire relaxation and rejuvenation

Why This Retreat is Perfect for You:

All levels welcome: whether you’ve never stepped on a mat or have some experience, Nik Kiyoko's supportive environment will empower you to explore your practice Oriental style; a level far superior to most western experiences.

Focus on home practice: gain valuable tools and techniques that you can incorporate into a daily routine, ensuring you leave with the confidence to continue your journey at home with an option to continue with a home study course to create your unique 12-minute daily lifestyle practice.

This is a unique opportunity to go deeper into each basic yoga pose. Using Zen discipline, you will explore the ancient medicinal practice of well-being, (not modern yoga often taught through internet home practice or large western classes) covering in detail over 30 plus basic Hatha poses.

Your 3-day program includes:

Day 1

15:00 Check-in to your accommodation
15:30 - 16:30 An Introduction to the Foundations of any practice (the 12 movements of the Sun Salutation)
17:30 - 18:30 Zen yoga session (10 poses in detail)
19:00 - 20:00 Supper
20:15 - 21:15 A deep relaxing, pre-sleep meditation

Day 2

07:45 - 08:00 Mindful focus and intentions
08:00 - 09:10 Zen yoga session (10 poses in detail)
09:15 - 10:15 Breakfast break
10:30 - 11:45 Mindful walk or inside activity
11:45 - 13:00 Free time (massages on request)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break
14:15 - 17:00 Relaxing at AquaChoisel
17:30 - 18:30 Zen yoga session (10 poses in detail)
19:00 - 20:00 Supper
20:15 - 21:15 A deep relaxing, pre-sleep meditation

Day 3

07:45 - 08:00 Mindful focus and intentions
08:00 - 09:10 Zen yoga session (10 poses in detail)
09:15 - 10:15 Breakfast break
10:30 - 11:45 Mindful walk or inside activity
11:45 - 13:00 Preparation for departure

Included excursions

Visit to AquaChoisel Center at Chateaubriant
Countryside walks (weather permitting) or other indoor Zen activities that relax the body and mind

Instructors

Nik Kiyoko

Nik-Kiyoko has over 30 years studying the mind-body connection. She started her long career as a sports physio for a semi-pro rugby team in the UK and studied psychology before looking to the Orient for answers. It was there she met a Zen Master who introduced her to an active form of yoga not often practiced outside of Asia. Passionate to share this unique Oriental version, Nik-Ki opened her home complex and created one of the most successful retreat in France. After more than 10 years teaching yoga, the focus of her retreat is still based on medicinal Zen alignment, activations and posture.

Retreat location

This journey of peace, clarity, and inspiration to transform your mind and body is set among idyllic rural countryside in northwest France; the region known as La Pays de la Loire.

Chateaubriant is a large market town situated in the center of a triangle of historic cities - Rennes in the north, Nantes to the south-west, and Angers to the south-east.

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Unique features

General

Dining area
Garden
Kitchen

Services

Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

Sylvie provides an array of wholesome home-baked dishes that will tempt and tantalize your senses. Her vegetarian menus are lovingly prepared. Between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. enjoy a self-service style breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen or dining. Choose from cereals, yogurts, fruit, fresh-baked croissants with homemade jams, and eggs. Teas, tisanes, coffee, and orange juice are all available.

Wholesome two-course lunches are served between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. A satisfying supper and delicious dessert are ready around 7:00 p.m. (subject to the program timings).

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

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)

30-minute deep therapeutic back, neck, and shoulder massage
60-minute relaxing body massage
Entry to AquaChoisel swimming pool

What's included

2 nights comfortable accommodation and towels
Breakfasts, 2-course lunches, and two-course evening meals (vegetarian) and beverages
2 mindful morning sessions
Transfers from Chateaubriant train station
40 plus Zen Yoga pose instructions to deeper your understanding
1 entrance to AquaChoisel Wellbeing Space (Pool not included)
2 pre-sleep meditations

What's not included

Travel costs
Entrance to the Swimming Pool at AquaChoisel
Health or travel insurance
Personal hygiene products

How to get there

Recommended Airports

NTE

Nantes Atlantique Airport

63 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by car

There is free off-road onsite parking if you arrive by car.

Arrival by train

The package includes free transfers from/to Chateaubriant Train Station.

Trains from Paris: via Rennes, then change for Chateaubriant, or via Angers, then change for Chateaubriant (bus)
Trains from Nantes: Train-Tram directly into Chateaubriant Train Station

Yoga Thym does not offer a private collection service from Nantes airport for this retreat. You can hop on a bus directly outside the terminal building (Hall 1 Arrivals) to Nantes train station where you'll catch the Train-Tram (TT) to Chateaubriant where Yoga Thym will pick you for free of charge.

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 10 days before arrival.

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3-Day Unique Yoga Experience Focusing on Oriental Posture and Alignment in Pays de la Loire, France

Retreat organizer: Yoga Thym

Yoga Th.Y.M by Nik Kiyoko blends 30+ years of mind-body expertise with rare Oriental yoga techniques, focusing on active yoga alignments and mindful postures.

Pays de la Loire, Frankreich

The organizer also speaks: English

Special offer Discount

This listing has a End of Year discount of 15% if you book between 2024-Dec-06 and 2024-Dec-31.

For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaRetreats.com. All major credit cards supported.

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