Embrace Life

From 1195,00 €/person

Venue: Kinitro, 2940 route du tanargue, 07110 Joannas, Ardèche, France

Language: French, English

Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Yoga styles: Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Breatwork

Other activities included: Mindful fitness, Shamanic Ritual, Personal growth & Self-care workshops

Theme of the retreat: trauma healing, stress management, emotional regulation through yoga, fitness & shamanic ritual

Facilitators: Eva Martin, Anandh Xavier, Claire Le Michel

Take a break from your daily life and come back to yourself

Are you seeking to embrace life again after facing adverse or life-altering events? Are you currently going through a stressful period in your personal or professional life? Are you feeling emotionally unbalanced? We understand that navigating difficult situations can be overwhelming and challenging to overcome alone, often leading to a sense of disconnection from the body and dysregulation in the nervous system.

Now, picture this:

• a cozy and beautiful "mas" located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southern France in a typical French village tucked away in the scenic South Ardèche region, a 2-hour drive from the Cévennes National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and just 30 minutes from the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park (a UNESCO Global Geopark)

• an exquisite wellness program centered on your healing and well-being…

• and YOU!

Our retreat Embrace Life combines the perfect ingredients to reconnect with yourself, to find harmony in nature or indulge in the bliss of the pool. Close your eyes and visualize... paradise is just a heartbeat away!

Join our signature retreat Embrace Life for a life-changing 5-day experience in an idyllic countryside setting in Ardèche, France where every moment is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. Rediscover your inner balance, overcome past wounds, foster a positive relationship with your body, make peace with your past, learn to cultivate self-love and move forward with confidence.

With our holistic approach, grounded in trauma sensitive yoga and body-based therapies, we'll guide you to release negative emotions and traumatic memories stored in both your body and mind. As trained professionals who are experienced in trauma healing and understanding the unique challenges of trauma recovery & stress, we will support you in regaining physical, mental, and emotional clarity and strength, offering a path to inner harmony and personal growth like never before.

With a customized range of embodied healing techniques that address your overall well-being, Embrace Life is more than just a yoga retreat; it is a one-of-a-kind life-changing experience. It's happening - and we'd love for you to be a part of it!

What makes this retreat so special?

We understand that trauma isn't confined to the mind; it leaves a lasting impact on the body and brain. Considering the right body movement as medicine, we've designed a retreat that embraces the holistic nature of healing in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment close to mother earth.

We are deeply committed to guiding you on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and healing. We offer a diverse array of body-based practices and therapies, including gentle hatha yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, yoga nidra, yin yoga, meditation, breathwork, chakra healing, mindful fitness, and shamanic ritual. In addition, our integrated workshops will help you understand the aftermath of trauma, the signs of trauma within your body and give you tools for self-care & self-regulation.

To enhance your experience, we offer additional services such as online Hono Hono Maori healing, hypnotherapy, personalized workout / diet plans, psychological counseling, Bio-Well energetic assessment, and wellness massages.

Benefits:

• Heal your body & mind

• Rediscover yourself after too long of feeling disconnected

• Reset your nervous system

• Release emotional blocks

• Overcome your traumas

• Be more relaxed than you’ve ever been

• Become stronger mentally and find inner peace

• Learn self-regulation & self-care tools

• Develop strong mind-body connection

Everyone is invited to join, regardless of their familiarity with yoga or flexibility. We welcome individuals of all body types, age, background, and personal history without passing any judgment. Our intention is to assist you in transforming your life, giving you tools to overcome the impact of past trauma and stressful situations to acheive lasting happiness. Your path to a more fulfilling life begins here!

For whom is this retreat?

Detailed program :

Program taught in French and English or exclusively in English depending on the profile of the participants

Day 1

As you arrive on Day 1, our welcoming check-in with a refreshing drink sets the tone for your journey. The day unfolds with an opening ceremony & inaugural seminar on trauma & healing, a trauma sensitive yoga session followed by a deep relaxation, paving the way for a nourishing vegetarian dinner. Cap off the evening with a personalized health & wellness consultation to help you set your goals. On Days 2 and 3, before lunch, you'll have the option to indulge in an additional Gua Sha therapy or Ayurvedic face massage (reservation to be made on the 1st day of the retreat).

Day 2

Day 2 begins with a guided meditation designed for trauma healing and a gentle Hatha Yoga practice. After breakfast, engage in a mindful fitness session to energize your body and learn about mind-body connection. Post lunch, attend our self-care workshop and explore self-care fascial maneuvers. Concluding the day with a relaxing evening yoga session leads you into a restful night.

Day 3

On Day 3, kickstart your morning with a chakra healing session in nature, followed by trauma sensitive yoga and a wholesome breakfast. Post-breakfast, immerse yourself in a dynamic fitness session and deepen your knowledge of mind-body connection. After your workout, take a tour in the lovely village of Largentière (optional, travel by your own means). As the evening unfolds, delve into profound relaxation with yin yoga and yoga nidra sessions.

Day 4

Day 4 is entirely dedicated to a shamanic ritual to restore harmony in your body, mind and forces by working with the energies and spirits of the natural world and animal kingdom. Live an extraordinary experience that will reshape your life!

