7-Day Yoga & Meditation Renewal Retreat in the French Alps

The retreat runs over seven days and six nights, with check-in at 3 PM on day one and check-out at 11 AM on the final day. Each morning begins with a yoga asana session that eases the body awake, followed by brunch. The afternoon is intentionally left flexible — you can join an optional workshop, take a walk along the river, or head into Scionzier to visit the local boulangerie. As evening approaches, a second yoga class leads into pranayama and a guided meditation session, wrapping up with a shared vegetarian dinner. Cold water therapy is also part of the offering, with the river right there by the property.

The teaching is the heart of this place. Prachi has 20 years of practice and 9 years of teaching, with additional training in prenatal and postnatal yoga; Benoît brings 10 years of practice and 9 of teaching. Together they've completed more than 3000 hours of training in recognised Indian ashrams, and both are certified by Yoga Alliance. Their style draws on Hatha, Integral, Nidra, and Restorative yoga — physically gentle but with real depth. Guests frequently comment on how intuitive the sessions feel, with a lot of individual attention because the groups are small, usually between four and fifteen people.

While this listing is for the 7-day version, the centre also runs a 4-day intensive with the same teachers and location. Reviews of that shorter retreat describe the experience as restorative, balanced, and beautifully hosted, with particular praise for the fascia work, the philosophy classes, and a guided meditation during a hike in the Alps — a highlight you can ask about during your stay. The atmosphere is warm and personal; the resident dogs add to the homely feel.

Scionzier sits in the Haute-Savoie region, roughly midway between Geneva and Chamonix. That position makes it easy to enjoy both the quiet retreat environment and the attractions of the wider area — Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is close enough for a day trip, and the region offers cycling, hiking, climbing, and skiing depending on the season. The retreat itself is a recently restored property overlooking a forest and river on one side and the Alps on the other, with a café on site that serves the daily vegetarian meals.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 2 daily nutritious meals (brunch and dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathing) classes - Yogic philosophy class - Cold water therapy session - Specialized workshops - Pre and post retreat support - Free parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (massage available as an upgrade) - Additional activities not in the itinerary