7 Day Soulove Yoga Holiday in Occitanie
Capricorne Gites, Le Village, Rochegude, Gard 30430 France
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Healing and Yoga Holiday in France
Soulove is here to offer you a chance to reconnect with yourself, truly disconnect from everyday life in a peaceful haven; start or deepen your consistent yoga and meditation practice; feel completely cared for in mind, body, and spirit in a beautiful location; connect to stunning nature and experience authentic South of France; become stronger physically and quiet the mental business; learn tools and new habits to integrate into your everyday life beyond the retreat, and remind yourself of the time you deserve with your Self.
Meet the instructors
Sophie
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Highlights
- Twice-daily yoga classes
- Guided and walking meditation sessions
- Journalling and habit-changing tools to return home with
- Workshops on self-healing with oils, chakras, and Ayurveda
- Local excursions – canoeing, wine-tasting, and local market
- Daily nature trails and river swims
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (US$67 per person)
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (US$67 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport (US$61 per person)
Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport (US$61 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
14:00
Facilities
- Shopping
- Bar
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Bicycle rental
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Newspapers
- Tour assistance
Capricorne Gites is a newly renovated rustic 18th-century farmhouse nestled among fields and vineyards in the Cevennes region of Occitanie, South of France. The quaint medieval village boasts idyllic views of the surrounding area and is just a 5-minute walk from La Ceze river where you can swim and enjoy the pristine river beach.
Each of the en-suite rooms has a fresh and minimalist chic style, designed to reflect the original 18th-century building with a modern feel and a place to feel completely relaxed, cool, and comfortable during your stay. As well as the courtyard, the property boasts acres of terraced forest land where you are free to explore, sunbathe, or enjoy the views from the hilltop pergola.
There are also hammocks and chill out chairs in the fruit orchard to laze around between sessions under the trees. The house also has a lounge area with TV and a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and complimentary tea and coffee facilities.
There is also the option to experience the beauty of rustic South of France in superior rooms located in the quaint village 450 meters away in the annexed property.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Ceiling fans
- Local artisanal olive oil products
- Library
- Rainshower
- Balcony/terrace with top-floor rooms
- Rental bikes
- Communal lounge with TV
- Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine
- Chill-out areas in the hilltop pergola and orchard
- On-site café and local shop
Program
Saturday
- 14:00 Arrival and check-in
- 18:00 Sharing circle
- 19:00 Aperitif and tour of the property
- 19:30 Dinner
- 21:00 Your time
Sunday
- 07:00-09:00 Hatha and Pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Walking meditation (river swim)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Journaling session – intentions and yoga in everyday life
- 18:30 Yin yoga
- 20:00 Dinner
Monday
- 07:00-09:00 Vinyasa and pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Walking meditation
- 13:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Chakras and meditation
- 18:30 Restorative yoga
- 20:00 Dinner
Tuesday
- 07:30 Morning glow meditation
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 Ardeche canoeing excursion with picnic lunch and sharing circle en route at Pont d’Arc
- 15:00 Return to Capricorne Gites
- 18:00 Yin yoga
Wednesday
- 07:00-09:00 Vinyasa and pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Walking meditation (river swim)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Intro to Ayurveda and healing with oils
- 18:30 Restorative yoga
- 20:00 Dinner
Thursday
- 07:00-09:00 Intro to Ashtanga and pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Walking meditation (with historic village tour)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:00 Yin yoga
- 17:15 Sun circle and closing ceremony
- 19:00 Wine tasting and dinner
Friday
- 07:00-09:00 Gentle meditation and yoga reset (optional)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Barjac market
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Check-out (optional additional night possible on self-catering basis)
Included excursions
- Canoe along the Ardeche passing through the Pont d'Arc and stops for swims and sunbathing along the way
- Wine tasting at a local vineyard (if you don't enjoy wine, there is an option to explore an olive press instead)
- Visit the local market in Barjac, a completely organic village, where you will experience authentic French life and delicacies
Instructors
Sophie Player
Sophie is a passionate, energetic, and joyful yoga teacher. She is originally from the UK and has lived and taught all over the world. She gained her 200 Hr YTC in Costa Rica in 2017 and in 2019 she trained in Ashtanga at Indea Yoga Mysore, India. She has taught yoga in Thailand, Spain and France at studios, hotels and to private clients and runs retreats under her Soulove Yoga company in the South of France. Yoga is her one true love and helping every body access the practice both on the mat and in their everyday lives is her mission.
Location
Located within the Cevennes natural reserve, this area of Southern France is a popular cyclist and holiday destination for people looking for a taste of authentic France. Surrounded with natural beauty and idyllic landscapes, the area is famous for Cote du Rhone wine, olive and lavender production, the Ardeche River for canoeing and swimming, or historic caves and sites, and cities such as Nimes and Avignon less than an hour away. The summer and autumn months boast sunny and comfortably warm days, perfect for slowing down and enjoying the local life.
Features
Activities
- Shopping
General
- Bar
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Newspapers
- Tour assistance
Food
Be nourished by Capricorne Gites' menu of fresh, healthy, and locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine! The gut is our second brain, and a happy belly means a happy heart, mind, and soul.
Nutrition is not just an afterthought; it is at the heart of the Soulove and Capricorne Gites concept. With imaginative, nutritious, and delicious meals served three times a day, you will experience the taste of authenticity using locally sourced ingredients prepared with love and care and individually prepared according to your specific needs.
Located in the shady courtyard of Capricorne Gites is the Nepenthe Café where you can find vegan and gluten-free cakes, locally-sourced ice creams, coffees, and organic drinks outside of mealtimes.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Yoga mat
- Airport or train station transfers
- The on-site cafe which serves snacks and drinks
Spa treatments
Massages can be booked at an extra cost.
What's included
- 7 days daily asana, pranayama, and meditation practice as well as mini-workshops to equip you long after the retreat experience
- Guided countryside walks and river swims
- Half-day Ardeche canoeing excursion and morning visit to a local market
- An evening of wine or olive tasting at a local vineyard
- 3 meals of fresh, vegan, locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine daily
- 6 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airport or train station transfers
- Mat rental (please ask to arrange rental in advance)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MPL
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport
78 km
Transfer available for additional US$67 per person
FNI
Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport
54 km
Transfer available for additional US$61 per person
Arrival by airport
Please book your flight to arrive at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (MPL). Transfer from the airport is available for an additional cost of 55 EUR. You can also book your flight to arrive at Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport (FNI). Likewise, transfer from the airport is available for an additional cost of 50 EUR. Please ask if you need more advice about transportation options or journey planning. There is free parking available in the village 450 meters from the accommodation.
Airport: Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport
Airport transfer available:
Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport (US$67 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport
Airport transfer available:
Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport (US$61 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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