OCTOBER 18 - 21, 2025
Yoga Retreat
GENTLE LIVING ♡ TALES AND LEGENDS ♡ POETRY OF THE BODY
IN A RYOKAN IN NORMANDY
1H45 FROM PARIS
In a ryokan nestled in the heart of Normandy, treat yourself to an inner journey of breath, movement and silence. A suspended moment to return to the heart of yourself, guided by your body and lulled by the softness of autumn.
This retreat is a cocoon of slowness and poetry, an invitation to explore the thousand ways you can inhabit your body differently - through yoga, meditation, rest, and the simple luxury of doing nothing.
Creative Vinyasa, deep Yin, meditation, sound bath, forest bath...
An inner journey punctuated by movement and stillness, tales and calm, the warmth of the place and the beauty of simplicity.
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ON THE PROGRAM
The program is given as an indication and may change slightly depending on the group's energy and current needs.
I've been teaching for over five years in French and English, adapting to the sensitivity of the group. Practices can be offered bilingually, with gentleness and clarity, without interrupting the thread of the experience, or disturbing the concentration or quality of the practice.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
☽ Day 1 - Welcoming
4pm: arrival, installation, sauna & free time
6pm: opening circle by the fire
7pm: Gong Bath - a unique journey of sound and vibration
8pm: vegetarian, gourmet and seasonal dinner
OCT. 19 & 20
☼ Days 2 & 3 - Diving
7:30am: wake-up and hot drink
8am: meditation & breathing
8:30am - 10am: Vinyasa Yoga practice
11am: vegetarian, local and homemade brunch
afternoon, free time: sauna, forest, reading, nap...
4:30 pm: yoga or body expression workshop
6 - 7.30pm: Yin Yoga and storytelling
8pm: shared dinner
TUESDAY, OCT. 21
☀ Day 4 - Integrating
7:30am: wake-up and hot drink
8am - 10am: final Vinyasa Yoga practice.
10am: Forest bath (weather permitting) - meditative walk inspired by Japanese Shinrin Yoku.
11am: brunch and free time
3pm: departure
THE YOGA PRACTICES
A journey through the body, the breath, and the imagination.
Vinyasa Yoga
A fluid and dynamic style, where movement weaves with the rhythm of the breath. Here, Vinyasa becomes a sensitive playground — creative, poetic, and deeply embodied. Each practice is an exploration, a way to reconnect with yourself, to discover new pathways in the body, to expand inner space, to feel rather than perform. An art of living movement, where body and mind engage in quiet dialogue.
Yin Yoga
A gentle and meditative practice, where postures are held in stillness for several minutes. Guided by mystical stories drawn from yogic tradition, these sessions invite us to journey beyond form. It’s a time of deep release and subtle listening, where ancient stories resonate through the body like quiet echoes.
The practices will be long, immersive, and complete, weaving together three essential branches of traditional yoga:
– Asana (postures)
– Pranayama (breathwork)
– Dhyana (meditation)
A return to the essence of yoga: presence, attention, and gentle transformation.
THE VENUE
A rare place, suspended between sky, forest, and stillness.
We will share this retreat in a ryokan-inspired haven nestled in the Normandy countryside, just 1h45 from Paris —
a serene bubble inspired by Japan, where every detail invites presence.
Light-filled rooms with clean lines, opening onto the garden.
Natural and soothing materials, minimalist architecture that breathes.
An elegant yoga room and a peaceful dojo, both surrounded by greenery.
An infrared sauna with a view.
Spaces designed to slow down, to feel.
Here, everything brings us back to what truly matters.
We wake up with soft morning light, walk barefoot, breathe deeper.
A place both delicate and deeply restoring — a quiet revelation.
A world apart, yet close.
A place to feel far away...
and profoundly at home.
THE BEDROOMS
Each room is a haven — a quiet alcove of light and calm.
Spacious, minimal and warm, they are designed as gentle cocoons:
– Two separate beds to preserve everyone’s comfort and privacy
– A large bay window opens the space to light and the garden
– Natural materials, soft textures, Japanese-inspired lines to soothe the senses
– Private bathroom and toilet in every room
A space to return to yourself, to rest, to dream.
A quiet extension of the practice — a soft refuge between shared moments.
THE FOOD
Each meal is a celebration of simplicity and nourishment.
The food is vegetarian, local, seasonal, and lovingly prepared on-site by our inspired chef.
Nourishing, colourful, generous brunches
Comforting, homemade dinners
A delicious afternoon snack every day
Teas, herbal infusions, kefir, and kombucha available all day long
Eating becomes a ritual — a time to gather, share, awaken the senses,
and savour the joy of care... all the way to the plate.
✧ After your registration, we’ll reach out to ask about any food allergies or intolerances so meals can be adapted with care.
THE PRICE
Price includes :
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Teaching throughout the retreat
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Accommodation for 3 nights (shared room, 2 single beds)
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Brunch, dinner, snacks, unlimited herbal teas and coffee
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All indicated practices: yoga, meditation, gong bath, forest bath, etc.
Price (per person, incl. VAT):
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690 euros until July 28
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740 euros from July 29
Price details:
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Accommodation and full board: 520 euros per person
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Teaching, activities and practices: 170 euros until July 28 / 220 euros from July 29
How to book:
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Once you've submitted the form, I'll e-mail you all the bank details.
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Your place is reserved when you pay the deposit (teaching amount: 230 euros or 280 euros).
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Once the retreat has been validated (minimum number of participants), you will receive an e-mail confirming the retreat.
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The remainder of the retreat fee will be due before the start of the retreat, directly with the accommodation.
Conditions:
To preserve the balance of the retreat and the commitment of all participants, reservations are non-refundable once confirmed. This retreat is a precious experience, carefully thought out from start to finish: from the location to the teaching, not forgetting the meals, everything is prepared in-house and in a short circuit. You can contact me if you have any questions!