Yoga Retreats at Acres Wild, French Pyrenees
2010 dates to be announced soon
An exhilarating back to nature experience in this extremely peaceful mountain location.
Acres Wild is a secluded and extensive rural property of wildflower meadows and natural woodland with its own stream, set around a 100 year old stone barn conversion. The outdoor yoga terrace overlooks the meadows and forest.
Two yoga sessions a day. Classes are informative and fun and follow a varied programme that includes posture work, breathing exercises, basic meditative techniques and one to one guidance. Classes will be tailored to your personal requirements and are suitable for all levels. During the week there will also be four optional guided meditation sessions.
Plenty of time to do your own thing, from exploring the local hamlets and villages to time for quiet reflection, reading, swinging in a hammock by the stream or a dip in the natural plunge pool. The small well stocked library includes lots of books on woodlands and yoga! Maps and advice about walks are available and short round trips are well marked from the barn. We lay on optional trips to the local market or to natural spa baths. Evenings can be spent around the campfire, star gazing or in a quiet corner of the barn with a glass of wine or some hot chocolate!
We provide delicious and healthy home cooked food in an outdoor kitchen and dining area. Basic, clean, green and functional facilities: compost toilets and washing cubicles with hot solar showers.
Our aim is that you leave Acres Wild, feeling taller, lighter, calmer, energised, healthy and happy!
Retreat Costs
£250 per person if you bring your own tent and camping equipment (we can supply tents for a small additional charge).
£320 per person for luxury bell tent or bedroom in the barn, beds and bedding supplied, based on 2 people sharing. (£375 single occupancy, subject to availability).
Price includes all yoga classes (yoga mats provided), all meals and drinks and local pick up. £100 booking deposit secures your place.
Payment in full 6 weeks before departure please.
Getting there
Train: We would encourage you to use the train if you can. Eurostar to Paris then TGV or sleeper trains to Toulouse or Foix. Also a local train between Toulouse and Foix.
Fly: Closest airport is Toulouse (approx 1½ hrs drive) or Carcassonne (approx 2 hrs drive). Car hire from airport, use local trains to get to Foix for local pick up. Airport pickups possible for an extra charge.
Local pick up: Pick up times arranged from Foix or St Girons.
Make your own way: Directions and maps provided. We will provide a list of all travel options and are available to help with arrangements.
For more information
Please contact:
Lynn 0118 9268013/ 07932137305
email: lynn@yardleyyoga.co.uk
Acres Wild is near the village of Biert, in the department of Ariege (www.ariege.com).
Your holiday helps fund the conservation of the forest and a donation of 5% of profits is made to international woodland restoration charities.