YOGA

NO YOGA DURING 2010 back again in 2012

This summer at ‘La Pierre Verte’ we are very pleased to be able to offer unique, affordable yoga retreats. Set in beautiful, green and tranquil surroundings this retreat will take you back to nature.

Our aim is to provide you with a chance to unwind, rejuvenate, and relax in the french sunshine whilst giving you the opportunity to improve your journey into yoga.

In collaboration with our good friend Tara Walsh, a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher since 2006 and a dedicated practitioner since 2001, we are holding the following 2 retreats during the summer of 2009.

NO YOGA DURING 2010 back again in 2011

We have decided to run the retreats starting and ending on weekdays to allow you to benefit from cheaper midweek travel prices.

The retreats are open to those who have been practicing yoga for at least a year. There is a maximum of 6 students per retreat. To read more about Tara and her teachings, please visit www.yogatara.co.uk

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The price of the retreat includes:

• 2 daily yoga classes.

The yoga will take place outside in the fresh, open air underneath a beautiful wooden structure. There will be a morning class, 8-10am, and an early evening class, 5 - 6.30pm. All yoga equipment is provided.

• 6 nights accommodation.

Accommodation is in spacious tents complete with comfortable camp beds and high enough to stand up in! We provide one tent per person. Those traveling as a couple are also welcomed and can chose to share a tent. All bedding and towels are provided but we ask you to please bring your own swimming towel and torch. The tents are located in a flower meadow nestled among evergreen oak trees which gives a sense of privacy.

The solar shower and compost toilet are nearby and the swimming pool is a short stroll away.

• Wholesome vegetarian food.

The food on our retreats is 100% home-made and most is grown organically on-site. We pay great attention to the quality of ingredients and what is not home-grown is locally sourced and organic where possible. All retreats start with a welcome meal on the day of arrival and end with brunch on the last day. Brunch is served everyday at 10.30am after the morning yoga practice. It consists of freshly made fruit and vegetable juices, muesli, porridge, yoghurt, fruit, fresh breads and a selection of teas. The evening meal will be a healthy, delicious blend of flavours using a good proportion of raw foods. This will be served at 7pm after the evening yoga practice. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

• Fully equipped outdoor kitchen and shaded seating area.

The outdoor kitchen is stocked with a selection of teas, a seasonal fruit bowl, cold water and juice at all times.

1. •A large yurt for communal use.
   

2. •Unrestricted use of the swimming pool.
   

3. •On-site massage and facials available for an additional cost.
   
   

The price of the retreat does not include:

• Travel to and from France

Ryanair from Luton to Nimes.

TGV train from St Pancras, London to Nimes or Avignon.

We strongly promote train travel for environmental reasons.

• Car hire

We strongly recommend that you have your own transport so you have the freedom to fully explore the local area. A bike or car is essential. Our local town is 5 km away and there are many beautiful villages surrounding us.

Car hire companies can be found at both Nimes and Avignon train stations and Nimes airport. We are a approximately a 40 minute drive from both Avignon and Nimes.

We like to promote car sharing and will happily put you in touch with fellow students so as cost and emissions can be reduced.

• Travel and medical insurance. Please be sure you are covered for both.

Relax, restore and rejuvenate in a back-to-nature retreat in beautiful surroundings.