June 14th - 21st, 2008

Join Jean & Claire for a rejuvenating & transforming week of yoga & meditation in the heart of Charente... a beautiful rural region in southwest France. We hope this pastoral tranquillity coupled with the yoga practice will help to restore the free flow of healthy life energy.

VENUE: Les Passesroses is an old French converted longere nestled in a tranquil valley amidst cornflowers, sunflowers & vines.
Within it's mature gardens & grounds there is a spacious pool, sunny terraces, as well as shady & secluded areas for resting, reading and meditation. The setting is quiet, rustic & perfect for a yoga retreat.
Rooms are stylishly furnished & retain original features: solid oak floors, french windows, with views over the countryside or gardens.
Meals will be prepared by Les Passeroses’ in-house chef  using local or homegrown produce as much as possible.  

YOGA: Each day will start with pranayama & gentle awakening stretches, gradually building up into a dynamic & flowing yoga practice lasting about 2 hours taught by Jean.
Jean will also teach an evening practice which will focus more on the subtle aspects of yoga, such as breathing (pranayama), deep relaxation (yoga nidra), then followed by a led meditation with Claire.
A converted barn provides an open spacious yoga room & is an ideal place for spiritual practice.

TREATMENTS: Claire’s treatments offer a unique combination of homoeopathy gem remedies & bodywork specifically designed to undo negative tendencies & conditioning. These sessions give each individual a chance to let go of any deeply held obstruction & works as a great compliment to the yoga practice with Jean.
Additional treatments of aromatherapy, reflexology, indian head massage & steam treatments are available at 25 euros.

PRICE: per person based on 2 per room: £675/ A supplement for Single Occupancy will be required.

HOW TO GET THERE: 

By air – Fly to Bordeaux, Bergerac, Poitiers or Limoges, further away is La Rochelle.
Fly with:  BMIbaby, BA, RyanAir,  FlyBe,  easyJet
Transfers are available with us from Bordeaux, Bergerac or Poitier airports at 50euros per person return. A taxi will cost approximately 100euros each way. The nearest airport is Angouleme-Cognac which is just 25minutes away. There are flights direct from Stanstead with RyanAir on Saturdays. www.ryanair.com

The Eurostar leaves from St Pancras (and not Waterloo anymore). Please visit  www.eurostar.com