New Yoga Retreat in the French Alps –
13th to 18th May 2025

Description
Join Laura Gaspar in the heart of the French Alps for a yoga holiday/retreat in a luxury chalet. Nurture yourself for 5 days with 2 daily yoga practices (dynamic Vinyasa (all levels) and meditation in the morning and more restorative – soft Vinyasa, Yin yoga – in the evening), and deepen your practice and your knowledge with 2 workshops (to be decided according to the group and the level of the participants) during the week. There will be some surprises as well. During the day, do whatever you like, hiking, running, cycling, walking, rafting, canyoning or relaxing in the hot tub; you will find all the activities you enjoy in a perfect environment.

Venue
Beautiful, newly renovated mountain chalet, situated in the commune of Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval and 10 minutes from Samoens. On the doorstep of Le Grand Massif. Accredited 4 stars by COFRAC.

Combining stylish contemporary design and comfort with traditional charm, the 200 square metre chalet accommodates up to 12 people in 4 en-suite bedrooms. There is a large dining room and semi-professional kitchen, lounge with a wood burning stove and a TV/Games lounge, and hot tub.

For more information, please visit Beautiful Mountain Chalet, 4 Rooms, up to 12 People | Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval (maisonlacerisaie.com)

 

Food
Organic** meals will be prepared and shared together in a spirit of sharing, kindness, generosity and fun! (Breakfast and dinner)

Price

  • For a single room 850 euros for 5 nights (early birds 750 euros if you book before 30th November)
  • For a sharing room 700 euros per person for 5 nights (early birds 620 euros if you book before 30th November)
  • For a bunk bed 650 euros per person for 5 nights (early birds 600 euros if you book before 30th November)

All prices include 5 nights of accommodation, welcome refreshments, materials, yoga practice twice daily (mats are provided), 2 workshops and organic* food for 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner, except drinks).**

*We try to source as much local and organic food as possible.
**Prices do not include flights or transfers to and from the venue, drinks, excursions or activities outside of yoga.

To book
A deposit of 200 euros is required to secure your spot.
The balance is then payable at least 6 weeks prior to the start date of the retreat (2nd April 2025).*

*Please note that all deposits are non-refundable. Cancellation after 2nd April 2025 are non-refundable. Payment can be made by bank transfer, please contact Laura for more information.

Flights
The closest airport is Geneva, around 1 hour 30 minutes from the Chalet.
Transfers from and to the airport – there is a train and a bus, under 40 euros.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that people take out suitable travel insurance to cover cancellation and any other eventualities.

For more information, please email Laura directly at laura@ownyoga.com

 

 

Previous Yoga Retreat in Cyprus (NO DATES)

Description
Join Laura Gaspar in Cyprus for a yoga holiday/retreat in a traditional/picturesque Cypriot village. Nurture yourself with 2 daily yoga practices (dynamic Vinyasa (all levels) and meditation in the morning and more restorative – soft Vinyasa, Yin yoga – in the evening), and deepen your practice and your knowledge with 2 workshops (to be decided according to the group and the level of the participants) during the week. There will be some surprises as well. During the day, do whatever you like, running, cycling, walking, swimming or relaxing by the pool; you will find all the activities you enjoy in a perfect environment. You may also be tempted by spa treatments or mosaic lessons.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Venue
Cyprus Villages is a complex of apartments and villas situated in the picturesque village of Tochni, tucked into the hills of Cyprus. It provides up-to-date accommodation, without relinquishing rural tranquillity and hospitality, in restored traditional houses, furnished with comfort in mind and decorated with charming Cypriot antiques. The apartments provide air-conditioning, as well as modern kitchen appliances, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. All have either a balcony or a patio where you can relax in the sun or you could choose to lie on a sun bed around the swimming pool situated within the complex.
The fine sands of Governor’s Beach offer bathers the convenience of facilities such as sun beds and umbrellas and only a 10 minute drive from the villages.

Address: Cyprus villages 7740 Tochni village Lanarca Cyprus (http://www.cyprusvillages.com.cy)

Food
Breakfasts and dinners will be taken at the Tochni Tavern, which specialises in authentic and traditional Cypriot cooking. Vegetarian and vegan food can be provided. Tochni Tavern is a member of the “Conservatoire International des Cuisines Méditerranéennes”.