Provence Ashtanga Retreat
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Traditional Ashtanga Yoga 6-day intensives are held in Bouc Bel Air, Provence, each season, during the French school holidays (Please email for the exact dates)​
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Summer by the Sea in Marseille (05 - 31 August 2024 1, 2, 3 & 4 week options possible)
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Autumn (19 - 24 October 2024)
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Spring (06 - 11 April 2025)
Deepen Your Practice
All intensives are taught by Claire Saunders (authorized level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher) and are available for all levels of practitioner – from beginners to advanced students who wish to go deeper into their personal practice with a group of like-minded students. These retreats are designed to allow students take time out from their daily lives and fully immerse themselves in a week of yoga lifestyle in stunning Provence.
Students are responsible for finding their own accommodation
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The retreat program remains similar and includes:
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2 Sessions of classes per day
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6 Mornings of Ashtanga practice (5 Mysore classes and 1 guided Sanskrit class)
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Extra sessions of pranayama, chanting, asana clinics, philosophy classes, yogic relaxation, meditation, Questions and Answer time, Healing Mantras, Kirtan (singing), opportunities for shared vegetarian meals, and an excursion to a local place of interest in Provence
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While the content for these intensives will vary:
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The focus of the asana clinics
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The philosophy topics
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The subject of the question-and-answer sessions
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The excursion location