Experience the beauty of the Pyrenees and deepen your yoga practice.
Special Guest Teacher
Kathy Cooper will be joining the retreat again and sharing wisdom and insights from 49 years of practice. Kathy began practicing in 1976 and she was the first woman to learn all of the series including Advanced A & B.
Kathy is a bright and inspiring teacher who is very personable. You’ll have plenty of time to connect with her inside and outside the classroom. This retreat is a rare opportunity to spend 7 nights with one of the most “senior” teachers in the Ashtanga community.
Kathy will teach the Mysore classes along with Jacob or Jana. There will be two teachers each morning so you’ll get plenty of guidance and attention. The afternoon workshops will be a blend of offerings from Kathy, Jana and Jacob.
7Join us for a memorable yoga retreat in the Bourg-d’Oueil Valley of the French Pyrenees. Magnificent mountain views, fresh air and plenty of room for your soul to wander make this a wonderful place to rest and recharge. Your investment includes:
- 7 nights in a restored farmhouse in the village of Benque
- Morning Mysore practice next to the fireplace
- Afternoon hikes to explore the area
- A trip to Balnea spa.
- Afternoon workshops to support your learning
- Brunch, dinner and afternoon snacks
- Coffee & tea
- WiFi
Our goal is to create a nourishing and restorative experience, while also sharing many of the gems of this special region.
Everything is optional and there is no pressure to participate in every outing or class.
The event begins on November 7, 2026 and you can arrive after 3PM. There is an opening gathering at 5:30 pm followed by a sound healing and then dinner. The retreat ends on November 14, 2026 after breakfast.
If you have any questions please email: yoga@ashtangalanka.com
We look forward to seeing you in November.
Daily Schedule:
- 8 – 8:30 AM Meditation and Pranayama
- 8:30 – 10:30 AM: Mysore class
- 11 AM: Big Brunch
- Free time
- In the afternoons we will take hikes, visit a local spa and also offer some workshops.
- 7 PM: Dinner
Workshop topics may include Breathing and Bandhas, the Vinyasa, inversions & arm balances, alignment, Pranayama, Yin yoga and more.
We’ll customize the offerings based on the group. There will also be a group meditation each day and Jana will offer a sound healing to start and finish the week.
This event is for you to rest, replenish and have a real holiday. The three of us are here to support you however we can. If you need to skip a class that’s okay. We are not taking attendance.
Saturday, November 14th is the departure day. Breakfast will be served and check-out is by noon.
Investment per person (Euros):
- Single room with en suite bathroom: 1275.
- Single room with shared bathroom in the hallway: 1075.
- Double room with en suite bathroom: 895.
- Shared/Double room with shared bathroom in the hallway: 775
These prices include all yoga classes & workshops, a big brunch after yoga, afternoon snacks, dinner and full use of the house.
“Double rooms” can be booked by two friends or a couple. Some rooms have one bed and other rooms have two single beds.
If you’re traveling alone but willing to share a room we can try to connect you with someone of the same gender in a “shared” room. We will ask your permission before assigning you to a shared room with someone of the opposite gender. If we are not able to pair you up with another student and you end up having a single room there will be a surcharge.
To confirm your booking we ask for a 275 euro deposit.
Cancelation Policy
- This event is limited to 13 students. Therefore, we ask for a non-refundable 275 deposit to confirm your booking.
- The full amount is due by October 7, 2026.
- If you cancel after October 7th no refunds are available, but you can transfer your booking to another person for no fee.
Getting to the retreat:
The nearest village with public transport is Bagneres-de-Luchon. It’s less than 15 minutes from the venue and we will provide transportation for you from the train station to the venue.
To get to Luchon the most convenient airport is Toulouse (TLS). From the Toulouse airport go to the main train station, “Toulouse – Matabiau” and get a train to “Bagneres-de-Luchon Lycee”. The trip from landing in Toulouse to arrive in Luchon will take you probably 3.5 or 4 hours depending on the connections. The train is about 2 hours and it takes 20 to 30 minutes to go from the airport to the main station in Toulouse.
Driving directly from the airport takes about 2 hours to the venue. If you’re thinking about renting a car or interested in sharing a rental with other students let us know. In the past we connected students and they shared a car which worked really well.
You might also consider spending extra time in Luchon. It’s a lovely village that looks like a street in Paris but is nestled against the mountains. There’s a lot to explore and many lodging, restaurant and shopping options. There is also a thermal springs in town. We live in Luchon and we’re happy to answer any questions.
Other airports in the south of France are Bordeaux, Biarritz, Lourdes, Carcassonne and Pau.
