Experience the beauty of the Pyrenees and deepen your practice.
Special Guest Teacher: Kathy Cooper
This fall we’re excited to announce that Kathy Cooper is joining the retreat. She will teach the morning classes and a few afternoon workshops. Kathy has been practicing since 1976 and she was the first woman to learn all of the series.
Kathy is a bright and inspiring teacher who is very personable. You’ll have plenty of time to connect with her both 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.
The retreat is for 7 nights in the picturesque village of Benque. Benque is located in the Valley d’Oueil and we have two beautiful historic farmhouses. Magnificent mountain views, fresh air, green hills and plenty of space to wander makes this the perfect place for a retreat.
From the house you can hike into the hills and climb up to beautiful viewpoints. We will also plan several outings to explore the beauty of this region. Benque is a 10-minute drive above Bagneres-de-Luchon, which is a unique and historic thermal bath village.
Outings will include visiting Luchon, going to a thermal bath and multiple hikes. Our aim is to create a nourishing and restorative experience for you while also giving you a real taste of the Pyrenees.
This is a special region of France with much to offer and we’re excited to share it with you. Everything is optional and you can also relax at home whenever you want.
Saturday, November 9th is the arrival day and check-in begins at 4pm. We will have an opening class at 6PM followed by dinner.
If you have any questions please email: yoga@ashtangalanka.com
We look forward to seeing you in November…!
The retreat is for 7 nights in the picturesque village of Benque. Benque is located in the Valley d’Oueil and we have two beautiful and historic farmhouses. Magnificent mountain views, fresh air, green hills and plenty of space to wander makes this the perfect place for a retreat.
From the house you can hike into the hills and climb up to beautiful viewpoints. We will also plan several outings to explore the beauty of this region. Benque is a 10-minute drive above Bagneres-de-Luchon, which is a unique and historic thermal bath village.
Outings will include visiting Luchon, going to a thermal bath and multiple hikes. Our aim is to create a nourishing and restorative experience for you while also giving you a real taste of the Pyrenees.
This is a special region of France with much to offer and we’re excited to share it with you. Everything is optional and you can also relax at home whenever you want.
Saturday, November 9th is the arrival day and check-in begins at 4pm. We will have an opening class at 6PM followed by dinner.
If you have any questions please email: yoga@ashtangalanka.com
We look forward to seeing you in November…!
Details & Schedule:
The morning Mysore yoga class is taught by Kathy Cooper along with two afternoon workshops. The other afternoons will be taught by Jana and Jacob. Workshop topics may include breathing, the vinyasa, inversions & arm balances, alignment, pranayama, Yin yoga and more.
We will customize our offerings based on who joins the event. There will also be a designated time each day for a group meditation and we will have two sound healings during the week.
This week is for you to rest and enjoy your holiday. We are there to support you in any way we can and if you need to skip a class that’s fine. This is a no pressure yoga holiday.
Saturday, November 16th is the departure day. Breakfast will be served and check-out is by 11am.
Price per person (Euros):
- Single room with private bathroom: 1095.
- Single room with shared bathroom: 975.
- Double room (couple) with private bathroom: 775
- Shared Double room with shared bathroom 675
These prices include all classes, 7 brunches, five dinners and full use of the house. We will go out for dinner as a group for two dinners and those are paid separately by each person.
Double rooms can be shared by friends or a couple. If you are coming solo and would like to share a double room we can try to match you up with someone. If you end up having the room by yourself, however, we will need to charge you the single room rate.
We ask for a 50% deposit to confirm your booking. The balance is due on arrival and if possible paid with cash.
Cancelation policy:
If you cancel more than 30 days in advance we can refund you all of the deposit minus 100 euros. After that the deposit is non-refundable.
Getting there:
The nearest airport is Toulouse (TLS). From the airport you can use public transport to travel to Bagneres-de-Luchon. The station name is: “BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON LYCEE”. It’s about a 2 hour journey using the train and bus. If you fly, you might consider renting a car which will give you freedom to explore the area.
If you travel by train, the nearest train station is in the village of Montrejeau and called “Montréjeau Gourdan-Poulignan (FR)”. From there you can take a public bus to “Bagneres-de-Luchon Lycee” and we can pick you up at the main station.
Depending on flight prices and availability, you might consider arriving or departing a few days before or after the event. We are familiar with this area and happy to offer suggestions on things to do.
Details & Schedule:
The daily yoga class will be at 8am. Multiple afternoons we will have workshops to support your practice. Topics may include breathing, the vinyasa, inversions & arm balances, alignment, pranayama and more. We will customize our offerings based on who joins the event.
There will also be a designated time each day for a group meditation. Everything we offer is optional. This week is for you to rest and enjoy your holiday. We are there to support you in any way we can.
Saturday, November 16th is the departure day. Breakfast will be served and check-out is by 11am.
Price per person (Euros):
- Single room with private bathroom: 1095.
- Single room with shared bathroom: 975.
- Double room (couple) with private bathroom: 775
- Shared Double room with shared bathroom 675
Prices include all classes, 7 brunches after yoga, five dinners and full use of the house. We will have two dinner meals out together. Those meals are paid individually.
Double rooms can be shared by friends or a couple. If you are coming solo and would like to share a double room we can try to match you up with someone. If you end up having the room by yourself, however, we will need to charge you the single room rate.
We ask for a 50% deposit to confirm your booking. The balance is due on arrival and if possible paid with cash.
Cancelation policy:
If you cancel more than 30 days in advance we can refund you all of the deposit minus 100 euros. After that the deposit is non-refundable.
Getting there:
The nearest airport is Toulouse (TLS). From the airport you can use public transport to travel to Bagneres-de-Luchon. The station name is: “BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON LYCEE”. It’s about a 2 hour journey using the train and bus. If you fly, you might consider renting a car which will give you freedom to explore the area.
If you travel by train, the nearest train station is in the village of Montrejeau and called “Montréjeau Gourdan-Poulignan (FR)”. From there you can take a public bus to “Bagneres-de-Luchon Lycee” and we can pick you up at the main station.
Depending on flight prices and availability, you might consider arriving or departing a few days before or after the event. We are familiar with this area and happy to offer suggestions on things to do.
