Visit the Loire Valley, France while practicing yoga August 2015

Visit the Loire Valley, France - Live in Renaissance Castle and practice yoga daily

August 30th - September 6th, 2015

Live in 13th century castle "Chateau de L'Epinay" located in Saint Georges sur Loire, France in the heart of wine region.
Imbibe in the French culture, speak French, eat French gourmet meals, hike the surroundings of the pristine and untouched river La Loire, bike through the French countryside, explore Medieval and Renaissance castle, Troglodytes caves, hidden Stone Henge, absorb in the beauty of 800 to 1000 years old buildings, cathedrals, churches with unforgettable luscious scenery of the Val de Loire recognized has UNESCO world heritage.
From Angers to Orlean is the largest of the richest regions in France with its landmarks throughout the region.

Stay in a romantic and luxurious Castle:

Le Chateau de L'Epinay was completely renovated from head to toe. Not one room hasn't been re-instated in it's original charm.
Original fire place made in Tuffeau (the rock of the region), large desk, flat screens TV, arm chairs, fire places, and original antiques Armoires.
The original rooms of the castle are very spacious like you would expect in a French castle and upscale bathrooms have been added to all rooms.
 
You will think you are living a dream or are on a movie set.

The first tower of this castle was built in XIII century and the main part of the castle was completed in XVIII century.
Recently the owners added a gourmet restaurant adjacent to the castle which was part of the original castle's lifestyle with a bakery that served the entire town.

A gym was built in 2014 with a yoga room to better accommodate their guests and satisfy today's fitness fanatics. The entire castle can be explored or rest in one of the mezzanine and read a book.



Visit Villages, hidden Stone Henge, inhabitted Troglodyte caves, and take walk in pristine countryside near Chemellier, France.

The village is 3 km (1.8 miles) away, where you can find the standard shops; boulangerie/patisserie (bakery), local restaurant, coffee shop, with a Creperie, the local food store, its church, other small businesses can easily be reached while hiking along the country roads or by bicycle.
Because Marie-Aude is native of this region, you will benefit from her ancestry and get to discover parts of la Valle de la Loire as if you were a native yourself. You will be included and see places you would never have the chance to see on your own.  

3 excursions are awaiting you

The visit of Chateau de Brissac Quince also known as "the Giant of la Loire" because it is the tallest castle in the area and has 204 rooms.

The Troglodyte caves are one of the most intriguing aspect of this region. Marie-Aude's ancestors use to live in them and we will get to visit one of them that is a well known Stone Mason in the region. 

No one talks about Stone Henge being in the area but the Birth place of your yoga instructor is where you will find a concentration of Stone Henge hidden throughout the countryside in forests or on side-roads. Find out why they existed in the first place.

 


 


La Cathedrale Saint Maurice d'Angers, built over one century period of time in the 12th century. This cathedral is one of the most famous cathedrals in France. Found in all the European history books because of the detailed work carved out on the facade and the wood workmanship inside.

The Typical French Street Marche
These lively markets will make you smile as you will discover the heartbeat of each cities in France with a street market at every corner on practically every day of the week.
This is where you find boucherie and charcuterie delicatessen all the home grown veggies you are looking for as well as any clothing or handmade items you can think of. try not to bargain here people take pride in what they do and they will think you are insulting them by offering a lesser price for their hard work.

The Yoga Practice each day will enrich your experience  

Practice yoga daily; every other day will be a Vinyasa Flow Yoga and the rest of the time a Therapeutic Flow Yoga class to help you restore and heal your body. Each morning we will start out with Pranayam to help us ease into our practice and will finish with a long rejuvenating Savasana. On one occasion we will practice Nidra Yoga or Yoga Sleep, a form of deep meditation, which will help you deeply relax, release, surrender any accumulated exhaustion and restore your health. when the weather permits we will practice outside under the several 100 year old trees or inside in the new facility.

No matter where your yoga experience will help you reboot and re-energize your life to a new start with new understanding of yourself.

Marie-Aude your yoga instructor
Teaches students from all walks of life and of all ages. She adapts the practice of yoga to the students in each class and is not restricted to a class previously prepared. In this way she can accommodate the needs of the moment and ensure the best yoga experience possible for everyone present.

A practitioner for almost 20 years she teaches weekly for the past 6 years in the East Mountains of Albuquerque, NM. And previously taught part time in NYC during and after her first yoga training for several years.
She teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga and has adapted an form of Therapeutic Flow yoga out of need for senior students, injured and beginner students.  She emphasis on body alignment during class to help student reach their next level in yoga discovery and adds spiritual truth to each class that students can focus on and learn from.

 RSVP your space here or go to www.higheraltitudeyoga.com in the retreat tab.