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Biking, Hiking, Yoga Short Breaks, Yoga Retreats
Created on: 2010-06-03 01:11:28Back Forward
Biking, Hiking & Yoga
Short Breaks & Yoga Retreats
with Charlotte and Christian Saint Jean
25th – 29th September 2010 Biking, Hiking, Canoeying, Yoga & much more!
Le Mournet, Albon d’Ardèche, France
The Venue....
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Le Mournet is first and foremost a family home – that of Charlotte and Christian and their two daughters Mélodie and Clémentine. They have restored and created a home and a retreat/holiday location in the heart of rural Ardèche for all to enjoy. With large gardens sloping down the river Gluyère, a salt-water swimming pool surrounded by a large sun terrace and plenty of nooks and crannies to while away an hour or four, Le Mournet guarantees you a restful stay away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Charlotte and Christian are huge fans of organic food and grow a lot of their own during the Summer months – all food at Le Mournet is organic and where possible locally sourced and always home cooked! As well as teaching yoga Charlotte gives Ayurvedic massage and she has now installed a massage cabin in the garden so as to capture the natural energy of the environment surrounding the Mournet and create a place devoted to well-being.
Le Mournet is situated in the heart of rural France and in a region little discovered and undisturbed by modern day life. This is an ideal retreat location and a great place to take stock of life and practise yoga whilst enjoying the modern comforts provided by Le Mournet’s three gite-style properties. The properties each have their own colour schemes but all benefit from plenty of little “touches”, home comforts and modern fixtures- each has WiFi internet connection, Ipod speakers/charger, satelite TV channels & DVD player. All rooms have a selection of books, plenty of cushions and blankets, beds are made up for when you arrive and hand and bath towels are provided for you. Cotton wool, tissues and a few extras in the bathrooms are all provided and in the kitchen a small selection of herbal teas and honey are also waiting for you. All you need to do is turn up, unpack and enjoy!
The village of Albon with its shop/bakery and bar/tabac is only a short walk from the Mournet and there is a private tennis court 5 minutes walk for you to enjoy a game in your free time. A beautiful place to enjoy a healthy mix of yoga, walking, massage, biking, tennis, swimming, chilling-out and pure clean fun! More information and photos of Le Mournet can be found on www.ardecheaffair.net & consult our web site for more information on retreats at :
The Activity....
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Practising an activity in conjunction with Yoga Asanas (postures) - this interplay of alignment, breath, fluid movement and body-awareness is a unique experience. It deepens your awareness of physical and mental harmony. The body is in tune with breath, movement, the environment and the challenges demanded of it.
Typically during your stay morning yoga classes are designed to energise the body preparing you physically and mentally for your day. A blend of vigorous and enlivening Vinyasa flow practise using Ashtanga yoga techniques and subtle posture refinement should set you up with plenty of energy for whatever the rest of the day has to offer. For the Pure Yoga retreat more Pranayama practise, Kriyas and Meditation would also be practised. For those on the Bike & Hike Holiday pracise will be organised to compliment the chosen activity for that day.
After a hearty brunch you can spend an afternoon cycling – guided bike rides are organised for the bike and yoga holiday- walking - an optional guided walk in the mountains and chestnut forest around Le Mournet will be organised each day – canoeing or just relaxing in the garden, by the pool or by the river – take time to read, sit and admire the scenery and make the most of this unique place. If you are on the Bike & Hike Holiday each day’s events will differ slightly depending on the weather and the group of people on the holiday – there will be either a bike trip or a walk or a surprise trip organised for every day.
Early evening and a gentle flow of yoga postures to restore body and mind. We offer gentle Vinyasa flow, Yin and Hatha Yoga sessions to compliment the activity of the day using the deeper calm of breathing, posture retention & meditation to help wind down both body and mind. Gently stretch in your yoga class & then enjoy a convivial evening meal before a well earned rest over night……Ayurvedic massage also available on request. This is a fun, relaxing and transforming break in the stunning mountains of the Eyrieux Valley region of the Ardèche.
Charlotte Saint Jean – teaches a vinyasa style yoga that integrates elements from classic Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Sivananda traditions. She encourages students to experience yoga from a very personal perspective – from within - inviting them to transform and seek their own answers from the inner silence. Having experienced two pregnancies Charlotte also teaches pregnancy variations and postures that are best suited to post partum whatever the birth you may have experienced. Charlotte’s teachings are influenced by those of the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga school and more recently by teachers such as Shiva Rea, Rod Stryker, Ron Reid & Marla Meenakshi, Sarah Powers & David Swenson. She lives with her husband in the Savoie mountains in the Winter and in the Ardèche during the Summer months.
Christian Saint Jean – is a ski instructor who combines his experience in the mountains with his studies in NLP, Reiki, Jin Shin Jyustu and many energy-based practises. He is an advocate of “the answer lies within” and that if we connect with ourselves and the cosmos all is possible. Ski instruction on or off-piste with a difference!
Group size : 10-12 people
Date & Price per person : 25th – 29th September 2010 625 Euro per person
Prices are for twin rooms based on two people sharing. A supplement of 235 Euro for single occupancy will apply.
Included : Our basic package includes :
- Brunch, tea, 3-4 course dinner
- Accommodation: Le Mournet
- All yoga classes and props
- Use of swimming pool and gardens
- Guided cycle and hiking tours
Tailored add-ons :
- Bike hire (you can bring your own) – rental is approx 15 euro per day per person
Note : Please try and reserve your activity in advance as this helps us to organise the groups and the timings so that everyone is satisfied.
Not included :
- Flights (travel) to France
- Transfer from airport to Le Mournet
For more information please contact info@yoga-with-altitude.net. To book your place on the yoga retreat please complete the separate booking form.
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