Ananda Mind-Body Therapies

DOMAINE SAINT JACQUES EXCLUSIVE YOGA RETREAT

PROVENCE, FRANCE

WHEN + WHERE

DATES: September 23rd, 2018 - September 29th, 2018

WHERE: Domaine Saint Jacques is a large property of 80 acres of vineyards, oaks and pine trees, located at the southern foot of the Mont Ventoux, in the heart of authentic Provence, a 40 minutes drive east of Avignon, an hour north of Marseille. The Domaine has been in the same family since the 15th century, its walls are rich of the people who lived, worked and loved there and is now hosting exclusive tailor-made yoga retreats.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

In a peaceful family estate of Provence, a yoga retreat that looks like you.

Earthy. Peaceful.Authentic.

At Domaine Saint Jacques, we'll take care of you so that you can concentrate on the practice and your wellbeing.

You will be warmly welcome by a family member and the general manager, who will stay on site for the duration of the retreat to keep the rhythm and orchest the staff.

ONE PROPERTY, TWO HOMES an eight minute walk from each other on a country pathway.

LA BASTIDE DU DEVENCET is the most ancient and authentic one. It has the warmth and the comfort of years of a well lived family home. It can host 14 people in its seven rooms, has a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by nature.

LE MAS DE GRANGENEUVE, a large farm that has been recently renovated, offers a fantastic layout in a beautiful setting. It can also host 14 people in its seven rooms and has a long lap pool of 20 meters long for intense swimming. The yoga room is attached to it.

A FRENCH FAMILY HOME

Both houses are decorated in a Provencal family style. Each furniture and piece of decoration here has its own little history!

Long before yoga was introduced in Europe this place was already a place of retreat were the bishops of Carpentras would come to rest and meditate! A monastery has recently settled as the next door neighbors which confers to the estate a deeply peaceful vibration particularly appropriated for yoga, meditation and mindful activities.

YOGA SPACE + MASSAGE ROOM

A large airy room entirely dedicated to the practice of yoga can widely open its windows to the nature. With its 100 square meters it can host up to 25 guests, and for a more luxurious feel 10-14 guests is ideal.

It is fully equipped with high quality mats, bolsters, bricks, straps, blankets and lavender eye pillows.

A peaceful massage room is set with a comfortable massage table, and a small bathroom.

THE EXPERIENCE

DAY SCHEDULE

7:30 - 8:30 breakfast                                                                                                         

9:00 - 11:30 yoga

12:30 - 14:00 lunch

14:00 - 16:30 pool / personal treatments / walks

16:30 - 18: 30 yoga

19:30 - 21:00 dinner

COOKING

Cooking is made with local organic ingredients (most vegetables are grown in the nearby monastery and delivered daily). Our chef will adjust to any special dietary restrictions.

MEALS

Breakfast is served in both houses, all guests join for lunch and diner in either one or the other house. Meals are hosted in different ways everyday so to enjoy all the different energies of the place.

WEEK PROGRAM

The ideal length of this beneficial retreat is 7 days and 6 nights.

Arrival is on Sunday and leaving the following Saturday.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday are full regular day of retreat on the grounds.

Tuesday and Thursday includes a day trip or activity (village tour, wine tasting, a stroll on electric bike ...) on those days the yoga classes schedule is adjusted.

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