SOULFUL SUMMER YOGA
16th - 20th July 2026
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Celebrate the summer and recharge your inner solar-powered batteries over a 4 night retreat of soulful Yoga and Meditation in this converted medieval farm, deep in the beautiful countryside of the Loire Valley.
You'll be treated to a rejuvenating mix of creative, transformational yoga and workshop-style sessions to inspire and develop your personal practice, balanced with nourishing somatic awareness movement, yin, fascia release and restorative yoga to allow you to go deeper and truly let go, unravelling any deeply rooted tension held in the body. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the practices, the amazing French countryside surroundings and the pool, for a truly sublime summer celebration. |
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Arrive on Thursday 16th – settle in, then enjoy a nectar-infused gentle flow to tease out knots in the tissues and aches from your travels, before a freshly prepared Vegetarian/Vegan dinner.
Over the coming days you’ll experience a range of styles with a different anatomic and philosophical focus threaded through. Each morning, we’ll explore different forms of pranayama and meditation, including gentle flowing Yoga & Qi Gong inspired movement meditation outside and barefoot - if weather permits ;) – before a long flowing practice to invigorate and inspire. Enjoy a well-deserved breakfast and chill or play time before lunch. Afternoons are free to explore the beautiful area - take a trip to local medieval market towns, perhaps experience a medieval jousting festival at Richelieu and discover the gorgeously quirky chateau just across the field! Visit the river or just relax in the gardens of the converted farm, swimming in the heated outdoor pool, relaxing muscles in the new sauna, or reading in a hammock. Early evening yoga will vary between workshop-style sessions, flow and restore, or yin/fascia releasing movement and Yoga Nidra depending on the group energy. During our time together we will gather around a campfire and meditate under the stars. |
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Daily Rhythm
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Wake and hold silence
8am - 10am Pranayama and Meditation easing us into Morning flowing Yoga practice 10am Breakfast and free time 1pm Lunch, and free time after lunch. 5pm - 7pm Yoga workshop / flow and restore / Yin and Yoga Nidra 7:30pm Supper …….. Campfire gathering / general chilling 10pm onwards Bedtime |
The daily schedule will no doubt be tweaked as the days evolve, depending on levels, styles and any conditions or requests!
The Yoga and meditation practices will be suitable for all abilities – with inspiration and encouragement to help you progress and deepen your practice wherever you are. Modifications and alternatives will be offered for injuries and health issues, and challenges for those who want more. The daily routine will offer plenty of free time – with most activities before breakfast and late afternoon before dinner. Afternoons will be yours to use as you wish. We will keep silence on wakening, until after the morning meditation session. This is a beautiful practice to experience in a friendly group setting. |
About JayneJayne Miller teaches a fluid, soulful style of yoga, with a strong focus on healthy alignment, breath awareness and playful exploration. She loves watching individuals blossom and develop confidence and joy in their yoga (and lives) wherever they are.
Since her first experience of yoga – watching her mum go goggle-eyed practising Lion’s breath – she’s studied a vast range of styles and traditions from the dynamics of Ashtanga, Shadow, and Acro, to gentle fascia release movement. Jayne is continually evolving her practice and experiences, bringing her students along for the ride. She trained with the BWY and YogaCampus, and completed an advanced Rasa teacher training with Sianna Sherman, Somatic awareness training with Tias Little and is a qualified SUP (Paddleboard) yoga teacher. She is accredited by the BWY and Yoga Alliance (500hr), teaching in London since 2010. Alongside this, she has a long-term meditation practice and a love of looking at the world from upside down. more info, please email [email protected] |
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Retreat CostsThe cost includes 4 nights accommodation, three freshly-prepared vegetarian/vegan meals a day, and all yoga/mediation/workshops including equipment
Shared: *£660 per person (for friends or couples sharing double or twin rooms) earlybird price, book before end of march, £700 thereafter Solo: *£760 per person (private room for one), earlybird price, book before end of march, £810 thereafter Non refundable deposit of £200 to secure your space* Remainder eight weeks before start of retreat. Payment plan available. *Unless you can pass the place onto someone else.. £250 for a 'helping hands' concessionary fee for one person (contact Sam for more info, only available once course is full) - [email protected] |
Additional info
Accommodation and food is provided throughout your stay, as well as all of the teaching. Your travel to and from the retreat is not included, nor is your insurance. If you wish to fly then please do so to and from Tours Airport. We would like to keep carbon emissions to a minimum, so if you can lift share or take public transport please do so. However we totally appreciate the convenience of flying, so please consider donating £10 to my Mum's non-profit charity and make a reference 'for tree planting' and we will make sure trees are planted in Malawi - www.africannvision.org.uk
There will be optional excursions throughout the week so please bring additional Euros for extra drinks/food outside of The Farm, chateaux entrance tickets, and any taxi fares. French wine and beer will be available at dinner, although at an extra cost (there is an honesty chart on the fridge which is paid for at the end of your stay).
There will be optional excursions throughout the week so please bring additional Euros for extra drinks/food outside of The Farm, chateaux entrance tickets, and any taxi fares. French wine and beer will be available at dinner, although at an extra cost (there is an honesty chart on the fridge which is paid for at the end of your stay).
