Provence Ashtanga Retreats
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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Winter (20 - 25 February 2023)
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Spring (17 - 22 April 2023)
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Summer (31 July - 26 August 2023)
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Autumn (October 2023 – TBA – Please send an email if you are interested to know dates)
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
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
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
Sample Program
Monday
6:30 - 9: 30 Ashtanga Mysore class
10:00 - 10:30 Mantra chanting and pranayama (in the studio or the local forest)
10:30 Welcome chai and fruit
14:00 - 16:00 Afternoon workshop, Asana clinic, theory session, relaxation (yoga nidra, mantra and/or bansuri)
Tuesday
6:30 - 9:30 Ashtanga Mysore class
10:00 - 10:30 Mantra chanting and pranayama (in the studio or the local forest)
14:00 – 16:00 Afternoon workshop, Asana clinic, theory session, relaxation (yoga nidra, mantra and/or bansuri)
Wednesday
6:30 - 9:30 Ashtanga Mysore class
10:00 Excursion to forest/sea - picnic lunch and meditation/pranayama
Thursday
6:30 - 9:30 Ashtanga Mysore class
10:00 - 10:30 Mantra chanting and pranayama (in the studio or the local forest)
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14:00 - 16:00 Afternoon workshop, Asana clinic, theory session, relaxation (yoga nidra, mantra and/or bansuri)
Friday
6:30 - 9:30 Mysore class
10:00 - 10:30 Mantra chanting and pranayama (in the studio or the local forest)
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17:30 Healing Mantra
18:00 Kirtan
19:30 Shared Vegetarian Meal
Saturday
9:00 - 10:30 Ashtanga Primary Series Guided in Sanskrit
10:30 Yoga Nidra closing discussion, Q & A Chai and cake/fruit
Registration
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Full payment is required to reserve your place. This can be made either via PayPal or direct bank transfer.
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To register, please email: AshtangaYogaShalaProvence@hotmail.com
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Subject: Provence Ashtanga Retreat
Important Information
Cancellation before six months of a retreat: 100% refund minus bank/PayPal charges
Cancellation six to three months/180 to 90 days prior to arrival: 50% retreat fees apply
Cancellation within three months/90 days prior to arrival: 100% retreat fees apply