Set in the amazing, historic region of Cubjac, Perigueux (Dordogne region)

18 - 22 September 2010 with Carol Macartney

Costs from £275

Yoga on a Shoestring is delighted to be returning to the beautiful Dordogne in the South West of France for 5 days of deep yoga practises, including meditation, pranayama and asana, . The centre, a home to buddhist practises for many years, is the perfect enviroment for deep contemplation and inner transformation.

This retreat will be a wonderful opportunity for people to take time out to re-connect with self and others in a quiet and loving enviroment. A time for silence, inner stillness and reflection alongside deep group connections, sharing, fun and joy.

Moulin De Chaves is set on a river which is both perfect for swimming and canoeing and is surrounded by nature giving it the feeling of being totally secluded. It is however only a gentle stroll away from the local village Cubjac, where there is a river beach and plenty of little shops and cafes to explore. The stunning town of Perigueux is only a 20 minute picturesque drive away and provides a feast of entertainment from roman ruins and churches to shops, restaurants, and an array of festivals, concerts, exhibitions and museums.

The first yoga class will be on the evening of the 18th and the last class on the morning of the 22nd. There will be 8 sessions altogether.

Our mornings will begin early with pranayama and meditation in the beautiful Japanese style wooden meditation hall. Set within the bamboo groves and mature trees, there is an immediate soothing and stilling effect on hearts and minds, thus encouraging an easy sense of being and effortlessly directing our attention inward.

After morning tea we will begin a 2-hour asana class which will give attention to the breath and its connection to the gentle flow of movement. Carol will create an environment of care and attention, offering her many years of experience.

During the late afternoon we will come back together for evening asana, meditation and pranayama.

Camping
If you are camping you will need to bring your own tent, ground mat, sleeping bag, insect repellent, torch, towel, toiletries and any other comforts that you feel are necessary. Limited space is available.

Indoors
If you are staying indoors, bedding will be provided but you will need to bring your own towel and toiletries. A torch may also be useful even if you are staying indoors as some of the inside space is in the garden and a torch would be necessary to reach the bathroom.

The food
Delicious wholesome mainly organic food will be prepared by the chef. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided everyday.. We do ask for everyone to join in with the clearing up after meals.