Set on the edge of the pastoral village of Ladern-sur-Lauquet in Occitanie, this six-day retreat is a carefully crafted experience designed to guide you back to a state of wellbeing. The philosophy is simple yet profound: true health arises from the harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit. Your host, Yaor, brings a unique blend of Eastern therapeutic traditions and Western mindfulness to create a practice that is both deeply restorative and practically applicable to daily life. With a background that spans Europe, India, and Israel, his approach is well-rounded and personal, honouring the uniqueness of every individual who walks through the garden gate.

It suits anyone seeking space to reconnect, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, as the practices are adapted to your individual needs. If you are travelling alone, you are in good company, as the retreat is perfectly suited for solo travellers, and many guests come just for themselves. The practice centres on daily personalised yoga, drawing on both Hatha and Vinyasa, alongside qi gong, meditation, and breathing techniques. Over your stay you take part in four private workshops of one hour and forty-five minutes each, covering yoga, qi gong, nutrition, and breathing, with nutritional guidance inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.

The setting is a haven of peace. The retreat is hosted at Yaor Shiatsu-Yoga Therapie, set within a vast two-hectare natural estate with mature trees providing shade, a variety of birds providing a natural soundtrack, and private access to two clear rivers that invite you to cool off and reconnect with nature. The atmosphere is one of rustic elegance and utter tranquility. You can choose between a spacious 80 m² apartment with a private bedroom, walk-in shower, bathtub, private jacuzzi, en-suite toilet, wood-burning stove, and a large outdoor terrace, or a private single room of 30 m² with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and access to a shared kitchen and garden spaces.

The rhythm of the days moves gently between guided practice and open time. You arrive on the first afternoon to settle in, explore the estate, walk down to the rivers, and ease into an evening qi gong workshop before an organic dinner. Mornings bring grounding yoga sessions, while afternoons and whole days are left free to rest by the river, walk in the forest, or explore further afield. A booklet with suggested activities points you towards Carcassonne, the Espéraza market, and the Canal du Midi, and there are free excursions to sites of interest such as the Abbaye de Rieunette or the Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire. You depart on the final morning after a last walk along the river, carrying your new tools for balance.

Your 650 USD package covers five nights in either a private room or private jacuzzi apartment and four healthy meals of starter and main course, with water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day. The food is prepared with love by Yaor using fresh, organic ingredients, a fusion of Indian, Thai, Israeli, Iraqi, and French flavours, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options warmly accommodated. Also included are daily personalised practice, the four private workshops, free access to the natural site and two private rivers, free excursions, professional event photos, and pre and post retreat support from the team.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in either a private room or private jacuzzi apartment - 4 healthy meals (starter + main course) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily personalized yoga (Hatha & Vinyasa) and qi gong practice - 4 private workshops (1 hour 45 minutes each) on yoga, qi gong, nutrition, and breathing - Nutritional guidance inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda - Free access to the natural site and two private rivers - Free excursions to sites of interest - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Transportation during the retreat - On-site parking - Luggage storage - Free Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers (available on request, €40 per person one-way) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - 10 additional meals not included in the package (available at €20 per meal, €25 for brunch) - Additional treatments (shiatsu, therapeutic yoga) and activities not included in the itinerary

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