Space to pause.
[to welcome the shift in seasons]
With the busyness summer often brings, we can sometimes forget to pause and take it all in. This retreat is a chance for you to withdraw a little. To slow down, and let your nervous system re-calibrate after a busy season. Autumn is near, and so, we need to shift down gear. This retreat is an opportunity to step back from the to-dos of daily life and allow your mind and body to unwind. We'll be immersing ourselves in an environment where the pace is gentler, where time stretches, and the focus is on reconnecting with ourselves.
A sanctuary where time slows down, and the essence of a simpler, more profound existence awaits.
Join us.
3rd to 8th, September, 2024
What’s Included:
5-nights accommodation in a stunning old stone-built hamlet in rural SW France.
All meals, snacks, and refreshments [excl. wine]
Housekeeping of rooms with fresh linens and towels
Twice daily yoga and meditation
Optional Extras:
Massages can be arranged on-site
Transfers to and from the airport [we can help link you with other guests travelling at the same time]
Early Bird £100 OFF by 31 March.
Early Bird £100 OFF by 31 March.
Location:
Amassa is a beautiful collection of old stone buildings nestled along a secluded wooded track in the picturesque hamlet of South West France. Meticulously restored, this idyllic retreat effortlessly preserves old French charm while seamlessly integrating modern comforts. The cottages are tastefully furnished with locally sourced vintage finds and are simple yet captivating, with breathtaking views of the lush garden that surrounds them.
Spanning 15 acres of fields, gardens, and woods, the hamlet offers a sanctuary of tranquillity. Two pools glisten in the sunlight, inviting moments of relaxation, while numerous quiet corners beckon you to retreat and unwind. This retreat is an invitation to decelerate, allowing yourself to become one with nature. Whether you choose to lose yourself in the pages of a good book, document your thoughts in a journal, or embark on explorations of neighbouring areas by bicycle, this haven provides the canvas for your idyllic escape.
Amidst the quiet luxury of this retreat, you will find yourself completely immersed in rural beauty. Wake up to the melody of birdsong, revel in the profound peace and quiet, and delight in the simplicity of being.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
Your Instructors:
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Jaime is the Founder of Basic Space and The Yoga Library. With 8 years and 3000+ hours of experience teaching, Jaime has developed the knowledge and confidence to create and lead beautiful, well-designed classes and retreats. Always set to a consciously curated, ‘groovy’ playlist, Jaime’s classes combine fluid movement with static core-driven holds. She teaches an open-level class, welcoming beginners whilst offering an extra hand if needed, and suggesting adaptations as well as inversions for more advanced students should they wish to explore further. Her classes explore the line between effort and ease. Jaime teaches based on feel - drawing from energy, beings, seasons… She’s influenced by many different modalities of yoga and movement. Jaime quite literally ‘goes with the flow’. She encourages self-exploration and self-guidance on the mat.
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Jess’ classes have a strong emphasis on balance, both physically and mentally. Jess encourages you to find strength in stillness and to grasp the lightness when it gets a little tough. A slow[ish] Vinyasa practice, you'll move around the mat with creative, playful transitions that really keep your focus in check, weaved together with a playlist created to keep your vibe high when it gets a little sticky, and then mellow yourself back down.
Jess invites you to not rush, when we slow down we feel it all so much more, so take your time. Dig a little deeper and see what you find.
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Tamara’s yoga classes are a balance of strength and release, with an emphasis on bringing you into a deep state of calm and grounding. Her passion for movement flows through her teaching, where she guides creative, breath-focused embodied movement, for the practitioner to explore what they need to nurture themselves in their practice. An open and all-level space for people to be playful and come to yoga to find freedom of movement in breath and body.
Through teaching for the past 7 years, Tamara has been developing her own practice and methodology, where she has discovered both fundamental and expressive ways in moving the body. Her teaching aims to build and enable people to explore and connect back into their bodies, and the ability to feel through movement. For her, this practice is the freedom of movement, exploration, and expression into oneself.
Food:
Our chef for this retreat is Peckham native Woody Pyke, founder of Shoots and Leaves . With a deep reverence for the rhythm of nature, Woody crafts organic menus that dance in harmony with the ever-changing seasons of fruits and vegetables. Woody takes pride in his commitment to crafting each dish from scratch, and his ingredients are handpicked from local sources whenever possible. He creates dishes that will both delight and nourish, regardless of dietary requirements.
Think farm-to-table fresh, and served family-style. Meals will be heavily veg-centric, with options like eggs, and cheese, with the potential for meat, and fish, provided it’s local and fresh. We feel strongly about creating a supportive, judgment-free environment so all food choices will be welcomed and respected. You can let us know more about your dietary requirements when you book.
Sample Schedule
We like to keep the actual schedule open to account for energies and weather, but your days are centred around community and practice.
There will be quite a few workshops weaved throughout the week. TBD. Here is a taste of what to expect.
Day One
5 pm: Arrival
6 pm: 75min Opening Practice
8 pm: Dinner
Day Two to Five
8 am: Meditation and Breathwork
8:30 am: 90min Morning
10:30 am: Brunch
12 pm: Free Time / Exploring / Outing
4 pm: Snacks / Refreshments
5 pm: 90 minutes Evening Practice
7 pm: Dinner
Day Six
7 am: 75min Closing Practice
8:30 am: Breakfast
11:00 check out
Getting There
The closest transport city is Toulouse, it’s about an hour’s drive East and you can fly or get the train there. We can help arrange transfers from either the airport or the station.
Cost
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£1,400 per person sharing or £2,800 solo
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£1,300 per person or £2600 solo
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£1,200 per person sharing
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£1,300 per person (split in 3) or £1,900 (spit in 2)
Prices are inclusive of VAT
A £450 deposit is required to secure your booking, it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
** EARLYBIRD takes £100 off if booked before 31st May