Day 5

As Day 5 unfolds, partake in a wonderful meditation, restorative yoga session and gratitude circle. The retreat concludes with a reflective session, a group photo, video testimonials, and check-out at noon.

Join us for an unforgettable journey towards healing & wellness!

Location

Welcome to Kinitro, a cozy and beautiful "mas" located in Joannas, Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southern France. Nestled against a hill 25 km away from Aubenas, this characterful house boasts two terraces overlooking the valley, a yoga shala, a large swimming pool, and a beautiful garden with a source of pure, fresh, drinkable water—creating a safe haven to begin your healing journey in a supportive environment.

Join our retreat and discover the Ardèche region, the South of France's best-kept secret, where history, nature, and gastronomy intertwine. Nearly half of the department is covered by forests and generous nature. Ardèche is a land of gorges, rivers, hills, valleys, mountains, and caves, earning it the title of a regional leader in green tourism. A few minutes from Joannas, two villages hold the label "Most Beautiful Villages of France": Balazuc and Voguë. Ardèche is also a cultural mosaic, adorned with Romanesque churches and medieval castles.

Embark on a transformative journey to Ardèche with us. Immerse yourself in this tranquil haven, surrounded by nature, allowing ample time for self-discovery, healing, and moving forward in life.

Healing starts here and now…

Venue

The mas is composed of two parts: one being the "Reynaud side" and the other the "Tourvieille side".

Reynaud aisle is located at the west part of the house. It's a charming part of the house that comprises 6 bedrooms, 5 upstairs and 1 on the ground floor opening onto the terrace. There are 3 bedrooms with a 160cm bed and 3 bedrooms with 2 beds of 90cm.

On this side, there is 1 bathroom with a shower and 1 toilet upstairs, and 1 bathroom on the ground floor with a bathtub next to the kitchen + 1 toilet.

The Tourvieille side is the older part of the house that retains timeless charm! This part of the house includes 8 bedrooms, 6 on the 1st floor and 2 on the 2nd floor. There are 7 bedrooms with a 140cm bed and 1 bedroom with 2 beds of 90cm.This side has 1 bathroom with a shower and 1 toilet on the ground floor + 1 toilet on the 1st floor. On cooler days, on this side of the house, heating is done with a wood fire.There is a stove in the living room and one in the entrance hall.

Food

During the retreat, experience delightful meals prepared on-site by the talented local chef Elsa, using fresh, seasonal & organic ingredients from nearby sources. Her cuisine is a vibrant blend of vegetarian and vegan delights, offering a creative and colorful gourmet experience loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for good health and disease prevention. Consciously prepared with love and experience, we will serve you food that is purifying and in tune with living a life closer to your pure nature.

Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Snacks, tea and coffee served during breaks.

Your Facilitators

Eva Martin

Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Ayurveda

Founder & CEO of Ikshana Holistic Wellness

• Certified RYT-500 teacher

• Registered Yoga Alliance teacher

• Specialized in yoga therapy and management of post-traumatic stress disorder

• Diploma in Ayurveda & Panchakarma

Anandh Xavier

Fitness, Nutrition, Gua Sha

Founder & CEO of AFX Fitness Concept, Mister Universe 2022 bronze medal

• 17+ years of experience

• Level 4 premier certified personal trainer

• Boss certified level 2 transformation expert

• Certified sports nutritionist

• Expert in massage therapy: Gua Sha therapy, dry cupping, active recovery therapy

Claire Le Michel

Shamanic ritual, Energy healing

Founder of Companie Un Soir Ailleurs

• Artist, writer, dancer

• Healing therapies specialist: Chinese medicine, reflexology, dowsing, herbal medicine

• Trained in shamanic rituals

• Bio-Well energetic assessment

- Cycling

- Hiking

- Local markets

- Swimming in the river

- Wildlife watching

Nearby Activities

Transportation

Joannas is situated 2 hours from Avignon, 1 hour and 45 minutes from Valence, and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Montélimar.

From Marseille airport: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Marseille/Joannas#trips

From Lyon ariport: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Lyon/Joannas#trips

Transportation is not included in the package.

You know you’re ready for this retreat

• 4 night’s accommodation

• 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals

• Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day

• Daily yoga, meditation, mindful fitness classes

• Daily pranayama classes

• 1 chakra healing session

• Individual health & wellness consultation

• 1 shamanic ritual

• 1 mindful walking in nature

• Specialized workshops (understanding trauma & self-care)

• Post retreat online support for 3 months

• Pool access

What is included?

What is not included?

• Transportation to the retreat venue

• Visa if necessary

• Insurance and personal expenses

• Additional activities not included in the package

• Wellness massages

• Bio-Well energy assessment

• Psychotherapy session

• Personalized diet

• Online fitness and yoga classes (after the retreat)

• Additional online energy healing sessions (after the retreat)

• Single room: 1,290 euros

• Double room: 1,195 euros / person

Early bird rates until February 15: -10%

Additional discount if coming as a group of 8 to 10 people.

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