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Kundalini and Yin Yoga sessions with Patricia during your New Year Yoga retreat

The end of the year is usually a symbolic moment for a fresh start. It is the perfect opportunity to set some positive intentions for the new year.

Typical program for this yoga retreat with Patricia

In the morning, Kundalini Yoga will cleanse the body of stress and toxins through the synergy and repetition of postures and breathing.
This type of yoga stimulates the meridians - muscles - organs system, which is the principle of kinesiology and some oriental medicines. This way, the vital energy spreads, restoring the balance of our nature.
In the evening, Yin Yoga, complementing Kundalini, is an invitation for relaxation. While holding easy postures for a few minutes, the body releases the deeply held tensions. The connective tissues and the fascias are stimulated and hydrated, for a better mobility and a global sense of relaxation.

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A caring teacher, for a retreat open to everybody

This new year yoga retreat as well as its spring version (yoga retreat in the mountains) is open to everybody and for all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Patricia will adapt to each participant's needs.

For this new year yoga retreat, you will get to practice on an outdoor patio (in the sun) or in a cozy practice room. In the morning and the evening, you will have your yoga classes in a small group, allowing personalized support.

Patricia will start this retreat with a first yoga session in the late afternoon. There, you will be able to meet the other participants who will be sharing this unforgettable stay with you.

A hike to discover Mercantour National Park during your New Year Yoga retreat

As this new year yoga retreat is set in the heart of nature, we have organized a hike with a professional guide. Thus, you will be able to choose the trail of your choice according to the group's level, so that everybody can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Mercantour National Park.

For the most sporty ones, you can explore other hiking trails during your free time. Feel free to ask Benjamin for some trails recommendations. Check out the available trails.

Depending on the departure date and the weather conditions, you will be provided with snowshoes. Don't forget to bring ankle-high hiking shoes if possible.

Refuge Hôtel de Bayasse for your new year retreat

During your stay, you will spend your nights at Refuge Hôtel de Bayasse, located in Hameau de Bayasse, just a stone's throw from Mercantour National Park.

Run by Benjamin, everything is done to make sure you feel great and comfortable throughout your wellness stay. In your warm room or cozy living room where you can have a chat with other participants, Hôtel de Bayasse is the perfect place to feel at ease.

During your free time inside, you can play board games in the relaxation area, or have a cup of tea on the patio outside. For the bookworms, you will be able to enjoy your reading on a couch in the large library on the first floor. As the hotel does not have any TV sets, it will be the perfect opportunity to truly disconnect and rest. This being said, wifi is available so you will be able to send your loved ones some photos of your stay.

The hotel features triple rooms, double rooms with either two single beds or one large bed and individual rooms. On top of that, each room has its own private bathroom.

Throughout this stay, you will taste 100% vegetarian meals. Whether you are embracing or simply testing vegetarian cooking, it is an opportunity to discover new healthy recipes for the body and the mind. All meals will be cooked by a chef whose goal is to make you feel good about what you eat. These vegetarian meals will accompany you throughout your yoga retreat, to ensure that your classes flow with lightness and vitality.

If you liked a recipe, feel free to ask the chef for it, so you can cook this for your yogi friends !

End of year ritual

There will be many rituals to end the year and welcome the new one during this retreat ; from traditional to cultural ones : jumping off a chair, eating atypical food with singular shapes, walking around the block or the house with an empty suitcase ! It is always all about wishes, renewal and gratitude.

To celebrate the new year all together, at the end of the day on December 31st, we will have a simple writing ritual after our yoga practice and meditation. Letting go the old and welcoming the new. During this evening, we will get to exchange small gifts. Don't forget to bring a small handmade or bought gift :) (max. 5€)