4 Day Tao Yoga and Forest Walking Meditation Retreat in Saint-Girons, Ariège

Facilities

Depending on weather and conditions, you may drive to a higher altitude forests at 1600 meters with magnificent views of the whole chain of the Pyrénées. Each day you will walk at least once in the forest of Bellissens which surrounds the retreat center at Tourné (500 meters altitude).

This is an invitation to completely digitally detox your senses with daily Tao yoga sessions at your option to learn a 20-minute Tao yoga form completely and healthy balanced diet-made with local fresh or garden produce. Feel all your senses come alive as your nervous system deeply and gently relaxes.

This is an ancient natural protocol for stress reduction, be in nature and relax.

Ideally, you will come to experience a deep nervous system detox and release, including a digital detox where you have no need to use electronic devices.

Rest and regenerate without needing to do anything, we recommend sitting by the river, reading, exploring but above all, allowing the body's natural systems to help your nervous system release accumulated stress associated with high pace lifestyle and electromagnetic exposure.

Day 1 (arrival)

Introduction to the center, meet Paula Davidson and Ram Chatlani. Discussion on requirements, specific issues and introduce the program. Evening meal served around 7:30 p.m.

Day 2

Breakfast served from 8:30 a.m. First, introduction to the forest during a walk with basic simple sensory organ exercises to begin gentle nervous system release. Lunch at your choice (not provided) either walk or cycle (bike provided) to the village restaurant, prepare a light meal in the dining room or picnic in the garden or by the river.

Afternoon session around 4 p.m. More walking or a gentle Tao yoga session. Evening meal served at around 7:30 p.m.

Day 3

Dependent on weather and season, a short pre-breakfast roam in the forest. After breakfast, a forest walk or in-river walk with a picnic for lunch. You may also choose to eat in the village or prepare your own light lunch in the dining room. Afternoon Tao yoga session around 4 p.m. or continue to open your senses in the forest. Evening meal at 7:30 p.m.

Day 4

Departure day. Pre-breakfast walk or Tao yoga session. Departure around 10:30 a.m.

This retreat will take place in Tourné, set in a secluded river valley in the foothills of the Ariège Pyrénées Mountains, France. Enjoy the totally natural forest and river environment on your doorstep and breath the clean mountain forest air. No night time light pollution - excellent for stargazing. The location has an abundant wildlife including deer, boar, ibex, lynx and many breeds of raptor.

Numerous local activities like skiing, walking, lake bathing, cycling, paragliding, horse riding, and white water canoeing are available for you. The area is surrounded by many historic sites, as well. The area is a favorite with serious cyclists many of whom have chosen Tourné as a base within easy reach of challenging Tour de France climbs. The nearest village to Tourné is Castelnau Durban which is on the edge of the Forêt de Bellissens where one can walk for days without meeting a soul.

Tourné is situated 90 minutes drive or train south of Toulouse. Driving, you will find Tourné is 3 kilometers from the D117 which is the main road between Biarritz and Perpignan that runs along the chain of the mountains.

Nearby places

• Castelnau Durban, 2 kilometers
• Col de la Crouzette, 6 kilometers
• Lac de Mondély, 17 kilometers
• Town of St. Girons - 15 minutes

Tao Meditation is the expert at providing for all types of dietary needs. Tao Meditation will provide you with a three or four-course evening meal depending on your appetite.

Comprehensive breakfast / brunch You may prepare your light lunches in the dining room or walk or cycle (mountain bike provided) the 2.5 kilometers to the village along the river for picnics or to eat in the restaurant, chez Victor.

Daily menu is 10 EUR (soup, plat du jour and dessert). An excellent and locally reknowned third generation family restaurant.

Deep tissue massage sessions available by advance reservation (at an additional cost).

• 2 daily guided walking meditation sessions either in forest or river
• Daily Tao yoga sessions at your option-learn a 20 minute Tao yoga form completely
• Daily breakfast / brunch and four-course evening meal

• Lunch
• Pick-up from Foix train station (25 EUR)
• Transport

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 33% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.