Summer Solstice Mandala and Ritual Retreat
Saturday 18th - Friday 24th June
Dordogne, France
Summer Solstice is the most magical and powerful point of our year. A chance to reflect, honour and celebrate the light and warmth.
This glorious retreat set in the wild French countryside is an opportunity for you to tune into the abundance and energy of this potent time of year.
We’ll set intentions for the new season ahead with powerful elemental mandala asanas, guided meditations, contemplative journaling and much more. It will be a time for inner reflection, a space for you to connect to your own creativity and allow new possibility seeds to be planted.
You will leave this week long retreat feeling rejuvenated and motivated for this next season.
The Practice
We will practice Elemental Mandala vinyasa in the mornings, and close the days with yin yoga. The practices will be strong and powerful, celebrating each element and its qualities. Prepare yourself to work deeply with both the body and the mind.
Together we will perform powerful rituals to help you connect to your intuition and and sit in circles of support, I will lead mindfulness workshops with crystals, essential oils and other mystic fair! It is truly going to be glorious.
Our home is Les Joncailles or 'creation de centre'. I have been coming here for over 7 years, its a completely wonderful place and I cannot wait to share this retreat space with you. Set in a beautiful green valley, with the Dordgone river just a short walk away, this old tobacco and walnut farm has been renovated by my friends Abi and Paul. Rooms are set over 3 different buildings, the farm house, woodhouse and pig sty; with the kitchen, eating area and yoga shala in the old cow shed! Don’t fear, these buildings have been lovingly brought back to life, light and airy.
Perfect for letting the summer breeze cool you down in the evening. Surrounding the centre is woodlands to explore and the freshest air to breathe in, it really is the perfect escape from the City.
On the day of Summer Solstice we will honour the longest day with a powerful practice of 108 sun salutation, there will be a special ceremony and letting go ritual.
Rough schedule for the week
Saturday 18th June
From 1230pm - Arrival, snacks, check in & settle
3pm - Opening Circle
5pm - Elemental Mandala
7.30pm - Dinner
Sunday - THURSDAY
7am - Breakfast snacks, juices and coffee
8am - Elemental Mandala
10.30am - Brunch
11.30-3pm - Free Time
3-4pm - Tea and Snack/Cake
4pm - Ritual
5.30pm - Yin
7.30pm - Dinner
Friday 24th June
7am - Breakfast snacks, juices and coffee
8am - Elemental Mandala
10am - Brunch
11.30am - Closing Circle and Goodbyes
What’s included:
2 yoga classes every day.
Daily guided meditations/journalling.
Daily mindfulness workshops/rituals.
Fresh, delicious plant-based feasting style brunches & dinners.
Early morning and afternoon snacks, juices, teas and coffee.
Price per person £800
Sharing room options available at a lower rate per person.
To book your spot or ask any questions please email
hello@lahoodyoga.com
£75.00 non refundable deposit needed to secure your place.
Payment plans available on request