Ayurveda and Nature Retreat: 7 Days of Bliss in Don Valley, Loire-Atlantique | Wellness Tour Center

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Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

11 people

Languages

English, Francais

About this tour

Indulge in a blissful week-long yoga vacation and give yourself the gift of self-care, a chance to slow down and reconnect with your body while soothing your mind. This is the perfect opportunity to discover or deepen your understanding of yoga, meditation, and ayurveda practices and philosophies. Imagine being part of a small group of like-minded individuals in a serene setting that fosters compassionate interactions and natural exploration. Come join us and let us help you revitalize your spirit!

Your Journey

This yoga retreat is limited to 11 people, from all walks of life, even if you’ve never done yoga before or consider yourself “not flexible,” you can still enjoy the benefits of this revitalizing week.

It’s important that you have several breaks to read, write, take a walk in the surrounding nature, chat with other participants, or simply rest! Also, please note that all activities offered are optional.

Indicative Program:

Saturday:

  • 3:00 PM: Arrival, settling into rooms, and enjoying the garden and pool with a refreshing drink to begin feeling truly on vacation!
  • 5:00 PM: Opening circle. Introduction to what yoga is, followed by an introductory posture yoga session.
  • 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • 8:00 PM: Introduction to Ayurveda

Sunday to Thursday:

  • 7:30 AM: Kriyas (yogic purification techniques) and Dinacharya (ayurvedic routine)
  • 8:00 AM: Pranayama, hatha yoga, relaxation, guided meditation
  • 9:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM: Cooking workshop or free time
  • 12:30 PM: Lunch
  • Free time: Books on yoga, Ayurveda, plants, etc. will be available. Those who wish can, for example, take a walk in the surrounding nature or take a nap!
  • 3:00 PM: Workshop or outing (see schedule below)
  • 5:00 PM: Pranayama, hatha yoga, mantras, silent meditation
  • 7:30 PM: Dinner
  • 8:30 PM: Documentary screening on Ayurveda or game nights, music, exchanges, etc.

Friday:

  • 7:30 AM: Kriyas (yogic purification techniques) and Dinacharya (ayurvedic routine)
  • 8:00 AM: Pranayama, hatha yoga, relaxation, mantras, meditation
  • 11:00 AM: Brunch
  • 1:30 PM: Closing circle
  • 3:00 PM: And it’s time to depart

Activity Schedule:

  • Sunday: Workshop “Introduction to Doshas – Discovering your Ayurvedic constitution”
  • Monday: Hiking in the Don Valley – grounding meditation
  • Tuesday: Workshop “Introduction to Gunas and Dhatus” and “Adapting your routine and diet based on your Ayurvedic constitution”
  • Wednesday: Canoeing outing on the Don
  • Thursday: Workshop “Plants and spices in the service of Ayurveda: In India, in France” and visit to a local spirulina farm.

Food

Inspired by world cuisine and her experience as a chef, Agnès will delight you with 100% vegan dishes made from organic produce. Her colorful, delicious, and indulgent creations are made with a focus on using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

In addition to three daily meals, you’ll have access to a variety of fruits, snacks, and herbal teas.

The package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks and drinks. Water, coffee, and tea are included, and we can accommodate various dietary requirements, including vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, organic, lactose-free, whole foods, and ayurvedic diets.

Accommodation

The accommodations will be shared between two participants (no mixed genders). The lodging includes two bathrooms, three toilets, and a large kitchen that will be perfect for our workshops and tastings! Depending on the weather, you can practice yoga either inside or on the outdoor terrace.

Three tents can also be set up in the garden.

The pricing options are as follows: 695 euro for one person in a private tent, 765 euro for one person in a shared double room, and 1530 euro for two people in a private double room.

Teachers

Agnès Blain

Agnès discovered yoga at the age of 16 and has received teachings from many different styles during her travels, including Sivananda, Hariharalaya, Vipassana meditation, and DeGasquet. She aims to contribute to the transmission of yoga that combines traditional principles with modern, inclusive, feminist, decolonial, and ecological approaches, adapting to each individual. Agnès has been leading workshops since 2015 and recently completed a module on “Respecting the Roots of Yoga: Teaching without Cultural Appropriation.”

Location

You will be staying at the Juzet hamlet, in a cozy cottage located at the gateway to Brittany. It is a beautiful, typical farmhouse of the region, carefully renovated and featuring a large garden with a terrace and an above-ground swimming pool!

How to get there?

Omwoods could pick you up from the Beslé-Sur-Vilaine train station.

Cancelation policy:

  • To secure a reservation, a deposit of 30% of the total price is required.
  • If a booking is canceled, the deposit is non-refundable.
  • The remaining balance of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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Highlights

  • 12 one-hour yoga sessions
  • Guided or progressive silent meditations
  • 3 workshops on Ayurvedic principles
  • 3 excursions: hiking, canoeing, farm visit
  • 2 Indian/Ayurvedic cooking workshops
  • All organic vegan meals
  • Fruits, snacks, and herbal teas available
  • 6 nights of accommodation

Included/Excluded

  • 12 one-hour yoga sessions, including Pranayama breathing exercises, personalized asana postures, deep relaxation, and mantra chanting.
  • Guided or silent progressive meditations ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
  • Accommodation for six nights in a double room or tent space.
  • All organic vegan meals, including plenty of fruits, snacks, and herbal teas.
  • Three major workshops on the principles of Ayurveda, including discovering your constitution and implementing this knowledge into your daily routine.
  • One hiking excursion in the Don Valley.
  • One visit to a local spirulina farm.
  • One canoeing excursion.
  • Two Indian/Ayurvedic cooking workshops, with the opportunity to participate in other meals.
  • A welcome gift of your own "Ayurvedic kit."
  • Transfer

Durations

7 days / 6 nights

Languages

English
Francais

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Celine
04/06/2023
Ce voyage était fantastique, grâce aux séances de yoga, de méditation et aux promenades en forêt. Agnès est une hôtesse adorable. Je ne peux que vous le recommander.
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JF
04/06/2023
Rejoignez une communauté bienveillante et ouverte d'esprit pour une expérience de bien-être holistique unique, basée sur le Yoga, l'acceptation de soi et la cuisine végétarienne.
Ayurveda and Nature Retreat
Florence
04/06/2023
Je suis très reconnaissant envers Agnès pour son accueil chaleureux, son professionnalisme remarquable et ses plats délicieux préparés avec soin et amour. Merci beaucoup !

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